The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-06-26
HARD CIDER EVAPORATIONs-G GEN.
HARRISON DESERTED BY HIS
FRIENDS.
From tho Ohio Stotesmln,I
CHEERING FROM KENTUCKY.

From the Ohio Statesman.
CHEERING FROM KENTUCKY.
Our information from Kentucky is Of the most
cheering character. The Democracy of our sister
state is battling manfuy for the principles of our
revolutionary fathers, The open, bold and fearless
character OLA proud Kentuckian can never ap-
prove of the hide-and- go-scek eectioncering of
Gen. Harrison, so unbecoming soldier and high
minded American citizen. No man who properly
appreciates his own character or the honor of his
country can follow in the sneakin. course of IIar-
rsons safety committee. Read the following let
ter from Mr., Wichlile, of Lexnon, Ky, and then
say what what possible chance Harrison can have
of being president over SO candid and truly repub-
lican candidate as MI Vad Buren,. Appearances
are now rather against llarrisons getting single
vote west of the Ailegany mountains.
From the Kentucky Gazette,
Mr.. Editor;-I perceive in your las, paper call
upon me TO become candidate for the legislature
These notices of personal friendship, are by ne
duly appreciated and my only regret is, that am
nfab!c 10 respond aliirmativcy. NV private inter-
est, at present, inipcrousy demand my undivided
attention.
Here might close, but from tie tenor of this
call, it seems that my vote at the next presidential
election, is the basis upon which 'Aluny Voters"
Gender to me this invitation. Really, sir do not
know human being whose political opinions are
likely, in any deglee, to be affected by mine.
have is true, watched the progress Of this great
controversy now pending between the whiga and
democrats, with II heart free from rancor, and with
sincere disposition to come TO such conclusions az
tho Iiuni,y and int If 10
That these reasons are incompatible with my re-
cen, party relations, do now most fully and dis
tincty avnw.
| shall not undertake to discuss the great ques-
:crs new presented for the snlemn consideration of
the American pcore and upon The decision Of
which in my Judgment, mach % the moral and M
,cIectual character of this nation will hereafter de-
pend. The public mind has au,horilaiively settle
the question, that there should be total and un-
qualified divorce ofthe government, from all banks
state or national. The elections Of '3S and 80 left
the President in triumphant majority upon the sub
jcct of the currency Yet, strange to say, he is
now in danger of his election, by the results of the
Harrisburg COW e"'o". and III" o"'ol""'io" or ii
farming clements by which Gen. Harrison was put
in nomination. There is something in this past my
philosophy
have thought well OF Gen. Harrison | gave
him an ardent aud animated support in 1886,
am not now uniricndy TO hm--yct, confess that
| felt deep degree ofhumi iation, when it appear
ed that he hid suffered three men in Cincinnati,
10 Put forth lhr most dishonorabIe letter 10 the Os-
weso Association. The refusal Of the Harrisburg
Convention to publish 10 the world the principles
by which the wings are known and characterized
us party, deeply Impaired my faith in their pot-
i,a integrity. The assumption OF control over Gen
Harrison By an arrogant committee, aud bis ac-
Il. 1, L..
lit to b. the depository Of this high trust. This
however, is merely ps-so0oi, and goes TO the per
sonaI qualification for Gen. Harrison for the Pres
idcncy
No man should be placed in the presidency save
II be as the representative Of some principles. To
bcsl0w the office reward of either civil or
military services, without regard to the political
principles maintained by the candidate, Is at war
with the genius Of this government.
Now, sir, am wholly unable 10 satisfy mysef
with regard TO Gen. !Iarris0ns views touching all
the grea, questions now nj issue before the Ancr-
can people Mr.. Riyes, in his late letter TO the
people of Virginia, took the ground, and reasoned
with considerable pIausibiIity, that Gen. Harrison
is opposed to a national bank. Such, surely IL not
his political attitude before the people Of Kentucky
Upon question orsuch vital intercsi--hc qucs-
lion Of the currcncy--that which has so deeply az
ita,ed this nation, it il lamenatble to Think that a.
candidate Cor the presidency, should keep his o.
pinions sluouded IN myslesy, that in section
Of the Union, he may be quoted on one side, aud
the reverse in another. Yet, candor compcs the
admission, that Dot only upon this, but upon nearly
every subject that enters into the contest, is there
like degree of reverse exhibited.
viii not charge Gen. Harrison with being tine
,ared with that political nalady, which, if II ever
takes firm hold upon our system, dissolycs this Uni
en-, as surely as that there now exists slave pop.
nation. | will not inptte 10 him this mdnstrous
sin, for which, if he be guilty, 10 aioncrnent can
be had in the spcndor of his military deeds, or in
the purity Of his past life. But if his friends, with
his consent deem it right TO "make no further de-
cilrGiioH Of his principles for The pujiic cue"
then is he morally responsible FOR giving counlc-
nance to this lnatical sect. Ills conduct does most
painfully contrast with the uagnnnlinous position
of his Opponcnt-the President of the L. S--who |
has aeuatcd many of his northern friends, by his !
stern fidelity to the south and west. upon ihi. mn
mentous question. speak of facts which the
country knows. Party feeling and nexcusable il. |
norance may deny to him this honorable need of
praise but the day Is not distant when the Judgment
of this nation will be awarded unbiased by the |
transi,ory Influences ,fan excited political struggle
Upon subject Of this character, involving so much
Of feeling, and pregnant with 50 much of calamity
and woe, choose my station on his side, whose DO
sition is at least cquivocal and in regard 10 which
he maintains a mysterious silence.
With my limited powers Of observation | can !
see no triumph TO be achieved by the election Of
Gen. Harrison, but the substitution of one set of
officers for another. This might be desirable, did
ilinvovc nothing more. But the country ought
not to be invoked to put its trust in General Harri.
son, when he Is not willing to put his trus, in the
country, but appeals TO IFS generous confidence
in advance, as ls distinctly ayowed by his accred-
tied committee.
IN coming 10 this conclusion, it gires me preat
p1in 10 part from those from with have been ma
li,ally associated. | feel deeply indebted 10 The
COUNTY Of Fayctte for it, repeated manifestations
Of indne7s 70 me- and have endcavofed 10 pav oc'
The debt bv fihfil application of my time and
attention to lis interests and character trus, that