heeded those Gen. Fairchild, their former colonel pre- admonitions, and now vor ' From the Wisconsin State Journal. returned to receive ,UTe that so he paid. Skulda, his queen, The President Visits Gen. Grant. of the were that welcome *Y ' July ] all the sleepers night, all the skat had sided at the head table, where [From the Atlantic Monthly for thirst came on about to be mustered out of the became quite dry m their urged him on with great vehemence. The President left 1\ ashingtou on Monday Reception of Second Regiment# colors ot the reg- THE KETI’KN OF THE BIRDS. that their tongues to excuse placed the old, shot-riddled Will soon go to your and from sleep, they van to Once he sent to ask King Hrolf the River. homes. You wiU mouths, awaking skat years, and last to visit Gen. Grant on James iment that were borne at Bull Run, Gains- diers no longer, but citizens. be4 BY WILLIAM CCLLEJf BRTAXT. wine, which they tapped nim from paying during three Let me adS, a vat full of costlv A who is an old and intimatefriend A DINNER PROVIDED. Antietam, you—each one ot you—to the twelve the foui th year he was to bring the tribute gentleman SPLENDID ville, Manassas, Mountain, remember that1 a and drank to the uregs—all but have sail the reputation I hear, from many little throat, bit their swords, and cooled for four. Hrolf Krake this. But of the President states that in a recent con- Chancellorsvillc, Gettysburg, &c., together of tht -1°“ A warble Interrupted long; champions, who Governor Lewis. iMmtsln. blade. Hjorvard secretely spent the money in col- in to the campaign Welcome by ShJ yourselves „S" I bear the rebin’s flute-like note, their parched tongues on the versation with him regard colorsthat had been consecrated country when song. lecting men of renown and men strong in bat- with the new citizens as you have w) The bluebird’s slenderer Next morning the bonder said to the king, Mr. expressing great solicitude, W ildernesa. soldiers. been “ Lincoln, while jq battle of the Act so that you tle ; and at last he went to Leidre and plant- terrible can hold Brown meadows and the russet sh.iking his head, You ride against Adds, in Grant s Responds to Call. heads up S hiil,^ ed his tent out side the walls. Hrolf paid avowed the highest confidence Gen. Gen. Fairchild Happily And the table were suspended from Never let the goodnarae v Not vet the haunt of gi-axiug king of Sweden, with but a feeble folk, for all about won as ou Cl* by the glimmering nil, thirst for no attention, for he thought that Hjorvard military and declared that he should the and riddled soldiers be tarnished bv anythin* And thickets there is a thirst for wine and a ability the overshadowing trees torn may do as Are all alive with birds. the one cares had come with the akat, and he dreamed not co-operation in the of Judge 0, Cole. citizens. I know you wiU 1 and he who thirsts for have the aid and so soon blood, utmost Address battle flags sentwiome by our other regiments know that you noV'i Spring, why come second that lurked so near. 1 who have fought so well t, A Choir of lawn little for the other. Send back the treachery to him. and herbles. power of the to extend of the patriotism sustain the : On leafless grove and at-arms.” So he ate and drank and sang blithesome administration —the sacred trophies Government in the field. w U .. Warm lie the yellow beams of noon; half of vour men Mr. the conversa- the Glee Club waved home, by word as “ of the by that and deed is not gone. the king; and he songs till late at night, and then all retired to Lincoln, in course Sonffs of Welcome valor of Wisconsin men—flags citizens, do ail v< ' Vet winter Well said,” answered can for its support, and dismiss the second fifty. Pres- their beds. But presently Hjalti, the wise of tion spoke feelingly and with deep emotion of in -he van at Stone River, that to cheer on and frost shall sheet tbe pools again; prepared to victorious tain our armies. For burst over the so went forth. The moon was shining, liberality HEROES. Again the blustering Eas’ aha.i biow. ently a violent storm farm, bead, the patriotic fidelity and generous of LIST OF HETPRNIMO borne at Vicksburg, and Port Hudson, the through in its like were Comrades, from of mv Whirl a white tempest thegien, timber creaked, and the vanes on and the Ice-fjord quivered glory bottom heart' I that everv as exhibited in their lovely ! when at length the soldier Prairie the pines with snow. of arms in the Northern people, O ’ day thrice and Perryville, and Pea Ridge, and give you welcome. (Great And load shrieked like the Iluld-folk when mclteu silver. There was a clink when he becomes cheering’.) the gables men and money for the Returns home into life; and Mission Yet, haply, from the resign where. wild huntsman them to his saddle the booth of Hjorvard, and dark figures were contributions of man among his fellow men. Grove, and Chickamauga, Ridge, After another song by than the binds A fellow the Glee by an earlier spring here. along in tree making and pow- are unfurled, the cavalcade Club, the Waked the bow. Thus the king was detained another stealing the shadows, maintenance of the nation’s honor The colors at the head of the Forlorn Hope The blossomed wild plum scents air, Marshals, now the buzz is hushed, and hark . and carried regular address of the occasion was around the hall. When the moon “ Lin- and come in haste and fear. night with the aged bonder. And now, as a circle er. Such a remarked Mr. beats, home, brothers, home • the of Fredericksburg—- delivered Ye flashed like people,” Now the glad music that stormed heights by Hon. Orsamus Cole, of the they feasted in the hall and the wind sobbed touched their weapons they and and are all garlanded Supreu.,- is the bugle-blast, coln, “can never tail, and they deserve, The caps helmets all the battles of the For there heard the on more and more northern lights. boughs,the last plundering of the fields. flags representing great Court, as follows; Xhe booming gun, the janing drum. without, farmer heaped the history With green chargers, spurring Hjalti walked back to the hall door, for he will receive, the proudest place in city gates fly open of themselves, in all its vicissitudes, have And on their last. wood, till the fire roared up to the rafters The to tear them. war, and which, I arise to perform a pleasant • come. They need no longer the petard task. To Armed warriors go and was as a furnace. saw that treachery was intended; and when of also very feelingly alluded men women. been and the hall red and fiery nations.” He The ramparts are all filled with and never been dishonored. has assigned the agreeable dutv of j pitched the camp from their he stood in the door, half in the moon, half loyal mani- peaceful men women that send onwards we There mighty hosts have One by one the Berserkirs retreated to the confidence that the people With and After a song of welcome by the Glee Club, coming the officers and soldiers of the S . . In valleys that were yours till then, and from the heat to cooler nooks in the shade, he lifted nphis voice and began Kisses and welcomings upon the air. the tramp seats fled my best to deserve this,” breezy affectionate gestures. by oud Wisconsin Regiment of Volunteer; And Earth has shuddered to and the great Bjarkamal.