Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-15
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we uolCeu tne lOllOWlng anec0Ote IN The southern
papers several days since, but we hesitated about
copying it for fear that some Of our good neighbors
would charge being irrelgiously inclined We
perceive, however, that our neighbor the Journal,
(the pious professions of whose editors are well
known,) gives it place in its columns apparently
with approbation-cerainly with no note of disap-
probation. So we suppose we may venture to copy it
also. We do this, because it is a cleUer anecdote
told in a clever style. Whether il is true or not is
another story. That may or may not be. For our
part do not believe one in ten of these kind
of stories; and don't think they amount 10 much if
they were all true We hear good better things
said every day by men.
But we not only surprised that our neighbors
should copy the paragraph Notwithstanding Its pro-
fanity; were Gstonished that they could approve
of the moderately hostile spirit which it is said the
old Gen. breathed against the ''poor Mexicans." Day
after day. for the last two months, has the Journal been
proclaiming the damnabe iniquity, injustice and
goodness of the war, and advocating the immediate
withdrawal of our troops from Mexico If they are
sincere in these opinions how is it possible that they
honestly approve of Gen. Taylors ardent dispo-
sition to 'giUe 'em h-H!" That's the question
From the ~ o. Piedyuns-Ertra, March 20, 5P.M
THE KENTUCKY REGIMENT
T
At very critical point Of the battle the 3d. hen
it became necessary sustain OF columns which
staggering under charge made by the Mexicans
overwhelming numbers, General Taylor despatched Mr.
Crlttenden 10 order his into immediate action Mr.
Crittenden &c ind the regiment and officers eager
for the fray, delivered the order and rode back
General by whose side II was bis duty to keep. The
Kentuekians moved forward in gallant STYLE led by
Mckee and Clay, both Of whom alas ! fell in subse-
quent part Of the day Ii happened that before reach
ing position from which they could deliver an effective
fire. the regiment had a valley which broken
up by ravines and masses of Whilst crossing
valley the heads only of these could be from
the point which Gen Tay Tor and Mr. Crittenden occu-
pied, and these were hobbing up and down and
wise in such confusion impress both with the idea
that the regiment had fallen into disorder The Next
annoying them the same by fire
which helped to confirm the opinion of the General that
the Kenluckians thrown into dlsmay.
Ii of those decisive crises which in eve
ry contested field when the issue of the day depended
for the time being upon the galanlry Of particular
corps.
heads of the oops and misled by their motions get
ting gues and going around rocks and other OBJ
strucOns, into the belief that they about ier
turned TO MIR. Cri:tenden, (who is Kentuckian) and
with countenance indicating deep notification for the
General is Kentuckian too, and fierce with emo
ton, excaimedI "By Cd, Mr.. Critienden this will not
dotbls Is not the way for kentuckans 10 behave them
selves when called upon 10 make good bate-it will
not sir; and with this he clenched his fist
knit his brow and set his teeth hard together. Mr. Crit
deceived the General, could scarcely make reply from
very chagrin and shame. In a few moment, hoves err
the KenIucans had crossed the places and
ascending the slope OF the valley shoulder shout
der, and with the firm and regular step of of
hundred fields.
On they moved until they reached the crest Of the hill
where they met The enemy before the flush of tempo
rary advantage had subsidized Here they delivered their
fire by companies with such regularity and deadly aim
that the detained phaanx of Mexico gave way aud
tired precpitousy. As the Kentuckians emerged from
the valley the countenance of the old General, who
regarding them with intense interest, gradually relaxed
the bitterness of Its expression. glow Of pride sup
planted the deep modification which fixed its muscles
and enthusiasm qualified the fierce glances of his eve
Forward they moved under his Iiveted gaze whose feel
Ings became and wrought up as they ap-
preached the of carnage WheR they opened their
fire the old General could longer his admra-
tion but broke forth with loud huzza. "Huuah for
old Kentuck !" he exclaimed talking as it were TO him
self and rising his sadde-sThats the way TO do IL:
give them h-ll, d-n them, and the of exuItaon
rolled down his cheeks as he said il.
Having got rid of tins sxutaion or State pride he went
about looking after other parts of the field.
Some of our readers may regard this incident which
derive from of the parties concerned savoring
more of profanity than generashiP, but il be borne
in mind that under the excitement of such terrible scenes
Of havoc and boodshed those engaged in them the
name of the God of battles with degree of fam.
iarty.
The Kenuckans that day did their duty as others did,
They paid toll in travelling the high road to glory the
list Of killed and wounded shows.