The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-10

reuaired TO the seat Of Government, where
we have seen, instead OF his st .ndng having
been impaired in any degree IN the heads OF
Department, or with Congress, as the gen''e-
man from Michigan would have US to beiiese'
he was received. Yes, sir, hailed IN triumph
by the President, Mr. Madison, aud ny Con-
gress.
His journey from the seat Of war TO wash
ington was a triumph. Military glory sat up
on his brow, and wherever he came, he was
met with the heartfelt cheerings Of his
countrymen, who hailed him as their delise-
rer Alas, that there should be found man
in this House, who seeks TO pluck leaf from
such laurels Sorry am for the gentleman
himself! And still more sorry for party, who,
while the British feel and admit the valor OF
our arms, in what has been well denomlnated
the second war Of independence, attempt at
home, to stab reputation which is the proud
property of his country. In Harrison did
the British feel American power and Amen-
can independence-in him, was British power
Frustrated, humbled, and made TO lick the
dust. Never did the American Eagle, perch
more proudly than on the Thames, aud yet,
there are those who would stab, to the heart,
the reputation of him, by whom the second
independence was won. Sir, Will compare
the opinion Of the gentleman from Michigan
with the opinion OF President Madison.
| The success on Lake Erie having opened passage
| 10 the territory Of the enemy the officer commanding
the Northwestern arms, transferred the war thithei
and rapidly pursuing the hostile troops heeing WIN
their savage associate, forced general acton which
quickly terminated in the capture Of the British, and
Dispersion Of the savage force
This result is signaiiy honorable 10 MAJOR GENERAL
HARRisoN, BY phose military talents u ,0ds prepared,
What says the lamented Col. Davies r
That every officer whose blood, according 10
the gentleman from Michigan, was wantonly
wasted at the battle Of Tippecanoe. In
letter, dated the Gath Of August, lSl l, he de-
livers this emphatic opinion: II make Tree
10 declare, that have imagined there were
two military men in the West, and Gen. mar
rison is the first OF the two" That was the
Judgment of that distinguished and brave
Kentuckian. Now, listen to the public testl-
mony of distinguished Pennsylvania
Message Of Symon Snyder, Governor Of Pennsyl-
vania Dec. 10, 1878
.Alreadv is the brow of the young warrior, Croghan
encirced with laures and the blessings OF thousands
Of women and children rescued from the scaping kh'e
OF the ruthless savage Of the wilderness, and from 'he
still, more savage Proctor. Harrison and his gal
liant army"
Let me add one or two more testimonials
and then will bid adieu to the military cha
racter and standing Of William Henry Har'
son.
Gov. Shelby to Mr. Madison, May, Is, 1914, says:
II feel no hesitation declare 10 you that ! beher'
Gen Harrison to be of the first miitary characters
| Ieper kne,o."
Col. Richard NJ Johnson to Gen. HARRISON July
1918. says:
1--WE did moi rant 10 serpe under eo,cards or traitors
bur under one 1HARRIsosl oho had proved h'mssy q
be wise. prudent and brape"
Commodore Perry TO General Harrison August IL
1917, says:
"The prompt change made by you in the order Q
battle on discovering the position OF the enemy mas a
WAYS appeared to to have evinced HIGH DEaRE'
OF MILITARY TALENT. Il concur with the venerable
Shelby in his general appreciation OF your conduct II
that campaign"
The opinions Of the Hon. Langdon Cheves, Of tn
importance OF the victory OF the Thames, and TN
bravery of Gen WV. H. HARRISON.
" The pieiory Of Harrison oas sueh az teolid har
yaA s@an Gsrsss. 81 ne se pas fa ~ ella e
The War IN the Uppcrmosf Canada"
To be continued