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THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER go, 1896.

Ohio, Indiana. Illinois and Michigan.
He devoted much attention 20 improv-
ing the land system Of the territory.
He was appointed Chairman Of The
Committee on Lands, and framed an
able Report. IN consequences Of which
ball was framed. and ailer undergoing
some amendments in the Senate. pass
ed into law, which ives calculated TO
be OF immense advantage 10 the poor
settler, and 10 restrain the cupiditv of
the Speculation and the rich monopolis.
La 1901. he was appointed by Presi-
Dent Adams. Governor of Indiana, and
entered on the duties OF bis Office at
the old military post Of Vincennes.-
He was invested with powers which
have never been conferred on any
other officer, civil or military. Among
other duties, he was appointed Com
missioner to treat with the Indians
and in this capacity concluded fifteen
treaties. besides purchasing the title to
upwards OF seventy millions acres OF
land. The conduct of Governor Har.
risOn while he held this important and
responsible situation. loudly proclaimed
his prudence and talents. In his inter-
course with the Indians, be made use
OF justice tempered with mildness.
Cancellation combined with firmness.
accompanied by = never slumhering
watchfulness. He was thus enabled
to overcome difficulties, under which
an ordinary capacity must have been
Frustrated. His correspondence with
mr. Jefferson from 1902 until 1909. is
a recorded testimony Of the ability
AID success Of his administration.
In 1911. owing to the intrigues Of the
British with the Indians, hos,ilities
were rendered unavoidable. Governor
Harrison summoned to his assistance
Col. Boyd Of the 9TH u. S. regiment.
who was then at Pittsburg-and embo
died militia force to meet the sudden
emergency. To these were added a
gallant band Of volunteers from Ken.
lucky. consisting OF about sixty-fve
individuals. With this force he i'm
mediately marched towards the Pro.
Phefs town at Tippecanoe. On The
9th OF November he reached the place,
and made several fruitless attempts TO
treat with the enemy. He therefore
determined to select proper position
Tor encampment during the night, un-
der promise from the Chiefs TO hold
conference next day. The ground
which was chosen for an encampmept
was admirably adapted TO battle the
success Of sudden attack, the only
kind which Harrison supposed would
be attempted. On the morning Of The
9Th, jus. before daylight, the Indians
made desperate onset, with their
usual yells and impetuosiiy-but owing
to the mastery arrangement of the
troops, and the vigilance and expe-
hence OF their commander, they were
defeated with great loss, although at
the expense of some Of the most gal
liant spirits Of the age--among whom
was the chivalrous 10 Davies of Ken
lucky. Governor Harrison received
bullet through his stock, vet without
touching his neck. The Legislature Of
Kentucky at its next session passed
the following resolution:
Resolved. That Governor william n.
Harrison has behaved like hero, a patriot
and General; and that for hh cool, delibe.
rate, and gallant eondact At the battle Of Tin
pecaDoe, he we'll deserves tho thanks Of the
nation."
From this time until the war with
Great Britain. Gen. Harrison was con !.
tinually engaged in negotiating with
the Indians, and preparing means for
resisting their more extended attacks.
In August, 1912, he was appointed
brevet Major Gen. 10 the Kentucky
militia, and Immediately applied him
self to the proper organization Of the
army on the northwestern frontiaF.-l
After the disgTaeeful surrender of Hull.
ne received the appointment Of Major
General in The army ofthe United States
and his duties embraced a larger
sphere, end were exceedingly arduous
and complicated. Every thing was
Ia centurion, and money, arms and
men, were 10 be rsised--but he proved
himself fully equsl to the task. On
The 9th Of October. leI3, he brought
The British army and their Indian al
lles, under Proctor. TO re -setion near the
river Thames--snd The victory aehiev-
ed on this brilliant day by usdiscip-
lined militia. oyes The veteran troops
Of Englsnd, was decisive, and infused
Joy and animation over the whole
Union. For this important action.
Congress voted Harrison q gold medal.
L was IN this sciion that Generai HsF.
rison originated The successfuI mannu-
yre Of charging through the Bhtish
lines with mounted infantry-which
vas calamity executed BY Colonel
Johnson.
The northwestern frontier being
Gen. Harrison proceeded 10
w Washington. and on his way vas re-
5eived with enthusiasm, and honoured
y iih the highest marks Of distinction
hat can be offered 10 q citizen BY a
republican people.
In the spring d isif--oving 70
iome Misunderstanding between Sc
rrciary Armstrong and himself. Gen.
iiarrieon resigned bis commission. -