The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-11-17
GENERAL WORTH,

count the history of his life and eight his
battles DER again" with greater sincerity oil
more honest enthusiasm than a friend ex-
hibited in our sanctnm, on Saturday. while
reading the gallant conduct Of his old chum
Will. WORTH They were clerks together
thirIy-five years ago, in Hudson, New York
-cleaver, industrious young men. Our friend
by no means lacked spirit, but was rather a
quiet, business turn, while Worth was ner-
vous, quick temperament, with frey eye
and restless disposition, daring: confident
and independent 'as lord' While thus
employed, recruiting Sergeant, for il was
in the early part of the late war with Eng
land, paraded the streets of Hudson drum
ming up young generals 10 figh. for free
trade and sailors rights Enough had
transpired already TO rouse TO the highest
pitch all Worth's martial ardor, and without
a second thought, he became soldier.
Worlh's ancestry, our friend informed US
were fom Martha's Vineyard, Massachu-
setts, proud, bold stock, of high and some
what arstocraIic bearing. Some the fam
lily had intermarried with the noblest and
bravest OF the Indians ofNcw England, thus
of the pTmativc settlers Of the OldBay State.
w OTtlI, WIiCu gOuiIS. " all tlic cilcTStiC anu
iree-born nature OF The Anglo-American,
added the roaming, restless, warrior dispo-
eition 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 Of
lered the opportunity 10 make Of such mate
rials valient soldier and successful officer
Worth had been garrisoned for some
months at -, where the misconduct OF
fellow soldier, set him upon the first round
Of the ladder. Worth was a brother, then,
as now, 10 soldier in distress, and en-
couraged his fellow, after he had been made
known the penalty of his conduct, 10 make 10
the commanding officer a representation oil
the affair in writing. He pleaded his igno
rance and want Of skill in writing, and the
probabilities Of a failure. Here, give me a
pen,' said Worth, and in few minutes dash
cd of, in clear, bold hand and unassuming
manner, few lines indicating the soldier
in strong terms, and presenting his case in a
view not entertained before.
The soldier presented it TO his officer
Did you write this? was quickly asked and
answered in the negative. who didP 'Pri-
vate Worth, sir-'.Send Private Worth 10
me- In a few minutes Worth presented
himself with the same rather clustering and
consequential air that usually marked his
bearing. and with prompt AT your service,
SIR Did you write ths?' 4 did, SIR short
and quick. Sundry questions were asked
as TO his former occupation, object in enter
ing the army, &c, which were answered in
the same positive and reckless tone, and
Worth was dismissed with Come 10 my
marquee in the morning. There was go
little that was encouraging in the Com
mander's lone, that Worth was totally IN
conscious ofthe good fortune in store for him
when he appeared next morning, and the
officer observed, Il want you for my private
secretary
This was enough for Worth. His active
resolute and determined manner, and com
handing appearance, struck the scrutiniZing
eye of Gen. Scott, when they first met, who
forthwith selected him as his Aid. Oppor-
tunity soon occurred, and in the early part
of the battle of Lundy's Lane, while charg-
ing bravely upon the enemy, Worth fell il
was supposed, MORALLY wounded No one
who has ever read the history of the battle
almost unparalleled in the severity of the
contest, the obstinacy with which the vete-
rams of England maintained the ground, and
the irrepressible ardor which marked every
charge Of the Americans. in the face of bay
ouets and cannon--can fail to appreciate the
intel pidity and gallant bearing Of Worth on
that occasion. When he fell, two of his sol
diers attempted 10 bear him from the field
when ball struck one ofthem, scattering his
brains over Worth and his companion. The
other seized him in his arms. and carried
him from the reach ofthe enemy Hisfriends
mourned him as dead, and months elapsed
before his wounds had so far healed as 10 en-
able him 10 return 10 the service.
But we have not time 10 follow him ihro'
his various successes and promotions, and
his gallant and distinguished conducr in the
Florida Wharf.-The part he acted in TIE cap
ture of Monterey was bold, deliberate, and
eminently successful. They moderated his
military talents, who supposed his commend
able determinations 10 add laures TO his name.
10 atone Tor his unfortunate absence from the
army on the memorable Slh and 9th of MAY
would urge him headsirong into the fight.
needless Of his own life or the lives of his
men. Worth was always bold, intrepid and
sometimes reckless of consequences when
duty prompted; but calm and collected, when
he knew success hung upon cool, DELHI
crate and decisive action. His Government
has rewarded his tcorh by steady promo
tion,. and his countrymen, with one voice.
bestowed "honor upon whom honor is due"
The wisest act ofihe President, in the whole
conduct OF the war, was that which refused
Worth's preferred resignation. and restored
him TO the Army and his country.-lMdySville
Eagle.