The Arkansas banner., 1843-12-16
AZGOOD STORY

Col Johnson, Tn his talk to the people of Trenton. told 3 capital story about a Baptist minister by the name of Sachct; who is a near relative of the ex-yice President.
 It seems that Sueket had been dissolute fellow and greatfghter; butjnst before the battle of the Thames, had suddenly changed hls course, and became pious: He, however, had strong inclination for the camp, and volunteered his services to assist the Colo nel against the enemy, under condition that he should have the privilege of preaching to the soldiers in the camp, The condition was gladly embraced, and Sucket was install ed as Major, under sort of certificate from the commanding officer
 He was an energetic, stirring man, capi tai officer, and a jealous preacher On the day before the Eatlle of the Thames, the Colore' dropped into one of his meetings- He was holding forth in stentorian voice. and insisting strongly on the doctrine of pre- destination.-ssAll the destinies of men,o said he, ''are in the hands of the Almighty; and not sparrow falls to the ground without his direction. He is, too, the God of battlcs'- He directs the bullets in the fight, as well as the peaceful operations of the household = and hence there is just as little danger on the held oi battle, as in the workshop or at the plough-taii If you are to die, you will die at all events; but if you are to live, the Al mighty can turn the bullet out of its Course as easily as he can number the hairs of your head. Ii your time has come, you will die. whether on the battlefield or not. s.But,D continued he, ssI don't believe your time has come don't think, my friends, you are to die just now''
 The nextmoming, while preparations were making Tor ihe battle, Johnson alet the preaeh- CT.
 '.Well, Suelef,n said he, with a smile, ..we are likely to have serious work to-day; and as you think that q man can'tdie till his time comes, and that he's just as safe in one place as another, l should like to have you charge at the head of your column and, mark me. now, don't you fire till the enemy has dis charged every gun; then take aim at the whites of their eyes, and, having fired, stop for nothing, but grapple them by the throat. and make sure work of it'
 livery well, Colonel,n says Sucket, @i'm always willing to test my faith by my works.''
 Accordingly Sucket took his position al the head of his command, which was abont a00 strong, and received the fire of 700 of the enemy. He stood it like a. man, only wlnklng little as the balls came whizzinq past him Tn showers. But he obeyed his or ders to the letter; and having received the 700 bullets of the enemy, he advanced for ward, poured in deadly fire, and immedi- ately grappled hand to hand with the foe which soon decided the fate of the dav
 After the action of the day was over, the Colonel remoastrated with him, good hu- moredly, for killing so many of the enemy.
 "Why, Suckol,o said he, s'this was alto gethcr useless; half the number would have answered every purpose. How came you to cause such waste of human life D
 "Don't know how il was, Co!onel,' re- piled the preacher; "we only fired once and rather think it was because Meir lime had come"
 Sucket is still living, and breaches to this day, in one of the Western States.