The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1840-01-06
RODNEY, (.disz, MONDAY, JANUARY 6. 1910.

JAY, JANUAK I Q, l64U.s
slel1ssnder BY general HUI. Of Deirulk ieftl
the 65unssy 10 naked and perilids oondi-
ton, and minor disasters aggravated The diff |
ficnlties. 10 Keatucky considerable vol- |
unteer force was collected, and governor
Scott sent for Gen. Hnrisou to sUperintend
their Organization and. discipline. General
Harrison responded to the summons with
alaclity, and was received by the troops,
many Of whom had beemwith him in the Tip
pecanoe battle, with marked enihnsiasm &
affection. Whilst on this visit to Kentucky,
he received commissions from the Presi-
dent, appointing him 70 thecommand Of that
portion Of the forces that was destined to
operate Ia Indiana and Illinois. At the same
time, great dissatisfaction at the inefficient
conduct Of general Hull having been mani
tested by his troops, a despatch was cent
from Detroit requesting Harrison to as
sumo the command Of them. Upon exam-
nation, it was found that his commission
would NOT allow him to march the forces to
Detroit, as that place was out Of his iuris-
dictiol,-M Michigan having previously been
made distinct territory. In this exigency,
governor Scott, by the. advice of governor
Shelby, Henry Clay, then speaker of the
House of representatives in congress, and
Judge Todd, Of the United States supreme
court, commissioned Gen. Harrison a ma
lor general of the Kentucky militia. The
volunteers exhibited every manifestation Of
Joy at the event, particularly that division of
them which were enrolled to sucror gener-
al Hull. Under this authority Harl ison as
sumed command, and forthwith took up his
line of march for the theatre of war. Be-
fore, however, he reached Detroit general
Winchester was appointed to the command
at Detroit, and the army was put under bis
orders. The appointment of general Win
chester was made before the proceedings IN
Kentucky had reached Washington. Such
was the regret Of the troops at this change.
that the president [Mr. Madison) soon after.
wards made Gen. Harrison COMMANDMENTS
chief Of the northwestern army, with full
powers 10 conduct the war as his judgmen
might dictate.
A detailed account of this campaign
would exceed the stintec limits of newspa
per narrative. General Harrison pros ecu
ted the war with vigor and success. He 70
took Michigan, and recovered the losse
sustained under General Hull; driving tn,
enemy from the soil Of the United States, b.
/ followed him into Canada, and upon his owl
/ territory defeated the British General, Proc
/ tor, at the brilliant victory Of the Thames
and utterly annihiliated his army. III
i commencement Of the war, in this quarter
was attended with the most discouraging re
verses; but upon General Harrison's takin
1.-The command, the aspect of affaira wa
8 completely changed. He surmounted a
difficul.ies-he overcame all obstacles, an
pressing his well-digested plan Of operation
with CAUTIOUS energy, he obtained the mo-
daci-ive victo les upon the very fiele
: which had witnessed the Disgrace of til
, American arms. In these campaign, Ger
, Harrisor, penetrated further into the en'
! my's country than did any general during II
, war. Victory walked by his side, rode vii
: him over stricken fields, and crowned b
military exploits with the trophies Of y
j most brilliant success.
81 When peace was proclaimed, Geuer
!. Harrison again resigned his commission
d the army. Ever foremost when his count
9 sounded the tocsin Of war, he was first 70 {
e sign the s~ord for the sickle when the b
tile was over.
il In 1915, General Harrison was elect,
i to the national legislature. Whilst occnp
]. ling 3 sdkf on the floor Of congress, Be .
/ daayofsd to procure the passage ofa hW {
: the general organization of the militi J,
8 this however he failed. He also took
I'll prominent interest III the passage At 4 q
for the relief Of the soldiers of the revolufio
& and those who were disabled in the laat y,
!, in this be succeeded. He also, in delian
s Of the will Of his cohstitu ents; med ! g
/. stand Cor southern institutions whom -
: ed BY Tie abolitionists. Ii the Mi3soe
! question, which shook the foundations Of 4
+ Union . the centre, he contended ~ 4
+ rights of the south, and stood by the eide
!. Clay and Holmes in that fearful crifl1. 3
4 this ho Was elected from Office. He6r 4
: men Of the south - William He Hnr
: son pas lie afrst satrifce = tte = ~
o-Ief fanaticism.
prI ID 1874 he was agsin cal lton ROTH
oil nesl end sent 10 the Sensae -!
} - j. 81 in iEpsn 8 8 so y ss
r IJactson eIbeo ~ ~ i |
Il Senate. Ia shis III f1d6d
De- exert hiuaself Is bel,1l q ~ dion =
he had achieved and mainla1ned ~ llbtll!
ne Of the country, until ~ vas appointed e
o. ister 10 Colombia 81 III. Adalns. He
ch paired 10 BoRota but wes son ailer yen
re- we'd By Gen. Jacksoo, Is 1928 From e