stumble or dislodge some of the larva blocks of which the

of land the hostiles had taken position, as I soon learned by

frequent shots, loud shouting, and much blustering; they, by the most

exasperating yells and indecent exhibitions, daring me to the

After getting well in hand everything connected with my little

command, I advanced with five or six men to the edge of a growth of

underbrush to make a reconnoissance. We stole along under cover of

this underbrush until we reached the open ground leading over the

causeway or narrow neck before mentioned, when the enemy opened fire