Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-13

with confidence that We could not be defeated with
any thing like our own number.
until had served the campaign Of 1913, was
not aware Of the difficulties you hud to encounter
commander of the Northwestern Army. have
since often said and still DO believe, that the duties
assigned to you On that occasion, were more atdu-
Gus and difficult to accomplish than any lind crer
knOpn conlded 10 any commander; and with re-
spect 10 the zealand fidelity with which you execu.
ted that high and important trust, there thou
sands in Kentucky rs well as myself, who believe
il could not have been committed to better hands.
"With sentiments of the most sincere regard and
csteem have the honor to be, with great respect,
your obedien servant,
ISAAC SHELBY.
ITO Maj. Gen. WM. HENEY HARRISON"
Now, fellow citizens, VIVA; candid man who is
disposed to do justice to the fame Of an old soldier
and patriot, can read this letter from the pen of
Gov Isaac Shelby and doubt the skill, the talents
the courage and patriotism of Gen. VIM. Henry
Harrisonl The whole army who were present and
eyewinesscs of his conduct, have testified 70 them,
Col. Richard NJ. Johnson, the present Vice Presi.
dent of the U, States, was eyewitness H.
lead the charge Of mounted Rehemen which procur-
ed such decisive effect in the battle. What does he
say!
''Of the career Of Gen. Harrison | need not
speak---the history the West is his history. For
forty years he has been identified with its interests
walks Of peace, and distinguished by his ability in
the councils of his country, he has been yet more
illustriousy distinguished in the field.
During the late War he was longer in active
service than any other general officer-he was per-
haps Uftcner in action than any one Of them, and
never sustained defeat"
What did Commodore Perry say who had sweep,
the Lakes of the British fleet by achieving victory
which, in the language of President Madison in
his message to Congress, "Never was surpa ssed
in spendor, however much i. may have been in
magnitude"
After this victory he Joined Gen. Harrison, act
ed as his volunteer aid in the battle of the Thames,
and was also eyewitness of his whole conduct.
In letter TO Gen. Harrison, 18th of August Isl T.
he says: 1.-The prompt change made by you in the
order of battle on discovering the position of the
| enemy, has always appeared to me to have evinced
a high degree of military talent"
Why, fellowcitizens, there are thousands Of liv-
ing eye-witnessess who were the comrades in dan
ger and in battle of Gen Harrison, who will all
testify to his skill and talents as comma nder-to
his purity Of character, and his devoted patriotism
confess had no knowledge of the brilliant scenes
through which lie has passed, and of the mass OF
testimony that has been produced exhibiting his
splendid services to the people of the U. ST. until
he was assailed by his enemies.
The votes of Legislatures, whose troops he COM
manded in battle-the resolutions of the Congress
Of the United Statos--the beautiful compliments
paid him by President Madison during the last War
his mastery productions as republican states
man when Governor of Indiana, when Senator in
Congress, and when Minister abroad, all place him
in the first rank an ustrious citizen, and will
ensure him the first place in the hearts Of his cUun-
trymen.