The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1840-09-12
Am Eloquent Record.

WILLIAM H. HARRISON was born in Vir-
GINA, on the 18th February, l773.
In 1871, when 10 years of age, he was
appointed by Washington, an Ensign in our
infant army.
In 1892, he was promoted to the rank of
Lieutenant; and in 1893, joined the legion
under Gen Wayne, and in few days there
after, was selected by him as one OK his aids.
On the 9th of August, 1894, he distin-
guished himself in the battle of the Miami,
and elected the most fattering written ap-
probation of Gen. Wayne.
In 1895, he was made Captain, and was
placed in command of Fort Washington.
In 1897, he was appointed, by President
Adams, Secretary of the North Western
Territory and er o6icio 1t. Governor.
In 1898, he was chosen delegate to Con-
gress.
In 1901, he was appointed Governor of
Indiana, and in the same year, President
Jefferson appointed him sole commissioner
for treating with the Indians.
In 1909, he was re-appointed Governor OF
Indiana by Madison.
On the 7th November, 1911, he gained
the great victory of TIPPECANOE.
On the llth September, 1912, he was ap-
pointed by Madison, COMMANDMENTS Chief
Of the North Western Army.
On the LIST May, 1913, the siege of For
Meigs commenced-lasted five days and
was terminated by the brilliant and success
full sortie Of Gen. Harrison.
On the 3lst July, 1913, the battle of For
Stephenson occurred.
On the 9th October, 1913, he gained the
splendid victory of the THAMES, over the
British, and Indians under Proctor
In 1914, he was appointed by Madison
one the Commissioners to treat with the
Indians, and in the same year, with the col
leagues, Gov Shelby and Gen. Cass, con
cluded the celebrated treaty Of Greenville
In 1915, he was again appointed sucl
Commissioner, with Gen. Macarthur and Mr.
Graham, and negotiated treaty at Detroit
In 1916, he was elected member of Con
Sress.
In January, 1918, he introduced a resolu
ton in honor of Kosciusko, and supported
in one Of the most feeling, classical and elo
uuent speeches ever delivered in the Hous
of Representatives.
In 1919, he was elected member of tn
Ohio Senate.
In 1924, he was elected Senator in Con
gress, and was appointed in 1925, Chair
man of the Military Committee in the plac
of Gen. Jackson, who had resigned.
In 1927, he was appointed minister t
Columbia, and in 1929, wrote his immorta
letter to Bolivar, the delIverer of Sout
America.
Of him, Col. johnson, (Vice-Presidenl
thus spoke in the House Of Representative
whilst member of that body:
"Of the career of Gen. Harrison | nee
not speak-the history of the West is hi
history. For forty years he has been ider
tilted with its interests, its perils and il
hopes. Universally beloved in the walk
of peace, and distinguished by his ability j
the councils of his country, he has been "
more iIIustnousIy Distinguished in the fell
During the late war, be was longer in actus
service than any other GeneFal officer; h
was, perhaps, oftener in action than any on
Of them, and neUer sustained q defeat"
Such is the man, who still enjoying his VI
furnished fame and glory, and standing on
proud and lofty eminence, where neithe
malice or envy can assail him, is now sun
moned by his grateful countrymen to leav
the quiet walks of private life, to guide III
councils of the nation, ''and deliver the cour
try from the dangers which encompass it. :
AND HK WILL BE HER DELIvERER!!"