The Somerset herald and farmers' and mechanics' register. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 183?-1852, 1846-06-02

is no retreat. We are in the beginning
of national war. Hull's surrender is TO
be redeemed. Let us then die, arms in
hand. Our country demands the sacri-
fee. The example will not be lost. The
blood of the slain will make heroes Of the
living. Those who follow will avenge
our fall, and their country's wrongs
Who dare TO stand % AL! !" was the
answering cry. A vigorous resistance
was made; but finally, overpowered by
superior numbers, the brave American
band was compelled to surrender.
The contest was truly bloody one,
and throughout this scene of various ac-
ton, of mistake and misfortune, of success
and disaster, Lientant- Colonel Scott
saws an accurate account,--was distin-
guished for great exerttons. He was in
full-dress uniform, and his tall stature
made him conspicuous mark. He was
singled out by the Indians, but remained
unhurt He was urged to change his
dress. NO." said he, smiling, 81 will
die in my robes" At the same moment
Captain Lawrence fell by his side, as it
was supposed, mortally wounded.
Thus ended the battle of Queenstown
Heights: an engagement desultory in its
movements, various in its incidents, and
unfortunate in its result, but not without
consequences important TO the spirit and
vigor of the American arms. Magnitude
is not always necessary to the dignity Of
an achievement, nor is defeat always dis
couraging to the unsuccessful party. 1t
is the nature of the action which gives
character TO the actor. Judged by this
standard, the events of Queenstown had
their value, and their inspiratiun to every
patriot American. Hull had surrensered
without battle; disgrace not from the
mere disaster; but from the mode by
which it was produced, was inflicted upon
the country, and felt in the hearts of its
children. 1t was battle, and honorable
battle only, which could drive this gloomy
shadow from the country, check the
taunts of enemies, remove its own doubts
and re-establish It's self-respect. The bat
tie of Queenstown Heights did this in no
small degree. While the mistakes, the
errors, and the losses of that day were
de2lored, the American press and people
recognised, amid regrets and misfortunes
spirit of achievement, a boldness in
danger, and gallant bearing, which in
spired new hopes, and pointed out the
way to ultimate success. The daring
gallantry of Colonel Van Resslaer; the
capture of the British battery by Wool
and his heroic companions; the intrepid
conduct of Wadsworth, OF Chrystie, of
lotion, and many others, and particularly
the courage, skill, and continued actively
and exertions Of Scott, had given cheer
| fulness even to the darkness of defeat,
and almost glory Of satisfaction to the
memory of Queenstown Heights.
We may add many other interesting
particulars relative toScott's life, illustrative
of his bravery heroism and skiIlul general
ship. His name. as the reader well
knows, is indissolubly connected with
Lundy's Lane and Chippewa. Had he
not taken part in any other engagement,
his participation in these, alone. would
have rendered him immortal. But we
cannot enter into minute description Of
those great battles. Our limits forbid it..
Let 1t suffice TO say, of the man and his
character, that should our country, unfor-
tunately, become embroiled in protract-
ed war with Mexico and other powers,
we would find Scott, as ON the former oc-
casions, boldly standing up in defence of
his country's invaded rights and soil, and
acting part, which, in its cosummation
would entwine around his brow addition
al unfadng laurels.-Lan. Tribune.