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of him; as much so as any of his kin, if any of them have been here to-day, Hsten- ing to his speech.n Scott then descended from the stump, and the huzzas for the old soldier made the welkin ring.

 Those whom we derive this anecdoie must excuse us for emitting the paths of the hero, and some othe matters which would give 1t point. The age we live in though not better than that of Gen. Scott, makes greater pretensions 10 delieacy and refinement.

 Scott was elected Governor by large majority. He appointed Bledsoe, man of fine genius, his Secretary of State. Biedsoe had of course to write his message. He bestowed great labor upon it, and when he had completed 1t, he brought 1t to the old General, for his signature. Scott took 1t and read 1t all over with great care; and when he had finished its perusal, he looked up at Bledsoe, with very grave face and said: "Well Mr. Bledsoe, I know you think you are d-d sight smarter man than am, and so you are in many respects; but this message, as it is now, won't do at all; I'll be d-d fit will.n Bledsoe was astonished and mortified. "Wel, Govern or" said he, "tell what is the matter with it, that may see If can make 1t to suit you" ssWhy d--m it to h., said Scott, why didn't you put good solemn prayer at the end of it, and talk about Providence and the protection of Heaven and all that Why General Washington never wrote a message or proclamation in his life but ..l.. L ] I .. t.t. n took back the message and concluded it with prayer. When he returned it, the Governor was as extrayagant in his praise, as he had been severe in his censufe. The message is yet to be seen in the Executive office at Frankfort, and is said to be most eloquent State paper.