Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-07-14

says that "He [.Hr. RaRdOipkl might h6re Heard me En-
press sentiments taror0Ue 10 tie then ADMINISTRATION
1 e'rtn'niyt et hcm-so far at least as 10 The course pur-
sucd by II IN relation to tie Government Of France
This was the great leading point which distinguish
ed parties in those days. The black cockade was hoist
ed rs the emblem Of hostility TO the liberal principles
with which our Revolution had IndoctrInated France.
The tri-color was ahhorrcd; and the ware of Federalism
was waged not only against Mr.. Jefferson, ana the
principles which he was charged with having favored
IN France, but his red breeches came III Tor a share OF
the black cockade a%nathema. Harrison entered INTO
tins feeling against the French, which was mace the
great weapon 10 strike down the Republican party
He not only ''ielt sentiments favorable to the then
Administration, which sought 10 maintain us pow
or By the French party against the Republicans,
but he approved the conduct of the elder Adams
during the trying session of lS00, when the Reign OF
Terror 10 the Democracy was at its height, declared hs
belief that the President was SIN horrst "Ha a .'"rs
patriot; and in support of his conviction, he cites the
opinion Of the most heightened Fede ralists of the day,
not as witnesses, in regard to the individual motives
and character of the President, but rs ''tcO nile and
uprigM STATESMEN" But Harrison is not content
to fortify his 'Jarorohtc sentiments Of The then .idminis-
%tration,' BY identifying them with those of Marshall
and Bayard. He SAYS: ".N0r ras / muSupyorttd in
Mot opinion by hoSe ~ho had a riyht 10 controt my ac-
ho"S, i mt my opinionS. IN opmt Of the country rcre
these MEASURES more ~dccidediy aPprCb1tcd than By mig I'M
mcdiatc romstituGntS-Hc Legislature Of tic .N~0rthreSt-
~n 7crritory.' This is true. An address to the Pre-.
sident drawn up by Burnet, it is believed was passed
almost unanimously by the Legislature which elected
Harrison, not only approving the whole course Of the
Administration (thc Alien and Scdition Laws inclu-
ded, but extolling TO the highest pitch the whole career
of the Reign of Terror. We give it entire, as the creed
which Harrison, as late as IS26, referred to, as sup
porting his own opinions:
To John .idamS, President Of he us.
Sir The General Assembly of the Territory North
west of the river Ohio, believing that the highest re-
ward which a virtuous public officer can receive, IS
the applause of his icllow-criizens, are anxious to en-
brace the earliest opportunity Of declaring their conf
fdcncc in your virtue and talents, and their approba-
ton Of your official conduct. With a degree of plea
sure and cxultatIon, more easily felt than expressed,
we review the history of your important life, replrtc
with proofs of patriotism and virtue. At a period
which demanded more than common frmncsS, we saw
you step forward the rcsolutc supporter of your coun-
try's rights. We witnessed your perseverance through
the Revolutionary war: and to your frmness we attribute
the enjoyment Of the rich country we now inLabit, hay
ing acted 50 conspicuous 4 part in the establishment OF
American independence. AT the close Of the ardu0us
contest, which enrolled the L. ). on the record of ma
tons, you might have retired 10 the shade Of private
life, and enjoyed the appreciation of an upright mind,
and the applause of Il grateful country. But happily
for America, you chose to continue III public life, till
the confidence of your trllow-citlzens, at 4 critical mo-
ment, placed you AT the helm of State; and permit US,
SIR, to assure you that we are duly impressed with Il
sense Of the wisdom, justice and irmness, with which
you have discharged this important trust: and we take
this early opportunity of assuring you of our sincere
attachment To the American Constitution and Govern
ment, and of our determination to afford every possible
support to both.
We believe that, regardless of party spirit, which has
striven to distract our national councils, you have kept
the honor and happiness of the nation constantly in
view; and we ardently pray that the wise Ruler OF Ma
tons may preserve your health and life.
EDWARD TIFFIN,
Speaker Of thc House of Representatives.
II. E~ANDERBURGII,
President of the Council.
o, x xsniai By tls coun eli y " ma a,ssent X and 1S1a Hy the 81. Ho as:
chives of the Historical Society of Ohio, which is com
posed principally of letters from Burnett of Cincinnati,
TO J. Delaficld, jr.
