Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-05-05

grounds have always heen considered among the best
marks Of prudent and WISE General.
The incautious manner in which Sempronus permit.
ted Hannibal 10 lead him and the Roman troops into
an ambuscadc, by which they were defeated, and al
all of the battle of Trebia, has eve. been
considered unwsc and fatally mprudent, and has iSed
to the memory Of Sempronis the character Q! fiery
zeal, rather than useful bravery. Many oie: fatal IN
stances could be named OF like imprudence
These matters, far they relate 10 the batl!s
OF Tippecanoe, know nothing about. was boy az
the tme and Six seven hundred miles from the
scene of action. have practical knowledge of The
matter; nor have the advantages Of the military skill!
experience, and learning, of the two hundred and
thirty nine members who surround me, all OF whom
my colleague (Mr. Corwin) informs colonies
and generals; for, have been fourth CORPORAL
must leave the decision of the matter to those who
at that Time and such periencr that
OF my colleague, MIR CO who informs us that lie is
Colonel. But with all my inexpericncc, will venture
opinion and that is, if the Indians had commenced
the work of death hours sooner II they had bad
the Joshua, who commanded the armies Of Israel! and
Gideon against the FIVE kings of the Amores, 10 have
commanded The stand still two hours and thereby
given them two hours OF darkness 10 have per.
formed the work of death. General Harrison, and
every Of his army would have been cut of. Not
man, in all probability, would have been left relate
the fatal and bloody story. So much for the "Bai;it If
Tppecanoe, of which General Harrison is sung the
hero
Where do we find Gen Harrison next: In the bar.
tie Of the river Raisn: No he not in that battle;
but there circumstances IN relation 10 Gen.
Harrison, associated with that unfortunate battle and
massacre, that have heard talked Of, which, if they
existed, are very favorable to the General; but as
have practical knowledge Of them, Will agrce, D!
his friends Will do the same, 10 say nothing about them;
and By such agreement, Gen HARRISON Will not nc
the loser. Blu, am told Gen. HARRISON was IN Fort
Mcgs when attacked; be ii 50; he was, and
Quoted himself well, and behaved brave!y; but that
siege and defence: 1t vas no battle. Was Gen.
Harrison participation in the gallant defence of For:
Stephenson No Governor Duncan s letter informs
~. that she ordered Major Croghan to bum the post,
with all the munitions and stores and retreat, with
ont delay, IL headquarters. Croghan refused to
obey; the contrary, continued his Jealous and
patriotic efforts 10 put tie fort in proper state Of
defence. The fort attacked in the manner, and
By the force described in the letter which you have
heard read. The defence of Fort Stephenson
of the most brilliant affairs recorded in American his
tory and earned lis commander, and those who fought
with him, ncvcr-adng glory That defence was the
first which did true and nnvarnsci honor OH the iron.
tier 10 the American arms 1t revived the hopes and
lifted from despair the whole Northwest, and tie
first etcctunl check the naughty and savage foe met
Major Croghar and his brave officers and men have met
reward in the affections and gratitude OF nation
BE remembered that the defence of Fort Stephenson,
and all the honor and glory that attended IL was in d.
rect violation Of the express orders of Gen Harson.
If Major Croghan is entitled the unmeasurcd graft
tudc Of the American people, the song Of praise to Gen
Harrison will be weak.
VIA, is the next battle in which we may look fos
General Harrison: The battle of the Thames Yes,
he wns there and Of lis conduct there have lault
10 fad; would name il, except in has praise put
for communications now aioal evidently started
for the base, mcan and Ghhaowed purpose OF crown
ing General Harrison with the auTes which Colonel
Johnson rcaped in blood on the plains Of the Thames
Degraded indeed must that parts be, when the Grip
pied must be robbed of his honors, and be per
mitted to sink in orgetuness to the grave, with his
body covered with wounds received the field OF bat
tie in his country cause for the base purposes OF par
Is. The glorious battle Of the Thames occupies OF
the brightest and proudest pages OF American history
Its history not better known than the fact that Col!
r. NJ Johnson is lis hero lfingratitude could palsy
the tongue, he would be made dumb who would deny
him the Of hero and the conqueror Of tho
Thames The Indignation ola proud and grateful nation
will rest upon the wretch who will attempt TO rob
steal the cscuchcon dedicated by nations gratitude
TO Col r. NJ Johnson for his bravery, gaiantry, and
patriotism, in the battle Of the Thames. SIR, in thar
battle he gained aurcs which do HIM the highest honor
life and will adorn his memory death, while ther:
IL free American OH whose lips his name can dwell
Who ever before heard General Harrison called the
Hero Of the Thames Why, the phrase, "CoI. J0ha
son, the Hero Of the hGnss,' lie identified with Am-
rcan pronunciation, that present generation can be
taught to pronounce the of Gen. Harrison, II
substitute for Col Johnson, by prehxing to "liero Of
the Thames.
Sir, this base attempt at robbery of the honors Of
ton few moments while attempt short description
of the battle Of the Thames and the several parts tal
Gen. Harrison and COL Johnson performed IN IL
rs il notmy purpose 10 give history Of the last war
of the march Of The Northwestern army from Fort
Maiden 10 the river Thames viii commence my de-
scrIptIOn the te.grnund: and as At the relative
claims to honor Of Gen. Harrison aud Col! Johnson
that issue, my description shall be principally
with reference 10 them.
The enemy ovcrtaken hy the American troops,
tbn nhputy mi ind lei
Morayln towns. The British regulars, in number six
seven hundred stretched across narrow piece
of ground with the river their left, and long deep
narrow swamp their right. The Indians post
ed on the right Of the British the other side OF the
swamp, commencing at The edge of the swamp and
tending to the right in the form of half moon.
Col Johnson, with his mounted regiment, first
took the enemy and were IN advance Of the Intanny
some three four miles. AS soon as the enemy Wa.
oycr,akcn, and his position known, Gen. Harrison, vino
with the infantry, informed thereof As
Col Johnson discovered the enemy and his position,
he formed has troops IN charging columns, except one
company of spies, which dIsmounted aud stretched
across between the river and the swamp open order
before the charging columns, and fronting the British
line At the moment this form Of attack was executed.
Gen. Harrison arrived and, upon consultation VITA
Colonel Johnson, permitted him TO charge the enemy.
and returned himself to the infantry, which was about
mile that time 10 the rear When General ilar-
rson left Colonel Johnson 1t supposed tilut the
swamp could not be crossed Consequently, liz,
attack could not be made upon the Indians and
British at the time It therefore agreed thar
Colonel Johnson should be permitted 10 tig!, the Br.
sh alone, first because there not room tor the
yalry and infantry to fight at the same time, and SecoGc
", because infantry and cavalry cannot hight together
on the ground at the same time. Alter General
Harrison left Colonel Johnson tho latter discovered that
the swamp could be crossed Col Johnson then order
ed his BROTHER Lieutenant Col. james Johnson TO tah
command of the first battalion, and attack the British
n he IL bupp. Wh,nl he snn mo
would attack the Indians. Col Johnson crossed the
swamp with the second battalion and BY three charging
columns, made the attack The Indians at the same
moment that his brother James attacked the British both
at the sound of the hugc. In less than fifteen mnutrs
after the charge was made the British, they surea
deed they ordered stack their arms, and
conducted by james Johnson prisoners Of war TO Gen
HARRISON and delivered to him al the head Of the
tanry, mile in the rear Of the battle By PERMISSION
of General Harrison. Jancs Johnson returned ana
joined his brother, Colonel Richard, who was still fight
ing, and engaged ",h hs battalion in the fight wtth
the Indians have stated that Col. Richard VI John.