The Columbian fountain., 1846-11-10
From the Maysvile Eagle.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF GEN.
-...... WORTH.

WORTH.
We have seldom heard an old soldier re-
count the history Of his life, and fight his bat
ties o'er again with greater sincerity, or more
| honest enthusiasm than friend exhibited in
| our sanctum on Saturday, while reading Of
| the gallant conduct Of thi, old chum, will
Worth They were clerks together thirty five
years ago, in Hudson, New York--clever, in
dusrious young men. Our friend by no means
lacked spirit, but was of rather quiet business
turn, while Worth was Of nervous, quick
temperament, with fiery eye, and restless
disposition daring, confident, and 'independ-
ent as lord'
While thus employed, recruiting sergeant
for il was in the early part of the late war
with England-paraded the streets of Hudson.
drumming up young generals to fight for
'free trade and sailors rights Enough had
transpired already to arouse Worth's martial
ardor, and without second thought he became
soldier. as@
Worth's ancestry, our friend informs us,
were from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts,
proud, bold stock, Of high and somewhat
arstocratic bearing. Some of the family had
intermarred with the noblest and bravest of
the Indians of New England, thus uniting the
best blood of the Aborgines and of the primi-
tive settlers Of the Old Bay Stale. Worth, when
young, to all the energetic and free born ma
ture of the Anglo-American, added the roam
ing, restless, warrior disposition of the red
man OF the forest With a broad forehead,
high cheek bones, piercing eye, stout, athletic
frame, quick, warm blood, and brave and
fearless heart--the war offered the opportunity
to make of such material valiant soldier and
successful one. ...
Worth had been garrisoned for some months
at -, when the misconduct of fellow
soldier set him upon the first round of the lad
der aa
Worth was brother then, as now, to sol
dier in distress, and encouraged his fellow, af-
ter he had been made known the penalty of
his conduct, 10 make 10 the commanding Off
Ger representation of the affair in writing
He pleaded his ignorance and want of skill in
writing, and the probability of failure.
Here, give me pen,' said Worth, and in
few minutes dashed off, in clear, bold hand
and unassuming manner, afew lines vindicat-
ing the soldier in strong terms, and presenting
his case in view not entertained before. The
soldier presented il to his officer
Did you write this 2 was quickly asked,
and answered in the negative.
'Who didP
Private Worth, sir
Send Private Worth 10 me-
In few minutes worth presented himself
with the same rather clustering and conse-
quential air that usually marked his bearing,
and with prompt AT your service, SIR
did you write this p
4 did, SIR short and quick.
Sundry questions were asked as TO Ills for
mer occupation, object in entering the army,
&c., which were answered in the same posi-
tive and reckless tone, and Worth was dismiss
ed with .u .
Come to my marquee in the morning
There was so little that was encouraging in
the Commanders tone, that Worth was totally
unconscious of the good fortune in store for
him when he appeared the next morning, aud
the officer observed, want you for my pri-
vate secretary"
This was enough for Worth. His active
resolute, and determined manner, and COM
| mandng appearance, struck the scrutnizing
eve of General Scott, when they first met, who
| forthwith selected him as his aid. Opporuni-
| " 500 occurred, and in the early part of the
| battle of Lundy's Lane while charging brave