The Madisonian., 1840-02-18
THE HOMAGE on JUSTICE.

We have compiled, from various sources,
the following disinierested testimonials, which
were commanded from their several authors
by the lofty patriotism. valor, talents and sue
cess OF Gen. HARRISON, long before he was
named for the Presidency. and in times which
ought 10 give them weight sufficient TO bear
down all the petty calumnies and quibbling
objections which party nalgnity may now
presume TO forge against the war-worn and
time-honored patriot and soldier.
The authorities we present against the
puny attacks of Loco-Foco Federalism, and
which we shall stereotype as an impregnable
bsrricade against all opposition, are no less
than the CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES,
the LEGISLATURES OF INDIANA, aud oil KEN
TucKY, JAMES MADISON, JAMES MONROE,
COLONEL RICHARD NJ. JOHNSON, ANTHONY
WAYNE, LANopos CHEvEs, SIMON SNYDER,
Gov. SHELBY, Cow. PERRY, Col. CRoeHAN,
Col. DAvIfs, and others, including IN the
iusirious catalogue even THOMAS RITcHIE
himself,
We begin with the testimony of Colonel
RICHARD VI. JOHNSON, now Vice President
of the United States.
Col. Johnson said, lin Congress)-
Who is Gen. Harrisonl The son Of one Of The
signrrs uf the Declaration Of independence, who
spent the greater part ofhis large fortune in redeem
ing the pledge he then gave OF his fortune life and
sacred honor, 10 ecure the liberties Of his country.
"Of the career Of Gen. Harrison need mol speak
the history Of The West is bis history. For trty
years he has been identified with its Interests, its Pc
riis and its hopes. Universally beloved in the walks
of peace and distinguished BY his ability 10 The
ellis Of his country he has been yet more ustrously
distinguished in he field
"During the late war, he was longer in active
service than any other General officer he was, per-
haps, otener in action than any one OF them, and ne
yer sustained defeat"
JAMES MADISON. in special message to
Congress, Dec. ls, 1871, said,
While hi deeply lamen,ed that many valuable
lives have been lost in the action which took place
the III uno, Congress will see with satisfaction
the dauntess spirit Of fouitude victoriously display
ed BY every description OF troops engaged, as neA
as he collected frames rhieh distinguished their
mander on OCCASION requiring Me utmost eUertions
Of raionr and discipline.
JAMES MADISON in his message TO Con-
gress, Nov. 1912, said,
An ample force from The States of Kentucky,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, is placed with
the addition OF few regulars, under the command
OF Brigadier General HARRISON, who possesses the
entire confidence OF his fellow soldiers, among
whom are citizens, some OF them volunteers in the
ranks, moi les distinguished by their political STA
tions than by their personal merits.
In Mr.. MApIsoN's message of Dec. 1913,
the compliment was extended, as follows:
The success on Lake Erie having opened pas
manding The Northwestern arms, transferred The
war hther, and, rapidly pursuing The hostile troops
fleeing with their savage ate forced general
action, which quickly terminated in the capture Of
the British, and dispersion OF the savage force.
Iais rssah IS SigHatig hoaord6ie 10 Moior GENE
raj Hanson, ty Nho@ military taieatS a pre-
pared
The following tribute OF praise was paid to Gene
raj Harrison, 10 1911 by eleven OF the officers who
fought under his banner atthe battle of Tppecanoe:
"Shoud our country again require our services TO
oppose civilized or savage foe should march
under General Harrison with the most perfect conf.
dence of victory and fame
JOEL COOK, II b. BURTON, NATHAN
ADAMS, A. HAWKINS, II. BURCHSIEAD,
HOSEA BLOOD, JoSlA SMELLING, O. G.
BURTON, G. FULLER, G. GoODING, j. ID.
FOS TER
Extract Of letter from Col Davies, who was
killed at The blule OF Tirpecanoe, Aug "a, 1911:
make free 10 declare, thai | have imagined
there were Two military men in the West, and Gen.
Harrison Is The hisl OF the two'
Message OF Symon Snyder, GC7o11Io1 oe
PENNSYLVANIA, Dec. 10. 1873
Already Is the brow Of the young warrior,
Croshln, cncrcled with laurels, and the blessings
OF thousands OF women and children rescued from
the Seaping knife OF the ruthless savage Of the will
derness, and from the still more savage Proctor, rest
Harrison and his gallant army"
In tbe Legislature Of Indiana, on the 12lh Nov
lsii The SPEAKER Of the House OF Representative,
Gen. Win Johnson thus addressed Gen Harrison
diana territory, in their own name and 10 behalf OF
therconstuenis, cordially reciprocdie the con-
gralulaons Of your Excelency on The glorious re-
suit of the late sIngunary conflict h the Shawnee
Prophet and the uibeS of Indians confederated with
him. when we see displayed ia behalf OF our coun-
try only the abilities Of the gene
Ia but the heroism Of the man and when take
into view The benehts which must result to that
country from those exerioos, we cannot, for a mo
meni withhold our need OF applause"
legislature 0f Eeaiucly Jan :, 1912
Resolved, By the Senate and House OF Represen-
tatives Of The Sae oi Kentucky, in the late cam.
paign against the Indians upon the Wabash, Gov.
William Henry Harrison has behaved like hero, a
patriot, ard general and that Tor his COOL delbe-
rae, skillul and gallant conduct in the bItle OF Ii
pecanoe, he we'll deserves the waImc9 thanks OF his
country and his nation
Gen. Anthony Wayne IN bis Letter to the Secretary
Of War, giving Official account of his ssnguinafy
Indian Battle. ~ 1892 said
MY "a thiu aud gallant Lieutenant Harrison, rem
deted the most essential service, BY communicating my
orders IN every direction and by his conduct aud brave
ry,exeting the troops 10 press for victory,
Resolution directing the medals 10 lie struck and u,
gelher with the thanks Of Congress. presented to
MAJOR General Harrison. aud Governor Shelby, and
for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Represents
tves Of the United States Of America ia Congress as
senbed, That the thanks Of Congress be- aud they are
hereby, presented TO MAJOR Geheral William Henry
Harrison, aud Isaac Shelby late Governor Of Kentucky
and through them TO the officers aud men under their
command for their gssmry and good coudurl IN DE.
festng the combined Brush ard Indian forces under
MAJOR General Proctor, the Thames. in Upper Ca
NADIA, on the fifth day OF October, thousand eight
hundred and thirteen, capturing the British sfny With
their baggage, camp equage, aud artillery aud that
The President. Of the United States be requested to
cause gold medals be struck, cmblematical of
thus triumph, aud presented to General Harrison aud
Isaac Shelby late Governor OF Kentucky.