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Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10

e-j We would Ike to know whether the ISLANDERS
and abuse heaped upon Lewis Dewarl by the Sun
bury Gazette, is the kind of payment he is to expect
for the many services and acts Of kindness
by them Ut his hands.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10

Or We might publish another dialogue, between
Jese Horton ard the wife Of respectable farmer
in The lower End of Augusta, which the husband
requested US TO notice.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10

The Milton Ledger has m4de an attack on the
"keystore," and through it, an attack on the ad-
minisrstion of Gov. Porter, the following ex>
tract from an article in the Ledger will prove:
"The new papr established in our county town
was geaneJ from the office Of The Krysone, at
Har sburg, The rsputed organ of the regency at the
capitok W ich has caused me to make many sar-
misses, which a, present shall suppress"
At presen, they say they viii suppress the sur.
misses but after the election we may expect to see
the Ledger, and Horton's leading friends, ou, a.
gainst Porter and the democratic party.
Again they speak Of "the second branch of the
Keystone" "the Potter Stone" which we suppose
they inten1 for Porter Stone. Thus you see, they
attvuipt 10 IiuIcuIe tue UO'~.sV'
the Keystone, which is the leading democratic pa.
per at Harrisburg. Wha, can ali this mean
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10
FARMERS

Will you vote to sind a specuIaiing contractor to
the Assembly to vote himselfpsy for his contracts,
and who will be in favor Of neo toOrks to get him.
self fat jobs. ar thus run the state millions mere in
debt.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10
EPISCOPAL VISITATION

EPISCOPAL VISITATION.
BrsHoP KsxRIcx will visit the Catholic Church
in Saamokin, on next Sunday, llth October. D.
vine service will commence at ten o'clock-sermon
at half past ten.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10
MOCRATIC CANDIDATES

D EN- CRATIC CANDIDATES
ron PRESIDENT,
Martin Van Buren,.
poR VICE rREsrpssr,
Richard NJ. johnson.
poR GOVERNOR,
Gen. David IL. Porter.
FOR CONGRESS,
JOHN YDER.
FOR ASSEMBLY,
CHARLE W. GINS,
WHO had Ia potes in the Democratic Delegation. }
JESSE c.. TON.
(IYho had l3 rotes in the DeLgation)
- Neither candidate having majority Of the
would make no nomination but suffer each one to
run on his own merits. c. w. Higgins having re.
ceived the highest number Of should, accord
ing TO democratic usages be considered the choice
Of the party.
pom coNMrssIoSEns,
WILLIAM SHANNON
-JAC OBJ RHODES.
FOR AUDITOR,
HUGH H. TEA1S.
WHIG CANDIDATES.
FOR cosGREss,
JAMES MERRILL.
COMMISSIONER,
JOSEPH BOUND
AUDITOR.
ELLDA JOHN
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10

Let every true democrat look at the following
calculation, and then tell us what they think of
such democrats as are now tying TO break up the
psdy, by pushing forward such man as Jes
Sc T.. Horton. You will see, il these Horton
leaders are suffered to go on much longer,
the wings will get a majority on the Other side of
the river. few years ago, the democratic mi ijori-
ty on the other side nearly equal To ours, which
is now nearly 700. They have therefore lost near
ly $50 votes IN that time.
In 1885 the majority in the Forks was 543
In 1898 il was only 322
Democratic loss, 22I
In 1885 the majority on this side the river was $40
In 1888 il was 65S
Democratic gain, 81
Democratic majority on this side in ls3s 65s
Democratic majority in the Folks in ls3s, 1922
Difference in our favor, 33G
In 1885 our majority was greater by 81
In 1888 1t was greater by 336
Yet thcse fellows have all tie officers on their side
of he river, and want to break up The party, because
we wont let them have the member Of assembly,
and every thing they ask for
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1840-10-10
WAR! WAR;! WAR!!!

CARNAGE !--DREADFUL
CONFLICT WITH SIX YARDS or MUS.
LIN!!-TERRiBLE ONSLAUGHT ON
THE NAMES OF VAN buren,, JOHN
SON, PORTER AND HEGINSy! MIR.
ACULOUS ESCAPE or THAT OF c.
W. HECINS!!!
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-08-28
GEN. HARRIsoN's COURAGE.

