Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-08-24


DAVID NELSON, Major.
THOS. LINGHAM, do.
ROBERT ORR, do
f.. CASSETTS, Surgeon.
JOHN JUNKlNS,
J. BARACMAN,
WIN. HARPER,
JAMES BOOMER,
WIN. JOHNSON,
THOMAS JACK,
JOSHUA LOGAN, Adjutant."
These gentlemen were alike distinguished for
patriotism, heroisn and all the sterling virtues
One of them, Major Orr some years alter the ter
ninaon Of the war, had the honor of a seat OH
this floor
But Martin Van Buren's official organ still
vouches that General Harrison is coward a
granny and 'petcoat hero
General Upton, late of the United States SEN
ate, from the State Of Indiana who had served as
an ensign in the battle of Tippecahoe, testfes in
regard to General Harrson's courage and behav-
ior in that engagement IN the following manner:
II think him ms brave man as ever lived-no
man could have behaved with more courage than
he did. While the engagement was hottest, and
when the bullets flew thckest, he was TO be seen
speaking in his ordinary tone, and giving com
mands with the greatest precision. The company
to which belonged, (sad Gen. Upton went into
action eighty strong, aud only twenty survived
The firing upon us was most tremendous. After
the General had made his arrangements for repel
ling the attack of The Indians either point, he
rodeu to where was and made the following
inquiries: Where syour captain p He is dead.
Sir. w here is the first second lieutenant"
Ihey are both dead was the reply. 'Well, where
Is the ensign" He stands before you General
WE'LL my brave fellow said Harrison, hold your
ground Tor five minutes longer, and all will be
SAFE In fifteen minutes the enemy repuls
ed on all sides: Upton gaan,Iy led on his few re-
naming comrades to the charge, and victory
perched upOn the American banner
As an evidence Of Harrison's GOODNESS in the
midst Of danger, General Upton stated, that at
the moment the conversation ended between him
self and General Harrison, and the horse
which was mounted his aid, the late General Tay-
Tor, OF Indiana, was in the act of turning, a rifle
ball pierced him through the body, and brought
him TO the ground, catching his riders leg under
him. 1t was a favorlte black horse of the Gener-
ais and he exclaimed, 'Ah is my gallant old
black gone Well, rise and mount again, for we
nave no time to mourn the loss of horse, when
SO many brave ones are exposed to a similar fate
and having remounted his aid, he dashed into
the midst of danger In few minutes the battle
was over
Notwithstanding the statement of General Tin
tom Martin Van Burens official organ continues
to connect the name of General Harrison with
coward, granny, and 'petiicoat hero
MIR. viii, of Ross county, Ohio, in relation TO
the battle of the Miami Rapids, states as follows:
8 That he had been soldier under Wayne lha:
he had risen from the post of n private TO that
of captain in the regular service 1t was at the
battle OF the Miami Rapids that he first saw Gen.
Harrison. He was then the aid of Gen. Wayne.
lie saw the youthful Harrison in the hardest the
hottest, and the thickest of the fight. was shot
through the body. fell, and was for some time
unable TO get up. | succeeded, however, after
great difficulty in struggling to my feet. Just at
this moment, Harrison came up to me and ex-
claimed, Soldier! why are you not fighting with
al.
out of my Shoes | informed him of my situation,
and he rushed on into the worst dangers of the
fight. Some denounce him as a coward. 1t is a
base SANDER upon good and brave man. l
know and feel what | am saying. He was u brave
man and better officer never saw
Sill Martin Van Buren's official organ cries
aloud coward granny petticoat hero.'
Joseph Loranger, respectable citizen of Mon.
roe, Michigan, gives his testimony in favor of
truth as follows:
Il was with Gen. Harrison at Fort Meiss; and
when hear those who were in their cradles ut
the time, or fleeing from danger, sgmatise him ms
coward, feel hound no longer to remain silent,
but 10 tell the people what know. ] was near
him when General Proctor demanded the surren-
der of the Fort, and heard Gen. Harrison say
that he would never surrender-he would die ia
It's defence rather thnn give up the Fort and he
called upon all his subordinate officers to join in
his resolution; and that if he did fall, 10 never
of their General, whom every officer and soldier
in the fort loved for his nmiable qualities and un-
! flnching bravery, all resolved to die rather than 10
dishonor their country by surrender You know
fellow citizens, the result BY his untiring perse-
yernnce, by his late and early attention to duty,
by his constant encouragement of the private SOL
der, by his own example, and by his extraordina-
ry skill, prudence and bravery, as commander,
the enemy were repulsed, aud the flag of our be
loved country waved in triumph over the fort
which General Harrison and bis brave compan
ions so calamity defended
But Mr. Van Burens official organ pioclams
Gen. Harrison coward granny and pet
ticoat hero
Ths following general, field and staff officers
of the North Western Army gave to the world
their testimonial in writing, in which they express
their surprise aud regret hat charges as improper
in form as in substance" have been made against
Gen. Harrison. And they conclude by stating
that, with ready acquiescence, beyond the mere
claim OF military duty, we are prepared to obey a
General whose measures meet our most deliberate
appreciation, and merits that of his country"
Lewis Cass, Brigadier General u. s. Army
Samuel Wells, Col. l7th Regiment U. 5. Infantry
! Thos ID. Owngs Col. 2Sth Reg. u. S. Infantry
George PAUL, Col l7lh Reg U. S. Infantry.
j. e. Bartlett, Col. Quartermoster General
James V. Ball, Lieut.. Col.
Robert Morrison, Lieut. Col.
George Todd, Maj 10Th Reg. U. S. Infantry.
William Trigg, Maj. 2Sth Reg. U. S. Infantry,
James Smiley, Maj, 2Sth Reg. U. S, Infantry,
Rd. Graham, Maj. 18th Reg U. s. Infantry.
Geo. Graham, Maj. l7ih Reg. IT, s. Infantry.
L. hukill, Maj. and Asst Inspector General,
Ed. Wood Maj. Engineers.
But still Martin Van Buren's official organ reit.
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