The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1840-05-30
An Eloquent Record.

ginia, on the 10Th February, 1878.
In 1871, when 10 years OF age, he was
appointed by Washington, an Ensign in our
infant army.
In 1892, he was promoted to the rank Of
Lieutenant; and in 1893, joined the legion
under Gen. Wayne, and in few days there
after, was selected by him as one OF his aids.
On the Oath of August, 1894, he distin-
guished himself in the battle of the Miami,
and elected the most hattering written sP-
probation of Gen. Wayne.
In 1895, he was made Captain, and was
placed in command of Fort Washington.
In 1897, he was appointed, by President
Adams, Secretary of the North Western
Territory and er o1fcio 1t. Governor.
In 1893, he was chosen delegate to Con-
gress.
In 1901, he was appointed Governor OF
Indiana, and in the same year, President
Jefferson appointed him sole commissioner
for treating with the Indians.
In 1909, he was re-apPointed Governor OF
Indiana by Madison.
On the 9TH November, 1911, he gained
the great victory of TIPPECANOE.
On the 11th September, 1912, he was APP
pointed by Madison, Commander-in-Chief
ofthe North Western Army.
On the 1st May, 1913, the siege of Fort
Meigs commenced-lasted FIVE days and
was terminated by the brilliant and success
full sortie of Gen. Harrison.
On the 3lst July, 1913, the battle of Fort
Stephenson occurred.
On the 9th October, 1918, he gained the
splendid victory Of the THAMES, over the
British, and Indians under Proctor.
In 1914, he was appointed by Madison
one of the Commissioners to treat with the
Indians, and in the same year, with the col
leagues, Gov. Shelby and Gen. Cass, con-
cluded the celebrated treaty of Greenville
In 1915, he was again appointed such
Commissioner, with Gen. Macarthur and Mr.
Graham, and negotiated treaty at Detroit
In 1916, he was elected member of Con
gress.
In January, 6lS, he introduced resolu
ton in honor of Kosciusko, and supported j
{ in one of the most feeling, classical and elo
quent speeches ever delivered in the House
of Representatives
In 1919, he was elected member of the
Ohio Senate.
In 1924, he was elected Senator in Con
gress, and was appointed in 1925, Chair
man Of the Military Committee in the placi
of Gen. jackson, who had resigned.
In 1927, he was appointed minister t
Go,,s;.shia. and in 1929, wrote his immorta
letter to Bolivar, the deliyersr Of SOutl
America.
Of him. Col. johnson, Vice President
thus spoke in the House of Representative
whilst member Of thar body:
HOf the career Of Gen. Harrison / nee
not speak--the history Of the West is hi
history. For forty years he has been der
tilted with its interests, its peFils and il
hopes. Universally beloved in the walk
Of peace, and distinguished by his ability il
the councils of his country, he has been ye
more ilIusriously distinguished in the field
During the late war, he was longerin actua
service than any other General officer; b
was, perhaps, oftenerin action than any on
of them, and neper sustained defeatD
Such Is the man, who still enjoying his %
furnished fame and glory, and standing on
proud and lofty eminence, where neithe
malice or envy can assaiI him, Is now sun
monsed by his grateful countrymen to Ieav
the quiet walks Of private life, 10 guide in
councils Of the nation. sand deliver the c0ur
try from the dangers which encompass it, :.
Am HH WILL IN nnR DBEavuzuRlln