State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-06-21
From the New York Star.
GENERAL HARRISON.
Extract Of q Lctter from Cincinnati


Extract Of Il Letter from Cincinnati.
81 was walking OH the lcvee a few NOR.
mugs since surveying the busy crowd the
fleet of demonstrating the bold sweep
OF the Ohio, and wondering when it would
BE- 'panned by Westminster or Blackfriars
and how many years would eapse before
/ the finely wooded hills around the Queen
! City of the West, would be dotted with
white villas, when the exclamation, there's
General llarrisonn struck my ears. Turn
ing, saw gentleman wrapped in n brown
camblct cloak, Il broad brimined white hat,
much worn, enclrcled by Grape, and good
stout scrviceablc boots. His hands were
carried behind him as he walked slowly
along; now pausng TO watch the progress
OF some steamer passing up the river; bow
ing occasionally with courtesy and dignity
10 his fellow citizens who passed him, by
whom, as he resides most of the time in
the city, he seemed to he generally known,
and, as | am told, universally esteemed.
So prominent AN individual in the public
eye, of course observed with some atten-
ton. His height is about five feet nine
inches, which is lesSened by habit of
slightly inclining his body forward us he
walks, as if in thought.
He had all the appearance of hale and
healthy gentleman, in the autumn of lite
His face was strongly marked with the
deep lines peculiar to men exposed for
years to the hardships of military life. His
complexion is Drowned, his features strong,
but not handsome. His nose is heavy aud
irregular-hiS lips square and ieshy, and
when in repUse, expressive of decision,
NpI I,n Of N,.,i oh e
large, black, and penetrating, when fixed
full upon the individual he is addressing,
must constitute the basis of his character
His appearance is by no means striking, as
he moves unassumingly about the streets,
mingIing with his elow-.ownsmen but
when aware who he is, his face is one
which you will decide as remarkable for
its intelligence, and belonging to no COM
mon man.
have since called upon him with a
Boston friend. He lodges at second rate
hotel, chosen for its contiguity to the Court
House, where his duties rs clerk of the
Court, an Office he has held many years,
employ most of his time.
His residence is on the right bank of the
Ohio, twenty miles below the city, on an
extensive farm called North Bend from
lIiC CURVE VI llIC IlNtT WHICH Itdt
sweeps around it. The house is very pl;tn,
two stories, and painted white, with wings.
1t fronts the river, and is visible to all pass
ing by in steamers.
The room in his hotel to which we were
ushered was like all else associated with
this distinguished man, characterized by its
plain and republican simplicity. A small
bedroom III the third story, served him as
a drawing room, parlor and sleeping room.
1t contained a curtainless bed, few chairs,
small light stand before the fire, upon
which were a few segars, an Old candlestck,
n copy of Byron and some loose papers.
His son, who is assistant in the clerk S of
fee, rose to receive us. Gen Harrison as
out when we called. We left our cards and
took leave.
The next day he called on us a, the hotel
and passed halt an hour in our room with
us. He was very social, and related to us
the story of his pioneer visit to the West,
and some of his adventures. lie told sever
al anecdotes with much humor. He left
us with favorable impressions Of his intel
Iigence, amiability, and sterling common
sense. In his manners he is polished and
courtier-lkc; atlabe and agreeable in the
private circle; dianitied and commanding
respect in the world. When in converse
ton, his large clear dark eyes sparkle with
animation and the play Of his mouth is
most srikingy expressive of his feelings"