Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-26

heu.on tbat hc learns wroui difficulty what in others
would require years of application 1t is TO be regret
ted that the models before his eyes, aud upon which
he has formed himself not more worthy of imi.
taon lie has learnt every thing presented TO him;
and If he possesses tic easy carriage and polite man
OF polished society, he has likewise acquired its
vices lie is not habi'ualiy nomperatc but is FREE
queny committed by the convyalty OF his disposition
lie carries his passion for gaming such an extent
DIS always 10 Keep himself poor, although he possesses
SOME OF The richest COnhsCaed estates IN the country
his propensity prompts him, likewise to borrow with
htte scrupuiousness from whornsoeYcr i'll lend, with
out troubling himself about repayment
Formerly, when the minds Of the concndnr parties
were heaen ny mutual barbarities, the character of
the General had been stained with acts of cruelty; not
mercy against the enemy, who one period were put
10 death when taken, matter of course but 10
wards his own troops Like other of great genius
ana violent passions, he is warm friend and deadly
Zoe. Many anecdotes related of the Generals
hardy inrepdity, and ieats of address and activity
some merely undertaken 10y way of bravado, while
others had more lauda6le object Among the first,
are his ieat IN ieaPing and swimming horses his attacks
OF furious bulls; and particularly bis singular amuse-
inent OF encountering the ca;map, alligator. his
own element. An instance of more praseworhy
eXerhon OF courage, in the capture by bin and his
oIcers, OF Spanish armed schooner living at anchor
IN the Ornoco. This effected by swimming from
the shore, each OF the party holding his sword in his
mouth.
The General is (I8o3l about 35 wears Old
BESIDES his military rank, he is Senator of the Re-
public Although clothed witt! these high civil and
u
IN The most boyish pranls. On the expiration of the
arinistlce OF Santa Ana TO show his Joy al the event
he set fire TO the soldiers barracks. During another
interval OF inactivity he amused himself by taking his
officers to the houses Of the wealthy inhabitants
OF An9osura, about the time of dinner as if in CONS
pance With an invitation. Those who knew the Gen
eFa put on the best face, and produced every thing
the house afforded or that could be procured on so IN
ceremonious notice. Others who were more SHARING,
OF Their vine and provisions, attempted to make ex
cuscs we're to have their houses sacked for the
pretended ndignity Of inviting gentlemen to dinner
without suitable preparations. After this round of dis
spaton had lasted fortnight, and broken down the
health OF those engaged, the General ordered his oil
GERS to meet at designated house, and detached
guard, as ii to attend military funeral The best
drinker was seized and placed bier, with empty
bottles demjohns sc. The guard with reversed arms
followed by the officers, each carrying an empty bottle
proceeded to the place of inernen every citizen they
met being obliged to assist at the ceremony which was
conducted with all the formalities practised on such
occasions a funeral sermon preached, setting
forth the conSvial accomplishments of the defInct-
On the third day, becoming weary of the absence of
amusement, the General announced that resurrection,
was abou; TO take place. This was accompanied by
me rites usually observed in Catholic count ries ON
Easter Sunday. The bottles were all filed nothing
but rejoicing was heard and the revived topper placed
In honour at the head of the table, was appointed
ter OF the reVeis The above trait proves if it proves
hohing else that IN country where such scene could
De acted the people cannot be charged with an over
attachment 10 tue established religion.