* fest in him. “Ido Which they make with and the invocation of the Divine blessing i' a men. of the hall; only the twelve champions towers ring out the merry bells, our homes and the Capitol of the State. Of half million Day “but T tremble at the responsi- From all the still over the fire, their faces is dawning, he remarked, joyous vespers a bloody day. Rev. Mr. Matson, the dinner was served, and W that duty ye sing, King Ilrolf sat morning The of hen was iirst assigned me groves where one- used to Pale the me, a weak, mortal man, fortunate : for whom *vlu in glow. bility that devolves upon O happv O t zest by tired and heart its orchards where ye had your birth, scarlet the Brusheth sweetly singing by ; door, the faithful :rms are open, enjoyed with keen the had not the to decline pertonnam " lu to king The well-known \ glittering swing came up the and a great and generous peo- mute embracing. thousand axes Then the bonder Wets each leather man, to serve such The faithful tender arms with hungry soldiers. During its progress rela- though fully conscious of my utter inability To smite the trees to earth. said: “You go against King Adils with poor On the heather, hold, in an au- Schiller, to discharge it in a worthy manner. I tights n streak of eastern sky. ple, in such a place as I such and friends of the veterans were pres- But cor- trod folk, for there is a fire hotter than this blaze, tives I Ye love the fields by ploughman ; Wake 1 awaking, was years ago, June 20th, since the fess that have a peculiar interest and re<’ar spray, who flee ful crisis as this is—it is a terrible responsi- It three many touching oc- But there, when sprouts the beechen and that is the fire of battle. Those Slumber shaking sing around, and incidents for the officers men of the breaks the sod me with- Second Wisconsin Infantry, the first of the and Second. lew The soldier only the lesser fire will shun the greater. Send From each dull and drowsy head; bility, but it has been imposed upon curred. Here and there amid the general not to inquire as to the fact or To hide the slain away Dreaming left circumstance back the Berserkirs.” banish 1 trust Providence has a three years regiments from this State, Wine-fumes vanish ! out my seeking, and I joy be seen a woman in mourning which that sentiment or feeling had its origin Stay, thou, beneath cur ruder sky ; answered the so, when might “Well said,” king; Lithely spring and by appointing Camp Randall to begin their term of active It may possibly have arisen from the Ileed not the storm-clouds ri-ing black. the from couch bed! wise purpose for me to fulfill weeds with tearful eyes. The general glad- fact that that with he rode from the bonder’s farm on Upsala Gather foemen, this was the first regiment Nor yelling winds them fly me to this charge, which is almost too much service. which loft on: Nor let them tright you ba< k. road, he had with him but the twelve cham- Sword and bow men, ness only heightened her sense of desolation. State enlisted for three a this was then unused to war. Eve- years or the war.- pions. In wreath around ball; for a weak mortal to hold.” The country or husband, was un- Back to the stifling battle-cloud, Nearer creeping, Her boy, her among the More probablylt had its origin in the fret the day, At last king Hrolf and his champions came since the to military affairs was no- To burning towns that blot Fuel heaping Geneva! Grant has several times, rything pertaining brave. One mother was eagerly that that regiment numbered in its ian. shroud hall. returniug And trains of mounting dust that to Upsala, and rode into theking’s great In a flame to fold us all. urged the An organized regiment was a spectacle many whom I had known tor years—som- of ou way. Awake, awake, opening of the present campaign, vel. looking after her son. He had passed un- The armies their They had concerted among themselves not to to witness. whom were my warm personal friends. Tbou old Urolf Krake ! visit at headquarters iu to attract people for miles around the she i\,. for a of green shall creep declare which was Hrolf; and also President to him his harmed through all battles, but could its trials and an Stay, tint of them Bjarki true ! sibly sufferings at eaily pei grassy floor, Boiivar 1 Hromund time that bright June morning, our city, now Soon o’er the orchard’s that Svipdag, who was a Swede, and known Champions, waking, the field, but lie has not until now had On him. He must be somewhere at the and - from Its bed the crocus peep not find od of the war aroused increased th And to King should be their spokesmau.— Gird you, taking absent from accustomed to such scenes and scarcely mov- Beside the housewife’s door. Adils, to do so. He will probably, be gentleman find him for sympathy in its favor. But whatever l went to the seat in Battleaxe and broadsword blue ! table. Would some Svipdag accordingly high ed to a ripple of by them, turned be the cause, I am conscious of — excitement Uere build, and dread no harsher sound the and was murky within. Then up sprang the twelve armed Washington over a week. her She gave his name, and inquiry was bearing i the sheltering tree, great hall, it and unwonted ‘i wards it a somewhat different To scare you from no man was out almost cn masse to view the but feeling hoi. Than winds that stir the branches round There -at Adils on his seat, and themselves with speed. King Hrolf strode made. Her boy had not come home, had that which I entertain lor any other king, all compan- From the Journal sight of a thousand Wisconsin men leaving And murmur of the bee. with him. Svipdag greeted the and to his high seat, and bade the Wiictnsin State re-enlisted for the war in another regiment! State has sent forth, brave, noble, woitln . : whether he “It is ions take their places. Then he said ; of and hardships And we will pray, that, ere again asked gave peace. peace,” Remarkable Escape of Lieut. Col. Johnson, their homes to face the perils regard as they all are. Never shall I “ Though proud of the patriotism of her boy. c".