Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-02-03


tives. Gen. VIM Johnson, thus addressed General
Harrison:
"Sir-The House Of Representatives of the
Indiana Territory, in their own name, and in be-
half of their constituents, most cordially recipro
cate the congratulations OF your Exceency on
the glorious result of the late sauguuary conflict
with the shawnee Prophet, and The tribes of In
dams confederaied with him when we see dis
played in behalf of our country, not only the con-
summate abilities of the general but the heroisn Of
the man; and when we tuke into view the hene.
fits which must result to that country from those
exer,ions, we cannot, for a moment, withhold our
need of applause"
Legislature Of Kentucky, Jan. Z, IS ~
Resolved, BY the Senate aud House of Repre-
sentatives of the State of Kentucky in the late
campaign against the Indians upon the Wabash,
Gov. William Henry Harrison haslbehaved like
hero, patriot, and n general and that for his
COOL delibe:ate, skfu and gallant conduct in the
battle Of Tippecanoe, he well deserves The war
NEST thanks of his country and his nation.
Gen. Anthony Wayne, in his Letter to the Sec
rotary of War, giving an official account of his
sanguinary Indian Battle in 1902, said:
"My faithful aud gallant Lieutenant Harrison
rendered the most essential service, by conllnuni
eating my orders in every direction, and 10y his
conduct and bravery, exciting the troops to press
for victory.
Resolution directing medals TO be struck, and, to-
gether with the thanks of Congress, presented
TO Major General Harrison, and Governor Shell
by, and for other purposes
Resolved by the Senate aud House of Repre-
sentaves ofthe United States Of America in Con
gress assembled, That the thanks of Congress be,
aud they are hereby, presented to Major General
William Henry Harrison, aud Isaac Shelby, lale
Governor of Kentucky, and, through them 10 the
officers and men under their command, for their
gallantry aud good conduct in defeating the COM
bned British and Indian forces under Major Gen
eraI Proctor the Thames, in Upper Canada
on the fifth day ct October, one thousand eight
hundred and thirteen, capturing the British army,
with their baggage, camp equpage and artillery
aud that the President of the United States be re-
quested to cause two gold medals to be struck.
embemacal Of this triumph, and presented TO
Gen. Harrison and Isaac Shelby, late Governor of
Kentucky.
HENRY CLAY,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JOHN GAILLIARD,
President Of the Senate, pro tempore.
JAMES MONROE.
Gov. Shelby TO Mr.. Madison, May 10, 1914,
SAYS
:" feel no hesitation TO declare 20 you that
bciiere General Harrison 10 be one Of the first mill
td,y characters Ierer kne,o'
Col. Richard NJ. johnson to Gen. Harrison. Ju
ly 4, 1913, says:
We did not ,Cant TO serue under cowards or trni
tors; 5ul under one Harisonl ,oho had proved him,
self TO be ,oise, prudent and brace.
Commodore Perry to General Harrison, August
IS, 1917, says:
"The prompt change made by you in the order
of battle on discovering the position of the enc
my, has always appeared to me to have evinced n
high degree of military talent. | concur with the
venerable Shelby in his general appreciation of
yntir pf in thnt
The opinions Of the Hon. LANeDoN CHEvEs, of
the importance of the victory of the Thames and
the bravery of Gen. VIM. II. Harrison.
"Ihe p,ctory Of Hrrison, such as ,Uoud
haze secured TO Roman General in the best davs Of
The Republic, The honors Of a triumph! He put an
end TO the War IN the uPpermost Canada"
Sentiments of the Hero of Fort Stephenson
Col. Croghan, now of the War Department:
I" | desire no plaudils which are bestowed upon
me at the expense of General Harrison.
" l have felt The wnrnest attachment for him a.
man, and my confidence in him us an able com
mander remains mistaken. | feel every assur-
ance that lie will ut all times do me ample Justice
and nothing could give me more pain than to see
his enemies seize upon this occasion TO deal on
| their uniriendly feelings and acrimonious dislike
and ms long us he continues, las in my humble
opinion he has hitherto done) to make the wises
| arrangements and the most udcious disposition
which the forces under his command will Justify
shall not hesitate TO unite with The army in be-
slowing upon him that confidence he so richly mer
u.s. and which has occasion been withheld
Lastly we come to the neat compliment o
| Thomas Richie, editor of the Richmond Enquir
er. the leading organ of the Coalition in the South
who now brandishes his old "sIapeless swor
with two broken points" and threatens devasta
ting war upon the conqueror of the British ant
Indian Coalii1n of The West The Richmon
Enquirer said:
General Harrsons letter tells us every thin
that we wish to know about the officers erceJ
himself lie does justice 10 every one but HaT
son and the world must therefore do Justice t
the man. who was too modest 10 be just TO him
j self
Mr.. Uplam remarked, that he observed gen
tleman present who had formerly been PERSONAL
| acquainted with the nominee Of the Harrsbur
Convention presnming that it would he crafty
ing to the meeting, he would invite the Hon. ELL
JAZZ PAINE to give his views of the character
General HARRISON.
CHARACTER OF HARRISON by
ELIJAH PAINE.
JuDGE PAINE, after some hesitation, arose an
said, that he had met his neighbors and friends %
lhls occasion as spectator and nearer. Hold
, ing the station he did, he thought il improper
take par IN political meetings Of any kind il wa
/ wrong for an officer of the u. ;. Government
r undertake in any manner to dictate to the people
or to give the lead to pub c opinion. Howeve
c MS he had merely been requested 10 stale whai h
personally knew of distinguished man, at pc
{ riod when the present party divisions and que.
lions did not exist, perhaps the most iaslidiou
could find no reasonable ground of complain
should lie comply with The request, He had bee
personally acquainted with Harrison nj two per
ODDS the one II little more, aud the other Int
o less, than forty years ago. That acquaintance h,
gan when HARRISON first entered Congress, at Il
# bout twenty five years Of nge aud was continue
willie he remained member of thai body. A
S though young, his talents more than ordn,
j ~ he was d snle, rnlher linn Il brilliant slnte