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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-12
THE ELECTIONS.

We viii not now encumber our columns with de.
the various States because, in many cases, they
are erroneous and imperfect. AZ the Off
cal returns come to hand, shall publish such Of
them in detail as will be most interesting to our
rendctH
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Notice.

a LII persons indebted to The estate Of william
"A kerney, decd, are notified to come forward
and make settlement, as longer indulgence cannot
be given All creditors of said estate, are also no
tilted to present their claims for settlement
JOHN KERNEY,
November 10 Is40 -ev Adm'f,
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Indiana

has fred her frat gun and it betokens thunder
when her bfoadsde pours in. Switzerland County
gives an increased Harrison majority. We should
say i2,oOo would not be too great a majority for
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Has repudiatcd her reereant son by an ovorwhem-
ing majority. All the counties are heard from ex.
oePt one, and the Harrison majority IL ,2O9 The
vote of Allegheny the remaining county, will in
crease it TO about
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-12

AT the recent election in Georgia, it was decided
by vote OF the people, that the Legislature of The
State, shalt hereafter meet once in two years The
majority in favor Of biennial session ia over so 600
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MoRnAN ELECTION.

We we're misinformcd when we last week quoted
the Harrison majority in Morgan at co. The fol-
lowing is the return, showing a Wing ajority OF
"a. Ii appears that no return is made iiom the
Capon precinct, which, last spring gave Wing
majority.
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New Hampshire.
This is lsAAc HILL's State. n. G. n
Rhode Island,

With dminntive territory, shows spirit enough
for continent, In a vote Of 1880, she has given
for the Harrison Electoral ticket, majority of
1916.
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Connecticut

Has done her duty, manfulIy The majority for
Harrison and Tyler is nearly 1000. In the Con,
gressonal district, vacated by the resignation of
Mr. Storrs, WILLIAM w. BoARpaAN, Wing is e.
Ii
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MARYLAND

Has won unfadng laurels. Her sons have nobly
earned the thanks of the nation. She has given for
Harrison and Tyler triumphant majority of 1867,
being gain Of |, 1866 since the October election.
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Maine.

Returns are received from 30f towns, giving
gain to the Harrison ticket Of $50 since the State
election. The State is certain for Harrison by
LOCO majority.
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GEORGIA.
NEUKGIA.
SHE SPEAKS WITH AN EARTHQUAKE

WIN VI WIZ
BY the Southern mail we have accounts from
Georgia. They leave no doubt that we have swept
the State--eayiGg little of Locofocosm in it. We
gain in every county heard from bu, one. In Rich
mond, Green, Morgan, Clark, Talaferro, Gwinnett
Warren, Bib, Baldwin, Chatham, Bullock and Ef-
hogham, II counties, the Wing majority is 2527
and the Wing gain. in counties, since the October
election, is 622.
GEORGIA LEGlsL The Georgia Legisla-
ture met on Monday. The Senate elected FOR its
President, the Hon. THOMAS STOCKS, of Greene
The vote was for
MIR. Stocks, (W.> As
Mr.. Echol., O.. F.) Of Walton, 40
The House of Representatives elected for its
Speaker, CHARLES J. JENgIss Esq, of Riohmond.
The vote stood, for Mr. Jenkins, (W.) ITO; for
Mr. Stroud, d. ~ Of Walton, 80; for Brown, .
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IL 2aeaD SassSssFy

ar Newark CIDER and BROWN STOUT
~ just received and for sale by
GEORGE RAENIIAL'
November -, 1S40
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Notice.

a LII persons indebted to the estate Of Ellis L'
Z u lis, decd, are notified to come forward ard
make settlement, a, longer indulgence cannot Be
given. All creditors Of said estate are also noilf'
ed TO present their claims for settlement.
JOHN ELLIS,
JAMES ELLIS,
November 10 fS4O-3x Errors
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SALT.-Jast received, a quantity of G. A. and
~ Fine Salt, and for sale by
HAMMOND & CUNNINGHAM
Spring Mill November H. lS4O
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Personal Property,

