Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-10-13

} first Of the immense North Western Terrific
ry. including what are now the great States
of Ohio, Indiana. Illinois, and Michigan; and
T afterwards of the Territory Of Indiana he was
invested with most extensive powers, both
civil and military; and the duties he had tn
perform were aduous and difficult IN Inc ex-
! treme. The almost boundless frontier Of the
! Territory was then surrounded by numerous
and powerful tribes Of Indians; warlike, rest
less, and constantly threatening irruptions;
and, finally, under their great warrior, Iecum-
sch, breaking out into that desperate Indian
war which Gen. Fl. terminated by the decis-
i've victory of Tippecanoe. In what estima-
ton would the plotting genius of Mr.. Van
Buren have been held in these times; and
what would the people have thought of him
had he offered himself for their Governor in
the place Of Gen. H.? The people were in a
constant state Of alarm, and required for their
Governor n man of commanding talents en-
ergy, decision, vigilance, and bravery. Had
not Gen. II. possessed these qualities in
high degree, and exerted them successfully,
he could not have maintained himself in his
station for single twelvemonth. That he
did possess and exert them we have the tes-
timoDy of the people themselves, and Of three
successive presidents-the elder Adams, Mr..
Jefferson, and Mr.. Madison, by whom he was
appointed and re-appointed to that station for
thirteen years in succession; always with ex-
pressons Of the warmest appreciation, and in
accordance with the earnest wishes Of the
people. "Because (said the representative Of
Indiana to President Mudison) he possesses
the good wishes and affections of o great ma
jority of his fellow citizens; because they be-
lieve him sincerely attached to the Union,the
prosperity Of the u. s., and the administration
of its Government; because they believe him,
in superior degree capable of promoting the
interest Of our Territory, from long expert
ence and laborlous attention to its concerns,
from his influence over the Indians, and wise
and disinterested management Of that depart
ment; and because they have confidence in
his virtues, talents, and republicnnism."
But attempts have been made by the sup
porters Of Mr.. V. b., to lower the military
character of Gen. II. for energy and decision,
by opposing to it that of their hero, ,Gen.Jack
son. Why are they not satisfied that Gen.
Jackson should ENJOY all his honors without
detracting from those of Gen. Harrison. 1t
is imprudent in them to provoke sacA a cors-
parson. The characters Of the men. and all
the qualities, both of their hearts and minds,
are wholly different and admit of no coinpar-
son. But candid and cool judging men will
never pronounce General Ii. deficient in en-
career, he never forgot the duties and obli-
cations of the citizen; never trampled upon
the civil authorities, or the civil rights of the
citizens; never believed that the performance
of his military duties required him to despise
the dictates Of Humanity. Have these people
forgot the encomiums upon the gallantry and
military conduct ofGen.H. pronounced in the
Senate Of the u. s. by Gov. Dickerson, now
Secretary Of the Navy, and do they mean to
discredit the testimony OF their own candidate
for the Vice Presidency, Col. r. M. Johnson,
who had the honor to serve under Gen. II. H
and who said of him in Congress-that," ,"Dur-
ing the late war no was longer in service than
any other general officer, was perhaps often
er in action than any one Of them; and never
sustained a defeat" That universally be-
loved in the'walks Of peace, ,and distinguished
by his ability in the councils OF his country,
he has been yet more illustriously distinguish
ed in the field" Is it not surprising that these
daring attempts to tarnish the fame of Gen.
II. should be made IN the face Of the repeat
ed approving and applauding resolutions of
Congress,& of the State of Kentucky, whose
troops he commanded-of the testimony of
Commodore Perry, and the veteran and VEN
cradle Gov. Shelby, who both, together with
Gov. Cass, late Secretary at War, served as
volunteers under Gen. II. Had Gen. H.been
deficient in military conduct could he have
possessed, as he did, the unbounded conf
dcncc and the enthusiastic attachment of his
whole army, officers and men;particnlarly the
troops from Kentucky, who had refused to
march under any other general, although he
was not citizen Of their State; and who,
when arrived at the scene of action, again.
with the rest OF the army, refused to serve
unless commanded by Gen II. Or, would
President Madison, without the fullest conf
dence in Gen. HIS. courage and conduct, have
withdrawn the command from the sese erap
and highly meritorions Gen. Winchester, and
conferred it upon Harrison? And does not &
The victory Of the Thames, and the capture of
The British army, and the overthrow and final ,
dispersion of their savage auxifiaries, fully
prove that neither President Madison nor the i
army were mistaken in Gen. Harrison? H -.
1t is magnanimity and the chivalrous spirit,
intrepid bravery in the field and parental kind
less and care in the camp, that the soldier n
owes, and none so well as the soldier knows
vhen his commander possesses them. o
To be continued Z
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