The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-05-05
THE "PETTY COUNTY CLERK"

When Gen. Harrison was nominated last No
vember, and for time since, it not uncommon
to see the above quotation in the Van Buren, pa.
pers, but now he is Cleik, they say, with said
ny of thousands. The truth in tho case is this:
When the General first appointed Clerk Of
the Court the business extensive, requiring the
services of several Clerks; but after few years
the Court remoddled and divided, leaving for
the Office which the General held salary of about
$500. He lives at North Bend, 18 miles from Gin.
einnati, where the Court is holden, and the duties
of the Office are discharged by in law, be-
eve, and the salary pays the expenses of the Of
flee only, and the General receives not cent of
the salary He probably retains the office for
poor son, while he is himself attending TO the bust.
ness of his farm.
Gen. Harrison is practical farmer lob tainsa
livelihood by farming-raises his own bread, and
we presume, his own s'hard cider and his visit
ors say that he takes glass with his dinner-an
indulgence not deemed inconsistent with temper
Ance in his region, and among many ofthe old far
mers in New England. We find the following
Letter in the Boston Atlns
Extract of letter from clergyman, dated
CINCINNATI, Feb. 10, 1870
'You'ws to know my opinion of Gen.
Harrison The old Gen. took quite liking toS
when first to this country, and have been
on intimate terms with him for seven years. On
many accounts think him better fitted for the
station of President of the United States just at
this juncture of affairs than any other in the
country. In thes first place, he is of
perfect integrity, brightness and real old fashion
ed patriotism. He has had, in the various offices
he has held every opportunity to enrich himself
without impeachment of his integrity, and yet,
though he has never been extravagant, and has al
ways lived with the greatest painness and sym
plieiiv, his whole property is now The farm WHICH
Judge Symmes, his father-in-law, left him. On
this he soorks ,o,th his hands; and as you
him in the field at little distance, he has much Of
the appearance of John WeUcs, Esq. of Boston.
Secondly his long and faithful services for the
western country ought to be rewarded. He came
out here with General Wayne in 1871; and was
always the frontier during the Indian wars, and
after Wayne's removal, for twenty years the peo-
pie were as much dependent on him for protection
from the savage, as children on their mother for
the preparation of their food He a most
fearless, sagacous, interchangeable, unconquerable
Indian fghter-and the Indians could
prise, betray, overpower him He showed him
SELF equally skillful and active when opposed to
the British soldiery.
Thirdly; He has large stock of political kuowl-
edge both theoretical and practical; his views are
sound and republican; his feelings all right in
respect to the best interests of the naion and he is
as pertinacious and persevering as old Hickory
himself in pursuing an object which he thinks
worthy OF his efforts.
Fourthly; His reading is extensive, and he is
very ha ndsome writer. There is not political
man in the country, of any prominence, if we ex-
ccpt J. @. Adams, Webster, 81 Calhoun, who
use the English language TO much advantage as
Gen HAIR ison.
Filthy; In private life he is a confronted, single
hearted un obtruslve, useful citizen; always ready
to help forward any good work; good Sunday
school, temperance, church going man.
Gen. Har rison prides himself much the
good bacon he makes on the battle of Tippeca-
noe, his triumph over General Proctor. Should
he ge. into the Presidential chair, have no doubt
he would show himself fully equal to the station
and do ii as much honor as any President we have
had since Washington. Such is my real opinion
of Gen Harrison, founded on intimate acquaintance
people will have sense enough to make him Pres.
ident.