The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-26

distinguished himself with such intrepidity and gal
antry tha ne was appointed aide camp his friend
and patron. The battle of Chrystlers Field on the st.
Lawrence, soon followed. General Lewis was sick and
connned 70 ms vessel when the day of action arrived But
our youtu soldier was resolved upon not being idle
spectator lie solicited received permission Join
the field army then commanded by General Boyd whom
ne served as volunteer aide de camp In this engagement
ne won fresh hopors His bravery and courage were
warmly and fayorably spoken Of in the official report He
was already an established favoritcone that excited
hopes OF future promise and future glory
When General Lewis recovered from his illness, and
soon after the battle of Chrysters Field he assigned
70 command in the city Of New York Worth's amiablc
disposition the genial qualities of his heart and his fine
mihtary ardor won for him place not only in the esteem
but in the affections Of General Lewis. He indeed
regarded by the latter OF his family; and,
accordingly we find him writing from this city, June 15
1914 TO Lieutenant WORTH requesting the latter to
and NIL up the vacancy occasioned by his absence f
laures'-he adds doubtless with a proud knowledge or
the martial fame which burned in the young mans bo
som, and cognzant of the choice he would make- au-
rels are your object have better chance OF being
graned where you are than hereand Of course he re-
manned.
The resolution to remain where glory could be achieved
readily formed-wthout difficulty, hesitation equi
vocation The loness springs not eagerly To the
lection Of her young than the patriotic and martial heart
the defence of his countrys liberties and independence
Having he writes in declining the kind and generous
Invitation Of General Lewis" having participated in three
months fatgues in tho Camp Of Instrucons tho enemy
being within striking distance, separated only by the NJ
agara which tho and tho battle field
in view, will, trust, excuse my choice The campaign
promises to be stirring one, apd you sure, would
not pardon my leavng There Is In this letter the ring OF
the true metal Cleans Of its authors future distinguish
ed and honorable military distinction s seen in IT, and
may be readily conceived that IL brought gladness-a full
heart and melting eye-to the brave old soldier for whom
il designed.
There Is an eminent man residing in New York TO day
upon whose cheek long may the Of health continue
bloom, at the mention Of whose name the American
heart beats quick with pride, and who must be always
ranked among the first military heroes of this the past
gencraton-who than once, bore testimony to the
bravery chivalry and daring Of General Worth Yes
sociaed in countrys history, with the memory and
servces upon the Held OF Generals Washington and Jack
son. must be that Of Winfield Scott Of whose aids in
1914, and then in his twentieth year, William Jenkins
Worth To have merted and won the approval and en-
comums of that veteran commander Is not among the
least honorable distinctions of the marked life Of the
ter He active and distinguished part the battle
Of Chippewa relative 10 which General Scott wrote in his
official report cannot close this account of meritorous
conduct without mentioning the great services rendered
me by those two gallant young soldiers, Leutenants
Worth and Watts, my aids There no danger they
did cheerfuy encounter in communicating my orders
and their zeal and ntrepdty won the admraton they
before had the esteem of the whole brigade" Such high
and encomastic commentator not without its merit
ed effect Lieutenant Worth breveted captain for
his gallant conduct in this affair.
On the 25th day of July, 1914 fought the memora
bic battle OF undy's Lane There the chvarous Worth
sons he signay distinguished himself The engagement
fierce and bloody but he shrank not from that post
Of duty which assigned him, In the hour Of his
trys peril. s'Thc conduct Of Captain Worth my adede
camp officially writes General Scott to the War Depart
ment, 'was marked with his usual skill and gallantry.
