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lmy, and the officers thus designated
by bimseli, were confirmed by the
President. He was authorized to draw
on the Government for money to an
unlimited amount. and to make any
contracts he might deem expedient.
for the supply Of the army. These
extraordinary powers were exercised
BY him with energy and moderation.
Though clothed with authority, infe-
nor only 10 that Of the President. and
Far greater than that conferred. on any
other commander. he always conducted
himself with the prudence Of . citi-
zen who understood the respect due TO
the laws and the responsibility vhich
he owed TO the people.
The result Of the campaign was such
a. might have been expected from the
ardent patriotism Of the troops. and :he
prudence and courage Of the comman-
der. The stain which had been inflicted
on our nationa. honor by the surrender
Of Hull, was washed away by the
blood Of our enemies. Victory follow
ed upon victory in rapid succession,
and the campaign was finally closed by
one Of the most brilliant achievements
OF the last war-the battle Of the
Thames. This victory places Hsrrisoa
among the most distinguished military
leaders OF our country. Tie loss CD
our side was small, the victory over
the enemy was complete, and the infa-
nous Proctor, who had promised Te-
eomseh, that on the capture Of our ar
my, he would deliver up Gen. Harri-
son 20 the Indians, 10 be tortured ac-
cording to their atrocisus usages, with
difficulty escaped captivity BY hasty
flight II was in the North what the
victory in New Orleans Was in the
South. Il closed the war in that quar-
ter, and with the splendid achievement
Of Perry on Lake Erie. rescued the
whole North Western frontier from the
devastations Of the 6rebrand and the
tomahavk.
Mfr. Madison thus speaks Of IL ia his
message TO Congress: "This result Is
signally honorable 10 Major General
Harrison, by whose military talents il
was performed" "Its effect, he cou-
tInued TO remark, Hvas 10 relievs sn
extensive region Of country from Q
merciless warfare which desolaied its
frontier. and imposed on its citizens
the most harTassing services"
The Hon. L. Cheyes. on the door Of
Congress. in aiiuding TO the battle Of
the Thames, remarked: "The vieiogy
Of Harrison was such o. would have
secured 10 Roman General, IN the
best days Of the Republic. tho hoaors
Of triumph"
After the close Of the war, General
Harrison was elected by the people Of
Ohio to represent them in Congress,
and ct the expiration Of bic term was
reelected TO the same station. Sub
sequenuy be was elected to the Senate
Of the United States. In both these
stations he was an Efficient member,
engaging actively in ell the duties Of
his station. and joining in the debates
on the most Homentous questions.
| His last political employment was
that Of Minister 10 Columbia. Whilst
there. apprehendiDg that Gen. Bolivar
was about to assume absolute authori-
", he addressed him q letter, which
whether We regard il for is literary
merits. or the pure and ardent spirit Of
patriotism and devotion 10 liberty,
which glows in every line, or foe the
profound political philosophy displayed
by its author, would enhance the repu-
tation Of any man, however high he
may have stood before.
Upon his recall from Colombia, Gen.
HarTisOa returned TO bis adopted State.
where he has been cenient 20 live in
obscuri,y and honorable poverty ever
since. AZ this time the only office
which be holds is the clerkship Of the
county Of Hamilton YesI Harrison,
the Statesman and soldier--;he sble
negociaior, who acquired for hh coun-
ltry more than 60. 900, 900 Of acres ol
lland--the sturdy veteran Who wiped
OF the stats from the American arms
by . series Of the most brilliant vielo-
RES recorded in the annals Of our ma
ton, hiss been suffered 20 lsnguish ia
obsounty, dependent upon bis daily
labor FOR his daily bread whilst the
parasites and syeophsnls who fawn
around the footsiOOl Of power, are fat
liening upoa thu "spoils' ~ the Trea-
sufy, and rivalling the nobility 81 Eu-
rope % TIE spisgdSg u their squipagca,
I We have thus seen Gen. HaTFison
rising from the station Of en- ensign, "a
ibe command ~ q victorious army
fighting through one war, fsJ the cod
v hich now supports q million IL froe.
1 men, and through another. Tor the in-
dependence Of his csuniry. We have
seen him employed during - years,
~ civil posts u great labor, and high
responsibility. maintaining itaoDghOul
an unblsmishsd integrity, add alschafg-
ling BIS sanous trusts With efnlRenl 30
\ nor 70 himself. ana adsantaes % hi.
H fell0w-cisizsna. Isnoi such z man sa.
uiisd 10 the highest civic seward.
which may be conferred on s3aiief
public viItnei
Puddle opinion hns already herun 1,
respond sfhfmelitely 70 ihs qoesiion