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FIsHTINs PARsoN.-One ofthe companies from Mis-.
sissipp at the battle Of Buena Vista, was command
ed by Methodist Preasher. Just before the battle
commenced, and whilst the troops were forming, it
Is said he delivered the following pithy prayer at the
head of his company:


"Be with us this day in the conflict oh Lord! We
are few, and the enemy many. Be with us as
thou vast with Joshua, when he went down from
Gilgal 70 Bethhoron and Aiaon, to smte the Amor
itel, We do not ask thee for the sun and moon 10
stand still, but grant us plenty of powder plenty of
daylight, and no towards. Take old Trough and
Ready" under Thy special charge. Amen! MA-R-c-H!''


His company performed prodigies on the field tha,
day.