Sketches of the campaign in northern Mexico : in eighteen hundred forty-six and seven / by an officer of the First Regiment of Ohio volunteers.

X 8 GENERAL WORTH.
in which he fought his division throughout the war. The
blow upon his fame,-from which he was then evidently suffering,-like that of Achilles, had been self-inflicted by his
voluntary retirement from the camp. And like the Grecian
hero, he was destined to learn that' those wounds heal ill,
that men do give themselves." The countenance, address
and manners of this distinguished General, were exceedingly
prepossessing. His features were strikingly handsome, and
his face possessed that bright, healthy hue which contrasts so
well with the gray locks of age. His appearance and bearing were imposing and knightly; his person and gait erect
and military; his voice clear and pleasing; his utterance
very rapid yet distinct. His manners were at times, perhaps
a little ostentatious; and in that regard as well as in other
respects, he differed greatly from the commanding general.
Most soldiers in comparing these two generals, (whose charters Death has already given over to the impartial pen of
History) would probably have concluded that, while no one,not even Murat or Mfacdonald-could lead troops in a charge
more fiercely than the fiery and enthusiastic Worth; yet that
upon the deliberate courage, unbroken composure and unconquerable will of Taylor, it would be safer to rely for success
in all the varying chances of a campaign. Worth, with all
his ardor, united great military skill and judgment; but
though a more brilliant soldier, of acknowledged talents and
courage, he never inspired the volunteer army, at least, with
the same confidence and admiration as did Taylor. Yet was
he an extraordinary man, and his untimely death has caused
a blank in the American army which will not soon be filled.