Of said decd, consisting of A Work Horses, Mich
Cows and young Cattle, Sheep and Hogs, FARM
ING IMPLEMENTS of every description, viz
Wagon, Cart, Harrows, PIoughs, &C.; HOUSE
HOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, consist
ing of Bedstcads and Bedding, Tables, Chairs
Bureau, two Stoves and Pipe. HAY by the ton,
WHEAT, RYE, and CORN. by the bushe
Terms a credit of six months will be given on
all sums Of s. and upwards, Except the Wheat
Rye, Corn, and Hay, which will be sold for CASH
upon the purchaser giving note aud approved seeu'
rity; under that sum the cash will be required.
Sale TO commence early in the day, and due at
tendance will be given by
HENRY ]. SEIBERT.
November IL, IS4O.--4w Adm'r
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full knowledge with reference to providing for the
future.
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HARPER'S FERRY CONSTITUTIONALIsT /!
Are you out of ink ogain' Send up your tin
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HsaEkE2etFY' aUssssge9.

M want to purchase quantity of WHEAT
w for which tie highest price viii be paid ia
ash HAMMOND & CUNNINGHAM.
Spring Mill, November u, Is40.-tf
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T'ictOry! VscfOry!.
GLAD TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY.
Harrison Elected.
TIE NATION SAVED!

he agooy Of suspense which has for The las, few
days hung around Us, Is length terminated, and
with hearts Of grateful JOY speed on the com.
forting intelligence, that the people Of this Union
shave put the broad seal Of their condemnation"
upon Martin Van Buren, and his administration.
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON and JOHN
TYLER, two native sens Of Virginia are called by
the FREQ sufrages of the American people to the
highes, Offices in the government The cnthusias
tic JOY that penclrates the heart Of every patriotic
Wing, viii lead him to the happy reflections which
the event naturally awakens. We heartily congra-
tula,e our readers upon the suspicious termination
ofthe conflict Happiness and prosperity will now
reign in the land
Our feelings prompt US to say more, but find
the popular JOY well deiincaed in articles the
National lntclligencer and Baltimore American,
that We have transferred them TO our columns. We
also present an extract from tho Washington Globe,
10 show that the Locofocos have given UP the con.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-11-12
ADMINISTRATORS SAT-,

IA Ill be sold, at public auction, on Thurs.
w day, the 81 day Of Decembcr next, al the
ate residence of Henry French, decd on Beck
Creek, near the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road,
all the
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STOVES & CASTINGS.

AN f have received LOT of STOVES, CAST.
w INGS, d STOFE-PLPE, which we will
sci! low.
HAMMOND s. CUNNINGHAM.
Spring Mill, November II, $40
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-10-22

