Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-05-30
A CAPITAL, SPEECH,

The National Intelligenccr contains par, Of
an able and spirit-strring speech delivered in
Congress by the Hon. w. G. JOHNSON, of
Maryland, from which we make the following
extract:
viii not the whole South unite with the North
and West, and 60 IN 2aaS&e for Gen Harrison and
rid the country Of the impotcnt, vicious and kna-
wish men who now administer the Government
Who that did not vote for him before is not nor
impressed with the belief Of the mlsru!e which has
Frustrated every interest in the country and para
lived every branch Of business!
For one must say did not vote for Gen. Har-
rison at the last election. could not vote for Mr.
Van Buren, preferred either Mr.. Clay or Mr..
Webster 1t is also true that preferred the nom
nation, at the Harrisburg Convention, Of either
Mr.. Clay or Gen. Scott. 1t is most true that re-
oice that neither nominated, and that the
Convention wisely selected Gen. Harrison. had
hardly paused in other pursuits and with my pref
erences to examine carefully his entire history and
character infinitely. l have, however, carefully eX-
amined and contemplated both His life is beau
tiful and instructive study, repIete with incidents,
and marked by wisdom in all its chequcred and va
red scenes. 1t should be famiIiar to every Ameri-
can parent, and be the companion Of every school
| boy.
We find his birth place in Virginia, Just before
the revolutionary war. Born Of mother who,
like the daughter of Scipio could point to her son
as the brightest and most valued jewel; his father
standing side by side with Washington and Henry,
and the great and glorious men who gave lustre
to that State in the proutest days of her history,
and his name recorded on the Declaration OF indie.
pendence Inherlting the noble enthusiasm of his
parents and the times of his youth, he goes forth
with a: commission from Washington, to carve his
own destiny in the ranks Of danger Though
youthful, ripe in mind, collected and brave when
danger threatened, kind and gentle in all its social
relations we him reaping laurels with his sword
on many a hard-fOught battle field. The war
ended skilltul in civil council, prompt to act upon
the most intricate questions and his judgment
always controlling his decisions.
Again we see him in the hour Of our country :
perls throwing aside his civil duties and its hon
ors, and yet rising in public esteem, until he is
commandments Of the Northwestern Army.
Not executing, as frmerly, perilous dispatches
from his General but leading on TO victory his gal
liant and devoted soldiers showing, in all his hard
fought battles, Il prudent tirmneSs and daring
courage, which inspired his men with confidence,
whilst it spread terror and dismay TO his enemies,
and made him victorious in all his dreadful engage
ments. The war ended, you find him again in civil
stations, as prompt and as useful in the battles
front. As Governor his conduct was IautleSs and
his abilities appreciated.
In Congress, we had him deyising system to d.
vide the public lands in small lots, so that every
poor man could purchase home and a farm. In
the Senate, WlSc III COulCll, uule III utuult-Hl>
opinions and advice esteemed by all. As minis
ter, next to his anxiety for the glory of his own
country, his solicitude was engaged for the pros
t perty of the young Republic of South America
What man living has been in many stations sc
yaricn in their duties; and what man living coult
? have discharged them with such consummate ability
h and Judgment! Who has a mind 50 well BALANCED
with so many high traits Of intellect So we'll devel
n oped And this eminent man, who has added st
much lustre to the fame Of his country, tra3aceo
and sldndered by every adventuring politician 0
d the Van Buren, party Go on and denounce him
= gentlemen, with your vilest epithets. You max
It his cause the cause of the people. man who ha
n the civic wreath entwined with tie martial on hi
D brow cannot be INJURED by denunciation. The TN
II natural hand is witherGd that would pluck on
t. sprig from the chap won by the toll Of the sol
h der and the statesman. lie is one Of the People
IS identified in feeling and interest with them, ar
they with him. They are his defenders and hi
If friends. The People have themselves brought hir
3e forward without his solicitation, and the Peopl
ID will support him and lie stands deeply imbede
W in the affections of the American People as til
% Allegheny and the Andes do in their soil. Hu
N your denuncaton against him like the ittul an
r watchful cloud against the mountains brow, it wi
fertalize and keep in perennial freshness the eve
er green on its summit.
lie The people have called upon his name to be the
G. candidate for the Presidency because You La
ch abused their confidence not redeemed youI pledge
of aAd you have r!.sd the land W,Ja suffering, ban
es ruptcy and distress You promised them gold ~h