-. autumn bloom and die, said Adils. But the hall was hung with pur- Bring us drink, that we be joy- The flowers of may right the 15th Wisconsin. war. did we then know what the to respect every man who has worn their strong-armedmen ! of Little a to the poor tie Feu Our generals and ple drapery, and the hangings trembled, and ful, and show what men we be Bear mes- the it was grevious disappointment uniform conflict lay by. We had gi atifieation of meeting Lieut. its veil. The most saga- eral in this unless by some May their weapons then were thrust aside, and there rushed forth sage to King Hjorvard and to Skulda, and future hid behind Johnson, of Wisconsin, our mother. act of his he has disgraced and polluted may warble, unafraid, a of armed men, who to fall their that Hrolf Krake com- Col. the 15th in cious had but a faint conception of the real it. Then ye b“iid thought knights, and his After dinner was concluded Gov. Lewis Never shall I cease to feel alirely Where hands, that wear the fetters now, the thirteen and slay them in the hall. are a toast re- sanctum this morning. interest the upon panions having before they of the struggle then hardly begun. tor the safely and success, as your wings shall ply spade, ” magnitude in the following ad- the welfare and Free But Hrolf aim his champions fought well; ceive the skat which is due ! was at Chick- welcomed the regiment And guide the peaceful plough. Col. Johnson taken prisoner Who of the many spectators present that honor of all our tsoops—of every smote on the right and they smote on This was done as the commanded, dress : militai. they king amauga last fall, and spent the winter and organization which Wisconsin has sent Then, as our conquering hosts return, and they at the morning does not vividly recall the scene of U to shoots jubilee the left, heaped up the dead and Skulda said: and Soldiers oj tlu Second is. Reg.: the field. At the same time permit Wnat of shall break spring in Libby Prison at Richmond. V—the jubilant spirits of the Officers rue to from placid vale and mountain stern feet of the Sweedish lung, till he feared “Surely the like of King Hrolf, my broth- the departure ago, when danger threat- entertain and cherish tor the After Gen. Sutler’s force landed south of Three long years Stroud the pe- And shore of mighty lake! and cried aloud that he proclaimed er, is not to be seen—he is the very greatest new —the blare of martial music—- bear ” volunteers ened on every side, when, the dark clouds culiar love and interest I it, for u L to peace in the hall. So arms were dropped, of men ! Richmond, the rebels the And midland plain and ocean-strand began removing the roar of artillery—the waving handker- of war seemed thickening fast, and to portend it alone that I instinctively feel like nucov. : Shall thunder; “ Glory to ehe brave, and the dead were carried out, and the blood Now Hrolf sprang out of the seat and high prisoners south. Col. Johnson was among a sadness and destruction to our fair land, a noble body of ing my head and bowing it in reverence and Peace to the tarn and bleeding land, was wiped the rest followed him; but the king went im- chiefs —the mingled emotions of ” up. of Af- sons sallied forth to brea;;t the silence while it passes before me. And freedom to the slave 1 “Guests,” King Adils, “you must be mediately after banner, and they came lot sent on the 7th May to Danville. pride—the hearty hurrahs of the multitude Wisconsin’s said his storm. Grand and ennobling w a.~ Feeling thus, w hy should not I embrace the March, 1964. long to be light- the hall. began ter remaining there a few days he, with a impending cold.” So he ordered fires out of Then the fight and the not less enthusiastic responses of the the spectacle. A baud of freeman, a thous- opportunity to welcome it home—and tru.-t ed,—these were fires running down the mid- There might one see great blows struck on of others, was taken to Greens- large number departing soldiers. and strong, going out to the sacrifice at a the tongue to speak out from the fullness of dle of the hall from top to bottom. Hrolf helm and corselet—many a sword and spear HROLF KRAKE. boro, in South Carolina, put on a train and of nation’s bidding, going out to defend the an overflowing heart before the fire ou one side, and Adils sat glittered in the air; and so many corpses fell No one of all that gathering people an- sat southward. This was on the 13th of and still higher niche in their Yet 1 trust to no feeble words of mine tu the other his and that ground Hjalti, started follow. right, carve.a* From on with men, he was near the was hidden. the wise ticipated what was to pleasures Dickens’ Once a Week] May. That evening as the train stopped to country’s fame. Sacrificing the of express the profound feelings of this mult, the door. Then Adils thought: “I have heard of head, cried: On Saturday 18th, a spectacle was exhibited asunder tude on this interesting occasion. I must have had some in- “ home and allits endearments, tearing trust The old sagaman that my kinsman Hrolf has sworn to fly neith- Many breastplates are now slit, and many take on wood at a station in South Carolina, when he said* “Thi- name not less novel, and appealing to the emotions the ties which bound them to friends, and so- rather to these better utterances—the; sight into futurity er from sword nor flame ; I can find out now good weapons spoiled, and many helmets Honeycutt as Col. Johnson, Capt. and Lieut. by their acts that they had shouts of ti iumph and good cheer—to this of Hrolf Krake shall be famous as long the which is Hrolf.” and he commanded more and cleft, and many gallant knights overthrown. of those who witnessedit more powerfully even ciety, showing of the 2d East Tennessee regiment, higher ends, and aims in life than mere per- reception and the interest that all take in it world lasts.” The gallant doings of the Dan- more wood and pitch to be heaped upon the Our king is of good heart, for now is he as Rogers, than the scene of three years ago; the return ish sufficient to bring in the sonal ease and enjoyment, and that they in- —to t’nis general exultation and joy—the wild iron-clad are certainly tire, till the hall glowed like a furnace, and glad as though he were drinking ale as fast as eflocted their escape through a hole of that noble in of the little remnant regiment, tended to perform that higher duty, one of enthusiasm of the hour which will not be ie the name of tbe old hero into prominence Hrolf and his twelve men were cut off from he might, and he slays, smiting with both floor of the car. A guard was standing near these our times, and probably will ensure the after its long baptism of lire and blood, to the first aud highest duties of man, their duty strained; and, above all, I trust to the thou- the door