Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1840-01-11

fourteen years. Revolutions marked
the political events Of the times. but
whichever party succeeded, the Chief
Magistrate Of the United States found in
William Henry Harrison a public func-
tIonary whose services could not be dis
pensed with. Washington, the elder
Adams, Jefferson and Madison alike hon
Ored him with their confidence and re-
gard. The patriot who preferred the
trumpet's clangor TO the whispering Of
the lutte, who forsook the Establishments
Of society for the alarms of war. insDir r
ed such universal popularity and esteem.
that there were none to raise rumor
against his integrity or blur his escutch-
con with a breath Of suspicion.
Towards the close Of his administra-
ton as territorial governor. the far fam
ed Tecumseh, and his brother, the Pro
phet. endeavored to consolidate the nor
thern Indians for the purpose Of extermi-
mating the settlements in the vest
Several fruitless attempts were made al
negotiation. When General Harrison
ascertained the determined purpose Of
the Indians, he collected a considerable
force, and marched against them. At
TippacanOe he encountered the enemy.
and, after a sharp contest completely
routed and dispersed them. This battle
broke up the Indian confederacv, and
would have insured the peace Of the
frontier, but for the war with Great Bri-
tain, which began in 1912.
At the commencement of h0stilities
with Great Britain, the north western
troubles became more urgent and alarm
ing. The surrender by General Hull OF
Detroit, left the country in a naked and
perilous condition. and minor disasters
aggravated the difficulties. To Kentucky
a considerable volunteer force was col
lected, and Governor Scott sent for Gen
Harrison TO superiutend their Crganiza-
ton and discipline. General Harrison
responded To the summons with alacritv
and was received by the troops. many oil
whom had been with him in the Tippe-|
canoe battle, with marked enthusiasm
and affection. Whist on this visit to
Kentucky, he received a commission
from the President, appointing him toI
the command of that portion OF the for
ces that was destined to operate ia Indi-
ana and Illinois. At the same time. I
great dissatisfaction al the inefficient con !
duct Of General Hull having been mani Z
tested by his troops. despatch was sent
from Detroit requesting Harrison TO as
sumo the command of them. Upon ex-
it was found that his commits /
sion would not allow him to march the /
forces to Detroit, as that place was out
of his jurisdiction - Michigan having
previously been made distinct territory. I
In this exigency, Governor Scott. bY the
advice of Governor Shelby, Henry Clay .
then Speaker Of the House Of Represen-I
atives In Congress, and Judge Todd of
the United States Supreme Court. com
missioned General Harrison a Maior-Gc-|
neral of the Kentucky Militia. The.
volunteers exhibited every manilesta- /.
ion Of JOY at the event. particularly that
division Of them which were enrolled 10
succor General Hull. Under this an
hority Harrison assumed command. and /.
forthwith took up his line of march for
the theatre Of war. Before. however.
ne reached Detroit, General Winchester
was appointed to the commend at Detroit 4
and the army was put under his orders
The appointment Of General Winches-i
Ter was made before the proceedings in
kentucky had reached Washiugton.-
Such was the regret of the troops at This
,hange. that the President Mr.. Madison)
soon afterwards made General Harrison
,ommander-in-chief Of the north-wes-
ern army, with full powers to conduct
he war as his judgment might dictate.
A detailed account of this campaign,
would exceed the stinied limits Of 2 news
,aper narrative. General HARRISON
prosecuted the war with vigor and sue
.css He retook MICHIGAN, and recover
red The losses sustained under General
HULL; driving the enemy from the soil
# the United States, he followed him in
o Canada, and upon his own territory
defeated the British General PRoCroR, al
he brilliant victory Of the Thames, and /
Utterly annihilated his army. The COM
nencement of the war, in this quarter,
vas attended with the most discouraging
'everses; but upon General HARRISON 5
aking the command, the aspect Of af-
airs was completely changed. lie sur
Mounted all difficulties-he overcame all
Obstacles, and pressing his well digested
,lan Of operations with cautious energy,
Re Obtained the most decisive victories
Ipon the very fields which had witness
d the disgrace of the American arms.
a LuCo5 cam 3uA-tfS- NSS-A-7AsAA Ala4A4atf-s &
generated further into the enemy coun-
~ than did any General during the war.
Tictory walked by his side. rode with
i'm over stricken fields. and crowned his
Military exploits with the trophies Of the
most brilliant success.
When peace was proclaimed. General
HARRISON again resigned his commission
n the army. Ever foremost when his
ountry sounded the tocsin Of war, he
vas first TO resign the sword for the sickle
when the battle was over.
In 1916. General HARRISON was. elect
d 10 The National Legislature Wills.
occupying seat on the floor ofCongress.
e endeavored 70 proeure the passage o.
law for the general organization Of the
militia. In this however he failed. He
lso took a prominent interest 10 the pas
age of a law for the relief OF the sol
iers of the revolution. and those who
we're disabled in the last VAIN this
le succeeded. lie also, in defiance Of the
viU ~ his constituents made a firn1l