I heard after, that he deeply blamed himself for what had occurred (though no one else thought of doing so), and thought he had not taken full precautions.

On the present occasion, he said,-- "Well, gentlemen, night is closing in.

Major Buckley, I think you will agree with me that we should act more effectually if we waited till daylight, and refresh both horses and men.

More particularly as the enemy in their drunken madness have hampered themselves in the mountains.

Major, Doctor Mulhaus, and Mr.Halbert, you are military men--what do you say ?" They agreed that there was no doubt.