Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-04-26

| low, till il raises him above all Greek above all
Roman fame Gen. Worth also has shown mag
nanimity in this contest which will crown him
with immortal honor. He had a 40 FOUNDER, load
ed to the muzzle, pointed directly at the head OF
Scott, which would bowed his brains clear 10 the
north pole; but seeing the weakness and imbeclity
OF Scott, who was almost ready to get down upon
his knees, and with tears in his eyes ask his par
don, Worth, with unparalleled magnanimity, re-
fused to fire, and absolutely withdrew the charge
from the gun, saying to the bystanders, ''The Pre-
sldent has given me all want, why should stoop
TO kill this poor devil of a Scott 2" After Worth
had thus generously thrown away his powder, Scott
with his usual meanneSs, put on braggadocia show
OF courage, and dared him to the fight but of
course Worth wouldn't take any notice of him.
Scott had buled Duncan, but when he found
Duncan was prepared TO defend himself. with the
most craven spirit he coaxed him to let the matter
drop and hush it up He had also, in the most
shameful manner, bullied Gen. Pillow but when
he found he had reused the lion he did not dare TO
beard the lion. AS soon as the gallant Pillow the
high soued Pillow, the chivaric and courageous
Pillow appeared on the field of combat, Scott com
menced rapid and ignominious retreat. But
Gen. Pillow, actuated by high sense of public
duty, as well as proper regard for his own honor
would not allow public sentiment 10 be so outraged
with impunity; he therefore pursued the cowardly
Scott, determined that, polron as he was he should
either fight die. For two or three DAYS Scott
was fleeing for his life, and making the most des-
perate efforts to escape from the field Of battle but
the gallant Pillow pursued him and cut him off on
every tack and foiled and foored him at every turn
The talent. tack. prOwess, and generalship dis
played by Gen. Pillow on this occasion has proba-
bly, never been equalled, except by the same gal
liant officer on the battle fields of Mexico. when he
Killed the Mexican officer in single combat, was
struck down upon his knees by the conclusion of
cannon ball upon his head, and led his troops to
victory by wading chindeep through creek of
mud and water. The hot pursuit of Pillow at last
drove Scott Into corner, from which it was i'm
possible for him TO escape. He then turned and
raised his puny arm to fight but the weakness of
his weapons his little pointless darts and pop-gun
squibs, were almost too ridiculous even to excite a
laugh. The heroic Pillow stood in peerless ma
jesty, and shook them off as unconcernedy as the
lion shakes the DEVELOPS from his name During
this whole contest Gen. PIto,rs ,ceil devised plans
Of battle, his iudicious disposition ellis forces his
GOODNESS and daring during The ,chole Of this terri
BILE battle, as the subject Of micersa, ccngratula
lion among his friends, and general remark ,ciM
all. IION-ASS
Erased from the above E'During this great bat
tie, which has lasted now for five days. Pillow was
in command OF all the forces engaged except
Worth's division, which was not engaged" Also
erased: ''He (Pillow) has completely silenced his
enemies"
On the whole, the above document No | seems
to give such clear candid view of the proceedings
of Court Martial during the first five DAYS that
don't think 1t necessary for me to add another
word. Give my love to the President and Mr.
Richie and remain your old friend, whether we
go on anneXin any more or not
MAJOR JACK DOWNING