Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-11
Col. r. NJ. JuHssoN, '. F.,
Mansfield, Ohio.
NlAS,rirLn. Anrnst II.

which YOU observe, that by reported Speech an
inference may be drawn that not only III doubt as
regards the courage of General Harrison, but that
had hut little respec, for him commanding general
am happy to have this opportunity OF informing you
that during my service with General Harrison, had
to doubt his courage, but To consider him
brave man, and have always expressed myself to that
effect have ever dsapproved or censured any OF
his measures commanding general III the pursuit of
Proctor or in the Battle Of the Thames-every thing
met my entire Appreciation; and have never
spoken of IT IN other terms. In speaking oi the
battle of the Thames, and the part acted by my cgi-
ment, did not intend 10 increase the merit OF that re-
giment, to diminish the merit claimed by others,
much less did intend to imply that General HARRISON,
Gov. Shelby, any officer attached to The army
avoided duty danger Each had his part TO act, and
/ should feel myself much degraded to suppose that
they did perform their duty fearless of danger
have | ever doubted, that these gallant Of
ficers were precisely where dniy called them re-
greet that in such battle, where our country was
victorious that there should be controversy about
the merit due the actors IN that battle.
claim nothing above the most humble soldier, who
performed his duty that occasion, shall any
earthly consideration induce Knowingly TO d."
injustice to the commanding oicers Governor Shelby,
or any other officer in that army. have thus confined
myselfto general remarks, not knowing what part
cula fact injustice is supposed 70 have been done to
General HARRISON. shall b. glad 10 know what par
icular is made to the facts stated III the report,
ed speech, respecting which had no agency. shall
feel difficulty 10 state facts far my person
al knowledge extends, and what understood from
Others and not to crmnate but to state the
truth far as know or believe the facts expect t"
be in your city on Sunday, the 23d, on my way home,
RH. NJ. JOHNSON
MAJ Tho ID. CARSEAL.
Now after reading the speech itself reported in the
Chcohe Advertiser, and a copyo Of chtch Mr. Car"t0f
sent 10 COL JohnSon and which was before him when he
the letter. we should say the letter to Mr.. Car
neal, is by Ear the unsatisfactory yet Gen larri
beng able escape from the truth, considers II
altogether satisfactory!
Here follows the speech OF Col Johnson, pub
lished in the Enquirer Of the 2-th August
Neither Gen. Harrison his aids, pretend that
Col Johnson stated thing in his speech that not
true-that is not faithful history of that event The
whole correspondence proves the truth Of his
from the fact that attempt is made flute single
word Col Johnson said in his speech u, Chiilicothe
that he did not intend to delract from any one much
less his commander. He reIteraes ii in h., lc,lce-hr
has never from the battle to this hour, said any thing
else Col Johnson too old TO be caught, in Federal
trap He never suffered Indians or white nien to en-
trap him, point out the ground on which he should
encamp Hear Col. Johnson in his letter to Mr Car
neal ~ should be gad TO kao1r nhat lSSl IS made
as to he FACTS STATED IN THE REPORTED
SPEECH. respecting which Ihad no agency Do these
men make an "ISSU E"-not they. After the flourish
OF trumpets they sretreat toacards Huron and burn
up the provisions
Col Johnson tells facts and those facts put Harrison
out Of danger and out OF the hight at the battle OF Inc
Thames Had his ads never attempted to make HIM
fighter that occasion, most people ght have thought
he was "where he ought have BEEN and this lesson
should teach Gen Harrison and his supporters, from
this forward, claim nothing Cor him but what truth
and facts warrant, and it will be better for them Col
Johnson will testify that Gen Harrison was ,chcrc he
ought haze been but most fatty cnntradcts the GER
tfeates of his aids that he in the fight IRE they
noao SATISFIED Columbus Statesman
(Fram The Columbus Sta,esuan IF SEPT. p
MORE OF THE BATTLE OF THE THAMES, AND MORE
HISTORY CORRECTED.
The oyer.anxious aids and friends Of Gen Harrison,
are getting him int6 pretty predicament Of all the