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o bite the dust, besides inflicting serious wounds upon others. He first brought his Maynard rifle to bear with effect, then drawing his six shooter and charging up in the very face of the enemy, he made every shot tell with fatal effect. After this he drew his sabre, and dashing into their very midst he cut and slashed until the enemy surrendered or beat a hasty retreat. These facts were first narrated to us by Chris. himself, and were afterwards testified to by Captain McDonald, Mr. Barbour, and other members of his company, who witnessed, admired, and applauded the deed.--Such acts of heroism and noble daring should not be lost sight of, but should go down to posterity on the page of history. We are glad to know that Chris. himself came off of the field unharmed, and is again ready, on the first opportunity, to give the enemy a second exhibition of his prowess. A Documentary Trophy. The commander of one of the Federal regiments was hurried from his quarters so r