AT w ashngton, not long since, number of men,
bers were in the folding of the House Of Repre-
sentatives and Care Johnson of Tennessee took oc-
casion to indulge in some language derogaory to Gen
Harrsons character as regards his courage. Judge
Chinn, of louisiana who happened to be present de-
Glazed peremptorily that he himself knew the Giro UNI
stance which Mr. Johnson advanced as confederation
of his assertion to be infamous fatsehood for he
himself had witnessed many instances of the fotitude
intrepidy and self-devotion of Gen Harrison, and
of his perfect disregard of personal danger in protect
ing the lives of his men, and that he had often seen
him, when no other horse was to be found dismount
and give his own animal to a sick or a wounded
Judge Chnn could speak most feeingly and from
experience that point for he his own life TO
Gen. Harrison's devotion to his soldiers 1t was in
returning from expedition against the Indians af
ter destroying Of their settlements where the
men, having been several days the march, without
sufficient food, eat too freely of green corn which
produced violent dysentery among them, The woods
were filled with Indians who were lowering around
the army to the sIaggers continually falling
from the ranks Gen. Harrison, ever seeking the
post of danger remained in the rear bring up and
in doing this he encountered Chnn then quite a
youth, lying at the foot of tree, where overcome
with fatigue and disease, he had thrown himself 10
die. On discovering the helpless condition of the
poor lad the General dsmounted at once assisted him
into the saddle and compelled him to ride on and over
take the troops then miles in advance which he
himself followed on foot
II is of this character attested bv living
men, that silence the slandcrers of Gen. Harrison and
prove him to have been humane, intrepid and gene
rous officer
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noted by the martial music OF the drum and fife, al
though they time the strokes of their sices by their
harvest songs. The Chansons dc TENDANCE, or the
vineyard songs of France, associated with scenes
Of the highest gaieiy and hilarity. There also
class Of songs which may be termed amatory, and
another convival with whose influence almost every
domestic circle is familiar OF all these, perhaps the
Scottish are the sweetest and best. Almost every race
and class Of people have their songs The songs OF
the present times therefore, not without example,
and we may safely presume they will not be without
their effect
The appearance Of Gen Harrison as a candidate
for popular suffrage, who has been hero in battle
and frequently exposed himself to the shafts of death
for his country, the signal for the display Of pre-
csely that kind Of patriotic fervor and enthusiasm
which both the origin and effects of the songs OF
Sparta The violent attacks made upon him, in vio-
lation Of all historical and justice by
political faction very much increased, if they did not
consecrate this spirit Hundreds Of songs have
appeared in every part of the country of various merit
having nearly common object. From among the
mass, we have selected n number, and present them
our readers relieved by such authentic anecdotes
bring amary to the mind the character Of the Patriot
and Hero, in whose honor they have been composed.
We trust they will be acceptable
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THE BRAVE OLD CHIEF.

Tune" The Brare Old OAK
A song to the chief, the brave old chief,
Who hath ruled in our hearts 80 long
Here's fame and renown TO his laurel crown,
That bind our affections strong;
There was strength in his blow many years ago,
And honor has long been his due,
For he showed his might in the deep midnight,
On the field of old Tippecanoe.
Then sing to the chief the brave old chief
w ho fires every bosom anew,
And honor d be he, BY the brave and free,
Who conquered at Tippecanoe
He ruled these fair climes, in the fearful times
When the Indians fiendsh howl,
Was heard in the wood, where the log cabin stood
Exposed 10 the nightly prowl
On him we relied our hope and our pride,
And we banished our needless fear,
Then hail him with cheers for hundreds of years
The Ghetto our bosom dear,
Then sing to the chief, the brave old chief
Who fires every bosom anew
And honor'd be he, by the brave and free,
Who conquered at Tippecanoe!
The brave old chief, who brought us relief
la the time OF our sorest need,
Exalt we his name TO the summit of fame,
For glory his well earned need
II the people inquire, for the Undertook square
And the fate Of his Tory clan,
Well reply they are dead, in then sour-crout laid
To make room for much better man.
Then sing to the chief, the brave old chief
Who fires every bosom anew
And honord be he, by the brave and free,
Who conquered at Tippecanoe
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OLD TIP.

