The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1840-01-07

playing with tin whistles and wooden horses,
while {" Tippecanoe" was serving his country.
! An ELOQUENT REcoRD WILLIAM Fl. HAIR
RISoN was born in Virginia on the 9th Feb
ruary, 1913.
In 1871, when 10 years of age, he was ap-
pointed BY Washington an Ensign in our infan,
army.
In 1892, he was promoted to the rank of
Lieutenant; and in 1898. joined the legion
under Gen. Wayne, and in a few days there
after. was selected by him as one Of his Aids.
On the oath of August, 1894. he distinguish
ed himself in the battle of the Miami, and ell
cited the most nattering written appreciation Of
Gen. Wayne.
In 1875. he vas made q Captain, and was
placed in command al Fort Washington.
Ia 1897, he was appointed. by President
Adams. Secretary Of the North Western Ter
rtory and er oficiO 1t. Governor.
In 1898. he was chosen delegate 20 Con-
gress.
In 1901, he was appointed Governor OF
Indiana, and in the same wear President Jeiier-
son appointed him sole Commissioner for
treating with the Indians.
In 1909, he was re.appoin,cd Governor OF
Indiana by Madison.
On the 9TH November, 1911. he gained the
great victory of TlPPECANOE.
On the li,h September, 1912. he was aP-
pointed ty Maids on, Commander in. Chief Of
the North Western Army.
. On the lst of May, 1913. the Seigc OF Fort
Meigs commcrccd-lastcd live days. and was
terminated by the brilliant and successful sor-
tie of Gen. Harrison.
n, ,Lo LII. the hattie of For,
Stephenson occurred.
On the 9Th October, 1918. he gained tho
splendid victory OF the THAMES, over the
British and Indians under Proctor.
In 1914, hu was appointed by Madison one
of the Commissioners to treat with the Indians
and in the same wear, with his colleagues
Gov. Shelby anI Gen. CaSs. concluded tho
celebrated treaty ofGreenvIle.
In 1915. he was again appointed such Com
missioner, with Gen. Macarthur and Mr. Ora
ham, and negotiated treaty ut Detroit.
In 1916, he was elected a memSer OF Con-
gress.
In January 1912. he introduced a resolution
in honor of koSciusko, and supported 1t IN ono
Of the most feeling. classical and eloquent
speeches ever delivered in the House of Rep
Tcscntativcs.
In 1919, he was elected UleinOe1 oi 'HS
Ohio Scna'e.
In 1924. he was elected Senator in Con-
grcss. and was appointed in 1928. Chairman oil
the Military Committee in place OF Gen. Jack
son, who had resigned.
In 1927. he appoia'cd Minister TO Co.
lumbia, and in IS %, wrote his immortal letter
20 Bolivar. the dryernr Of South America
fhim, Col Johnson Vice. President llus
spoke in the House of Represcu,
member of that body: ~
"Of the career OF Gen. Harrison need not
speas-thc history of the West is his history.
For forty wears he has been identified with lis
Interests, us perils and liz hopes. Universal
II behaved in the walks of peace, and dIstln-
gui<hcd bv lis ability in tho councils OF his
country. &c has been vet more iIluStnous'y
distinguished in the field. During the laIo
war he wns i0ngcr in actual service than any
c,h-r General Officer; lie was. perhaps. often
or in action than any one Of them, aud nerer
sustained deieGt."
Such is The man, who still, enjoying his IN
farms, cI i,nlc and glory. and Standing on
proud aud lofty cminer,cc. where neither malice
or envy can assaiI hm. is now summoned by
his grateful coun,rymcn 10 leave the quiet
walks of private life To guide the councils OF
the nalion, land deliver tho country from the
d1ngers which encompass H." AND HE WILL
BE HER DELvERER