them ,oo--as expressed IN the following
extract -
have said that national spuit IS our
only hope IN The prcsen: ofisis thank
God II now aoimales our " hole county
and to a dcgtec that gives confidence a.
well as hope every where We see the
People IA motion, assembling ~ thou
saDds under he influence OF ihis spirit /:
every where We see orr .ia'esmeu, our
patriots and orators taking The field TO
enkinale aud 10 gave energy % that SpltIt
IA these asScmblies Bu, II has 10 con
tend with the evil .piI,'. 20 which have
alluded the spin, ~ our dominln, party
that has substituted party fot country
that has made the country ihcir prey
that has accumulated a power for self.
ptcserya,ion never before witnessed IN
has country nor any thing Ike -, and
hat Is interruptions IN the use OF that
power. have said, too. that tn. contest
- To decide ouf future des,nies. think
II must. for !. Martin Van Buren, can re
elect himself by executive IL .luencc. and
be has nothing else 90 DEPEND on 1t will
prove that influence 80 bc iny,nCiblr .
;hat every future struggle w,:h It must De
~ vain lha, The present dNuaiy then a.
70 stand aud q 90 control those desGnies
Tor Tia, Influence is daily gaming
strength, AMI u las been gaming from
the birth Of the dynasty add ciroumdan-
ceS lor contoBding with II. can never b
more favorable.
/. will prove that not the rhalanx Of
Philip al the battle of CLetona. when the
Liberties OF Greece Tell beneath lls sword
not the !csiors OF Caesar. when he
passed lhe RuLjcon. and which at the
battle OF lharS,lil. made him master ot
the Roman WoIld-wCTe more formidable
to those counties. ;hau Executive inilu.
enee, with It, host has now become 10
these l'Ei'cd States. Aud It will make
no difference, under this dynasty Who j.
President whether II be a strong and de-
cidcd character, Ike Andrew Jackson :
or feeble character but managing, adroit
and spcctous, ike Martin ' an Eurcn-or
what the character may hc-ihai inlu-
ence will be enorsh. IN any hands. ~
perTetus'c the dynasty. Such a chayac-
ter as Jackson was necessary TO begin 1t,
bot the ieeblsst may continue A. do be-
lIcvc therefore, as have said, tina, the
present i 10 be the Struggle OF lite ard
death 20 this country iha; Il she now
falls she falls 20 T,se no more and then
Tia, |, " ho witnessed What these veterans
helped 10 achieve. the eiores IT the
revolution, shall 1--we 10 see them expire.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-10-22
GEN. HARRISON.

In l10l, when 10 years OF age. he was
appointed oy Washington an ensign in
our iaian, army
In 1872, he wac promoted 10 the rank
OF Lieutenant and in 1893, joined the
legion under Gen. Wayne, and in few
days thereafter mas selected by him as
one Of his Aids.
On The 9th of August. 1894 he dis
tinguishel himself IN the battle OF the
Miami, and elected the most 1aticring
written appreciation of General WAYNE.
In 1898. he was made a Captain. and
was placed in command OF Fort Wash.
Ing'on.
In 1897, he was appointed by Presi-
dent Adams. Secretary OF the Northwest
eru Territory and er.oGicio Lieu,enan,
Governor.
In l79s, he was chosen delegate to
Congress.
IN leOl, he was appointed Governor OF
Indiana, and in the same year, President
Jefferson appointed him sole Commits
sioncr for treating with the Indians.
In ls09, he was appointed Governor
of Indiana, BY Madison.
On the 18th November, ISL, he gained
the great victory Of TIPPECANOE.
Ga the l,th September. Isl2. the
siege OF For. Meigs commence
five days, ard was terminated bv the
brilliant and successful sor,ie of General
Harrison.
On the 9th os October. lSl3. he gained
the splendid victory Of the THAMES,
over the British and Indians under Proctor
In lsli, he was appointed by Madison
one Of the Commissioners to treat with
the Indians, and in the same year with
his colleagues, Gov. Shelby, and Gen
Cass, concluded the celebrated treaty OF
Greenville.
IN $50, he was again appointed such
commissioner, with Gen. Macarthur and
MIR Graham, and negotiated treaty at
! Detroit.
In lsl6, he was elected member OF
Congress.
In January, isis. he introduced re .
solution in honor OF kosciusko, and sup
ported 1t in one OF the most feeling. aud
classical and eloquent speeches ever de-
livered IN the House of Representatives.
Ia 1919, he was elected a member OF
the Ohio Senate.
In 1921, he was elected Senator in
Congress and was appointed in !s25,
Chairman of the Military Committee in
place Of Gen. Jackson, who had resigned.
In 1877, he was appointed Minister to
Colombia, and in lS2o, wrote his immor-
tai letter 10 Bolivar, the deliver of South
America.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-10-22
90



