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the people, 70 nave fuH investigation
Of the subject, Immediately Instituted
ah action of SANDER, in the supreme
court Of the Territory. Every precau-
lion was taken to ensure a fair and i'm
partial trial. and after mature exam.
inasion Of all the EVIDENCE. the jury
returned verdict Of 81, 900 in behalf
of the plaintiff. judgment was rem.
dered accordingly. and an execution
issued. and levied on the property oil
the defendant, which was sold in the
absence Of Gov. Harrison, and bought
in by his agent. Immediately upon
his return home. with . msgnanim,ty
worthy Of the man. be restored two
thirds Of the property TO the defendant,
and distributed the remainder among
the orphan children Of those gallant
soldiers who had fallen in the defence
OF their country.
The period which interviewed be-
tween the year 1906, and the COM
Imencement Of the late war with Grea,
Britain. was one Of deep interest 10 the
Northwestern Territory. The whole
frontier was inhabited by numerous
tribes Of Indians. who. insiigated by
the emissaries Of Great Britain, and
reused by the passionate appeals of
their celebrated chief Tecumseh. were
actively concerning some general plan
Of hostilities against the whites, and the
greatest prudence and discretion were
necessary to avert the gathering storm.
Harrison was the sole commissioner for
treating with the Indians. and as dis
trust and suspicion had been infused
into their minds by the insidious repre-
sensations Of the British agents. the
ordinary difficulties Of negotiation
were greatly increased. But he never
for a moment faltered in the course
which HE duty pointed out. Regard
less Of his own safety, he went in per-
son TO the Indian councils, and attend
ed only by small escort, sat unmoved
in the midst of hundreds Of armed
savages. whose minds were infiamed
by the turbulent harrangues of Tecum-
sch; and by his presence Of mind and
powers Of Cancellation, managed, for q
considerable time, to allay their excite
ment, and ward off their attacks from
the defenceless frontier.
In his capacity Of Governor Of Indi-
ana, and Indian commissioner, SHarri.
son concluded no less than thirteen in
poytant treaties With fhs Indians, and
extinguished their title 10 more than
SIXTY MILLIONS OF ACRES OF
LAND. Mr.. Jefferson, then Presi-
dent Of The U. States. testified, public
ly, his appreciation Of his measure; and
the. people OF Indiana, and their Legis-
lature. manifested their sense Of the
importance Of his services, by highly
complimentary resolutions.
The, correspondence Of Gov. Harri-
son during this period, with the Cen
eral Government, and his official
speeches 10 the Legislature Of Indiana.
are admitted by all who have any ac-
quainlance with the subject, 10 evinee
very high order Of talent, as well as
great industry, and thorough know
ledge Of the subjects discussed.
In the year 1911. the affairs Of the
North western territory wore their most
gloomy aspect: Our country was on the
eve Of war with G.. Britain, and the
Indians encouraged by this circum-
stance, sgain assumed q hostile attitude.
Led on by the restless Tecumseh, their
cruel outFages were perpetrated with
the utmost audscity. Every day
brought the tidiBgs of some fresh mas
sacre Of helpless women and children,
and terror and dismay overSpFead the
frontier settlements. Gov. Harrison
Immediately made representation 70
the u. s. government Of the condition
Of the territory, and q strong military
force was ordered to march against
the Indians, but with strict injunction.
TO avoid hostilities farther than was In
? dispensably necessary. Perceiving the
delicscy and importance Of the duty
which must devoive upon the CON-
mandeF Of the expedition, Gov. Haui-
son determined % assume the command
IN person. His situation was ons Of
peculiar embarrassment. AZ the head
Of undiseiplined militia, always impa.
tent Of control and now painting for re-
venge, q continued excFiion Of pru-
dence was necessary 20 restrain theil
impeiuosity. Before him was a nu-
merous enemy, prepared for war and
led on by 90 accomplished chief-be
hind him, hong line Of scattered set
dement's, whose safety depended OF
his surcess. Thee difficulties woull
have appalled, a man Of Doubtful nerve
but they served Only 10 stimulate Har
Sison 90 renewed exeTiion. With 81
army Of 900 men, most Of whom YER
vol1ntees malitis, he opened his cam
paiea agninst the Indians. On th'
2ssh Of October, 1911, he commenced
I his march from Fort Harrison, and o.
ihe 5th Of November, after encounter
\ iag great difficulties end fatigue, III
array arrived sesr TipPccanos, tiT'
principal Ibdian village. Here ~ con
formiiy with the Instructions ofthe va
depagineni. he mqde anoiheF effort 4
avoid hostiliiies. a neg0ciaiion We
opened, which resulted IN sus2cnaiol
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