Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-10-20
From the Ncac York DCmJcrGic Press.
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'OCRATS OF fGI3-TuElR OPlN
ION or ,iENEH VI II NRRISON.
The Evening Pos,--as we'll as the other
Court Papers has been lc6orinp lard 10
prove thai the brilliant victories achieved
by General Harrison on tho Western from
ter during the late war were Of little or
no Importance 20 the country ;Eud that his
fellow citizens at that time regarded his
services IN an indifferent. ii rot contempt
IDLE eight, and pa, low premium on his
abilities or experience rs n soldier. Lot
us take retrospective look, and imPorti-
ally examine into tho merits OF these
charges, which have been so often mali.
ciously and falsely preferred. The page
of history is, or should he, IN impartial
one; and from the chronicles Of the day
we shall bring mass Of evidence in sup
port Of the military and democratic pre-
tensions Of General HARRISON a, should
make the cheeks OF the slanderers Of the
Old Horo tinglo with shame at detected
falsehood and yilainy.
We will commence our labor, by Civ
ing the sIbioined extract. Its taken from
the New York Standard Of Union of De
cember 3, 1913, sem-weekly newspaper,
formerly published in this city. aud eii-
ted by the late Tuuis Workman, rs sound
and rs upright a Jeffersonian Democrat
as ever lived Mark we'll tho high respect
and confidence in which Gen. HARRISON
was held by the Democrats Of 1918.
DINNER IN HONOR OF GEs. VIZ. H. HAa.
RIsoN.
The greatest pleasure aad the hes, re-
ward which virtuous patriot can receive
rs the gratitude and affection Of q free and
generous people. Such is the manner in
which America rewards her heroes, not
by the proud diadem or imperial purple,
bu, by the testimony of venora.ion-,he
faithful tribute of the heart.
Gen. HARRISON is deservedly consider
ed the deliverer OF the West. As mark
Of the high estimation in which his public
services were held, an elegant dinner was
given on Wednesday, at Tammany Hall,
under the direction Of the Republican
General Committee. The long tried and
faithful patriot, Colonel Henry Rutgers.
presided. Gen. Smith, Col. Swartwout,
Alderman Buckmastet, and Alderman
Wendover officiated as Vice Presidents.
Besides the illusirious CUES, in whose
honor the enieriairmcnt was given, the
company was favored with the presence Of
Gov. Tompkins. Major Generals Dearborn
and Hampton, Judge LivinI ston. and ma.
ny distinguished Of the Army mud Navy
The guests were ushered into the dining
room with the tayorite national music Of
"Hail Columbia" Upon he company's
assembling, an excellent and appropriate
prayer was offered by the Rev. hr. Van
Pe't, and similar ceremony repeated at
the removal OF the cloth
Tho interior of the hall was adorned in
the highest style of taste and briilinncy.
Forty national flags and military stand
ards graccd the scene. Two elegant and
descriptive transParencies, emblemaiical
of the victories Of General Harrison and
Commodore Perry, and executed by tho
mastery pencil Of Mr.. Holland, afforded
qualification TO every boholder. We I'M
derstand that the whole Of the decorations
were disposed agreeably TO the taste OF
that liberia. and patriotic artist. The
dinner was excellent, and the ia
bic ornamcnted with elegant and
suitable cmblems in the richest style of
fancy. Messrs. Martling and Cozzens
are entitled to the highest praise for the |
prompt manner IN which so excellent an |
entertainment was furnished.
The following are a portion Of the reg !
ular and volunteer toasts:
Tho President OF tho United States
Honored in the attachment of tho lmeri. !
can People, and in feaos and hatred Of iheir |
enemies 3 cheers.
The Memory Of Washington, the Fa-
ther Of his Countrywide in war, first
az peace, and fist in the hearts Of his
countrymen.
Thomas JefTerson-A name ever 10 be
revered, whilst the independence Of his
cogntry is dear 10 its sons. cheers
The Plaudits Of grateful people, the |
patriot hero'S best reward. cheers
Music Harrison's March.
MAJOR GENERAL HARAIsoN--THR DE- |
LIvERER oY THB WESTERN FRONTIER. III
cheers,
Major General Dearborn. I9 cheers.
MAJOR General Hampton. IL cheers
Daniel ID. Tonpkins-Governor Of tho !
State Of New York. Is cheers.