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IT NEVER PAILS!
OR. CULLtVs
In tbe course of the address of John
C. Brcckenridge, who was the orator of
the day on the melancholy occasion of
the interment of the brave Kentuckians
who fell at Buena Vista, and whose re
mains were brought botne and consign
ed to an honored tomb, on the 20th ull.',
be feelingly and eloquently spoke of the
gallant dead.
William It McKee.—William Cl.
McKee was born in the coanty of Gar-
rard, on the 24th day of September, 1S08,
and at bis death was in the thirty-ninth
year of his age. He came of patriotic
blood. William McKee, bis grandfather,
was one of the pioneers of Kentucky,
and bore a conspicuous part in her ear
ly battles. His father, the late Samuel
McKee, was a distinguished citizen of
the State, and for some years one of her
Representatives in Congress. In the
war of 1812, though still holding that
trust, be shouldered bis musket as. a
private soldier, and served a campaign
Cancer, Ery.ipeUs, Old Sore., Ulcer., Tetter,
Mererbl Pbsn—,or any other complaint, arising
from imparities of the blood, are requeued to read
the following teotimonbU, in proof of the wonder
ful properties of tbe abore named Medicine. 0
■KAMI OEADII nr.ADlM
We, the nndersigned, having visited Mr. I.
Brodu, Jr. tube office of Mewws. Rowand &■ Wat-
ton, 379 Market street, Philadelphia, consider hie
cam the moat remarkable one. we have prpr wit-
Hbdbsaae was 8CROPULA, and terrible mart until
have been hi. twelve years’ conflict wifh tbe destroy- ]y del
Hb Palate, the entire roof of his Month, Nose,
Upper Lip, and lower lid of tbe bight xts have
been destroyed, hb Face nearly eaten up, and part
be Jaw BoMownedawaj. And yet we can
s as that in January last, the whole
itb, as well as most of hb bee.
b mr ** naiofal ulcers.
January bat, be commenced
taking BrT Cullen's Indian Vegetable Panacea,
which checked the disease in a few days, and from
m the North-West, declaring that the
times required every citizeji to do his
duty, ami show his readiness to serve his
country iu any capacity. The subject
of this sketch was early imbued with
similar sentiments of duty, which after
wards bore their proper fruit. His ed
ucation was jgceivegygal West Point,
where he graduate
1829, and ipunMupt
utci.ant ra a
•y. He com
W6, when the jjfcms ofhis fatm-
anding attention, andOTe-swny
time of pea^b' Seeding native nuc to
fortune or aiaUnction, *he resigned his
commissiom^pjg£^qped to I^xington.
Here, for ten yeysTjo^vas largely en
gaged in busidSfl^Ptllils, occupying a
prominent statiotT^
without
New flesh has supplied the place of the deep ul
cers, and though badly disfigured, bis face b sound,
and hb general health b restored.
We art assured that in the treatment of Mr.
Brooks' ease, no Mercurials, Ointments, or Caustic
Applications bare been usedr-b bet, the Panacea
alone, has wrought thb wonderful change.
1)add Smith, Bucks county. Pa.
Charles L. Rowand, Meadviiie, Crawford co., Pa.
J. W. Jooea, M. D., South Second street, Phib.
William Hale,
I, Cbesaut Hill, Philadelphia co., Pa.
gh street, Philadelphia.
. D. Camden, New Jersey.
5 High street, Philadelphia.
’ J.U. Potter, Manufacturer of Mineral Teeth, 100
South Ninth sL, PhUa.
E. A. WoDenweber, editor PhUa. Democrat, 277 N.
Third street, Phib.
Geo. W.Mets, Brash maker, 317 Marketst,Pbila.
E*» Carr, 119 Chesaet street, Pbib. -
Rev. A. D. Gillette, Pastor of Eleventh Baptist
Jolm^n/Erfoatreet, Phib. (N. American office.)
Aaron Beads, 149 Catherine sL, Phila.
Daniel McQtaky, Kessbr'e Alley, Phila.
Andrew Sweatee. Camden, New Jersey.
JL H. Evans, West Philadelphia.
“ * 1R. Young, Gilder, 400II
\ Ashmead, 60
John W. A
Joel Bodi ne, Glass manahctorer^H
William 8toely, Farmington, VawBaren co.. Iowa.
