Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-12-04
Major James S. Brisben {

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This gentleman, who has for several
years been trying to bring himself into
notice, has eventually succeeded. His
recent letters to GOV. Letcher, of Virginia, I
are we'll calculatedto elicit inquiry and
people viii now look upon him as somo'' (
hinq at least. Men admire natural c'uioSi-
ties, and in Brisben they have found it of
the largest type.
The truth is, this creature has been
heated and cooled, until it considers it.
selfa man of some importance, with just
brains enough to be made the tool OF
bold bad men. For several years she has
been doing their dirty work weak and
willing, he has long been their dupe. To
some, an object of ridicule to Others, an
object of extreme commiseration. Look
ling through false medium, he has mistao
ken the Skunk for the Lion and conse-
quently considers limselfa hero-while
others regard him as an ass.
Satisfied of his OWE greatness, he be-
ieves the country cannot do without
him; and falling to secure a seat in Lin
coins Cabinet, he has resolved to take the
tented field.
What the result of this rash act may be,
we are unable at this time to determine ;;
but we hope, for the sake Of the country,
that the gallant Major, in his desperate
engagements with Southern fire. eaters,
Will come off victorious without tearing his
lrocserS. Knowing him TO he as brave as
he is simple, we would not be surprised to
hear of him taking some Southern Fort
without powder or hall, and then celebrate
his victory on rope or halter '"Blood
will telL and if somebody does not help
Brisben TO notoriety, he may help him
self, and do the world kindness, by
committing priry suicide.
A man of brass cannot always brook
disappointment. Delays will make him
desperate, and such TIE Major has become.
He has unsheathed his sword his voice is
for war, and his mottois Catekppcd often,
but conquered never.
Two hundred Nirgluians, await the ap,
proach of their yalorous chief. Whether
these devoted followers are black or white
we are not informed but from the ante
cedents of their prof%ed commander,
and his woolly proclivitios, we can have
no doubt as to the color of his soldiers.
Having for years fought for negroes in
the North, would be no great sacrifice of
either person or his principle for him so
South and fight e!H them. Having served
them here, he surely could command
them III Virginia. Hpving contended for
their civil, social, and political equality
here, he might now with great credit to
himself, illustrate it there indeed, it
would be dark, but brillian. consumma,
ton Of his life now That his political faith
has been crowned by contention and civil
war to 90 down South and place HIM
self at the head of his dearly beloved
BLACK Brigade"
The Major, since MS hattering invitation
from two hundred Virginians, feels that
negroes are grateful, if Republics are not;
and we know of no man better qualified
by nature or education to Illustrate negro
equality. Try then, Major, where your
serviceswili be appreciated Fools sell
dom secure glory in civil persuits, truth
of which you no doubt have frequently
felt the force. Letters. will not make a
man Of you, though GasRill may write
them, and come. what will, you cannot
gather glory around your Jro,o until you
get your head shaved. Go, then where glo-
lry a waits you; and ifyol cannot fall with
your back to the foe, you may yet minors
talize yourself and show your devotion to
both kindred and country, 10y cutting of
mules ear, and use it for scabboOrd for
your reeking sword.