The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-07-02

Fort Meigs, by one who was actively
engaged IN it. He pointed out the vari-.
Gus points where were stationed the heavy
batteries of the enemy-told of the effect
which those batteries had upon the fort
reclted number of incidents to illustrate
the personal courage of General HARR1-
soN-spoke Of his tireless vigilance, of
his personal exertions during the period
employed in strengthening the fort, Of the
confluence reposed in him as brave man
and brave General, of his, popularity
with his army, and his uniform bravery
and kindness-also described the effect
which the well directed fire Of the artillery
from the fort had upon the batteries Of the
enemy-of the nntiring perseverance and
singular bravery with which every rally
OF the enemy was repulsed--of the gall
liant manner in which the batteries Of the
enemy were storIned and taken-and the
shou, Of triumph which went up from the
brave hearts who. had fought so manfully,
when the enemy were seen retreating from
the field. 1t was thrilling description
and it had a thrilling effect. When the
retreat was mentioned, long, loud shout
went UP in honor of the brave soldiers Of
Fort Meigs and their gallant General.
We then passed OH to another group,
larger than the rest, numbering not less
than eight thousand, who had assembled
before the Speakers rostrum, to listen to
the remarks of gentlemen from different
parts of the Union. Mr. Bliss, Of CIeve-
land, was on the stand, and spoke elo-
quently and we'll for half an hour He was
followed by Mr. Carpenter, of New Y ork,
Mr. Sanders, of Ohio, and by our humble
self. The enthusiasm ran high, and tu-
multuous demonstrations followed every
allusion to the Old RECOMMENDING clear
ly, that he has strong hold upon the
hearts Of the people--that they love him
for what he has done-that they are de.
termined to elevate him to the Presidency,
and will do SO, in spite of the money and
official influence which the corrupt dcma.
gogues in power will bring into the field.
We continued our circuit, here listen
ing to assurances of triumph recited in
simple prose, and there joining in the
chorus of some favorite song, reciting, in
poetry, the progress of the good cause
among the People. :.
II was nearly ten when we again reach
ed our own quarters, where we found a
merry set of Buckeyes and Wolverines
enjoying themselves with story and song
seated upon beautiful green hillock,
reared, for some useful purpose during the
seige. Song followed song for an hour OF
two = the Buckeyes occasionally re-
spending to the compliments paid their
own fair State, and the Wolverines, in
return, followed suit at each allusion to
their own redeemed Peninsula, when the
party broke up, with three cheers fol
Lake county, Ohio to witness the mock
siege which commenced at o'clock.
The night, as we have before said, was
beautiful. The moon shone out brightly
land not a cloud appeared to mar the
sublime splendor Of the scene. Silence
reigned, too, for upon the firing Of the
signal gun, the thousands who, up to tina
moment, had made the heavens voca
with songs and huzzas, suspended theil
hilarity to witness the splendid pagean
which had been promised them. The fir.
ing commenced by few scattering shots
from the picket guards. In a moment
the sharp crack Of the Indian rifle was
heard from the adjoining thicket. At first
the reports were scattering and unfrequent
but they momentarily became more fire.
quent. Very soon, a fire was opened
from the lower part of the fort by the
musketry, aroused and gathered by the
first shot Of the guard. Then were heard
yollies Of musketry from the upper part O
the battery-opposite which point the
sharp crack of the Indian rifle had also
been heard. The first few vollies were
regular, whole companies firing al once
but soon the order was given to load ,ane
fire as rapidly as possible, when the air
rang with continuous cracking of mus
kerry for several minutes. Then were
Is Jet slip the dogs Of aoar.'' The heavy
: crash of the cannon added subIimity Il
; the scene, and as the din of the small
arms increased, and the report of the can
non became more frequent, and the Shouts
of the soldiery were heard above tn,
thunder of the roaring artillery, it wa
difficult to keep off the impression tina
$ foe were in conflict with foe, and that oil
2 Fort Meigs was again the scene of deadl,
} strife. The illusion was perfect, and thu
scene sublime. The lighting up Of III,
heavens by the quick flashes from TIL
g small arms 1.-The thick smoke which role,
2 out in clouds from the lannon's mouth :
the rushing soldiery as they changed pc
r sition to repel the attacks of the assailant
d the FURNISHED musket, as it. cast bacl
8 the reflections of the moon-beams-pre
: scented a spectacle really magnificent; an
a when 70 ii is added the cheers of the vas
: multitude gathered to witness the sieg
the echo of the lannon's roar, as
e bounded from hill to hill, and made tn
e forests vocal with its power and the oc
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