I* JkColes, M.IL Boston, Massachusetts. H
Russel Canfield, rnyaiolosist, Philadelphia.
Thomas P. S. Roby, M. D. Harrisburg, Penn.
Peter Wright, 157 Market street, Philadelphia.
^■1W. Nexvlin, 103 Filbert street, do.
Good, 174 Spruce street, do.
James \
John G<
Rev. Wm. Urie, Pastor SL Paul’s M.E. Church,
Catherine street, Philadelphia.
T.L. Sanders, Pablbhsr of Pledge aad Standard,
• PhUa.
F. P. SeUers, Editor of the dire Branch, Doybe-
Jacob Frick, Editor of tbe American Sent inel, Phil.
Constant GiUoo, Attorney at Law, No 29 South
Fourth street, Philadelphia.
L. A. Godey, Ladies' Book, 101 Cbesaut st Phila.
Rev. J. R. Nichols, Pastor of Brickmakcr’s M P
Church, PhUa.
D. S.Kieflsr, PabUsher of Lancaster American Re-
A. Wilson, M D No 6 Cedar Row, PhUa.
Samuel Ketckum, No 03 North Third sL, do.
Rev. Levi Brink, New Vork.
Edward Paxson, No ISO North Front at, do.
J. C. Layoock, Attarasy at Law, Washington
1 portion of those who have visited Mr. _
at our office in PbUadJpkb, (and would certify to
the same bets If necessary) are writ known, and
And here we say, whhout the bar of contradic
tion, that we hare not founds case of 8crofub
or other disease for which we recommend the Pent-
miscellaneous.
▼HI HieOCSOF KENTUCKY.
the virtues of
mg that station
social life.
When tbe war was declared, and a
requisition for volunteers made on Ken
tucky, McKee was among the first to of
fer bis services. He volunteered,.in his
own modest language, “ to serve in any
capacity in which he could be useful.*'
It was an offering of pure patriotism.—
The sacrifice was great, for it involved
the abandonment of extensive and prof
itable pursuits, and separation from an
affectionate family and devoted friends.
It promised no other reward than tbe
gratitude of bis countrymen. He nev
er had been in public life; bis path led
not towards political honors; his feelings
were all domestic and social. He es
teemed it a privilege to serve his coun-
try; and, in addition, a peculiar duty.
Having been educated at the military
academy ofthe Union, with the highest
sense of honor and ogligation, he recog
nised the national right to his services.
It was not reserved for him to serve
in the ranks. With a proper estimate
of his merit, the Governor appointed him
Colonel of the 2d Regiment of Ken
tucky Infantry. His connexion with
this command continued, with recipro
cal sentiments of love and confidence,
until it was severed by his fall at Bu-
q*, 8. Wagner,Lithographer, 119 Chesnut at PhUa. ena Vista. It is well known that that
B. J. KiwOLjas South Eleventh atreet, Phila. regiment possessed the high confidence
of the commanding general. In the ar
rangements for battle it was posted on
the right, where the main attack was
expected. Afterwards, transferred to
the centre of the field, it fought under
tbe eye of the general. When the ene
my, in the last combined effort to force
Gen. Taylor’s position, poured his
masses from the left and front upon the
centre, the 2d Kentucky Infanry formed
a part of the handful who met the shock.
It was here, while leading his regiment
with gallantry above all praise, and
contesting the ground against odds of
more than four to one, McKee fell; fell
in the right line of dnty; fell as became
bis name and' life. His affectionate
comrades bore his body from tbe field ;
bis grateful country restores it, with the
highest honors, to its kindred dust.
Of such a man it is difficult for a
friend to speak, except in the language
of warmest eulogy: he won favorable
opinions from allmen; all who knew
him loved him. His character inspir-
versarics were celebrated with enthusi
asm ; the youthful heart of the country
glowed wjth high and almost romantic
patriotism. At the same lime the na
tion vras involved in war. Kentucky,
embarked with ardor in the cause of
her country, and freely shed her blood
in its defence. At the family hearth,
young Clay caught inspiration from the
same spirit that infused its power and
temper into the councils of the Union, and
the flame then kindled, burned unti! it
was quenched in his own blood. He
was educated at West Point. His fa
ther was his companion to the academy;
and when they were about to separate,
Liking the boy by the hand, and point
ing to tbe surrounding hills, made me
morable by the events of tbe Revolution,
he said: ** Remember, my son, that
from these heights the spirits of our re
volutionary heroes are the witnesses of
your conduct.” Thus nature and edu
cation combind to form the high bear
ing and honorable sentiments that mark
ed his social intercourse. For several
years Col. Clay lived in his native coun
ty of Fayette, and represented her, with
honor, in the General Assembly. When
he entered the service of bis country he
was a citizen of Louisville. At the first
call to arms, he tendered his services,
and was appointed Lieutenant Colonel
of the second Keutucky infantry. At
Buena Vista, he was with the noble re
giment ; through all the vicissitudes of
the day, he filled his station with distin
guished courage, and fell at the moment
Jof victory.
