The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1824-02-24
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GEN. CHANDLER 1 Col. JOHNSON.

NtlN- AtthN Dl1th q 0OtA. JOhNSON-
The names Of these two gentlemen are prob
ably destined 10 make US Conspicuous a figure
in the political history of the nation as they
have already done IN its military annals Both
Of them held distinguished commands in the
last war with Great Britain, in which they sig
naized themselves by their respective exploits
Col Johnson slew TEoUMsEH aud Gen CHAND-
LER caught a Tartar And they both seem fated
10 keep up their military characters in civil life
and Income citizens soldiers-or rather just such
citizens as they were soldiers
The history OF the celebrated campaign Of
1913 reads somewhat thus Gen. Chandler be-
ing surprised in his quarters enc very dark night
suffered bis valour so far TO run away with him
and the better part of him into the bargain, viz
his discretion, that he accidentally found himself
IN the morning on the wrong side OF the lines
and duly reported himself, though rather reluct-
antly, Ia the enemy Il
There is no doubt the gallant general +" did the
state some service" and perhaps as much BY
this act az any other. And no doubt 1t gave
him claim upon the gratitude Of the State,
which repaid ~ tran-fnrving a. champich trpKE
the field into the Senate.
"What drugs, what charms
I" What COMPUTATIONS and what mighty magic,
he won the maiden hearts of our legislators with.
z Oft as the house a6airswould draw them thence"
to induce them to prolong bis term by second
election 90 ten years, has never been fully I'M
folded. Whether il was this
" His dearest action in the tented field -
Wherein he spoke Of most disastrous chances,
From year TO year-of battles. sieges fortunes,
ofmoving accidents BY food aud field.
OF hair breadth scapes i tn imminent deadly
breach
Of being taken Jy Ire inso lent foe
Asp SOLD TO SLAVERY
Ii is stated that the rencounttr in the INTEL
LIGEScER between Gen. CHASpLER and his
suite on one side, and the accommodating party
headed by Col. JOHNSON, at the head Of their
separate columns, on Friday the 6th inst. was a
purely accidental chance medley, neither hav
ing any advice of each others motions, until
they found themselves at day break in front Of
each Others posts. And here il seems their usu-
al fortune pursued them. II was still the same
story OF Hassan the Lucky and Murad the IN
lucky. The General had his usual luck OF being
surprised in his quarters and beat up by the ens-
my at reveilee without the slightest notice,
which woald have been no more than civil, Of
his intention. While the gallant and amiable
Colonel had his usual good fortune 10 level his
savage adversary at the first shot, just as he was
lifting his red tomahawk So fell the false PRO-
PHgr- And so HERCULES overcame the HY-
ORA.
Col JOHNSON will survive to receive the hon
ours OF his country and the still Sweeter plaudits
OF bis own cOnscienee-and then
How sleep the brave who sink to rest
With all their country's wishes blsst
When Spring. with dewy fingers cold.
Returns "a deck their hallowed mend,
She thefe shall dress a sweeter sod
Than Fanry's feet have ever uod
Nhs HoAor comss. pilgrim gray
To bless the turf thar wraps their clay,
And Freedom shall awhile repair
To dwell a weeping hermit there
But as for the GENERAL,
ssOh now forever
Farewell the tranquil mind farewell content
Farewell the plumed troop and the big wars
That make ambition rirfHs Oh farewell
Farewell the neishing stesd and the sbnIl trump.
The spirit stirring drum the piercing hfe.
Pride, pomp ans Circumstance OF glorious war
And on ycu zaerfal szgiass. i0hoss rude kroafs
The iamsrfai Jouss dread damours coEHfsrfcit
Farewell OTHELL0's OCCUPATIONS GoNE VI