The Wig Will 80 10 the polls in fEe
splils. Sovereignty once more reverls
- The people, aud their Official servants
stand before them To receive sentence
through the bailo; box. either Of approval
or Condemnation. The power that va,
coHiii'd % tLeu-hlve iLey employed
II iog the good al the county o. not -
Have they proved true 10 the trust OF
have they used II tor selfish purpose,
leaving the Interests Of The people 10 suf-
Ter; Frccmen Vill Judge.
To ell who thirk ths, the rreseu, Nd,
ninrisa'i1n h.ve hoen IN power long
enough, who believe that corruption ba,
crepl into the Government, anl that the
injection Of ,he spoil, principles has cast
4 destructive tain' upon The Tmity Of our
institutions. thTea'trirg 20 corrode The
heart OF lhe body polite, 60 sll ~ho Vi'h
Tor return to sound sni familiar liiuCi-
pies ana an abandonment oi experiments
which trilc Nth The very hie Of our pros
peFily, 10 those that long Tor better tunes
and believe thai there are ADLER aud better
men ~ The oouutry than those now IN
office 20 conduct the public affair, to al
such The occaI'n has now come 10 lci
thcif will br known. Thee has been
snwelhirg 81 work within late Years that
has crippled The county checked the
onward course Of The national pfo,reriiy-
embarrassed business, aud thrown indus.
~ ou, q profitable employment Who
have bad charge Of ihe Government
ddrng this time Let them look 20 II;
'he Day % reckoning has come
What are the cl,tns II Martin Van
Buren, - the confidence aud record o.
American citizens Wherein has be
'hnwn himself sincerely devoted 20 the
public good What have ail bis nea-
iures been bu. party uessnJss. urged on
by force Of Party discipline against lhe va
icfss's oftte country lie has been an
pliIul manager tie people have borne
Nth ban long oul oi attachment to his
Iteaeccstat bat We believe they have
nov received 60 tfy sno'htr nan.
Cen. VISA. Ilray Harmon. the son 81
iu ihu'iuous usncr OF ihe l., c.htaton Of
Independence soldier sn1 sisiesmsn
IS bose hlo Lls been spent far the most
part 90 zoe aer,Ice 0l Dos county both on
ser and BUD peace eho has 6Iel every
Office entrusted o. .lm siih honor aul
taei'y coming OF q every employment
a.tb cieou hands aud ga honest heart
'hs 81 ths man 20 eLum tie nation D.
l.ohaA BOO the present crrs 20 dIihcu'iy
W1uEht on BY BAD R.yefameal o. iss
n era.csti,n 10 show iA,f arepublic can
Pc jut,--5oih in repf.vng an uuporby
servant ADD 90 seaafdirg men'ouJus
--u.-- blLk .llle,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-10-22

The decisive demonstrators OF public
opinion and popular feeling are now con.
elusive that even the friends OF the Nd
minisira,ion yield TO their force, and &C.
knowledge ,ha, the People are going
against them. Victory after victory perch.
ca upon the Wing standard and the
whole land seems to be ringing with the
cry OF HARRisoS aud Reform.
To US, this glorious result, brings feel
ings OF unailoyed happiness. We rejoice
that the people are true TO Themselves.
But. in the excitement and animation
consequent upon the news which ia daily
pouring IN upon ne, let II Tot be forgotten
that 'the price Of liberty IS eternal vigi.
lance. The contest is TO be settled IN
-Norenber. |, is then that every nerve
must be strained lie, not the certainty
Of success keep one Wing from the polls.
II Is by constant, active, aud unceasing
eXertion that the Triumph will be com.
Pieted ! The present IS but an earnest OF
success Let the Wings oie-rcie-and
the coNsUMMATIoN will be effected.
.iisIatdi "a Ga=tnc.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-10-22
VIVA. has Mr.. Van Barren Done

The enemies Of Gen HlRafsoS are constantly
cndeaToTing TO dcPrcciaie his intellect and 70 an
ierratc has services 90 she country both IN The
hcd and as a statesman. But they are very
careful to say nothing q the acts Of their favor
&c. where are the evidences Of ms superior
craftsmanship Where the monuments Of biz
t1wcuuV genius Where the records q hi'
.eryiccsl What measure dad he ever originate,
which bears the sampof extraordinary wisdom
We call upon his q .enis TO point 60 single ae,
performed, o. measure pTuPosed, which places
him above ihe fourth-rase men Of The country b.
81 90 a single service Teniefed, which entities
h,m o that county gtauiAir.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-10-22
NO. 39.
MORGAN FESTIVAL.