Col. Clay was a man of great noble
ness and chivalry. To an impetuous
and ardent nature were united the kin
dred qualities of honor, generosity and
truth. For eyery object of his affetious
he felt an enthusiastic devotion. 'One of
these objects was his country; he serv
ed her With the alacrity of a devoted
heart, and when he died in her defence,
there remained not behind a braver
man, or a better patriot.
•Capt. William T. Willis.—On that
field, also, fell Capt. William T. Willis,
at the head of a company of infantry
from the county of Jessamine. His eu
logy may be best expressed in a few
words of simple narrative. An eminent
lawyer, and past the meridian of life,
his position and age might have exempt
ed him from the toils of war; but he
sought no exemption. Three noble boys
were his companions to the field; they
shared bis perils, followed his brave ex
ample, and happily survive to bear their
father's honors and their own. CapL
Willis was ill at Monterey when the in
telligence came of tbe Mexicans* ad
vance. He rose from his bed, hasten
ed forward to theaimy, and gallantly
commanded his company in the battle,
until at the close of the day he fell with
McKee and Clay, in the last terrible onset.
This was patriotism, indeed—this was
an act to reveal the governing motives
of conduct. Oft times, in human life,
some signal achievement performed at
its close, reflects its character on tbe
past, ana discloses the true temper of
the heart. Let all men judge William
T. Willis in the light of these truths—
that ho loved his country, and freely
died in her cause.
Edwabd M. Vaughn.—It remains to
speak of one whose courage and fate ex
cite mingled emotions of pride and sad
ness. Edward M. Vaughn, adjutant of
the Kentucky cavalry, fell at Buena Vis
ta at the close of a successful charge.—
His early death, though crowned with
honor, quenched high hopes, and ended
Carty, T. McH. Dozier, H. Trotter, C. B.
Thompson and W. T. Green; let them
be remembered and recorded. Theirs
reluctant service, but the free
S 'ft of citizens, who felt that the public
mor was their own. Some of them
had filled other stations, and were qual
ified to command where they obeyed.
Others were mere boys, transferred from
the tenderness of home to the terrors of
the battle-field, and well they illustrated
amidst its trying scenes the native he
roism of their blood.
Such were the characters of these sol
diers—such their actions. For the rest
theirs was a happy fate ; Jb all concern
ed belongs congratulation rather than
sympathy. Are there here any relatives
or friends who mourn for these dead, and
in the bitterness of thier grief refuse to
be comforted? If there be, let them
consider the vicissitudes, the tempta
tions, the sorrows of human life—and
then rejoice that these were spared to
the signal glory of such an end—that
they escaped death in every other form,
to meet it at a time and in a manner to
fix their fame forever, and leave their
names a precious legacy to the whole
country.
ed at the same time respect and aflec-
**— Nat ore had endowed him with a
Poor man ! He knew and had
known no peace since the May he had
killed his opponent. When fie thought
his end was near, he made the confes
sion—“ He felt,” he said, “as if he was
a murderer, though no one charged him
with the crime.”
DUELLING.
The first time we were called upon to
witness a duel was in Augusta, Georgia^
in 1829. We were just entering man
hood. The parties were from our na
tive State. We knew them both well.
They were stationed at their places, and
at the word fibe, the elder of the two, a
man of promise and place, fell dead.—
We saw him fall, saw his brother who
gazed wildly into his pale face, just now
so full of life, saw his friends as they
hurriedly took up his body, and bore him
onward to his home. And we saw af
terwards the grey-haired father
bent over that body, hoj tears falling
down his checks, fall as one struck with
palsy, for his prop, the boy of his hopes,
was taken away, and there was no long
er happiness for him on eajth !