The advocacy of the Administration, which is thus
so clearly established by Harrison's own showing, is
not half 50 bad rs the attempt which Harrison Is now,
in concert with his friends, making, TO reverse hrstori-
cal truth on this subject. Ills speech III favor of Adams $
standing army, is OF record in the Aurora of l-O0.-
His speech making the admissions we have quoted, rs
Of record on the pages Of the Congressional Register;
and yet he now denies his support of Adams, and
brings up Burnct TO prove that he was on the side OF
Mr.. Jefferson throughout the contest.
But worse than this, we have a wretched cock and
bull story told BY Harrison himself IN his late letter
to Mr.. Lyons of Richmond, to impress the belief that
he took sides against the Federal Administration At
every step in it, he involves himself IN contradictions.
For instance, he tells Mr.. Lyons, "ln 1899, | was Sc
lected by the Republican party of the territorial Legs
lature u ~ lnpIT duuIudc vi tlc appointment VI it
Ieate 10 Congress. Between Mr.. Arthur St. Clair, jr,
the son Of Gov. st. Clair,) the Federal candidate,
and myself, the votes were divided precisely as the two
parties stood in the Legislature, with the exception OF
one Republican, who was induced by his regard for
the Governor to vote for his son" How very precise
as to the division Of votes, and the motives ofvo,ers.
The record we have published above shows that there
we're only five members in the Legislature who did
no, 70 All lengths in favor of Alains'S administration,
and not only for his measures, but the man.
But lie vas not only the iavori'e OF Mr.. Adams
men in the ONO Legislature, but Of Mr.. Adams HIM
self. The moment Indiana was made a separate Ter.
ritorv, 81 ras informed that Il iraS the inicntiOn IF .Mr.
.1damS 10 nomindtc me 10 tie GorcrRmcnt IF Mdid"n.--
hcsitated not a momrnt 10 dccLGrc | ,rOuid not accPt
H., aihongh pressed 10 do 50 by sercral ieddiHg Frdca'
mcmbers IF CoDgreSs.' lie hesitated not a moment to
refuse, though pressed by Federal leaders and the Pre-
sident! But not long afterwards, "diScocering Mc m0-
tire Of these g%entemen, he changed his mind. The
ruin okjcri oras 10 secure tic Territory tn the Federal
pnriy mhen IL ShOuid become a Sats, rhtrh IL wGS hRo~n
rOutd so0n be The case. To carry ont this piaR a WaS
necessary to gd me ont IF tie may." Well, being a
good Republican, and being persuaded that Mr.. Jcitcr-
son would not turn HIM out, and his relations having
apoimicd ont the adrantagrs 10 myScj," 81 therefore &c
cspicd HE appointment, mih a discrimination, as hdtaaa
hut no roirc IN tc choice Of tic President, Mat iroatd
taEe no part IN tie contest.
This is a very honest confession; but how docs II
agree with Burnct's letter, saying that Harrison was
active on the side of Jefferson It shows clearly that
Harrison got out of the way to benefit the FederalIsts
took the Office for his own advantage-and became
neutral to enable him to hold on in case MIR. Jefferson
was elected. This marks Harrison's Federalism as
strongly as his speech for the standing army.
1t will be seen from the article which we extrac'
from the Illinois State Register, that this palterlng IN
private letters, not intended for the public eye, IS mol
the only foul means resorted to for the purpose oil re-
licving Harrison from the fact made notorious by the
speech of Mr.. Randolph. A gross forgery, 1t seems,
has been committed by persons who have prepared me
volume Of speeches and letters of Harrison Tor circu'
Iation, and which he has endorsed, TO give II authentl,
city. We have only to ask a careful comparison OF
the reply as now counterfcited for HARRISON, with that
actually made and published under his eye IN The Ma
tiohal Intelligenccr and Register OF Debates, under me
circumstances we have detailed. The comparison VIII
show that he dared not deny in presence OF MI. nan
dolpIl what lie now says when in his grave. But mere
are survivors Of the Congress, and OF the time Of whch
Mr.. Randolph spoke, and they speak for him.
We give a letter just sent US for publication from
Lexington, Kentucky, called out by a note IRON non;
Henry Daniel, late a member Of Congress. II IS from
the venerable John Fowler, a member OF congress
from Kentucky in the days Of Adams and Jefferson
He Is one Of the best Of men-a CONSISTENT, nndeviat-
,,r Democrat through lifc-intimately acquainted with