The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1840-06-11

Vlncennes, for the purpose Of entering
piece of land as q home for himself an
younger brother and sister, whom he ta
] left orphans in Fayette county, Pennsyl
vania. but that he had almost despaired q
reaching il in his present crippled situa
tion.-The gentleman on horsebac]
quickly replied, I'VE have the 4 anne des
llination, am also bound for Vincennes
1t IS yet twenty miles-here mount m,
horse and ride him hither. l am mucl
more able to walk than you are, in you1
disabled situation The young man, ar
ter urgent solicitation, placed himself II
the saddle, aud the plain gentleman took
1t foot the rest fthe distance to yincen
mes, where they arrived about nghtfan.
In the morning the stranger again &C
costed the young man,--Y on told me YES.
terday on our journey, that your OBJ ec
was to enter piece ofand. Ihave some
knowledge of this country, its location
and advantages-ifyo will accept my aid
| wi 60 to the land Office and select a
piece for you. II will save you grea,
deal of trouble and some expence.' The
offer was cheerfully accepted, and they
proceeded to the office aud made the entry.
But imagine the chagrin and disappoint-
ment of the young man when he came to
pay the money TO the receiver, to learn
the amount was deficient five dollars,
owing to counterfeit to that amount. "A
friend in need is friend ndeed.' The
stranger perceiving the dilemma of the
young man Immediately said-Be Of good
cheer--you informed me that you are an
orphan that you had come several hun
dred miles in search Of home for your
self and Brother and sister. You shall
no, be disappoin,cd-it gives me pleasure
to assist the orphan and destitute. Here
are ten dollars, which will enable YOU to
clear out your land and pay your way,
until you can obtain employment, and as
| have many acquaintances here | shall
seek out place for YOU He did so,
and obtained one, land the young man
continued in it until he had accumulated
some money, which he RENTED to his
brother and sister, and enabled them to
join him. The piece of land proved to
be a valuable one--now finely improved
and occupied by the elder brother and his
family-respected and esteemed by their
neighbors. The sister was happily mar
ried, and enjoying the comforts of life on
farm in the same neighborhood. The
younger brother. possessing the confidence
of his feilow-cilizens, has been elected,
and is now performing the duties of
highly responsible office.
Reader who was that stranger, that
good man, that plain Republican who so
disinteres,edly stepped forward, and in
the hour of need assisted those orphans,
and enabled them to fix themselves con-
lortably i,r life. Does not Your bosom
swell with gratitude for SO noble a deed.
Ny friends, that stranger, that good
plain republican was GENERAL HAIR
RISON. He who had been Governor of
4 State, the Commander of armies, had
fought many bat,lesln his country cause,
aud never lost one, did not acquire that
supercillious demeanor, which those in
power, too frequently do. He is slill the
same Republican, ever ready to assist the
poor and needy with his purse and his
counsel.
Reader the above is not fiction. There
are those yet residing in Fayelle county,
who remember these orphan children, and
should you ever meet with them. they
will relate to you, from overlooking and
grateful! hearts, this worthy deed Of the
good HARRISON.
This is the man whom the people are
abou, to call to preside over the destinies
of this great Republic. Is he not worthy?