Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-05-16

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THE SONS DEFENCE. K
The subjoned article, which we copy from the
Kentucky Reporter shows that the letter written by
General Jackson, ascribing to the unfortunate Har-
ris the commission of crimes which he had never
committed has found its way to the desolute domi-
Gil of his widow and children; and as was to have
been expected. drawn from of his sons, yindi-
cation of the fathers memory.--No matter to what
side the reader may belong, he must approve the
motives of that child, however humble his situa-
ton in life, who steps forward under such circum-
stances, TO preserve from infamy the cherished
name of parent. 1t appears that this young man
applied to General Jackson for copy of the letter
which he says he received from the martyred Har-
ris, after his condemnation and that to request
so reasonable he has returned no answer. Cruel
and unrelentng must that heart be- which could re-
fuse to the children Of deceased person. reflex
of the kind. General Jackson has done it !; and
we leave it TO our fellow citizens to say, whether
one so deaf to the calls Of humanity, is fit per-
son to preside over our happy country, whose free
institutions are founded on the principles OF justice
and libery-'The extract from the letter from Mr..
Harris to his wife, written the day before his execu
ton, breathes at the spirit of pious chris
tian, aifectionate husband and tender father. The
solictude he evinces for the temporal and spiritual
welfare ofhis family sindeed, calculated to awaken
the most latent sympathy in his behalf, and to create
sentiments of respect for his character.--We dis
miss the subject tor the present, with earnest
request to ALL TO read the brief account which fol-
lows with such feelings as should influence husbands
and fathers.-Marylamder
JOHN HARRIS.
] We have received communication from Johr
Harris the son, in vindcation ofthe memory of Johr
Harris the Father, whom General Jackson illegal
ly caused to be executed, and subsequently most un
feelingy sIandered.-Mr Harris. complains of the
cruelty of General Jackson in writing and causing
, to be published the most unfounded statements il
i respect to the character and conduct of his unfor
3 tunate parent. But denies the charges of mutiny
. deserton, and breaking open the store house ant
', burning the bake house-(whch by the way, hay'
|, been fully dsproved by the Official record of thu
trial lately published by Congressional he asserts
that the statements made by the General IN his let
tiers to the Baltimore Republican and to Mr.. Will
= Owens, are wholly destitute of truth. His tathe
of did not leave the camp in defiance of the Colone
ID ceably and lifting his receipt" There was n
muny in the case. He served three months, AM
departed, believing his time was out. and because
!. his officers could not shew to the contrary, sat
isy his mind on this doubtful point, which had bee
discussed in camp by both officers and men. Mr
f1arTs says, Oolonel lpklu tolu eolLe VI tue luo
if they would go home whether or not, and wou
. give him their Names he would make arrangement
~ for them to draw ratons.-Hs father wrote th
u names of such as had determined to go, and hand
ed the list to Ppkin. He was not apprehended, a
en- Jackson has stated but returned voluntarily, of
II own accord on hearing that those who hadeft cam
lis under belief that their term of service had el
te. pred, had been ordered to return He resolved
ed go back against the advice of his friends and neg
nus bours, who were willing to protect hm-but he ha
10 no expectation of meeting the slightest punishmer
n On their way near Winchester, Tennessee, he me
va man from camp, named Salmon, who said he ha
e come for the men. Harris waited a day OF tW
gu for Salmon, at Samons request and they returne
re- together. AT Fort Jackson Harris joined Colon
Lne Harris regiment, then on the march to Mobile. Ha
~ ordered him to be handcufed. After the trial
',s wrote to General Jackson, stating the circumsar
a. ces of his case praying for pardon, OF at lea
hS new hearing His friends also wrote for repri,
ns to the hinty- hearted commander. Young Harr
ne alleges that he but recently became acquainted wi
rs General Jackson calumnies and enormous misr
o presentations of his fathers letter; he immediate
cay wrote to him fora copy of it. and for his reason
'ty for making such statements has received no
=, swer.
In Accompanying Mr.. Harrs's communication is
le certificate signed by James NJ Cord, Of the unfor
~. nate John Harrls's good character he had be-
. elected Coroner of Franklin County. Also, an
~ fidavit of John May, Of the falsehood Of Gener
~ Jacksons accusations against him together wi
the last letter of Harris to his wife, in his own har
writing We make a few extracts from this letter.
g Dear WJe: l take this opportunity of writing
you for the last time, as I expect Id