by a wall of tire. Bodvar and Hjalti hands. He has the strength of twelve kings, and saw Honeycutt as he was name being perpetuated. Few know any- by them Capt. a grateful people, as to their country. sand faces around me beaming with gratitude with the others endeavored to screen the Etrow ; and Hjorvard mark how the sword receive the All Hail of down to the hole. He For the first time the hand of rebellion had and gladness—it is these things and not thing of the original Hrolf Krake, though king from the heat, without at the same time Skofnung bites, and how it chimes shrilly bending get through the meed of its faithful services. What gaps may have a dim recollection of having been raised against our nation’s flag, aud the words of mine which will convince these no- they drawing attention to him ; bnt at last they whenever it tastes blood: and for that is the supposed, however, that he was lying down, the in the the ol have been made by shot and shell in its full noble Second Wisconsin was on ble men that we cherish them in our heart of seen name pedigrees of marked how’ Adils and his men were outside went of Skofnung, which rejoices with him and attention was the other Regiment those those whose his- his diverted by how it has been sifted and winnowed war to the For hearts that are not unmindful o’ Danish kings, among the door, and that they only rushed in to add who wields it at the noise of battle.” ranks, the path avenge wrong. ; we to-day tory mythical, or so much who talked with him while the years has it followed that what they have sacrificed, of what they have is either wholly fuel to the fire. Their clothes began to smoke Bodvar swept with his sword and mowed prisoners in the tempest of repeated battles, how it has three long rugged years has a nation suffered tor us and our beloved country ; that mixed up with fable as to render their very and turn brown, and their beards to frizzle. down many a brave man, to do his three effected their escape. They first thought path. For three long A desiring been refined in the crucible of trial has al- course. For three wc are not insensible to the debt of evorlast existence uncertain. little more informa- So they flung their shields into the fire, and best before he fell. The blood was up to his of lying down on the road bed, but feared watched it on its perilous tion may he obtained from Saxo Grammati- ready been narrated in these columns. Not an have a nation’s prayers ascended ing gratitude we owe them. leaping over the flames, caught each man an- shoulders, and he stood in the midst of a cir- hit long years ages; the brakes were so low they would be by ! Officers and men, heroes of the immortal cus, the Danish historian of the middle other who was quickening up the fire and cle of corpses. officer of the line who left with it came back to Heaven for its safety. but most w ill he got from the sagas them- them. They therefore resolved to take their the fight was fiercest, there Second, hail I all hail 1 ! ca>t him into the blaze, saying, “Ye have Hrolf was surrounded by his champions, O’Connor, Stevens, Randolph, Colwell, Mc- Wherever selves, from which the monkish Latin his- running, but as the one in advance be found this noble regiment. There In behalf af these innocent and lovely girl.- kindled the flame, enjoy the glow;” and who made a wall of shields about him ; but chances of might Kee, Hughes, Noble, Sanford and Spoerri lie “ It “ flag." Run. whose garlands of flowers have strewn your torian drew his information. is from the Hrolf said The tire is not fled if leapt over.” the wall was broken through, and one brave emerged from under the cars, he ran against did it rally around the At Bull saga of Hrolf Krake, inaccessible to most in “dead on the field of honor.” Col. Mansfield Mountain, Autietam. pathway to this spot—flowers, the emblem; Now Adils fled away. But Yrsa, man fell after another, till they all sank down, it to be a Gaiusville, South or Queen a man. Fortunately proved negro Gettysburg at once of the of the givers and the its Icelandic Old Norse form, that we pro mother of Urolf, entered the hall, and kissing all twelve into one heap, and the old king fell and Lieut. Col. Parsons are wounded and in Fredericksburg, Chancellorville, purity the readers of a Week who, after a sudden exclamation of surprise, and the all these en- warm affection they bear you, their brave pose supplying Once him, gave him of the troasuresof King Adils in the midst. the hands of the enemy at Gordonsville. Wilderness, in bloody with a sketch of the old warrior king. comprehended the nature of their gagements itwas among the first and foremost —on their behalf I welcome, 1 go- ; her husband as much as he listed : and the Hrolf and his champions were buried in a apparently Capts. Rollins and Baldwin are still in Libby fenders L How Kraki • ger I K // to meet the foe. Of its gallant leaders the you. Hrolf best of all the gifts was Sviagris, a glorious great cairn ; and Skofnung, the good sword, situation, and passed on without paying them In the good old days, when and Prison, Richmond, unless they have been re- brave O’Connor is no more, Fairchild, a part la behalf of these ingenuous hors who* Denmark gold ling of Adils. the gave them also was laid by the side of the king, and his bat- They were nyfurther attention. were, however, cently sent farther South. The regiment re- of him is here and the balance he has made a bosoms are now swelling with emotions of the isles covered with fragrant birch horses—red horses for each of the champi- tle-axe by the side of Hjalti; but Bodvar w oods, Leidre, on Simuch startled by the occurrence that they sacrifice in his country’s cause. Thank God pride and admiration at the recollection of there ruled in the lee-fjord, ons, and one of the purest white for her son, Bjarki was laid holding his sword clenched in turns under command of Maj. Geo. 11. Otis, a mighty king called Hrolf. His great hall returned under the cars. The bed of the for what is left of him. He can serve his your wonderful deeds, I welcome, I greet you. Hrolf Krake; and she bade them ri.h- away his hands ; and every man who was there laid who left the State as a private in the ranks. to In and was cf wood, hung within w ith tapestry, and between the ties, country still, and is ready respond at the behalf of the many Federal butc with speed, as Adils was collecting men to was laid with his weapon beside him. Hjor- road was sand. They got of seven be- officers now glittering with arms. Near the high scat the also in After a tedious journey days bugle call. (Cheers.) resident here, their assistaut.