But the survivor! Business relations
brought us together; we were his attor
ney, and we had to see him at his home,
and our house. In company we saw
no change in him ; he was light-heart
ed* almost frolicksomc in his gaiety.—
Ho nefver spoke of the murder; by un
uttered, bu^rell understood compact,
(and bow tWnbly did this describe the
deed,) none ever referred to it. But
soon we learned that be never slept with
out a light in.bis room. Soon after we
Found that ho was fast becoming a drunk
ard—and scarce three years had passed
since the duel, ere he was stricken down
in early manhood, and laid.near his an
tagonist in the earth. But his death !
wc were present at it, and never may
we witness such another! That subject
—so long kept sealed up by himself—so
long untouched by family or friend—the
murder of his school companion and
neighbor, was at last broken by himself.
“ I could not help it,” said he, as his
eyes glared upon us, and liis breathing
became painful from its quick and au-
A CURIOUS WILL. * -
The Courier des Etats Unis gives an
account of a singular will left by a
wealthy notary in Paris, about twenty-
five years since, aad which is yet In
cou rse of fulfilment. His greatest pleas
ure in life bad been to gauier numerous
friends around bis table and treat them
splendidly, being generous and a good ,
liver, and he conceived the notion of
perpetuating these social gatherings af
ter his death. Accordingly, by his will
he instituted an annual banquet for
twenty of his chosen friends, appropriat
ing to the purpose the sum of 2,000
francs. The details ol the feast were
strictly enjoined, directing the expense
always to be 100 francs a head. The
memory of the deceased was to be toast
ed, and to make the subject of conversa
tion as friendship or politeness might
dictate. The feast was to be inviolably
the same, twenty-one plates to be always
set, (one for himself as perpetual head
of the table,) and the 2,000 francs to be
expended.
»w,'
his eyes philosophically upon a tarantu
la that had gone to sleep upon one of
bis tent poles, and re-commenced cogi
tating about writing to Sunta Anna.
_ Now, Maj. Bliss bad, in the mean
time, travelled through an immense
number of military titles, and reading
aloud, had got into the jist of the official
looking letter, when he stumbled on the
following, “ send me also Bragg's and
Wn^hinrrtnn’a RnltArloo "
The first year the twenty friends were
all there, but year after year they were
removed by death, until in twenty years
they were reduced to eight. These par
took as customary of the feast, and toast
ed the memories pf their departed com
panions. Last year, however, there
were but two, who solely shared the
luxurious but melunchly banquet. The
two knew each other but little, and met
yearly at this table. Their positions
were very different. One was very
rich, while misfortune had reduced the
other to destitution. The rich and the
poor man sat coldly opposite to each
other until, warmedby the wines,they had
forgotten their different*circumstances.
On the first of June, this year, the
feast again returned, but the rich man
was dead, and the poor and only survi
vor seated himself at the table laden
with silver, with its twenty-one covers
and its delicious viands. There be sat
the victim of poverty, subject to all pri
vations, pervaded by feelings of sadness
and desolation, to a magnificeut banquet
of 2,000 francs.
Pressed by his wants he may-be bold
to request that the sum which was ap
plied to this y'early feast for himself
might be appropriated to his daily sus- 1
tenance. The lawyer showed him the
positive clause of the will which he wa3
compelled to see executed to the letter.
The poor man retired in sadness, think
ing how many days he would be oblig
ed to go without a dinner, while once a
year he was compelled to be surfeited
with a feast prepared for21 persons and
valued nt 2,000 francs! A singul;
piece of folly truly. ^
dible action. We knew to what he re
ferred, and endeavored to direct his
ihougfils into some other channel. In
vain. “ I could not help it; I was forc
ed into it; conld I help it?” And all
this was, in duelling sense* true. He had
every excuse a man could have to fight;
but when so assured, be exclaimed wild
ly, “ It will not do—I murdered hii
I see him now—I have seen him as he
lay dead on the field ever since I slew
him. My God 1 my God!” And mut-
- . . „ * . . tering tbqje, and like sentences, with n
a bright career. He was young, but I shriek, such as I never before heard
had known adversity, and borne it well.' mortal utter, he died :
His soul panted for distinction, and he! Anothar instauce; A young Scotch-
purposed to achieve it. Solitary, but { man came to Charleston, South Caroli-
self-rclying, his noble resolution depend-! na, and settled there. He gave offence
ed alone on its own strength. Having | to a noted duelist, was challenged, fought,
by Rowajto a Waltox, Proprietors,
and retarlby bweph T.
