The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-11-06
THE HOMAGE OF JUSTICE.

THE HOMAGE OF JUSTICE.
We have compiled, from vanous sources, thu
following disinterested testimonials, which were
commanded from their several authors by tns
lofty patriotism, valor, talents and success ,
General Harrison, long before he was named To-
the Presidency, and in times which ought Y
vlge them weight sufficient to bear down all III.
petty calumnies and quibbling objections which
party malignity may now presume to iorg'
against the war-worn and time honored patrio
and soldier.
The authorities we present against the attacks
Of loco foco federalism, and which we hav'
stereotyped as an impregnable barrcade aga,ns
all opposition, are no less than the CONGRESS II
THE UNITED STATES, the LEGISLATURES OF In
DIANA, and of KENTUCKY, JAMES MADIsoN, JAS
MONROE, Col RICHARD M JOHNSON, AsrnoSy
WAYNE, LANoDoN CHEvEs SIMON SNypEd, Gov
SHELLEY, Com PERRY, Cor. CRoGHAN, GSLoNEl
DAWES, and Others including in the il''isirlous
catalogue even THOMAS Richie, ISAAC HILL,
JOHN M. NILES and Moses DAWSON!
Col. RICHARD M. JOHNSON, now Vice Presl-
dent Of the United States, said, Tin Congress-
"Who is Gen Harrison The son of one Of the
signers Of the Declaration of Independence, who
spent the greater part of his large fortune in redeem
ing the pledge he then gave, Of his fortune, life and
sacred honor to the liberties of his country
"Ofthe career Of Gen. Harrison need not speak
the history Of the West, is his history. For forty
years he has been identified with its interests its pc
rils and its hopes Universally beloved in the walks
ofpeace and distinguished by his ability in the csun-
ellis of his country, he has been yet ustIiously
distinguished in the field
During the late war, he was longer in active ser
vice than any other General officer he was, perhaps,
oitener in action than any one Of them, and never
sustained defeat"
JAMES MADISON, in a special message to Con-
gress, Dec. 49, 1911, said
While it is deeply amented that so many valuable
lives have been lost in the action which took place
the nh ultimo Congress will with satisfaction the
dauntcss spirit of forttude VIGOROUSLY displayed by
every description of troops engaged as nell as The
collected rmness tohch distinguished their command
occasion requiring the utmost erertions q
pai0r and discipline
JAMES MADISON in his message to Congress,
November, 1872 said,
An ample force from the States Of Kentucky, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, and Virginia, is placed with the add
ton of few regulars under the command of Briga-
der General HARRISON, who possesses the entire
fdence of his fellow soldiers, among whom citi-
zens, some Of them volunteers in the ranks, not less
distinguished by their political stations than by their
personal merits.
In Mr. MADIsoN's message of Dec. 1913, the
compliment was extended, as follows:
The success Lake Erie having opened pas
manding the Northwestern arms, transferred the
war thither, and rapidly pursuing the hostile troops,
fleeing with their savage associate, forced general
action which quickly terminated in the capture Of the
British and dispersion Of the savage force
This result is signaAy honorable to Major GENE
RAJ HARRISON, BY tchose military talents IL pre-
pared
The following tribute Of praise was paid to General
Harrison in 1871 by eleven Of the officers who fought
Under his banner at the battle Of Tippecanoe.
Should our country again require our services to
oppose civilized or savage foe, we should march
under General Harrison with the most perfect conf
dence of victory and fame"
JOEL COOK r. B. BURTON, NATHAN
ADAMS, A. HAWKINS, Fl. BURCHSTEAD
HOSEA BLOOD, JOSIA SMELLING, o. G..
BURTON, c. FULLER, G. GOODING, J. D.
FOSTER.
Extract Of letter from Col Davies, who was killed
at the battle of TiPecanoe, Aug, "a. 1871
make free to DECLARE that have imagined there
were two military men in the West and Gen. Har-
rison is the first Of the two"
Message Of Simon Snyder, Governor Of
Pennsylvania, Dec. 10, 1913.
Already is the brow Of the young warrior, Gro
gan, encircled with aures, and the blessings of thou
sands of women and children rescued from the scalp
ing knife fthe ruthless savage of the wilderness and
from the still more savage Proctor rest Harrison
and his gallant army"
1871 the Speaker Of the House Of Representatives,
Gen. VIM. johnson, thus addressed Gen. Harrison:
"Sir-The House of Representatives Of the Indi-
territory, in their own name and in behalf of their
constituents most cordially reciprocate the congratu
Iatons of your Excellency the glorious result Of
the late sanguinaTy conflict with the Shawnee Pro
phet, and the tribes of Indians confederated with
him; when we displayed in behalf Of our country,
not only the consummate abilities of the general but
the heroian Of the man; and when take into view
the benefits which must result to that country from
those exertions, we cannot, for moment, withhold
our need Of applause"
Legislature Of Kentucky, Jan. 7, 1912.
Resolved, By the Senate and House of Representa-
tves of the State of Kentucky in the late campaign
against the Indians upon the w abash Gov. William
Henry Harrison has behaved like hero patriot,
and general; and that for his cool deliberate, sklu
and gallant conduct in the battle of Tippecanoe, he
well deserves the warmest thanks Of his country and
his nation.
Gen. Anthony Wayne, in his Letter to the Secre-
tary Of War, giving official account of his sanguin-
AIRY Indian Battle in 1892, said:
"My faithful and gallant Lieutenant Harrison
rendered the most essential service, by communicating
my orders in every direction and by his conduct and
bravery, exciting the troops to press for victory"
Resolution directing the medals to be struck, and to-
gether with the thanks of Congress, presented to
MAYOR General Harrison, and Governor Shelby
and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representa-
ves of the United States of America in Congress as
srmbled, That the thanks of Congress he, and they
hereby presented to Major General William Hen
~ Harrison, and Isaac Shelby late Governor of Ken
lucky, and, through them, to the officers and men
der their command for their galantry and COED con
duct in defeating the combined British and Indian
forces under Major General Proctor on the Thames
in Upper Canada, on the fifth day of October, one
thousand eight hundred and thirteen, capturing the
British army, with their baggage, camp egupage, and
artillery and that the President of the United States
be requested to cause two gold medals to be struck
embematical Of this triumph and presented to Gene
raj Harrison and Isaac Shelby late Governor Of Ken