- destroy them. vard, king, had fallen the battle, scooped out the sand as much as they could, a were extended the twelve bucklers of the tween Washington and this city, the Veteran Mansfield is uow wounded and prisoner in and clerks, the city authorities of M idi.-on, i.- King and rode out of and a mound was thrown up over him. Many Then Hrolf his men lay on their backs, taking up the least possi- the hands of the enemy, God grant him a Fire Department, the Turnverein ; in behalf king’s champions; but the twelve swords years after came Skeggi, of the Middlefrith, Second arrived here a little before 5 o’clock Upsala laden with gold and silver, with return. ohl how many others, of the citizens of Madison were not up ; they were ever in the ble space and took their chances! Some safe And and the surround hung crowns and rings and si'keu cloaks, and no in Iceland, and he dug into the cairn of King on Saturday afternoon. hands of the twelve strong men. Next to over them, who wont forth with this regiment have made ing country generally, w hose care has pro- man dared withstand them til! they reached Hrolf and took from him his sword. This seven or eight freight cars passed The principal streets were gaily decorated the king, at one time, sat twelve Berserkirs, the last great sacrifice, the sacrifice of life it- vided these refreshments, these fruits foi great plains sword he afterwards gave to his son Eidr, who coming so close as to scrape the men whom neither sword or flame could hurt, the grassy of Fyrisvellh. When the brakes with banners, and the large flags belonging self on the altar of their country. The few your comfort; of these patriotic ladies who they were on the they looked behind, gave it to Thorkel Eyjoljsson. Thorkel was A on who rushed to the battle foaming at the plains buttons off Col. Johnson s coat! guard to the State were suspended above the we uow see before us tells the sad tale. cheerfully serve you; in behalf of all these and Adils with a large body of men was in wrecked on the coast of Iceland, and lost in ; suppose, honored dead ! a nation mourns their men, women and children who have coin-' mouth and gnawing at their shields and the the sea; but the rear car saw them, but, they streets at the corners of the Park. A tri- The pursuit. So they strew ed gold upon the grass, dark the sword Skofnung was “ rims of brass around the shields were many loas, its tears have fallen like the rain drops, forth from their homes to meet you, intoxi- when saw the scattered fixed in a piece of timber, and it came safely thought them dead. The alarm, however, umphal arch had been erected at the entrance w times bitten and the Swedes its voice of mourning is as the wailing wind,” cated ith joy at your arrival, almost hanging through. from to land. Thorkel’s son, Gellir, bore the and the train began to slack up, Hi was and treasure they sprang their horses and good was raised, to the Park, decorated with flowers, inter- there is consolation in the fact that they upon your garments and every one eager to The mother of King oil’ Yr-a, weapon to on way but she of for paid no attention to the threats of their king, Rome, and died his back.f when the fugitives took to their heels. They in in a noble cause. They sleep in hon- grasp your hands in friendship, in their be- was queen Sweden, Adils the Swe- He was buried in twined with the stars and stripes, bearing died had taken for they were intent on gathering up the the great church of Rosen- but ored their memory is embalmed in half I welcome, I greet you. dish king her by violence, and had are were fired after not hit, and soon hid large letters beautifully wrought from green graves, and silver and gold. Now kilde, where buried the kings of Den- hearts of their And finally in the name of ! f slain Hrolf’s father, Helgi. The sister ot strew• is Hrolf mid- in the woods near at hand. the countrymen. and in beha of way across the plain, and the are mark ; and there be lies with his sword in his themselves oak leaves, this inscription— Hrolf was Skulda, and she was of evil Swedes Those who have been wounded, who are the citizens of the entire state, all of whom heart, again in full pursuit. King plucks off hand to this day. But when Skeggi opened They had with them a small piece of corn “ WELCOME TO THE SECOND.” for her mother was an elf-woman. She was Ilrolf sick and in rebel prisons, are not forgotten. I doubt not, would be glad were it possible the ring, and drops the cairn of Hrolf he could not withdraw the married to King Hjorvard, with the advice glorious it twinkling, as bread the size of a man’s fist, and about a Thirteen guns were fired, at intervals of We would that they were with us to-day. to unite with us in extending to you this it falls upon the grass. When sword from Bodvar Bjarki; for the dead as of and Adils saw his of dried apples. This was all the food They have- our sympathy ; they have our splendid reception—whose hearts they read King Hrolf of King Adi.s of Sweden. hands were clenched too firmly around the pound three minutes, commencing when the proces- Now one that stand- loved ring Sviagris, he could not restrain prayers, and shall have all the aid we can tue accounts of this day’s proceedings will it tell out day Hrolf was hilt, and the dead hands of Bodvar were they had for five days and nights. They sion moved, and all the bells in the city rang ing on the sands by the edge of the sea, and Inins- If, though he was now close upon lirolf; give them’; and those that are still fighting in thrill with pleasure and send back a respon- but be bowed himself and struck his stronger than the living hands of Skeggi. traveled toward the north-west at night. On daring the progress of the procession, until it Hjorvard was be°ide him. Then Hrolt said, spear the ranks God bless and protect them ; and sive, an approvingec ho to every kindred word, through 'he ring, endeavoring thus to secure the fifth night, hunger so far overcame their arrived in the Park. every uttered in “My bolt is unfastened, hold my sword whilst * has perished. may they soon return with honor crowned to generous sentiment here your it without dismounting. Now The famous Ujarkamal Only a praise—in I buckle it tightly about my loins. So Hjor- turns Hrolf few poor fragmea ts remain of the ancient poem. fears that they went to a negro house, and One of the, most pleasing features of the receiue the welcome plaudits of a grateful their name—ou their behalf oue vard held the Kr.ike, wheeling his white horse round and Saxo Grammaticus gives a Latin version of it, how- people. and all I greet you and I welcome vou. I sword. Now when Hrolf had there were hospitably received, fed with procession was a company of boys, from ten girding brandishing his bright sword Skofnung. The ever. The saga gives a mere outline ot the sub- And now what shall we say to this noble give you much joy at your safe return from doue himselt he said to his kinsman, stance in prose. corn bread, bacon and eggs, and their haver- “Thou hast .