ER, Sr., sole Agent for Athens,
Colombo*, do..; Joseph
R.S. Roberts, Edge-
it 12,1847.
. Savannah,do.; I .
C.; P.M. Cohen, a Co.,
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a Vegetable 1
temper of uncommon firmness. His
countenance wore an - habitual expres
sion of calm intrepidity; it sat on each
feature—it spoke in each lineament. This
native resolution was tempered by a
kind and noble heart—-bis life was fill
ed with good offices. Perhaps there is
not one wbq knew him, within whose
memory is not recorded some act of
bis courtesy or kindness. He was pru
dent, withont timidity—amiable, with
out weakness—firm,” without austerity
—generous, open-and true. He is gone,
but his memory remains to testify that
he lived not in vain. To his country
he left his glorous example, and to his
bereaved widow and orphan children,
the great inheritance of a spotless name.
Hbnbt*C?lat, J*.—On the same field,
and at the.same time, perished another
son of Kentucky, who bore a name hon
ored in this, and other lands—a name,
for more than forty years identified with
the history of tbe* commonwealth and
the Union. Henry Clay, jr^ was born
at Ashland, on the 11th day of April,
1811. His childhood received the dou-
TlND.WAt
Ph , ..U
gent for Atbejw,
'olombus, do. f Joseph
R. S. Roberts, Edge-
|k Co., Charleston; do.
and leaves ble benefit of excellent precepts and
«s mm
examples. His mind began to re
tain lasting impressions at a period pro
pitious to the formation of elevated and
patriotic sentiments. At that day, the
principles and events of the Revolution
yet engrossed the thoughts and coversa-
mastered t her past, he looked with confi
dence to the future. No borrowed light
shoue on his path—no aveuue to fame
was opened fiefore him by power, pat
ronage or wealth. When the moment
of departure came, be took by tbe hand
his trusted friends—embraced his ven
erable parents, far descended in the vale
of years-r-and then all ceremonies of
separation Were over. The public ear
was filled with other names; vet he was
followed bv true hearts that felt he would
return with honor, or return not at all.
When tbe day of trial came, his gallant
spirit respouded to the call of duty ; his
cuosen place was id advance, “ on the
perilous edge of battle,” and there, he fell,
pierced witlt four-and-twenty wounds.
Thus perished young Vaughn, in the
morning of life—a man gifted with no
ble and lovely qualities. His heart was
full of tenderness and honor. His whole
being was instinct with elevated senti
ments. Among his associates, he stood
conspicuous in the chivalry ofhis uature.
In a great cause be would have dared
whatever'man might accomplish; for
his country he would have encountered
certain dest 1 uction; wjth Roman devo
tion be would have held the bridge against
a host, or leaped into the yawing gulf.
“ Twaits and others.—Be
ef the officers lie those of
ers. The spirit of our
tied in the equal tribute
ones of all these patriots,
•its of rank e^ist no longer,
pon them ail, death ha3 set the seal of
equality. The limit of devotion was
reached m a common death fora common
country. They owned the same allegi
ance-shared the same perils—fell on the
same field. It is meet they should to
gether find soldiers’ graves." The names
of these brave men were W. W. Bayles,
William Thwaits, N. Ramney, Thomas
Weigert, Alex. G. Morgan, C. Jones, H.
and killed him. He removed afterwards
to New Oilcans; was engaged in suc
cessful business and was regarded
the merriest fellow about; His intimate
friends thought the murder had made
impression upon him; not one ofhis re
latives believed he cared anything about
In 1834 or *35 he was engaged in
large cotton speculations. News of a
rise in price reached New Orleans soon
after he had shipped a large number of
bales to New York. If he could sell or
make some particular arrangement, he
could realise a fortune; hut it was ne
cessary to co to New York. He jump
ed on board a steamer, went to Mont-
mcry, Ala., and pushed rapidly on by
ad for Washington City. Over ex
citement brought on fever, and he was
obliged to stop in the interior of South
Carolina.
Full fifteen years or more had elaps
ed since he had killed his man. For
the first lime he lay on a bed of sick
ness. He had fever and delirium with
it; and in that delirium, with a terrible
anguish aud maniac fury* he spoke of
Washington's Batteries.'
