Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-12-06

FROM the St. Louis DuilciF, Otpithil"'
A recent discourse Of General HARRISON
upon the Aborigines Of the Ohio Valley,
delivered before the Historical Society oil
Ohio. and published at their request, has
attracted much attention, and won Tor It's
author the highest encominIns. lie sex
ceIed by few men in classical literature,
and the events of every day prove him the
philosopher and statesman, as well as mill
ltary chleltain. In whatever light we view
this llustrious and spotless patriot, we see
something new to admire, and feel more
fully convinced of the benefits which would
result to the country from bis election to
the Presidential chair. We think the
events of every day point out the proper
policy tn be pursued by the republican par
ty, and we believe the people are too wise
and too honest to be mised by clamofous
and interested politicians
Thousand of voters have come TO aid our
cause with the express understanding that
the Ohio farmer was our candidate; ana IL
he is now cast aside, when the popularity
Of his name has nearly broken down every
hold Of Van Burensm, it would be deceiv-
inc those who were invited to march be-
meath bis banner, and would subject MS to
the charge of foul ingratitude. 1t would
argue that he had been used as mere
CATS paw, and that his name vas merely
PLACED before the public to secure victory
for another. This should not be SO; the
people will never sanction tit is contra
ry to every rule, aud principle of justice
If General Harrison should be elected, he
would come fresh from the people, and
would be more calculated than any other
man, to quiet the troubled waters, and to
alay the storm Of party warefare. He
would have no private prejudces to e'icoun-
ter no old foes to punish, and would ad :
minister the government upon the h gh and
lofty principles which were carried out by
Washington, Jefferson. Madison and other
unwavering republicans Of the old school
Of politics. Prescription for opinion ) sake
no longer exist; and the first enquiry would
be--is he honest, is he capable. 1t must
be obvious to every rejecting man, that
General Harrison would pursue such a
course He has pledged himself if elect
ed to do SO; and as he has declared that
under no circumstances would he be
candidate for a second term, he could have
no possible inducement to violate his re-
corded pledge or to misuse the pubic pat
ronnge We contend that single term
ahould be insisted upon; and until this is
settled, men viii use the power Of govern
merit to ve.eleci them. Nothing will tend
to keep more interrupted the channels Of
public justice; and as the Executive couio
have no great motive to reward corrupt
and hireins band ofnffice holders, he would
be more APT to labor for the happiness ant
glory Of his country. In wishing the name
| Of this honored vetran to remain before tlie
public as candidate for the presidency, we
are aciuated by no selfish feeling, and on
ly advocate him because we believe him
unwavering in integrity, and the choice OF
great body of the people. His Claims
aught not to be neglected, and if his name
is inscribed NJ pom the Wing banner, VIC
have no fears OF great and glorious vic