-word I blade descends as the Swedish king is still to fourteen years ol age, uniformed in red little band I sec before who, those scones of conflict and blood with wine!' held mv whilst buckled + me, alter pass- bowed over the ring, and the Dane Gellir Thorkelsson died in the eleventh century. sacks filled. They found the negroes iuvariaj my belt: that is the a -t of an under king ; so has smit- shirts, Garibaldi-fashion, and armed with ri- ing through all the perils of war have return- in obedience to the demands of a high pat eu him ou the hams and made a grevious now thou art king ur dec me, and must pay bly friendly and faithful. Col. J. says they The little fellows marched well and ed to meet and greet their friends once riotism you have so long been familiar and and The following “notis” was penned a fles. bore more, me skat every year.” Skat is tribute. wound, avenged the murder of his father by no white man had returned with of in their hands with your names are now and will be King Helgi. lady at trusted uutil his character themselves proudly A part of them acted as palms victory which fashionable boarder Congress Hall: a forever Hjorvard became as red as blood; lie an- “ to receive soldier’s welcome, returned to indissolubly connected. So Hrolf Krake and his champions on Lost, on the 3d Piassia of the New Wing A first been endorsed by a negro. They guard about the tables to keep back the swc.ed not, but thenceforth paid him skat. rode enjoy the blessings of a government they Officers and men, heroes of the immortal brown middel and chcrry-cullered Bordered a', the of white man \et more came ot this, as vou and by sundown they reached stopped residence one in crowd of people. have so nobly fought to preserve, to take Second, I hail you ! I bid you a shall present- unmolested: the forest, Shawl, the Finder will be Liberally reward- again again ly hear. a little farm in midst of the where South Carolina who was loyal to the core, As the regiment entered the Park and shelter under that glorious old Hag they love hearty welcome to the capital of the State. 11. no sound reached save the moaning of the ered bv leaving it at the offis or at Room HowKing fought vith the King —.” who fed them bountifully, and gave them val- so well and have so bravely defended. It is now about three years siucc your reg Hrolf of w ind among the nines, and the patter of the number moved up the walk to the Capitol, little girls, Sweden. “ the uable information and advice in regard to Flag of the free heart’s hope and iment left our acy 1081 strong —consisting falling cones, an , now and then, song, —He who, in his resorts to dressed in while and arranged on either hand, home. Bodvar Bjarki urged theking often to make perplexity, By angei bands to valor given. of men of almost ail occupations—all profes- glorious as a trumpet Mast, of the swans fly- falsehood, may seem secure for a their journey. Thus proceeded, travel- war with the king ot Sweden, and avenge the little while, they threw flowers ander their feet —the peaceful Thy stars have lit the welkin dome, sions—robust, active, industrious, intelligent north. Outside tins house stood an old but sure to be soon with all were uloou ot his father, whom King Adils had ing is overwhelmed ing by night, and avoiding settlements a-j our summer And thy hues born in heaven.” —every way fit representatives of our man with one eye, audio! the king had perplexity than before, the flowers of Wisconsin under those vigor- treacherous! v si .in. And when Hrolf thought greater just as much as possible, through North Carolina and Noble patriots! for your valorous deeds ous population. Your lives had always lighted on the same farm and farmer as he man who in a shower takes under a feet so lately red-wet from .the bloody turf that his niicst was equal to that of the Swed- refuge across you have a nation’s gratitude, a nation’s theretofore been devoted to peaceable pur- had lighted on before. The old bonder greet- tree, is protected at first and h the mountains into East Tennessee, The ish king, he set out in his long ships and land- thou finds m- of Wilderness! Tumultuous cheers went thanks. With warm hearts we greet you and suits, and you look up arms only in ed llroll' courteously, and asked whether all self worse drenched than ever. coming into our Hues at obedience ed on the flat white shores of Sweden. He Strawberry Plains up from the crowd that thronged around, la- bid you welcome, yes, thrice welcome the had not fared well with the king. “Very home to call of your imperiled country. Your and his men went up into the woods, and left “ I go,” said a gentleman, re- on the 1Oth of Juno, after traversing nearly again. Tour deeds have well,” answered he. “And were you not as Wherever dies waved handkerchiefs, and parents who gone before you, destination was the .National Capitol, ther few men to watch the vessels. The first night markable for his state pride, “I am sure to hundred miles country. your names are inscribed on the roll of fame. successful with your twelve champions as you three of the enemy’s had sons, and wives who had husbands among L-eleag ered by the must devilish traitors they came to a little farm planted in the midst find sensible men from my own state.” “No saw many With your own right arm have you written that ever raided a parricidal arm against auy the could have been had you taken with you the the They loyal white men and women, the veterans were straining forward to catch of forest, where no sound reached save the wonder,” said gentleman he was addres- your own proud history—inscribed your own government. That insolent foe you were to twelve Her-erkirs and hundred men at “ as well as black, and the moan of the wind among the pines, and sing, for any man of that state who any encountered many in- a bright page. page, covered arms to boot?” so,” answered the has glimpse of the beloved forms. Here and That which meet in deadly conflict —take up the gage the rattle of the falling and the cry of ‘'Quite sense, leaves it as fast as he can.” teresting adventures. of cones, king. “Now,” continued the old man, “I there among their numbers was an empty with letters living light, shall live when of battle which he tendered, and try the the ravens, or sometimes the song—glorious A Col. Johnson has we are gone, to be read honored will make you c goodly present beseeming French journal asks how is it the En- promised to write us a coat and the and by mil- whether you