Hereupon old Zac wheeled round
his camp stool so suddenly, that the tar
antula took to liis heels, and as rapidly
as he could articulate, he exclaimed
Ah, what is that*?”
Now, Maj. Bliss was taken all akack
by the order he had read ; so he recov
ered from his surprise, and began read
ing again the sentence that hail created
so much excitement in the old hero—
“ Send me also Bragg's and Washing
ton's Batteries.'
This was too much—all the old vet
erans of the 8th and 9ih gone, and most
of the volunteers that had served ai
Monterey—and to order off the small
remnant of artillery left with him, made
old Zac perfectly terrible. His eye
brows elevated themselves until they
displayed a.pair of glowing eyes that
seemed to be burning wit hi 11 their sock
ets ; even the old brown coat for a mo
ment assumed a sort of indignant uir,
and the nap of it, where there was any
left, turned up with indignation.
_ “S-a-y to h-i-in, not another gun," ar
ticulated the General with -difficulty.
The storm was passed, the eye-brows
fell into their places, the dark eye twink
led with philosophic resignation, ami the
mouth grew into a good natured smile,
and not another word was ever said
about tbe order so summarily auswered,
so positively obeyed.
The battle of Buena Vista in time fol
lowed, and the part took in it by the
light artillery has become immortal fame;
and the prompt reply of “ not another
gun,” was consequently followed by “A
few more grape, Capt." Bragg.*’—N. O.
National.
The Boston Cultivator thus concludes
a long account of the farm of a Mr. M.,
a Massachustts farmer, who began life
as a.poor farmer’s boy, and with his
own hands, and by skill as a farmer,
has become the owner of one of the best
farms in the country :
“ He has taken great pains to collect
a choice list of fruits, and his orchard is
among the most flourishing in the coun
try. Some varieties, noted for their
slow growth, exhibit the vigor ofa green-
baldwin, so that wc did not know
AN INDIAN STORY.
Mr. Weed, of the Albany Evening
Journal, on a visit to the Lakes recent
ly, relates the following story of the Is
land of Mackinaw, in Lake Huron :
Steamboat St. l^urs, Mackinaw, July 10,1847.
This ' Island, though the abode of
peace, and peaceful iu its aspect now,
has been the theatre of many and horri
ble atrocities.. One of its most appall
ing tragedies was enacted in 1763, when
a srnalrfori was garrisoned by 7ff*BrTt-
ish troops, and afforded a shelter for
half a dozen English traders, among
whom was Alexander Henry, a most in
telligent and cntei prising trader. Mr.
Henry had been adopted as a brother
by a Chippewa Indian by the name of
“ Wawatara,” who on one occasion,
when the Indians obtained a quantity of
liquor, fearing that while intoxicd&d he
should not be uble to restrain them, took
Mr. Henry to a cave, where he lay cojv
cealed two days and nights, until llie de
bauch was over, wheu his Iudiau broth
er came for him. ,
Subsequently, Mr. Henry’s Indian
brother, under various pretexts, urged
him to leave tbe Island. This effort
was repeated with much earnestness for
several successive days, after which the
Indiau disappeared; aud the following!
night a general massacre of the English
traders and soldiers took place. Mr.
Henry secreted himself in the house of
a Frenchman, but two days afterwards
was discovered and given up. Eight
others who had secreted themselves
ing knife—case perfectly straight in the
first instancp, but greatly rounded , at
the end oh the edge side; the npper
edge nt the end, (or the length of about
two inches, is ground, into the small
segment of a circle and,tendered sharp;
thus leaviug an apparent curve of the
knife, although in reality the upturned
point is not higher than the line of tho
back. The back itself gradually in
crease in weight of metal at it ap
proaches tho hill, on which a small
guard is placed. The Bowie-knife,
therefore, has a curved, keen point; is
double-edged for the space of n couple
of inches of its length, and when .in use
falls with the weight of a bill hook.
Tlie original Bowie knife was fashion
ed from a blacksmith’s rasp, ground
down to a point, and one side sharpen
ed to an edge; a buckhorn on one end
of it formed its handle. 1 Any one who is
familiar with a smith’s rasp can readily
comprehend tho formidable character
of a weapon thus formed. It was de
signed in the first instance simply for a
hunting knife.