We have but few words IN relation n
'he gathering IN gallant little Morgan.
having returned from the scene Of her
festivities just as our paper was gong 10
press
Early on Tuesday morning. every hill
and every valley sent forth to the rendez.
vous a, Bath nearly the whole WING po-
pula'Ion OF the County. "a well as nuta.
Der OF Vac BureniteS who seemed IN
clined TO listen 10 The discussion Of the
political topics OF the day. BY II o'clock.
numerous delegations atrived from Betke.
ley County, aud from Maryland The
whole company, including several hun.
dred OF our lar country women. were ar
rayed IN procession under the direction
ct Col. William Harrison. Chief Mar.
shal, and several efficient Assistants. and
marched to~1he Festival Ground. accom-.
panied by the la Faye,ie Rand a ,hi.
place, and a skIllul Band from Clear
Spring.
Ch'r!c' Jane, Faulkner. E,q. the Sc.
na;or from this district. presided Gu the
stand, and called the meeting TO order m
short, bu, eloquent and cheering adj.
dress aud then introduced the several
. ''ANNANr HN hNlNr baNt N ~ y NNi OF NJ a
ryland John \ Thompson. 81 Jefferson.
Andrew Hunter of jefferson. end A ".
McDonali II Hampshire. were severallv
introduced and occupied the attention az
he company until abou, FIVE o'olocS.
when the procession was again formed
and returned 20 town a, early candle
light the company assembled in tie Court
House, where the discussion va, resun-
ed aud continued until 10 O'Clock. by
Mcssfs. Ednun +. Hunter oi Berkeley
Henry Berry Of Jefferson and Richard
" Barton OF Frederick MIR Faulkner
vas Then called upon TO conclude with an
address IN accordance with the arrang,
msnts previously made. bu, suggested bv
way OF apology the la'eness Of The hour.
and the extent TO which the discussion
bad s're adv been prolonged. ADD adjourn
ed the meeting.
We are happy to record lie fact, IN
Jus; praise Of the Wings Of Morgan, that
a, no political Fes,iva. within our know
ledge, have they been surpassed in order
and deoorum-In patriotic enthusiasm--
or in the Arrangement and execution OF
the diversified duties Of such an occasion
.NniiHsturg Gazette, OF. Is.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-10-22

The New YORK Times gives she following as
an extract Of a letter from lhc Hen. Henry clay
A,nl,sp, 23I sept, lsiO
! adhere still to the opinion express
ed by ne several months ago, that Mr.
Van Buren, vii not obtain the votes OF
more than six States ia the Union -
Every thing that has since occurred
every election that has since taken place,
tends 30 strengthen and confirm It. OF
those SIX States, Name and Alabama are
two, end he can no longer count 0nh
confidence on either Of them ia Noyem.
Der.
Our information. derived from lhe
Southern part Of Ohio, comedies With
yours from. the Northern, that Gen. Han
msoS will obtain IT. vote by az over.
whclming najouty.
We rely upon tie vote 81 New York.
With gfcatfcspcct
am yours. truly.
a.. CEAI.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-10-22