would fight for your country, and as a trumpet blast—of the swans flying north sleeve, bringing up rear were a to be, your worth,” he entered byre. glish newspaper writer will drag in on all oc- sketch of tneir experiences, be lions yet who shall say when time hath if so whether one southern man was equal to to the lakes, where to nest and hatch their and his Soon which will full number of wounded who had been conveyed hurled he came out again, bearing a sword, a corse- casions that familiar nautical figure of of interest, as and a match for five northern men fighting in y --aug. In this farm dwelt an old man with they passed through a region to Park from the a was rusted speech about the ship of State being in a the depot in ambulances, <• The kingly toil of agos such a cause. That matter has already been one eye; he went out 1 the lot, and shield. The corselet of down. ai greeted king, and stormy sea, with the right pilot to guide, country not yet penetrated by our armies. and now hobbled along on or with How brigLtly from thi* western world settled, T need not ear how. But of all the and bade be his with blood, the sword hacked notched, crutches beam of him gues with all his men then there are rocks ahead, In Washington county, Tenu., they fell iu Shall the light your renown.” fatal mistakes made by the sons of men for that Now Urol and the shield all but cloven. “Those are cot; ect. The canes, but with the gladness of the occasion none night. widened whether writer adds that English And oh ! let us not on this festive said the king ; and would readers ought to be with three other refugees like occasion so fatal or sad in its consequences as the no- the old man would be abb ■> entertain hem grimly weapons,” he themselves, beaming upon their faces. not receive them. sea-sick of it themselves. forget our country, our bleeding country. tion that the Northern men would not, dar< all, but he accepted ; and si enough, neither two belonging to Indiana regiments and the Asa whole, though covered with dust and She is through the Then the old bonder wased and —A very fat man who was in Bos- passing fiery ordeal; not fight to preserve the Union, which was ale nor beer was wanting, n any manner wroth, he drafted “ ” of other one Geo. Verhaasex of the 24th Wis- with like gold in the fuanace she is being tried, the assumption of The chivalry when thfy good cheer. King Hrolf h: with hi? cried, “Taou takest thyselt to bo wise and ton the other da; supposed he would be ex- soiled travel, the remnant of the Second him consin. These prisoners had escaped from and, like that pure metal may she come out commenced the war. champions, his twelve ■ strong, but thou art not either w iso or strong!” empted on account of his obesity, but was is a splendid looking body of men. Their three twelve erserkirs, and purer and brighter from having passed Arriving Washington hundred fighting and Ills la<*e became dark with anger, and his accepted. He was known to be rich as well Richmond,and had staid four months conceal- at on the 2d of July, one men; these and one years of service has given them a development through the flames. 1801—thetirstthree years’ Regiment reach their horses were well fed am, ell looked eye sparkled like a burning coal. For it is as fat, and the Board of Enrolment supposed ed and protected by citizens In Guilford to to loyal of muscle, and power of endurance such as is “ God bless our that city—your Regiment an to to ho would furnish a substitute or commute, native lend ; immediately be- that night. After that the kin ud his men j insult a man reject an ofl'er which he county, North Carolina. Firm may she ever with makes. did not and asked him which he would Jo. To rarely found. They are indeed iron men, and stand, came identified the fortunes and history had f-'Asted well, they went to r< But they Yet Hrolf desire to insult their Through storm and night. the “ Col. 41 of army of the Potomac. liming these the bonder, but he refused the present as surprise he refused both, and told them to Johnson’s privations and trials have a brigade of such is well called the Ire a When the wild tempests rave, awoke, for the cold became iute . and their he Kulei of wind and three sorrowful eventful jears you have beet: teeth in a; hey beloved : to be otiered in foolish jest. Then bring or. their uniform.” The board changed told very little upon him. He is in excellent wave. chattered their heads, crept Brigade.” Do thou our country save absent, the citizens of this State have kept each warmth, the bonder would not ask the king its mind and exempted him. might.” close to other for a. gathered and his health, and looks good for many more cam- The tables were beautifully decorated with Bv thy great their eyes upon you. They Lave witnessed all the coverings the; could find to keep in champions into his house, and they rode awav paigns. Capt. 3 of the re- with v, IIoNETCfTT will be remembered flowers, At the conclusion Governor's pride and satisfaction your humane, or- heat. Yet the twelve champions lay still, and through the ood, though it was night. To Destroy and loaded with both substantial and Sorrel.—Lime sometimes has as the writer of a letter, published, to marks, the regiment loudly called for Gen. derly, obedient conduct every where and on they sought not fresh coverings ; and they set Presently Bodvar drew rein. “Death- a sorrell widely delicacies. The dinner was prepared at the !' tendency to destroy on some all occasions. No act of military insubordi they should | doomed men are blinded he cried. “We soils Mrs. Lincoln, asking her to send him a box Fairchild, who took the speaker’s stand, in their teeth lest chatter. When but as a rule it has but little effect. Deep Capital House and served by the ladies of the nation rests upon your fair act of came, old were wrong in not receiv ng the fame. No the morning the farmer asked how present of cultivation and growing clover, of provisions at Libby Prison. He is now city, as guests at the midst of enthusiastic cheers, and said : “ And the buckwheat, who, the seated themselves inhumanity in the hour of victory—no Fort all had slept. Bodvar answered, Very well.” j the aged man.” king answered, or corn where he “ sowed broadcast, especially the two can get his regular rations. table, Comrade* the Old Second: When I rode Pillow deed of or plun- Then said the bonder to the king, “Youthink ' You think the same as i do; we were blind the pinned a white satin badge upon the of barbarity—no rapine, latter crops will in nine times out of ten de- at your head to-day, for the last time, as a der, no atrocious iniquity perpetrated ever; of King Adils at Upsala with all ed to our destruction. That old carle was collar of each veteran, bearing this attacking stroy it. It is not true as some assert that War-vessels in the Northern Lae.es.