The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-10-16
THE H0MAGE or JUSTICE.

Ioffv Patriotism. valor, talents and success )f
General Harrison. long before he was named Tor
the Presidency and in times which ought TO
v,g, them weight sufficient TO bear down all the
petty caIumnies aud quibbling objections which
party malignity may now presume to forge
against the war-worn and time honored patriot
and soldier.
The authorities we present against the attacks
Of loco foco federalism, and which we have
stereotyped as an impregnable barricade against
all opposition, are no less than the CONGRESS TO
THE UNITED STATES, the LEGISLATURES or In
DIANA, and of KENTUCKY, JAMES MADISON, JAS
MONROE, Col. RIcHARD M. JOHNSON, ANTHONY
WAYNE, LANGDoN CHEvEs, SIMON SNYDEd, Gov
SHELBY, Con-. PERRY, Col. CRoGHAN, Colonel
DAWES and Others, including in the illislrious
catalogue even THOMAS RIroHiE, ISAAC HUI,
JoHS NJ. Mics and Moses DAwsoN
Col RICHARD NJ. JOHNSON. now Vice Presi-
dent Of the United States said, Tin Congress-
"Who is Gen. Harrison The son of ono of the
signcrs Of the Declaration of independence, who
spent the greater part of his large fortune in redeem
ing the plei ge he then gave Of his fortune life and
sacrel honor to secure the liberties of his country
"Ofthe career of Gen Harrison need not speak
the history of the West, is his history. For forty
years he has been identified with its interests lis pc
rs and its hopes. Universally beloved in the walks
of peace and distinguished by his ability in the
ellis of his country, he has been yet illustousy
distinguished in the field
During the late war, he was longer in active SER
vice than any other General officer; he was perhaps
oftener in action than any one OF them, and never
sustained defeat"
JAMES MADISON, in a special message TO Con-
gress, Dec. is, 1911, said
While il is deeply Iamented that so many valuable
lives have been lost in the action which took place on
the It'll ultimo, Congress will with satisfaction the
dauntess spirit OF ortitude VIGOROUSLY displayed Icy
every description of troops engaged, as rel as me
collected frmness trhch distinguished their command
occasion requiring the utmost ersrtions Of
palor and discipline.
JAMES MADISON in his message to Congress,
November, 1872 said,
An ample force from the States Of Kentucky, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, and Virginia, is placed with the add
ton Of few regulars under the command of Brga
der General HARRIsoN, who possesses the entire con-
fdence OF his fellow soldiers, among whom are ct
zens, o them volunteers in the ranks, not less
distinguished by their political stations than by their
personal merits
In Mr.. MADIsoN's message of Dec. 1913, the
compliment was extended, as follows:
The success on Lake Erie having opened pas
sage to the territory of the enemy the officer
handing the Northwestern arms, transferred the
thther, and, rapidly pursuing the hostile troops,
fleeing with their savage associate forced general
action which quickly terminated in the capture of the
British and dispersion of the savage force.
This result Is signaHy honorable 10 Major GENE
RAJ RARRlsoN, by nhose military talents il pre-
pared
The following tribute Of praise paid to General
Harrison in 1871 by eleven ofthe officers who fought
under his banner at the battle OF Tippecanoe
Should our country again require our services to
oppose civilized or savage foe, we should march
ander General Harrison with the most perfect conf
dcnee of victory and fame"
JOEL COOK, R. B BURTON, NATHAN
ADAMS, A. HAWKINS, H. BURCHSTEAD,
HOSEA BLOOD, JOSIA SMELLING, 0. G.
BURTON, c. FULLER, G. GOODING, J. D.
FOSTER
Extract of letter from Col Davies, who was killed
at the battle of Tippecanoe, Aug. "a, 1871.
make free to declare that have imagined there
were two military in the West, and Gen. Har-
rison is the first of the two
Message of Simon Snyder Governor of
Pennsylvania, Dec. 10, 1913.
ALREADY ia the brow of the young warrior Gro
gan encircled with aurels, and the blessings of thou
sands Of women and children rescued from the scalp
ing knife of the ruthless savage of the wilderness and
from the still savage Proctor rest on Harrison
and his gallant army"
In the Legislature of Indiana, on the 18th Nov
1911 the Speaker Of the House of Representatives,
Gen. VIM. johnson, thus addressed Gen. Harrison:
"Sir--The House of Representatives of the Indi-
ana territory in their name and in behalf of their
constituents, cordially reciprocae the congratu-
lations Of your Excellency the glorious result of
the late sanguinary conflict with the Shawnee Pro-
phet, and the tribes of Indians confcderated with
him; when displayed in behalf of our country
not only the consummate abilities of the general but
the heroism Of the man and when take into view
the benefits which must result that country from
those exertions, we cannot for moment, withhold
our need Of applause"
Legislature Of Kentucky, Jan. Z, 1912
Resolved By the Senate and House of Representa-
Tsh If fha Lot
against the Indians upon the Wabash Gov. William
Henry Harrison has behaved like hero, patriot
and general; and that for his cool deliberate skul
and gallant conduct in the battle of Tippecanoe, he
well deserves the warmcst thanks of his country and
his nation
Gen. Anthony Wayne, in his Letter to the Secre-
tary of War giving official account of his sangun
AIRY Indian Battle, in 1892, said
My faithful and gallant Lieutenant, Harrison
rendered the most essential service accommodating
my orders in every direction and By his conduct and
bravery, exciting the troops to press for victory
Resolution directing the medals to be struck and, to-
gether with the thanks of Congress- presented to
Major General Harrison, and Governor Shelby,
aid for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives Of the United States of America in Congress
scmbled, That the thanks of Congress be- and theg
are hereby, presented To Mai General William Hem
~ Harrison, and Isaac Shelby late Governor of Ken
lucky and through them to the officers and men I'M
der their command for their galantry and good con-
duct in defeating the combined British and Indian
forces under Major General Proctor on the Thames,
in Upper Canada, on the fifth day OF October, one
thousand eight hundred and thirteen capturing the
British army, with their baggage camp equipage and
artillery and that the President of the United States
be requested 10 two gold medals to be struck
cnhlematca OF this triumph, and presented Gene
raj Harrison sd Isaac Shelby late Governor OF Ken
lucky. II CLAY,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives
JOHN GAmLARD,
President of the Senate, pro tempore.
April 4, tSls-Approved
JAMES Monroe