Song 10 The tune ofMe Old Oakcn Bucket
oh dear to my soul are the days of our glory.
The time -honored days of our national pride,
When heroes and statesmen ennobed our story,
And boldly the foes of our country defed
W hen victory hung o or our flag proudly waving
And the battle was fought by the valiant and true
For our homes and our oy'd ones the enemy Drawing,
oh there stood the soldier of Tppecanoc.
The iron armed soldier, the true hearted soldier,
The gallant old soldier of Tippecanoe
When dark was the tempest, and lowering o or us
The clouds ofdcstruction seemed gathering fast,
Like ray OF bright sunshine he stood out before us
Andthc clouds passed away with the hurrying blast
When the Indians loud yell, and his tomahawk flash
ing,
Spread terror around us, and hope was with few,
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HARRISON AND LIBERTY.
TuNE--" jefferson and Lib

Tune" jefferson and Libert
From Missssippi's utmost Shore.
To cold New Hampshire's piney hills;
From broad Atlantic's sullen roar,
To where the Western ocean swels-
How loud the notes of JOY arise
From every bosom warm and free
How strains triumphant fill the skies
For Harrison and Liberty
Turn TO the SCROLL where patriot sircs
Your Independence did declare,
Whose words still glow like living fires
His fathers name is written there.
That father taught that son to swear,
His country ne'er cnslavcd should be
Then lend your voices TO the air
For Harrison and Liberty.
Ger savage foes, who scourged onr land
When Wayne SO wild and madly burst,
Among his brave and gallant band
The youthful Harrison was first.
And when on Wabash's leafy banks.
Tccumseh's warriors gathered free
How swift they fled before the ranks
Harrison and Liberty
When Meigs' Heights, his army held,
And naughty Britons circled round,
His conquering legions cleared the field,
While notes of triumph pealed around
And though on Thames tide again
His progress Proctor sought to stay,
Dismayed he fled, and left the plain
To Harrison and Liberty.
Now honored be his hoary age
Who glory for his country won
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LOG CABIN SONG.

] love the rough log cabin,
1t tells Of olden time,
When hardy and an honest class
OF freemen in then prime,
First left their fathers peaceful home,
Where all was Joy and rest
With their axes on their shoulders,
And sailed for the West
OF logs they built sturdy pile,
With slabs they rooted it DER -
With wooden latch and hinges rude
They hung the clumsy door.
And for the little window lights,
In size two feet by two,
They used such sash as could be got
In regions that were new
The chimney was composed of stats,
We'll intcrlaid with clay,
Forming sight we seldom see
In this later day;
And here, on stone for fire-dogs,
A rousing fire was made,
While round it sat hardy crew
With none to make afraid y
love the old Log CABIN
For here, in early days,
Long dwelt the honest Harrison,
As every Loco says:
And when he is our President,
Which one year more will see,
In good +" hard cider we will toast,
And cheer him three times three
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HIS CHARITABLE DISPOSITION.

On occasion, when invited to dine in company
with few friends while the guests were at the table
the crying of child in the reached their
very unusual sound, certainly, and one that would
draw few from the board of friend But the
kind heart of Harrison was moved he left the table,
into the street and shortly after reurned and
and what do you suppose he found there and did there
1t was little girl crying, and afraid to go home be-
she had lost three dollar bank note with which
her mother had directed her pay bill Stop your
crying my little girl, said the old gentleman and
drawing from his pocket three dollar note, he added,
" here, take this and 90 and pay the bill !"
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GENERAL HARRISON.

