The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-03-28

A wHIG CATEGHIsM.


nary, Gov. Carroll, one of The heroes Of
New Orleans, Enouochdpco, Emuchaw
DC, &c., after giving the character of Gen.
Harrison. as coming within the pale Of his
own personal knowledge asked "who
fought the battle of Thames 7" answer
(said he) "Col. Johnson" "And who
fought the battle of I'iYpecanoe :" ] au-
swer (said hey "JOe. Daviess and The Indi-
ans" The Governor was So warmly sp-
pauded, that we have thought proper 10
annex few other questions of similar
character which we find in an Ohio pa
per-
Question.-What General encamped on
ground chosen for him by his enemy and
was afterwards caught mapping in his en-
campmen?
Answer.-Gen. Harrison.
Where was Gen. Harrison
al the battle of the Thames
! A. In reserve corps, and tout of
harms way"
q. Who ieconnoiered Fort. Stephenson
in person, and found il so commanded by
the high ground in its neighborhood, as to
be utterly indefensible against heavy artl!le-
ry--and learning that his station was about
to be assai!ed, thought ii proper 10 Withdraw
the garrison Of 5000?
A. Gen. Harrison.
Q. Who. afer he was arrested for dso-
beving Harrison's order in respsc, to G Jac-
ua,ing the for, and burying the provisions,
convinced Gen. Harrison ,hat lie could as
successfully defend the fort with 1873 men,
aud did so !
A. Major Croghan.
@ Who was appointed Envoy Extra
ordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary TO
Columbia. and was recalled for his med
ding interference with the government Of
that country.
A. Gen. Harrison.
Q. Who objected To the nomination Of
| OvrrruT r1arrIsUn as Minister 10 Columbia.
in consequence of the incOmpeIency or me
nominee.
A. Henry Clay.
Q. Who received 24.65 per day for liv-
ing quietly at home on his own farm below
CINCINNATI and attending to his own busi-
ness.
A. Gen. Harrison.
Q. For how many days did he receive
that sum while living on his farm, and neg
ecllng the duties assigned him as Minister
to Columbia
| A. One hundred and twenty-six.
q. How much did Harrison's mission ia
columbia cost the United States, for which
he rendered no services
VIII the wings be SO good as TO cypher
it up'
ses ooO
Q. Who became so obnoxious TO the
Government Of Colulnbia and her CHI
zens, that he came near being assassinat
ed
A. Gen. Harrison.
Q. Who was supporter of the admin.
istralion that passed the alien and sedlior
laws
A. Gen. Harrison.
Q. Whose name was stricken out of
resolution in the United States Senate
voting honors to the officers OF the LAT,
war?
A. Gen. Harrison.
q. Who was denied sword as
hadge of generalship by the citizens Of New
York
A. Gen. Harrison.
Q. Who was caddale for the legis
lature in Hamilton county and was lea
ten
A. Gen. Harrison.
Q. Who was a candidate for Governo
OF Ohio and only received 1900 votes ont c
$4,000.
A. Ger. Harrison.
O. Who prayed for war, pesllence an
famine, in preference 10 a military chiellai
/, being elevated to The Presidency
4 A. Henry Clay.
Q. Who now supports Gen Harrison 70
thai office on account ol his military achlev
ments exclusyelyl 7
A. The same Henry Clay,and the Who'll
whig parry.
|. TO whom may he added
s. Q. Who voted for selling white me
,, into slavery by The hands of lie Sheriff
s. for the non-paymenl Of "fnes and costs, {
y both
e A. Gen. Harrison.
10 Q. Who has been defeated, with bl
,, one exception, wherever he has show