—la inscrip- volunteer aid to Major Otis, I tried to think upon spiteful she rebels within your power, ev- these men, and are about to lead then ’nto Odin the Aged, and we have angered the god.” >orre! tion in letters; " prevails in stony land only. It is to 1817 a treaty was made between the United gld that I was once more an honest Colonel er your career. Your personal but few ot them have the Then-rid bvipdag, “Let us ride back ! So in sullied bright Serce conflict, yet be found pretty much in every locality. We Honor to the Brave—Presented to the Surviv- the army. (Laughter and We been as bright, as free from or rode ; the farm and States and Great Britain to cheers.) have honor has spot courage ho endure a little cold. There is a i they back but the farmer have it in our the following ing Her*es of the 2d Wisconsin Ineantrt hy lawn only two or three vears the been through many rough experiences to- blemish asthe arms you carried by your sides. colder place than mv hall, and that is the had vanished quite away, and there was onlv made.— Telegraph. That neither power should maintain a ladies of Madison. June 18, 1854. effect: gether ; we have been through many long Trials and temptations in camp and field you grave, and those who fear cold will fear the j green turf where the byre had been. The following is a copy of the bill of naval force upon Northern Lakes, except that fare; marches, many dangers and many hardships ; doubtless hove had which severely taxed grave. Send back half your roops." After this Hrolt Krake to SnErp a Necessity ox a u rode unmolested Farm.—The Mark each might have one vessel of not more than BILL OF we have seen many of our your patience and sorely tried your princi- Well said," answered the king, and he his ships, and sailed over the to Lane FARE. brethren fall by rough seas Express says: our sides in to constan sent men to the “ 100 lons, and armed with one 18-pouud fish. battle; but I have never seen nles, but patriotism, fidelity duty, titty ships. Then he bade the Danish isles; and now he enters the Ice- The experience of the most gun, advanced Baked Pickerel. Baked you flinch, or known you to be discouraged. cy to virtue have enabled you to pass through the aged bonder, and went on his ; fjord, and the ships dance on the light wares; agricultural nations, like England, Germany on Lake Ontario and the same on Lake Cham- Baa?. Baked Trout. wav. Alter ill And I have always thanked God that it was and resist without leaving any imputatior traveling day, by nightfall and now he disembarks before the ca*tle of and France, goes to show that plain, and two vessels of like and MEATS. reached little sheep are a tenage ar- my fortune to be honored with the command upon your character as citizens, without they a farm planted in the Leidre. necessity of a good general system Roast Beef. Roast Veal. of hus- mament on the upper lakes. This treaty Roast Lamb. of such a regiment. soldiers, it midst of the forest, where no sound reached I have not told you of naif his tights in bandry, on even the highest priced lands, was Roast Pig, with Apple Sauce. (Cheers.) stain upon your reputation a and to Boiled Mutton Boiled Ham. Boiled The to this,— becoming not that you save the moan of the wind among the pines, Sweden, and of the blood that was shed; but amidst the densest population. They liable discontinuance after the specified . Tongue. last time I spoke you before soldiers you did forget afford Boiled Corned Beef. and, boys, you know I never talked to were likewise citizens, nor were you unmind- and the patter of falling cones, ai.d now and vou may still see what a great and brave king as much to time, upon six months' notice by either par- you food man in proportion to their very often—was of that relation. No then the song, glorious as a trumpet blast, of was Hrolf own thereto. VEGETABLES. at Rocky Camp just after ful the responsibility of Krake. consumption ol food as anv other do- ty The House Naval Committee Then there were violated except so the swans flying north. Outside this term 111. Hotr with all his eftant- mestic animal.’’ Boiled Potatoes- Mashed Potatoes. Boiled Rice. the battle ef Antietam. were rights of property Hrolf Krake /til have instructed their chairman, Mr. Rice, to Mashed Turnips. Boiled but to report as occasion, and the stood an old man with one eye, and lo! the jtions. Hominy. seventy of you able for duty. far the necessities of the and his beheld before report a joint resolution Spinach with Eggs. During three preceding weeks four war set aside, and then you king company them la time Hrolf became Md, and his twelve Best Time to proposing that the the hun- rules of them Paint Hocses.—Experiments RELISHES dred of number had fallen in were in disregarding them the very farm and farmer they had left in the with and sat every L’nited States shall now give that your battle. I amply justified champions him; they eve- have indicated that paint on surfaces exposed notice. war to the l morning. The bonder asked why his guests nb.g in the and Lobster Salad. Lettuce. Pickled Beets. told you then that I wanted you to so acquit You have never perverted this uj great hall at Leidre, drinking to the sun, will be much more durable if ap- Radishes. Pickles. and No of the previous night had returned ; and the tedling of their valiant deeds in the when Horse Radish. yourselves that every parent who had** son, holy purpose of acquiring pelf gain. days plied in autumn or spring, than if put oa dur- Brig. at king hesitated about asking for another their Gen. Barnard is not, as report- PASTRY. every sister who had a brother, and every man will be able in future to point hearts were fresh and their arms full of ing hot weather. In cool 11 night’s But the weather, it dries ed by the Currant sweet heart who had a lover in the old Sec- the of scorn and say that inadu lodging. old man invited all vigor. slowly, lorms a hard newspapers. Chief Engineer of the Pudding. Apple Pie. Blackberry Pie. finger fellow in, and feasted them well; he stinted glossy coat, tough like Potomac Cherry Pie. Wine Jelly. Ice Cream. ond, would be proud to acknowledge it, and his money in the great rebellion by right In King Hjorvard’s heart had long rankled glass, while if applied in warm weather, Army. He is Engineer-in-Chief of “selling meat nor drink; the that when, you returned to your homes the ihe soldiers out of theirrations”—or them neither in in and after the thought that he had become under-king oil strikes into the so DESSERT. had feasted they weut to rest. A great to Hrolf. and that he must