Patriotism is an immaculate passion. 1t is that
which consecrates the cause of the Opposition and
hrcs the movements of its members and well wishcrs
From what other motive can have sprung the songs
and narratives which display the character, and illus
trae the eventul history Of its leader Fortunate is
it for the country that in time when the Government
has apparently deserted the objects paernal care
there is a present theme worthy of the songs. and
Competent to inspire the patriotic enthusiasm of the
F9pc II they have not found protection in power
ay have al least found pleasure in songs 1t is we'll
The influence Of patriotic songs is widely salutary
They have always aroused emotions and pa ssions
oforahle 70 the cause of the people 1t could not be
otherwise Such is the connexion between sense and
sound th the emotions they excite 90 naturally into
NHfo1 Songs have social tendency. They can not
wc " The companions of malice, or the landmarks
" NANNY injustice. They cannot be used to ex,
cicdsagrrahc passions--there would be an ncongrui-
WIN that But music, united with poetical compost
taAs .ocs hand in hand with the other arts which
tHHanle the mnd--the sentiments of the compost
'i thus more firmly impressed, and the heart is
ANei u animated to degree correspondent with the
,sibc,t In Rome, we are told the soundest maxims
WIT, impressed upon the youth by songs. Poybius
lc " 81 thc Arcalans who were celebrated for
LI'lr priy hospitality and humanity, and of the Cy-
hI'heans an Arcadan tribe, who distinguished
lnn the othcr Arcadians ny savage manners, wicked
ac,sanl cruelty Poyhius attributes the difference
/" w. aei THAT The Arcadans only taught their chill
dren y perform hymns and songs composed in honor
y their +oi, aud heroes The Arcadians kept up
musical discipline, while The Cynmtheans totally ne
elected Y and the difference between the two tribes
"'s &c greatest immagnabc The songs Of the
t'ns. flutarch tclIs a., had spirit, which could
wv. 'he soul and nnpe i IN an enthusiastic manner
""i"o They consisted chiefly of the praises
y 'I''7 'h'' lai died tor Sparta or else Of express
s''. de'c~a,ion .or saeh wrclchcs as had declined
\. s.non- opportunity" Nor did they forget 10
'Nfrs ~ ambition il, glory suitable 10 their rcspec
o..' The old men began,
t'ncc u battle bold We shonc;
salas ucn answered
NJ, Us; DIR vigor il moi ginc
7l HI Hoys concluded,
Tie palm remains for alone
II I.hccdrmonians marched TO battle with songs
..' 1a'.-. The Grecians had songs appropriated TO
'Nas,as trades. and some of them being adapted to
'h' Ias ofwtrotic characters and national events,
''f..Gtcd 70 public happiness. Fletcher, Of Saltoun,
Y man wcic permitted 10 make all the ballads,
y ne1a not care who should make all the laws OF
""uoh. 7" character Of people SAYS another
'8hor ~ long preserved in their national songs !"
r. American national airs Hail Columbia. cyan
"e Doodle aud others have had rreat effect in
a"L' u"', an' v y long be preserved II is said that
'..'st an neicni CIV was bull ~ the Tyre of Am
/
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OLD FORT MEIGs
BY SOLDIER WHO FOUGHT THERE.
Arr Oh! lonely is the forest shade

BY SOLDIER WHO FOUGHT THERE.
Arr Oh! lonely is the forest shat
Oh lonely is our old green fort,
Where Oft in days OF yore,
Our gallant soldiers bravely fought
Gainst savage allies bold,
But with the change of years have passed
That unrelenting foe,
Since we fought here with HARRISON,
long time ago
II seems but yesterday heard
From yonder thicket nigh
III unerring rifles sharp report
The Indians startlinS cry,
fon brooklet, flowing at our feet,
With crimson gore did flow
When we fought here with HARRISON
long time ago
The river rolls between its banks
As when of old we came -
Each grassy path, each shady nook,
Seems TO me still the same
But we are scattered now whose faith,
Pledged here, through veal or wo,
With HARRISON our soil TO guard,
long time ago
But many a soldiers lip is mute,
And couded many brow,
And hearts that beat for honor then
Have ceased their throbbings now,
We neer shall meet again in life
As then we met trow,
When we fought here with HARRISON,
A long time ago,
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Shout for the Hero, Patriot, Sage,
For William Henry Harrison:
ca all our Chiefs he olteneat fought
But never lost victory,
And peace was gain'd and plenty brought
BY Harrison and Liberty
HARRIsONS TREATMENT OF AN OLD
FELLOW SOLDIER

On one occasion while General Harrison was seated
with few friends at dinner the party was interrupted
by knock at the Log Cabin door when an old soldier
entered who had been in the Indian campaigns with
the General, and who had now called 10 pay his re-
speets TO his Commander-in- chief HARRISON instant
~ recognizing HIM he came in, rose from his seat
ana inst shaking him cordially by the hand, turned
round 70 his guests, saying, Gentlemen, let me in
though a common soldier is a gallant American, who
has served his country well and faithfully he will
take seat at the table, and we will talk over old
times" The guests having good an example SET
them rose from the table and received the soldier with
open arms He was then seated next to the General,
and they all passed the evening in social conversation
When the party retired Harrison, presented the sol
der with coat and the veteran bade adieu to
the Log Cabin and its hospitable owner, showering
blessings on his head and feeling thousand hides
crbabe emotions, because he had found such symps-
thy, man, however humble, knows to be real and
the generous offspring Of good heart.
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THE SOLDIER OF TIPPECANoE.


