The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-08-06


were looking for the safe reiOrn OF their hus-
bands and sons. When 10 this was added
the recollection, that the peace Of the entire
West would be broken up, and the glory Of
nv country furnished If failed, you may
possibly conceive the anguish which my stu.
alton was calculated TO produce. Feeling my
responsibility, personally supervised and
directed The arrangement Of the army under
my command. trusted TO no Colonel or
other officer. No person had any hand in
any disposition OF the army. Every step of
warfare, whether for good or i'll, was taken
under my own direction, and OF none other,
as many who now hear me know. Whether
every movement would, or would not, pass
the criticism OF Bonaparte or Wellington,
know not but, whether they would induce
applause or censure, upon myselfit must fall.
But, fellow citizens, still another motive
induced me to accept the invitations which
had been so kindly extended TO me. knew
that here | should meet with many who had
fought and b!ed under my command-that
| should have the pleasure of taking them
tie scenes Of the past. expected, too, To
meet with few Of the great ard good men
vet surviving by whose efforts our freedom
was achieved. This pleasure alone would
have been sufficient 10 have induced my
visit 10 this interesting spot upon this equal
ly interesting occasion. ] see my old com
panions here, and | see not a few % the
revolutionary veterans around me. Would
to God that II had ever been in nv power
to have made them comfortable and happy
that their sun might 60 down in peace
Bot, fellow citizens, they remain upprovided
fur-monumeuts of the lngratitude Of my
country. 1t was with the greatest Difficult.
~ that the existing pension act was passed
through Congress. But why was it re
slfic,cd Why were the brave soldiers
who fought under Wayne excluded SOD,
dlers who suffered far more than they who
fought IN the revolution proper. The revo.
luton, IN fact, did not terminate until 1894
until the battle was fought upon the bal.
lie ground upon which my eye now rests
MlamL) War continued with them from
The commencement Of Tue revolutions until
the victory OF Wayne, 10 which | have
igst alluded. The great highway to the
West was The scene OF unceaslng slaughter.
Then Why this uujus, determination -
" by are the soldiers who terminated the
war of The revolution, in fact, excluded,
while those by whom II was begun, or
portion Of them, are rewarded wlI tell
you Why, The poor reDnaut Of Wayne's
army had but few advocates, while those
who had served 10 the revolution proper
had plenty Of friends. Scattered, as they
were over all parts Of the Union, and 10
large numbers, they could exert an inhu
ence al the ballot box. They could wins
per thus IN the ears Of those who sought
;heir iCagence at the polls; take care,
for l have waited long enough for wha. has
been promised. The lo,uer plea OF power.
~ can no longer he made The treasury
IS now full, Take care, your seat Is in dan
ger" ooh yes, every thing that has
been promised shall be ausaded TO if you
val give me your go.os. Ia this way,
fellow citizens, tardy, but partial, Justice
VAS done to the soldiers Of the revolution.
They made friends BY their influence al the
ballot box. Bat It was different with Gen.
Nayae's soldiers. They were bot few 10
auuber, and they bad but one or two hum.
be advocates to speak for them in Con
gfess. The re.uA has been, justice has
been withheld.
have SAID thaithe soldiers under WAYNE
experienced greater ha'dships even than
toe soldiers Of the revolution. This 10 SO.
Every one can appreciate the difference be
tween an Indian and a regular war. " her
aognaed 10 battle, ,Ae soldier nus, have
warmth and shelter before be can recover.
THIS could always be secured by the sol
ulef @. the revolution. In those DAYS, the
latch siuag Of no door was pulled H.
" hen wounded, he was sure to hnd shelter
and very many 0! those comforts which are
50 essential to the SICK, but which the sol
diers 10 an Indian war cannot procure. In
stead Of shelter and warmth, he is exposed
to the thousand Ills incident to Indian var.
fare. Yet no relief was extended 10 those
wha bad thus suffered
Alter the war closed under Wayne, re.
tired aud when saw a IMAM poorer than
al Others, wandering about the land, deere.
pd SUD Jeca}ea By mtampeFance, IT was
unnecessary &c enquire whether re uad ever
belonged to Wayne army. His condition
vas a guarantee Of .aa,-was a sufficient
assurance Thai he he'd wasted bis energies
among the unwholusome saamps of The
West IN the delagce OF the rights Of hls
fa!ig" cllizcus, aud Tor the maintenance ol
lbe hDuof and glory Of bis country.
Well, fellow citizens, can only say,
that q It should ever be in ny power to pay
the debt which is due these brave but ne
elected men, that debt shall frs. Of all BE-
paid. Aud am very well satisfied that the
government can afford 1t, proUided the
iafeh string Of The Treasury shall crer BE-
more cargfnHyPuited in. Perhaps you will
ask me for some proof Of my friendship for
old soldiers. Ifso, can give ii YOU from
The records Of Congress. When the fifteen
hundred dollar las vas repealed, | opposed
It, as | opposed changing the pay Of mcm.