The North-Carolina standard., 1848-09-06

ANECDOTES OF THE BATTLE-FIELD-GEK.S SMITH
A correspondent ofthe N. Y. Courier and Enquirer,
giving incidents in Mexico, relates the following an
ecdotes: -. -'t- 5--'--<7.g 8. = - -
"You have often no doubt heard Of presentinents Of
death. One of the singular presentiments which
common before and in action, and which certainly
must excite the establishment of ALL occurred at the
battle of Churubusco. Frank Taylor's battery was
under the heaviest fire in that fatal but brilliant
ton, and was terribly cut to pieces, losing some
eleven men and twenty-five horses. A private had
run back to the timber for cartridge. He obtained
it, but paused before he returned, evncing decided
dsincnation, nay. almost dread oft. Taylor, riding
by and seeing the mans hesitation, instead of
primanding him. knowing he was brave man, said,
IS come, my man. it will never do to show any cow
ardice here 70 At the word co,Vardce, the soldier
stung to the quick. jumped to himself, and with the
dread presentment staring him in the face, rushed to
the piece, reached the muzzle delivered his cartridges
and was instantly shot through the heart.
In the attack the Garita Belen, an instance Of
desperate courage and presence of mind is record
ed as probably ever enacted. Have patience for
another 1t is anecdote of that gallant soldier
and accomplished gentlenan, Persfor F. Smith.
While our troops gallantly and steadily advanc-
ing from arch to arch of the aqueduct, in the attack
upon the Garia Belen, of the gallant res in at
tempting to cross the causeway, was struck by a
grape shot and fell. Gen, Smith cried out, one of
you go and bring that man under the arches ~ No
movement took place-the air was black with the
flight of grape shot, and few wished to expose them
selves the iron hail for they supposed dead.
" Will none of you go and bring that man in 20 No
movement followed the appeal. Cooy and calmly the
General walked out from under the cover OF the a.
queduct and, amid that terrible fire, went to the man,
picked him up and carried him under the arches evnc
ing in that act that GOODNESS which has rendered him
so conspicuous asa General, and that generosity and
humanity which has literally made him the darling
of the division. Long life and promotion to such a
noble soul!''
GEORGE S. STEVENSON. Among the multiplicity
of topics that invited remark last week. failed to
notice fully intended, the gallant and sue
cessfu efforts of our fellow townsman and Democrat
G. S. Stevenson in the county With large
majority In the county against him, and with the
strongest opposition in the field the wings could
bring, he grappled with the foe, and by his untirng
energy and the forcbe and eloquent In which
he advocated the principles of his party, secured
own election. Mr.. Wadsworth who received the
highest vote, has only six votes than Mr.. S. and
the latter beats his other opponent MIR. Guion by 10
votes. This result is highly gratifying to his party
and the friends who supported him. They are graft
fed to find that he has received much favor from
the people. We say this, for ourselves, but fol
tho whole Democratic party of Craven county. The
Wings are astonished the result. For one of the
causes point them to the bold patriotic and argu
mentatve addresses of Mr. s. and his associates tc
the people of Craven county, With truth on thei
side they strong; and when enforced by eloquen
appeals, it became irresistible. bys. Eac{ s-tg
| AS a member of the next Legislature Of Nortf
Carolina his talents viii render hna hauential anc
reflect credit upon the constituency and county he viii
represent. 80 ''> 20 N.s<4' 1s-itl-s ~
As Democratic EIector for this Electoral district
Mr.. Stevenson will embrace every convenient oP-
portunty to address the people Of the surrounding
counties subjects connected with the Presldenta
canvass. We doubt not he will be received with a;
much pleasure, and create as favorable animpessioI
for himself in those counties as he has done p hi
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