had already derived much benefit from his services when
he received wound al the moment believed TO be
tai in the act Of passing through blaze OF fire TO commu
order His conduct this second affair will
only bear comparison with his services in the first,
but with the services OF any other officer Of his rank in
either action
From the effects Of this wound Captain Worth did not
lamed him for life, and confined him To
his bed and room twelve months When he was able TO
walk beneath the sunlight again peace restored and
security dwet within our borders But our War Depart
meDt acting in the spirit Of free and liberal govern
unmindful of the valued services of its
want Captain Worth had high sounding pcdigrcc-no
hereditary or noble lineage 70 commend him for promo
ton To his superior occrsbut he had talents, bravery
and signal military ardor which he we'll knew under the
republican institutions in defence Of which he shed his
blood the only true and safe passports 10 fame In
consideration Of his services and distinguished
duct IN the battle Of Lundys Lane he made brevet
major
not confined 20 the battle field He a man, by the
very constitution Of his nature and character calculated
TO be Of public usefulness TO whatever sphere OF life his
attention might have been directed He loved activity and
despsed sloh. lie placed conhdencs in that which
vague indefinite; idle he would not consent 10 be,
could be accomplished "to-day." He was always pre-
pairing for possible contingent emergencies not because
he necessarily anticipated danger but in order to insure
What have here remarked is borne out by the fact
that from 1915 he passed through various military
grades-nrst major commanding the corps OF cadets
then az instructor OF tactics which capacity he served
years; and lieutenant colonel Of ordnance.
In 1888 he was promoted to the eutant eoonelcy OF
the eighth infantry In command OF which he
cessuly engaged upon the Niagara frontier In quelng
the patriot war nstgated by the somewhat notorious in
able rness and popular satisfaction the instructions Of
govcrument-hs demcanor, afabily, and personal dig
nity partng confidence 10 the early settlers upon the
frontier Of state while the public services which no
had rendered. and the professional activity which he dis
played inspired them with respect for his patriotism and
N 1870 he accompanied his regiment 10 Florida there
to encounter the fierce hostility Of the native tribes His
well known energy and skill commended him 70 hefavor
able notice OF the War Department and consequently,
soonaiier his arrival he placed In command Of the
army operating in Florida BY consummatc tact and tho
lcry Of his movements he succeeded in bringing the hos
tile chiefs wnd Cat and Halleck Fartinugge 70 battle
on tho 10th of April, 1912, In the Piiickckha Ham
mock was battle waged with savage Zoe and fought
uacted commencing with the rising and ceasng not
until sundown But the hostile bands were defeated the
Pilckckiha Hammock was TO them mare than another
Waterloo; their fierce and barbs1ps spirit there
enectually quolied II was their struggle; and from
u at day forward the pcacespts of forida-their
free from insult and vioenes ~ere enabled pursue
their agricultural commercial vocations in comparative
The war after seven years duration was thus brought
10 cloeo by the skill and galiantry Of Colonel Worth
and, a. an evidence Of our governments appreciation
his services In this campaign he promoted TO breyet
brigader general in the United States army. His
mission placed in his hands BY President Polk, who
improved the occasion by thanking him In atterng and
happy terms his great exertons snwavering fidelity
and unswcrving determination advance the glory and
prosperity of our country
-Four years of profound peace ensucd which with his
woncd and characteristic caution and prudence General
Worth devoted 10 the training and fitting Of his regiment
victorious The wisdom OF this line OF conduct soon
made evident Tho year isa6 found engaged in the
Mexican Gen Worth, in command Of his regiment,
was ordered 10 Mexico where he fresh laurels
and inscribed his in immortal history. For three
days he encountered in command Of his own regiment
and first DIVISION the enemy before Monterey and the
the third day he had sc satisfaction Of riumphanty
marching at the bead Of his forces into the city This
battle but the prelude 20 the unbroken cgsn q
victories in Mexico and in consequence of the perseve
rance which he displayed therein, Worth brevetted
Major General
The glorious achievements Of our army In Mexeo now
followed In rapid successon-the story N which n ~
cent and familiar 20 all that 10 enter al this time fto
detailed account of the martial events which trans
pred would be but repeating what you have heard more
than thousand times IN centennial addresses and political
oratons Nevertheless, would not, perhaps, be amss
10 observe that wherever danger 70 be encountered
Ia foe 70 be conquered or honor gsinedthere General
Worth might be found participating in the fray. At the
head Of his division he distinguished IN the siege OF
Vera Cruz In the great battles of Cerro Gordo Cheru
husco, Molno del Rey and Cheputapec he added fresh
larels 10 his garland And he rst 10 receive the
surrender Of Monterey so seemed reserved for him 70
receive also the surrender Of the city Of Mexico when that
capital subdued.