Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-15
NO. 81
From he National fuseif.sense,.

we shall call Mr. A.. went into the
counting house Of a large -four merchant
in Georgetown. whom we shall call MIR.
b.. and In a "boaslul vein.n chnllen-
ged the merchantto beis IO0on the ncxtPresi-
dental election, AT first our merchant. being
busily Engaged with several customers, paid
but liule attention TO this elocum fenens,"
who. thereupon, supposing he had clear
field, commenceda regular trade Of ridicule
upon the pretensions OF General Harrison.
Aier little while the merchant, being dis.
engaged, heard him repeat his offer 10 bet
500. and he immediately remarked to the
office-holdei. You have now got up my
Dutch blood. and | will take your bet.b
livery WE'LL" rejoined our Van Burenite,
stake your money II The merchant drew
out roll of bank notes, at the sight of
which Mr. A. Indignantly jing' ed nine
| gold sovereigns, then and there being in
his pocket and vociferaled. mo. sir. none
OF that-put up the regular and constitutions
al currency--put up your gold, or willpot
bet" Mr B. thereupon very deliberately
drew out purse of gold. and proceeded 10
count down the 500 as agreed, requesting
Mr. A. 10 do the same; but as nine severe
gns could no, be multiplied ike the mirac.
ulous loaves and fishes. il was mo 20" on
his part. and be cooled down with "Ohi
there is no occasion 10 stake the money.
we will consider il bet" One would have
Supposed that our hero would have march
ed off with 'glory enough for one day; !"
but there being several spectators present.
he determined to make another vigorous
sally before his retreat. and for that purpose
remarked. Now | should lketo 60 anoih-
er hundred that Maryland goes for Martin
Van Buren," Il SO happened that there
was present citizen from Wiliamsport
(Maryland) whip promptly agreed to take
his second bet. observing that Van Buren,
lies were very scarce in his part Of the
country. Bot Mr. A took his sober
second thought" and said. well. believe
Maryland is little doubtful, but should
like to go 500 on Virginia. that's certain"
But who can picture the dismay Of our san.
guine politician, when stranger came for
ward and said, "Sir, l am Virginian. and
will lake your bet with pleasure" The Fl.
male may be imagined a retreat was SCUM
ded in double quick time; but it looked more
like a route than skillful retreat Of Tie
Presidents champion We understand
that these are the facts Of the case, and can
be verified if disputed by the ofice-bolder.
Il.
IThe real names ofihe principal persons
referred TO above were given 10 us by the
| gentleman who communicated the article,
with the assurance that the circumstances
really occurred stheyarerela,ed Mat Intl
From the Richmond tVa.) 1reomanl
| A gentleman who had this anecdole from
The lips ofihe late Gen Upton himself. has
been so kind as 10 commit il to writing for
our use f
ANECDOTE OF THE BATTLE OF
TIPPECANOE. aN Ss
During the last Presidential canvass, the
military claims Of General Harrison was
freely ranvassed, and some OF his opponents
did not scruple 10 charge him with a want of
courage. The late Gen. Upton, OF the Uni
States Senate, who had served as an ensign
at the battle Of 1'ippecanoe, was asked by
friend, .what think you, GeneraI, of Harri-
sons courage2" He replied, Il think him
as brave man as ever lived-no man could
have behaved with more true courage than
he did-while the engagement was hottest,
and when the bullets few thickest, be was
to be seen speaking in his ordinary tone, and
giving commands with the greatest precis-
| iou 7f4
The company to which / belonged said
Gen. Upton. went into action eighty strong.
land only twenty suryived-the firing upon
US was most tremendous. After the Gener-
al had made his arrangements for repelling
the attack Of the Indians at other points, be
rode up TO where l was, and made the fol-
lowing inquiries: where's your Caplain2'
He is dead sir-'Where is the FIRST or Sec
ond Lieutenani2 They are both dead, was
the reply well where is the Ensign 9i---
He stands before you, GeneraI.' Well my
brave fellow said Harrison, hold your
ground for five minutes longer, and alt will
be SAFE In fifteen minutes the enemy was
repuisedon all sides. Tipon gallantly led
onhis few remaining eomradesto the charge,
aud victory perched upon the American ban
liner. ss
As an evidence of Harrisons GOODNESS in
the midst of danger, Gen. Upton stated. that
at the moment the conversation ended
between himself and General Harrison,
and as the horse on which was noun
ted his aid. the late Gen. Taylor OF In
diana. was in the act of turning, rife ball
pierced him through the body and br ought
him to the ground. catching his riders leg
under him. |, was a favorite black horse Of
the Generals 5, and he exclaimed. .Ah, is nv
gallant old black gomez Well. rise and
mouot. again. for we have no time 10 mourn
the loss Of a horse. when so many brave
ones are exposed to similar fate" and