Air--"Some Lore to Roam"
The stars are bright, and our steps are light
As we sweep to camping ground
A nd well we know, we forward 90,
That the foe fills the greenwood round
But we know no fear, though the foe be near
As we tramp the greenwood through,
For oh have we not for leader got
THE SOLDIER OF TIpPEcANoE
Chorus-For oh have not for a leader got
The Soldier of Tippecanoe.
Now the deep green grass is soft mattrass
Till the beating OF reyele;
No lights in our camp but the fire fly lamp,
No roof but the greenwood tree.
Brief sumber snatch, till the morning watch
But one eye no slumber knew
One mind was awake for his soldiers sake,
Twas THE SOLDIER OF TlPpEcANoE.
Chorns--For oh have we not for leader got
The Soldier of Tippecanoe.
The faint dawn is breaking our buges are speaking,
Quick rouses our heightened line;
Sweet dreams departing, the soldier is starting
And welcomes the morning shine.
But, bark It's the drum the foe is come
Their yells ring the dark wood through;
But see, mounted, ready brave, cautious and steady
THE SOLDIER or TIpPECANoE.
Chorus--For oh have we not for a leader got
The Soldier of Tippecanoe.
Now higher and higher, tho hot is their fire,
And ceaseless the voleying sound,
We press down the hollow, and dauntlessly follow
The tramp of the rising ground
With death-dealing ardor press them yet harder,
And still as they come into view,
Now steady, boys, steady; be quick and be ready
Cries THE SOLDIER OF TIPPECANoE.
Chorus-For oh have we not for leader got
The Soldier of Tippecanoe.
Down, down drop the foe and still on we go,
And each thicket and dingle explore;
Loud shrill bugles sing till the wide woods ring
And their rifles are heard no more
Now the green crown of undyng renown
For the Patriot and Hero's brow
And rite his name with the halo Of fame,
Tue SOLDIER OF TIPPEcANoE
ChoruS--For oh ! have we not for a leader got
The Soldier of Tippecanoe
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Away IN the west, the fair river beside,
"A ra'efs North Bend IN It's beauty and pride,
on nh1 SHOWS IN Its mirror the summer sky's blue
I'm IN There dwells the farmer of Tippecanoe
!" ho, the clear eastern sky in the mornings light
CLEANS
x anu uie nils OF Ohio grow warm in its beams,
dew "' 1o"A y 80
WIN ms plough in the furow stands Tippecanoe
!rt for the farmer of Tippecanoe,
t.t ne honest old farmer Of Tippecanoe
r an arm that Is strong, and heart that is true,
nc man Of the People is Tippecanoe.
down 's So
q hhu the woods Of Ohio lock dusty and brown,
And AVN Umh qeet home, he the past will review,
anu ,iink OF his comrades at Tippecanoe
=, rof warm as his feelings, strong is his mind
I wins suffering poor man he ever is kind
~, ~ IN hand that is OPEN heart that is true,
~ poor hnd friend In old Tippecanoe.
lrt for the farmer of Tippecanoe
me ne honest old farmer Of Tippecanoe
h an arm that is strong, and heart that is true,
ne choice OF the People is Tippecanoe.
Inc People are rising throughout the broad west
% 'lie name OF the man who has served them the
IN battle, IN council, and every where, true
tstne steel OF his good sword, is Tippecanoe
le farmers, arouse put your hands to the plough
our country is calling, and will 70 fail now
WIN one at the head who defeat never knew z?
Come JON the brave army of Tippecanoe.
Hurrah for the farmer of Tippecanoe
In! ne honest old farmer of Tippecanoe,
WIN an arm that Is strong and heart that is true
lhe People will conquer with Tippecanoe.
Come, all who are honest and wish to be free,
From the back Of the river the shore OF the sea:
As the leaves the trees are his followers true
And who would not follow old Tippecanoe1
Come up with the Buckeye, the pride Of the west,
Come up with brave Harry Of leaders the best,
With Tyler, the Statesman, who's honest and true
And the battle is won by old Tippecanoe
Hurrah for the farmer of Tippecanoe,
The fearless old farmer of Tippecanoe,
With arm that strong, and heart that is true,
Van Burens successor is Tippecanoe.
The YOUTH the early habits Of study and the deli
cate frame of Mr. Harrison, not less than the pers
and privations incident to the border warfare would
have inundated spirit less heroic than his in enter
ing upon the arduous service in the Northwest. As
illustrative Of the aspect of affairs and of his first APP
pearance in the army, an old soldier Of ST. Clair who
was present has remarked: would as soon thought
of putting my wife in the service as this boy but |
have been out with him, and | find those smooth
cheeks are on wise head and that slight frame is al
most as tough as my own weather-beaten carcass"