There was no response, and again and again he advanced, until he had passed more than half the distance between the opposing lines.

Our fire was reserved in admiration of the man's daring, as he stood full in view, defiantly waving his banner.
At last, when the struggle between the divisions commenced, it was impossible to save him, and he fell dead by the side of his colors.
On the morning of the second day's fighting, the officers of one of our gun-boats saw a soldier on the river-bank on our extreme left, assisting another soldier who was severely wounded.

A yawl was sent to bring away the wounded man and his companion.

As it touched the side of the gun-boat on its return, the uninjured soldier asked to be sent back to land, that he might have further part in the battle.

"I have," said he, "been taking care of this man, who is my neighbor at home.