Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-01-29
MILITARY ARDOR OF THE
CALIFORNIANS.

The hard-fsted miners Of California
are extremely desirous of assisting Uacle
Sam in his operations against tne Nor
mons, and several volunteer companies
have already partially organized for the
purpose of offering their services to the
government. The intelligence of the
burning of the supply trains by the Nor
morns created much excitement among
the L" "roughs," and some of them wanted
TO post right off to Salt Lake on their
own hook. In illustration of this spirit,
the San Francisco Globe relates the fol-
lowing laughable Incident
" Immediately upon the reception Of
the news, tall but rather handsome
specimen of the far west back kwoodsman |
completely boiled over with military ar
dor. He moved about with restless spirit
making inquiries at every step concerning
the whereabouts of the proper person 10
apply for a commission, and was finally
informed that Gen. Clark was the man
he was seeking. Fortunately, however
for the General, he could no. tee found
and our patriotic friend was consequent
" compelled to make known his busi-
ness to the first pair of epaulet,es that
crossed his path. This happened to be
Lieut.. , of the French man-Oi-war
now in our harbor lie had dressed him
self to the top Of his rank, for the purpose
Of being presented at a little reunion, and
was moving quite majestically along
Montgomery street, when he was acco>t-
ed by the Mormon-killing individual,
with
! 'Kurnel. my names Jinkins, and I'm
death on Mormons-I am. You kin bet
them things up thar (pointing to the ep-
auleltes) that I'm one of'em.'
Tnc oi.icer drew back in amazement.
He was for moment puzzled how to act;
but his good sense prevailing, he main
tanned Il pleasant countenance and APP
peared cnr.o"F &. lean more. lie gave
his ca, but SAID nothing. The gentle
man from Pike, all anxiety, continued :
Come, old hoss, don't throw ic"er
off cause you're dressed in resimen;als.
You suit me, you do, and l tell you I'm
ore OF 'em.'
The French officer politely asked what
was desired of him.
Well, Kurnell,' resumed our hero
all want is an afIilav.: and few mus.
kets to 20 and take them tarnel Salt Lake
critters. l kin do it quicker than a hun
CRY nigger kin sWaller a slice of fat ba
: con-
n By this time the conversation hac
: drawn together quite crowd. Th'
r member from Pike however, had tia,
floor on the Mormon trouble, and wa
n pouring his wrath upon them thick ant
e fast, when he was interrupted by gen
IL tleman who informed him in relation 4
his mistake with the French officer
e Death and destruction he exclaimed
u its just my luck. Uncle Sam is alway
h hard 10 find in these Mormon wars.
,e couldn't find him when we cleaned 'er
out of Missouri and Illinois, Then pu
ST ling his cap down lightly over his eye
D. he added, or rather shouted, Nevt
Of mind, Kurnel, no harm done, / reckol
But I'm bound to circulate among thel
I'd Mormons in this fight, as sure as the Jei
sc kins family livesp
he Saying which he pushed him--f I
e deeply as possible into his brogans ar
e. walked off.
The French officer enjoyed the joI
as much as any present, and is doubtle
ch impressed more than ever with the tru
rs Of our remark, that ours is a great peop
IN in a time Of aear.