The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-08-28
THE HoMAGE on JUSTICE.

We have compiled, from vancas sources 'ne
following disinterested testimonials when WIZ
commanded from their several authors " ehe
lofty patriotism yalor, talents and success ~
General Harrison, long before he was named ioi
the Presidency. and IN times which ous ~ i =
vlge them weight sufficient TO bear down ali .ue
petty caunnies aud qulbbng objections "hion
party malignity may now presume ~ -,
against the war-worn and time honored Pauio'
and soldier.
The authorities we present against the attacks
If loco foco federalism and when we nave
stereotyped as an impregnable barbecue against
al onnosition. are no less than the CONGRESS TO
rHE UNrrEp STATES, the LEGISLATURES or w
DIANA, and of KENTUCKY, JAMES MADISON, Jas
MONROE Col. RICHARD VI. JOHNSON, hsrHoNf
WAYNE, LANeDoN CHEvEs, SIMON SNYDEd, Gov.
SHELBY, Cow. PERRY, Coz. CRoGHAN, COLONEL
Dawes, and others, including in the lll,srlous
catalogue even THOMAS RIrcHIE, ISAAC HILL
JoHN NJ. NILEs and Moses DAWSON
COL RICHARD M. JOHNSON, now wee Pfesl-
dent of the United States, said, I'm Congress y
"Who is Gen Harrison The son OF one OF the
sgners of the Declaration of Independence, VINO
spent the greater part Of his large fortune IN redeem
inc the pledge he then gave, OF ms fortune me ana
sacred honor 10 secure 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 It's interests It's Pc
rs and its hopes Universally beloved ~ the walks
of peace and distinguished by his ability in the coun-
ellis Of his country he has been yet ustriously
distinguished in the field
During the late war, he was longer in active ser
vice than any other General officer; he was, perhaps
oftcner IN action than any one OF thein and never
sustained q defeat,
JAMES MADISON, in a special message 10 Con-
gress, Dec. Is, 1911 said,
While it is deeply lamented that so many valuable
haya fb.. ,yhl tack n
the 18th utno Congress will with satisfaction the
dauness spirit Of forttude VIGOROUSLY displayed 10y
every description of troops engaged, as reA as ne
collected frmness trhie distinguished their comnidnN
er on an occasion requiring the utmost ersrtions Of
ralor and discipline.
JAMES MADISON in his message 10 Congress,
November, 1912, said,
An ample force from the States Of Kentucky, Ohio,
Pennsylvania and Virginia, is placed with the ad,il-
ton of few regulars under the command OF Brlga-
der General HARRISON who possesses the entire CON
fdence of his fellow soldiers, among whom are cii-
zens some of them volunteers in the ranks, not less
distinguished by their political stations than by their
personal merits.
la Mr.. MADlsoNs message OF Dec. 1873 the
compliment was extended, as follows:
The success on Lake Erie having opened pas
sage to the territory of the enemy the officer com
handing the Northwestern arms transferred the
thither and, rapidly pursuing the hostile troops
action which quickly terminated In the capture OF the
British, and dispersion of the savage force.
THIS result is signdHy honorable 10 Major GENE
RAJ HARRisoS by lehoSe military talents il pre-
pared
The following tribute Of praise was paid to General
Harrison, in 1911, by eleven ofthe 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
ander 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, JOSfA SMELLING, o. G
BURTON, c, FULLER, G. GOODING, J. d
FOSTER
Extract of letter from Col Davies, who was killed
at the battle of Tippecanoe, Aug "a, 1911
Ii 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 encirced with laurels and the blessings of thou
sands Of women and children rescued from the scalp
ing knife of the ruthless savage Of the wilderness and
from the still more savage Proctor rest Harrison
and his gallant army"
In the Legislature of Indiana on the 10Th Nov
1871 the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Gen, VIM. Johnson, thus addressed Gen Harrison
Sir-Ihe House of Representatives of the lndi-
ana territory In their own name and in behalf of their
constituents cordially recprocate the congratu-
latons of youl E1celency the glorious result Of
the late sanguinary conflict with the Shawnee Pro-
phet, and the tribes of Indians confederated with
him; when displayed in behalf of our country
not only the consummate abilities of the general but
the heroism of the man and when we take into view
the benefits which must result to that country from
those exertons we cannot for moment withhold
our need of applause"
Legislature Of Kentucky, Jan. T. 1912
Resolved By the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the State of Kentucky in the late campaign
against the Indians upon the Wabash, Gov William
Henry Harrison has behaved like hero, patriot
and general; and that for his cool deliberate skiful
and gallant conduct in the battle of Tippecanoe he
well deserves the warmes thanks of his country and
his nation.
Gen. Anthony Wayne, in his Letter TO the Sccrc-
ary 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
my orders in every direction and by his conduct and
bravery, exciting the troops to press for victory
Resolution directing the medals be struck and to
gether with the thanks of Congress, presented to
Major General Harrison, and Governor Shelby
and for other purposes
Resolved nv the Senate and House of Representa-
uvcs Of the United States OF America Congress as
scmbled That the thanks of Congress be, and they
are hereby presented to Major General William Hem
~ HARRISON and Isaac shelby late Governor Of en-
lucky and through them, to the officers and men un-
dcr their command, for their galan,ry and good con
duct in defeating the combined British and Indian
forces under Major General Proctor, 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 caupagc, and
artillery and that the President Of the United States
be requested TO two gold medals to be struck
emblematical Of this triumph and presented to Gene
raj Harrison and Isaac Shelby late Governor Of Ken
lucky II Clay,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives
JoHS GAlLLARp,
President Of the Senate, pro tcmpore
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