Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1836-10-06
SPECTATOR.
FOR THE sTAUNroN SPECTATOR

- ~ NAON SPECTATOR
ne lime IS near at hand when we will he
ts"ee on 10 give our suffrsges in another
Efesioentla' election. In doing this, wo
ouso' 10 Keep IN mind the principles which
stimulated the heroes Of '76 10 the enterprize
10 which we are indebted for the liberty we
ENJOY We ought TO elect man mhom we
think TO possess abilities equal TO the calling
anu inspired with proper zeal for his coun-
Try welfare. There is certainly n grea,
Stake depending; reason and common serse
cry aloud 10 every man, edo this. or suffer
yourselves 10 wear the tyrant's chains" adon,
this measure or be forever the dunes of fac.
nous demagogucs you must hear with this
iiliie trouble OF cringe beneath the power OF
ueSpo', bringing on yourselves the worst
OF GYMS, and Transmitting 10 posterity the
curse of natons'
BY elec'ing Gen. VIM. Henry Harrison
we VIII accomplish all we could desire.
4here are but few characters, in nv estima.
ton, that will bear comparison with his
France may boast of her Buonaparte, but we
must resolve his brillian, achievements in,o
Hi'd ambition, and tyrahnic sway How does
ne appear when Contrasted with Harrison
VINO was actuated by love of liberty.
F. was at the commencement of the la,e
war with Great Britain that his laureIs he.
gan 10 bud; twas then that he fought apains,
'hs tyranny of despot, and by unwearied
perseverance drawing every tempest, BROUGHT
ABOUT The happy era which secured TO This
country an honorable peace
Could there he a more interesting concatina.
lion OF circumstances brought 10 mind Than
nose furnished by the la!e war, in which
Harrison took so active a part? Call 10 mind
Tor moment, the gaIIaniry which was die.
played at The battle of Tippecanoe. again 81
a savage and merCiless Toe Here the AMER.
cans, headed by their beloved Harrison. uer,
ioined ieals OF valor, scarcely TO be met
win IN tracing the European annals. from The
earnest ana most unimproved period of Time
10 Inc present enlightened state of society
and bear in mind also the battle of the river
Thames, which was perhaps more important
IN i's results than any battle fought during
The war, except tina, OF N OrleansI
tie pursued The enemy without hesitation
anu on oTertaking him, thinks not Of rest
ing, but occupies the whole time, previous
10 the commencement Of the action. in re-
connoher'ng and making his final disposi-
tionS; Proctor shall go no farther. The STA
ions 10 be occupied by the respective corps
are marked with precision on The spot, his
P'tncipai officers are present and receive the
dearest instructions, and having conquered
1ae enemy, he poured forth his mighty soul
n lhankiulncss to his Saviour and his God
cor his benign in!erposiiion in our behalf! ,
Harrison, though great, is diflident Of his
Talents. He is hero, bu; he is also states.
nan tie was formed 10 command. he is
destined 10 govern, his whole conduct is with.
out flaw. ~"
Many attempts have been made of late 10
inJure him, but it is merely because he
Stands In the way of Martin Van Buren,
and they oil prove rs unsuccessful as thew are
ssancorous His character stands "eleyated
beyond the reach OF censure."
After finishing bis military career, and
receiving the plaudits of the wise and the
good' with degree of diffidence natural 10
ms greatness, he accepted important ciyil
appointments, and performed all the duties
mercer VAIN The highest credit TO himfeli,
A FARMER.