Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-06-26

alluded 10 the evidence upon which the Eu-
uurer sought 10 faAten the accusation that he
was black-cockade--i e. The remarks OF
MIR Randolph in the Senate Of the United
States. He said that the attack Of Mr. Ran.
dolph was met al the moment il was made,
and ehectually disproved He passed a high |
encomium upon the genius of that rcmnrka-
bic man, and said that those who knew Mr.
Randolph, knew that he never gave up
point in debate, or receded from his ground
my where, until convicted Of error The
fact that he made no reply TO his answer TO
the charge, is proof to any familiar with his
character that he himself was satisfied that
be had erred
Gen. Harrison explained the foundation
oil MIR, Randolph's charge, made at a mo.
ment Of temporary irritation. He said that
old Mr.. Adams refused 10 adopt agains;
France the measures which his party desir-
ed, and showed himself in that respect, at
least, more an American than a partisan.
Ii was that course Of policy OF MIR. Adams
which commanded his appreciation and in.
duced him so 10 express himself at the lime
Mr Randolph Remembered the expression
but probably forgot the particular subject of
il, and thus the very fact which proved
him 10 belong to the republican party Of 500,
long years alterward is separated from its
attendant circumstances, and used to prove
him federalst Gen. Harrison expressed
himself with much earnestness on the in
justice which was thus attempted 10 be in
nicled on his character in his r0live State,
in which, when truth and nature and hon
or had suffered violence every where else,
he had hoped they would survive.
Gen. Harrison alluded 10 several other
instances Of gross misrepresentation or alb
solute lalsehoods Enthusiastically and shame
fully propagaled BY party press. 81,
seems almost incredible, fellow.citzens,"
said he. "but it is true, that from a long
speech, filling several columns Of paper,
Two short sentences. separated from their
context are put together, my name attached
to them, and published lhroughou the land
as an authentic document" He deplored
that state of public sentiment which could
tolerate such system of party action, and
trusted for The honor of his country, and the
hopes Of liberty, that the reformation OF such
abuses would soon be wrought on, by
the force of pure and healthy public opin-
ion
why. fellow.citizens," said Gen. Harri-
son, II have recently. in that house (poin-
Ting to the State Huuse) been charged with
high offences against my country which. il
true, ought TO cost me my life. Yes" con.
tinued he. "accusa,ions were laid TO my
charge which, being established, would
subject me, even now, to the severest penal
ties which military law inlrts-for | have
always held that an officer may not escape
the respons Utilities Of misconduct by resign.
cl,a
not made by my companions in arms,-by
the eyewitness of my actions, by the
great and good and brave men who fought
by my side or under my command. They
tell u different story. But their evidence,
clear. unequivocal and dislioct-the tesli-
mony OF Gov. Shelby, the hero of Kings
Mountain, of the gallant Perry. and Of
many brave and generous spirits who saw
and participated in all the operations con-
nected with the battle OF the Thames-the
evidence Of impartial and honorable men,
the concurrent records of history and the
authority OF universal public opinion. are all
cast aside, ia Difference TO the reckless asser-
tions of those who were either not IN being,
or handled in the arms oftheir nurses
Gen. Harrison said he acknowledged
thai these caumnies were disagreeable To
him. His good name, such ms il was, was
his most precious treasure. and he did MOI
like to have it mangled by such cal
umniators Were it his land which the.
were seeking TO des,roy-were il the title
deeds to his farm that they are endeavoring
10 mutilate, he could bear their efforts with
patience and smiie even al their success
But he confessed, notwithstanding his perler
confidence in the justice OF his country anf
the decision OF an impartial posterity. tina
these ruthless attacks upon his military
character, affected him unpeasanily. This
policy of his adversaries constrained hia, Il
consider himself as now ON n ,rial beior,
his country. He was not reluctant TO b,
tried fairly. The American people being
his court and jury-his advrrsaries held t'
those rules ofevidence estab 'ished by com
mon sense and common rlght-he feare'
not the results OF the siriciest scrutiny. ant
would cheerluly submit TO the decision o
virtuous and enlightened community
He nskcd but for fair dealing and final JUS
iice---no more
General Harrison alluded 70 several 9th
er instances OF gratnitous aud unfounded cal
umny, having no shadow Of apology in an.
fact for their invention and publication. II
spoke OF the battle OF Tippecanoe-of III
brave and lansented Davies. whose fall ha
been ascribed to him, He said, the Who'll
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