THE NcF pREslDENcY.-Since Gov.
Polk has Withdrawn his pre,enaous to
The Vice Presidency We suppofe that be
can no longer be considered the canii-
date. Tor that office o! the Administration
party ~ Nirgiuil Who then IS their can.
d,datc Recent circumstances seem 10
indicate that Col H. ". johnson IL their
man We are informed that be vas the
hyoflie OF a large majority OF The Char
loitesyille Convention. Why then Is be
moi nominated and brought openly be
fore the people as the administration
candidate ior ihc Vice Pfcndoucy lfhe
Is not the candidate. who ~ Tie Wings
are constantly assalcd with the charge
that The political principles Of their can.
didlis ate uHsuoan. and here We Goj
ihc very party which makes TIE charge
uith itfn candidate Zoo The Wee Pfcsi-
dcocy uakrown. Thus The people may
have a Wee President, and 90 case Of ihc
death or other disability Of The Chici Ma.
git,raie. they may have q President not
ol their own choosing and one perhaps
f1 whom they would never have gwen
their outrage imposed upon them by
ihe Electoral College. Surely. iiuiil be-
wise in our administration friends no say
ne little Ne rosuhle shout General MUH
uudl they lin The eel which hides that
mysicfi0uf parsonage. that Great TO
known. their candidate lor the Wee Pre-
s.dency. from The public csc
fLa va Ga-fIs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-10-22
40 Farmers.

TEViIE uudersi Ened having rented the FIGURING
4 Mills long cstsblishsd and known rs ih'
tIspsUtu Nnis on tho Shenandoah river
where he has resided Tor the l1si I've years
would say IN those having wheat 20 dispose oil
thry usil GnJ 30 o. iheir intsfestto esll end
see bim. a. he is oow ready 90 buy or grind arj
.lsauty. for which be- will II sll iimcs s.yc d
n.r price in cash
He also would contract Tor. o. buy by th'
elI. FIour Casks, which must be o. good ma
tersl
Sc has on band, a supply % Bran, shorls Sc
f0r disposal 40 this time.
ions CLAUSON.
Aurrtt d. 1910
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-10-22

Gov Ckss, cor Minister AZ Pans, in .
fsceui pu9hcstion says PObaDs Mufy
cent? g1y. Or hliff myys. my 30 fhs
sreros prtef u is5yr. Hf0u. l0sf ffaaess
end osf N his iis uoyimln must ci,fts
fHa jefi himstH France j. one u M
Nan Buren, sub.ffesfusy models -
fbe working men II this young apJ free
county desire CD rfjuce hsV wases o.
ihe rates b,gh exiN amoog iho wooden
s15sd peasluify of frsncF DO ihey
uisb 90 baosh meat iflin fbfr tables also.
because they may console themselves foT
tiettgs.ion by 10 very ph.hsoy hicsl re-
arci.n 81 So. Wh.ams " Maius who
10 bis speech b. favor oli bo sa5.Treasgfy
laung the lssf sesson e C1agfess, de-
clsisG ihsi lsboring people afs healthier
0nboat mrat' II they 10, lsi them vote
Ga Van aad Toe Sub.Iieuufy.
lf.aAsmz ihsu
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1840-10-22
Who a. Gen. VIM. Henry HARRISON

Cot RICHARD NJ. JOHNSON, Wee Presi-
dent Of the United States, answers:
"WHo Is GEv. HaEEtsoN' Thc son OF ono of
The signcrs Of the Declaration Of independence,
Who spent the greater part Of his large fortune in
redcem.us the pledge he then gave, Of his . for
tune, life, and sacred honor. TO secure the hber-
ties Of his country.
COZ the career Of Gen. I1aEisoN, need no;
speak, ,he history OF The West. is his history
For forty years he has been identified with rs in
'cresis. ~ penis. aud is hopes. Universally
beloved IN the walks Of peace, and distinguished
by his ability in the councils Of his eour;ry. be
has been yet more il!usiriously distinguished IN
the FIELD.
During the late War, he was longer in active
'cryice than any other General officer; he was,
prfhaPs, ofiener in action than any one OF them,
and never sustained a defeat"
General HARRISON has done more Tor his
country, with less compensation Tor 10, than any
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