The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-05-28

gal,oped up to the line and called to the
men, with voice that was heard above
the roar of battle, Onward! my brave fel-
lows! the enemy is flying, one fire. more,
and the day is ours Sir, that lieuten-
ant was VIM. III. Harrison, now the bear
er of that glorious banner under which
we wage war against usurping power,
crafty speculation and blind hostility to
the good old maxims of our fathers. There
are foes, there are our country's foes; let
me exhort youin the language ofthe young
lieutenant,-'Oae fire more, and the day
Is ours. Il foar-sa+ Gno III .Faa
GENERAL HARREsoN.-Are you per-
,sonally acquainted, sir, with Gen. Harri-
son. ~
Begar, sare, have de grand satisfac-
tong, to have de plaisare, sare, to have
de grand introductiong, sare, to de brave
hero and citizen. l make you introduc-
thong, sare, to dis gentilhomme, who will
tell you de grand story of the old Shene-
rail- and de wood leg soldiare. Aid fol!
it is yer good. "1@ s7o.&" 1853
With great pleasure, sir, L will relate
it, said very respectable. looking gentle
man in black, who | afterwards under
stood was clergyman. 1t was in the
year 1920, if my memory is correct, that
Twas travelling in Ohio, with the view Of
purchasing a tract of land for my son,
!, when fell in with gentleman who was
!; stranger and whom found a very intel
ligent and agreeable companion. A thun-
der storm drove US into neat log cabin
a little distance from the road side, for
shelter, where we found house full Of
children, sick and very interesting look
ing woman lying on a humble bur clean
looking bed, and a young, pretty maiden
sitting near. The husband and father, with
a wooden leg and a deep scar across his
, brow, was bending over the bed and
pressing the hand of. the sick woman be-
tween both of his. His eyes were intent
ly fixed on young infant, apparently a
few months old. The whole group had
been INDUCING in tears, and / saw a large
one stealing from the dark and dazzling
+ eye Of the young damsel, as she sat lis
tening TO some tale of woe which her a.
ther told. Their tears were suddenly
wiped away as we approached, and were
given cordial welcome. y-,r<a.,s ,,sg'f'
You seem to be in distress, said the
stranger, my companion.
have faced the enemies Of my coun-
try, said the host, as he swung his wood.
en- leg round to close the door. and have
felt all the pangs and privationss of mill
, tary life, but all this was nothing compa-
: red with what have suffered to-day.
e Stranger. Pardon me If / ask the
4 cause. for would relieve you if it lies in
S my power. s .aF a.a sag ala
a Host. My wife is afflicted with an in
, ternal disease, which renders it danger
' Gus to move her; yet for debt which I
E, cannot Immediately raise, the man who
! is agent for another declares that if do
, not pay it before tomorrow at twelve o.
S clock, he viii seize what little | possess,
g and turn US all out to the mercy Of the
: elements. | can neither raise the sum by
$ that time, nor obtain shelter for my
! poor wife and children, who must perish
to crafty the malice of man whose
: heart is stranger to mercy.
! The whole family melted into tears as
he concluded, and even the soldier him
self. who had faced the cannon's mouth,
could not refrain from weeping Sal,
, Stranger. You have fought the battles
5 of the country! May | be inqlsitive in
asking 3. go .#''"e = als>>
Host. OH! yes, / fought under the
: brave Harrison at the Thames. and in
t other batsles.-l speak Of him with pride,
t for have seen his sword glittering in the
: thickest Of the fight. .-H .s.'.-'-.E 7l.,s'.
, alShanger. Would yon know him were
? you to see him! ~ asl6g.g
t g Host. gazing in his face You resem-
: BILE him very much. Were he to know
r my suflerings, he would instantly, assis,
$ me. / have seen him do several gener-
n Gus deeds. .1} E9fii .cf.at
: Stranger. Where did you lose your
: leg? sa ta,. gsa
h Host. 1t was shattered by a ball at the
y glorious battle Of Tippecanoe. @ :
stranger. Well my brave fellow,
! make your mind easy !; hair of your
e head shall not be injured. You now see
n your General before you, and as you
h have fought for me and your, country, |
r will now protect you and your family a,
!. the risk of my life. 8 ai cav .ia.'ila
d ID A sudden blaze of joy seemed to rus,
from, heart to, heart the soldier clasped
Gen. Harrison in his arms, while the chill.
tdren pressed his hand with affection.
We shall be saved from ruin, cried the
y fpale wife. s. IS alf3li. 4
Q t.. The General found the owner of the
i Ipiece Of land on which the soldier lived,
n and never rested until he made The poor
0 fellow right 10 it. He also discharged
= the debt. and a happier family never
!. tbeheld. From a yol,xne D,zbl;shed bg 10