The Arkansas banner., 1849-07-24
Last Moments of cenoral yyor,h.

Although month has elapsed siaes the painful intelligence Of the death ef Major General Worth. at San Antonio, was received hero. we have had. until now, few of the particulars of an event which, announced to shs country with telegraphie breviiy, carried with it everywhere the profound est regret. The following letter from member Of his family, to gentleman ia this city, was not ia- tended for the public eye; but the interest which all feel, here and everywhere, in aA eveat which has deprived tho country and hts friends of the heroic and chivaIric -IIlnstrOus in arms, as he was accomplished in social lfe and In both dis tinguished for all cnuObling quaIiaeA--wil be . sufficient apology to tho writer for its appearance in pTinL-l Albany Argus.
 SAS ANTONIO, Texas May, Is49.
 Presuming you would feel an interest in the vel fare of family, between which and your own there has always been most afFectionaie and agreeable intercourse, improve an early oppor- tunity, in the midst of sorrow, to inform you ci the death of General Worth.
 He died on the 7th inst, of cholera, ater an ill., him at New Orleans, where he had been awaiting our arrival some three weeks. During this time he had been occasionally ndisposed, threatened by this most awful disease, then raging in that city The day we were to sail he was so much lndisposed that his physician forbade his leaving. On our way through tue Gulf his health improved, but his mind was harrassed by the alarming accounts of cholera at San Antonio, our place of destination, more than ever source of anxiety, snce his be- loved family would be exposed to its russges-
 Hese was concentrated the lsrges, part of his command, portion of which was preparing to march for Fl Paso del Norse, on the Rio Grande From Lavacca to this point, loo miles, we took stsers- On the third day of our journey, servant boy of one of the party died suddenly of the cholera and our physician was i'll that he was unable to travel. ln this condition, not knowing when or where the fatal malady would strike next, we con- tnued our journey. harrassed by affecting appre- hensions. To remain on the road, without com forts or medical attendance, was more hazardous than to come to this place, where every comGor, and attention could be obtained; --'
 We arrived on the lst inst, one week from the day on which the General was buried. On Sunday df. though much fatigued from constant attention to his duties. That morning intelligence was brought that the cholera had broken ont in the Sd Infantry and that ten men had been buried that night. This was most ailicting, which, with the awful fatality immediately around us, caused a general gloom and sadness.
 About o'clock on Sunday afternoon, the Gene. raj complained of severe diarrhea, extremely deb- tating. He soon went to bed, and physician was called, but the rapid progress of the disease baed allaail!. Vomiting commenced, followed by ramps, and before the lapse of six hours all hopes were gone. He was perfectly aware of his situation, and remarked to his physician that "notbing but the Providence of God could save him." His mind was calm and unshaken to the last, when spoken to he answered distinctly, and recognized all around him. WithOuta struggle he breathcd his last, sur- rounded by his family and staff, and in the midst of sobs and tears enOagh to move the hardest heart
 have gone through it. and trust, my dear friend, itmay never fall to your lot to witness such calas trophe. Knowing the family as you do. and him who was It's idol, you may form some idea of this appalling scene. When he was gone, the living could but turn to each other and ask eagerly who would be the next victimi This household, filled with agreeable friends. was all happiness-twenty- four hours turned to bi..sr, bitter sadaess.
 At the funeral, the grief of the soldiery, and of all to whom his lofty qualities and brilliant career had endeared him, was exhibited in the most affect ing manner.
 Mrs Worth will probably remain here until July, perhaps August, when she will return to the North. The family are all quite well, though sadly alfict- ed Time does much to alleviate grief bat in this instance every day seems to add to ih weight.