On the morning of the day when the
celebrated duel—commonly known as
the 44 Masacre”—took place at Concordia
Louisiana Nafchcs, James Bowie went
out as one of the seconds, although in
its progress all bocamp principals.—
Stephen had brought the knife ' to his
brother James, telling him he had better
have it with him as a weapon, and for
tunate it was for James that he took it,
for when down and at his last gasp, be
saved his life by killing his.opponent
with it. This was its first employment
in taking human life, and this savage
reconi ro gained it at once a terrible cele
brity. '
James Bowie went to Texas during
the troubles which preceded the inde
pendence of that country, and was lying
sick in- bed at the fortress of the Alumo,
when on the Gib of March, 1836, it was
stormed by Santa* Anna.and taken.—
Bowie was murdered here upon his pil
low. The hand that .weilded first the
Bowie-knife could no longer lift. it.
I have tho above statement from a
gentleman cognizant of its principal
facts.—Cin. Commercial.
in g
them by their growth and wood. He
has sold apples from two bald win trees
in one year for $27. One quince bush I were found, and while the Indians were
pays mm annually the interest on $100. preparing for a war dance, at which
Knowing that Mr. M. was a bard-work-
ing farmer, and that ho had accomplish
ed a great deal by his own -industry,
practically using his hard hands to ex
ecute, as well as a wise head to plan,
we were greatly surprised, on taking a
seat in the parlor, to find a farmer with
his 4 huge paws’ upoulhekeysofapiano,
aud performing in a masterly style, that
would put to shame many young ladies
they were to be sacrificed, 44 Wawatam*
returned with a pipe, which he smoked,
and then handed it to the principal
chief, who also smoked, and then 44 Wa
watam” addressed the chief, saying that
he had been sent away from an appre
hension that he would disclose to his
while brother their intention of massa-
creitig the English, for the purpose of
plunder and spoil; that they hadprom-
THE SCIENCE OF OUNNlNO.
44 1 say, Jacques, this dunning is easi
ly reduced to a science and art. A
boot maker desires me to collect a bill
of twenty dollars against a clergyman,
the Rev. Mr Trusdell, you know him
Jacques! A man of talent—great tal
ent, great virtue—particular friend of
mine,! , Wj;nt to^ee him—couldn’t pay.
Called the next day on hit pretty wife-
fine woman, finest eye in New York—got
on the tender side of her—she promised
to make her husband pay; called the
next day; wouldn't see me. Well,
went to church early—like going to
church * Trusdell was to preach, got a
seal in the first pew right straight m front
ofthe pulpit. Sat quiet through prayers,
till Trusdell 301 up iu tho pulpit to
preach, then didn't I lean forward and
rest my elbows on the front of the pew,
and hold my’chin up with both hands,
and didn't l firfftny eyes upon him! Nev-
- er stirred them once—looked right
straight into the very middle ofhis fore
head, like the . magnetixers do. No
preaching that day ; No preaching at
all; tried to do it, but I kept my eye on
him, and he did not know what be was
driving at. Every body said it was the
shortest sermon they'd ever heard.—
People went awa3'—I went, and thank
ed him for such a good sermon. Did'nt
he look pale and red ? but he answered,
quiet as a lamb; then I asked biin in a
whisper, wh.it time he would see me to
morrow ? 44 Nine o'clock,” says he,
and away 1 went. Called this morning,
just as the clock was striking nine; came
to the door himself, looked doleful as
tlion£h he was going to read die burial
service. I put the bill into his hand, he
put the money into mine* put his other
hand on my shoulder, “ God bless you,
ray son!” says he. ** Amen!” cried L
Great country this; fine preachers—
fine preachers!”
who have, or rather do little else than | iscd him his brother should be protect-
attend to music ; aud oar surprise wa9 ‘ ed ; that in violation of the promise they
greatly increased when we learned that! were now about to kill him; and then
he was playing tunes of his own compo- — •**“*" ~ r * u “ *' r,L ~
sing, as appeared when he presented
us with a copy of tbe 4 Conference Psalra-
oily,' mostly of his -own composition.
Mr. M. remarked that he sometimes
finds himself placed in rather an awk
ward situation, os he is going about in
bis fartner'4 garb, handling potatoes with
his bands, as he is dealing them out to
his customers, and* is compelled to take
a seat at the' piano in the parlors of peo
ple of fashion and distinction.'
