Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-04-30

to him, but his prudence ana honesty
But he was conscientiously true to his duty;
neither accommodating wealth by speculation
upon the public money or lands, nor be-
coming debtor of the Government.
During the war, as commander-in-chiel
in the Northwest, he had liberty to draw
on the Government TO an unlimited amount,
and was daily passing large sums OF pub
lie money through his hands, but not a
cent did he divert to his own use; and at
the close of his military services, there
was no charge against him on the books OF
the Treasury, except for moneys faithfully
and truly accounted for by him, land allowed
as such.
Meanwhile, his situation in life, more es-
pecially when Commander-in-chief, sub
jected him 10 many and personal
charges; not only those directly in
cidenta to his military duties, in travelin g
and otherwise, but, charges, also. of DIFF
ferent kind, imposed by the peculiar de-
scription of the fofces he led, and the con-
sequent necessity he was under at times,
Of keeping free quarters for the reception
ofhis fellow citizens, whom his duty to the
Government, and the dependence of the
country upon volunteer troops, made tim
po,tant he should conciliate. Add to
which. that at his own expense, he coniin-
ually supplied clothing and other neediul
comforts for his sick and wounded soldiers.
Hence, though he lived as frugally and
Jared as hardly in the field as any soldier
in the ranks Of his army. yet his expenses
at that period exceeded his pay, and the
balance came from his private property.
Since the war, General Harrison has
been the principal representative of the
military class OF our citizens in the region
in which he lived and the old soldier, the
veteran who had served under Wayne, st
Clair and Others, and still more, they who had
served under himself, came to him TO pres
ent their claims for lands and pensions, and
regarded him in the light of protector
and friend. Hospitable by nature and
habit, the old soldier always found well
come at his fireside Not only were his
expenses increased, but much of his time
also employed, in the duties of charity or
friendship, to these mis- brave companions
in arms.
Nor did he at any time seek to avail
himself of those means, which came in his
way, to add to the regular appointments Of
the stations he held. While Governor of
Indiana and Indian Superintendent, he re-
fused to accept any Of the perquisites, which
before his time had been customarilv paid;
and for his services as commander OF the
expedition to Tippecanoe be never received
or asked compensation.
Though having a numerous family
and with official patronage long at his
command and high claims in his own
right aad otherwise, to such favors-he
has educated his children at his own eX-
pense, and waived opportunities of provld-
ing for them in the public service, that he
might give his infuence'to others.
Thus disinterested in his public relations,
land not less so, indeed, in his private,)
he has carried with him into retirement no
spoils Of office; continuing to possess on
ly the competency which belongs to INDIE
pendenee land that richest Of all possessions,
the enviable reputation of an upright life.
Whether in civil office or military COM
mand, General Harrison was always just,
moderate and conoiliatory, though firm;
and whether in public or private life, gen.
erous and considerable in his disposition,
cheerful and afable in his intercourse with
all; and though warm in his affections, yet
never violent nor vindictive in his enmities.
BY this rare union of ability, courtesy,a and
moderation, it was that he swayed those
about him. He himself, on being asked
how he could control the militia he led to
victory, disclosed the secret Of his in
Auence. "By treating them" he said, with
affection and kindness, by recolecting that
they we're my fellow citizens, whose feel
ings was bound to respect. and by shar-
ing on every occasion the hardships they
were obliged to undergo.
His published writings, which are num-
erous, are distinguished by clearness and
facility of composition, and indicate be-
yond dispute, that he possesses great cul-
tivation Of mind, as we'll as great natural
intellect.
1t is not the purpose Of these Outlines
to speak with particularly Of the political
opinions of General Harrison. These are
best learnt by inspection Of his writings,
his speeches, his official or public cores
pondence, and by observation of bis life and
actions. One fact, however, in this rela-
ton, it is material to bear in mind
Though honored with the confidence as
we'll of the Washington end Adams as
of the Jefferson and Madison administra-
tions, and though heartily attached to The
Republican principles of the latter, and
one the electors Of Mr.. Monroe, yet his
public services have been rendered to his
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