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muni-tion waggons had remained in the square and the fire was already raging on every side. The general informed of the danger to which the neglect of his orders had thus exposed the safety of the whole army instantly hastened to the spot followed by staff in hopes that his presence would prove efficacious for the better accomplishment of the measures which the emminence of the peril rendered more difficult.

The crush of the walls and the crackling of the flames freightening sic the mules they refused to advance through the narrow streets and every moment rendered the situation more dangerous -- for if unfortunately a single spark had entered one of the munition boxes the whole material of the division would unquestionnably have been lost. Amidst the scene of confusion which necessarily ensued General Leon remained in the midst of the peril calmly giving his orders and surveying their execution. He retired the last and when secure that no one remained exposed to danger.

On reaching the outside of the village his attention was attracted by a small group who were following with looks of despair to the progress of the fire. A woman was sitting upon the ground whilst a female child of about twelve years of age hidding sic her face in her mothers lap was weeping aloud. Heavy tears that were