SCENE IN GEN. TAYLOR'S TENT.
The public ate familiar with the ex
citement that seized upon Gen. Taylor,
reminding them of tbe sacredness of the
relation that existed between him and
his brother, claimed that he should im
mediately be released.
The chief in reply, admitted the truth
of 44 WawalamV* statement, to.whom
Mr. Henry was restored and received
by the other memborsof the family with
more than Indian emotions of joy. Soon
afterwards Mr. Henry saw the dead
bodies of bis fellow prisoners brought
from the fort to be cut up and eaten.—
One body was cut into five parts, and
placed into five kettles, invitations
(small bits of cedar-wood for cards)
this deed of dbaih! It made those of; he turned simple wholesome dUhes in
ns who heard him shudder as we listen-! to eutrees, by nutting mustard into his
ed. Was bis laughter all along forced ? ! coffee and on his bread, the like of which
Had his merriment been lip deep—of had never been witnessed except in *
when he l"nrnc!lthathiavetei^ntroops! -re sen. for guest, ,o the feast. -Wa
had left him ,o join .Gen. Scot.-ho^
band and a large piece of-flesh
the intellect, aud not of the heart? Ho j foreign cookery. It is said that when Don J perhaps the most deadly instrument
iw better, and his physician thought, Zachary haJ got well over his wrath, imaginable in the conflict of 44 man to
him convalescent. Now and then he! he was sitting in his tent; reflecting up-
would start in his sleep and exclaim— on the philanthropic idea of writing to
4 Take him off me ; don't lie his dead
body to me!”- But tbe fever had abated, pound this war to save biraself from be
am^ we jail thought he would soon be ing flogged to death, should he ever
well. He did grow better, but watching
his opportunity, he went to a chest of
drawers, as if for some clothing, stealth
ily took from it a razor, and drew it rap
idly across his throat! It was a dread
ful gash that die made, and would have
been fatal, had not one whp was near
Santa Anna, that he bad better com-
conclude to come to Mexico By tbe way
ched
of San .Luis Potosi—when a starchi
Orderly presented himself at the^ Gener
al’s tent with a formidable looking offi
cial document. The old General not in
a mood tb be disturbed by business mat- j
man and steel io steel,” was invented
by Stephen not James Bowie, as is fre
quently staled. He considered, appa
rently with justice, too, that in close
fighting, a much shorter weapon' than
the sword ordinarily Jioyr in use, but
still heavy enoughr to Hve it sufficient
force, and, at the samoaime, coutrive to
cut and thrust, would be far preferable,
nud more advantageous to the wearer.
He accordingly devised the short sword
AV v A SPUNKY GALL
A New York paper says—
A handsome young woman, named Ju
lia Kelly, was recently arrested by offi
cer Smith of the First Ward, charged
with an assault and battery on Mr. Jon
athan Bloom. It appears, from Julia’s
statement, that she had received the
constant attention of Bloom.for sometime
past, but owing to some cause unknowQ;
to her, Mr. B. withdrew bis attentions
from her and bestowed them upon a noth'-1
er. J ulia feeling herself injured by such
proceedings, set a watch for tbe recreant!
one, and last night meeting him in Pea
street, sought to avenge herself by ii
Hiding corporeal punishment upon
fulse oner with her.parasolet. She
arrested in jhe act, and takeu to
First Ward Statioo house, when Bli
preferred a complaint against her
assault and battery. Ou being com
ed to her cell, for the night, she th.
a quantity of oil of vitriol in tbe face
Bloom, but bis proximity to the Crol__
water enabled him to wash it off without
receiving any other injury than alig
burning his iiaiCnnd clothes. Julia
this morning committed to the Tombs t<
answer the complaint.
Pore gall, she ought to know
a feller aint worth figluini for,
the sooiier she gits *
There nint no law _
dally in New York, but I’d
Jo.vathax Bloom
before a Georj_
gall for given him a sav
I’ll bet ther would’nt be
... .ters, banded it over to Maj. Bliss, with' or Itnife, which has gone under bis name.
struck bis elbow as he was making the the remark that he might send an an- \ It is made of various sizes; but the best, State big enuff to
attempt upon bis life. j swer to iu The pld General then fixed § 1 may say, rs about tbe length of a carv- .four owers.— TVcstern Com
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