Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1840-04-06
VOL. 80, NO. 29-wHoLE NO. 174e.

hitting the trial To Judge and jury of admitted
competency and impartialty between the parties
II was done; and the evidence was so conclusive
in favor of General Harrison that the counsel for
Mcintosh abandoned the attempt TO justify, and
| plead only in mitigation OF damages. The Jury
however, rendered verdict of four thousand
dollars damages against Mcintosh; whose prop
erty was levied upon 10 satisfy the Judgment, and
being bought in by an agent of the governor,
one third of il was distributed by him among the
orphan children of some of his fellow citizens
who had died in battle, and the residue was re-
stored To Mcintosh himself. No language Of
praise eau add TO tie truth and force OF the simple
beauty Of such examples of magnanlmity, dlSinter-
estedness and generosity.
Governor Harrison did not willingly continue
IN the exercise Of the large powers originally con-
llded TO him, any longer than the policy OF the
Federal Government required it Of him and in
1905, partly at his pressing instance, the people OF
Indiana were authorized BY Congress to elect a
Legislative Assembly and a Delegate TO the
House OF Representatives. This change, while
it divided the powers of the Governor, scarcely
diminished his means Of usefulness; because the
new form of government, being participated in
by the people, involved the originating and dis
cuSsion Of new measures adapted to the advanced
stale of the Territory. The departments Of admin
stration were TO be modelled; important aus to
be enacted and public measures to be considered
by the Governor, in cooperation with the repre-
scntatives of the people. His speeches TO the
Legislature, al this period, are frank, manly sa-
gaciously conceived, and well written public doc
uments, exhibiting a mind cultivated by study
and reflection, zeal for the public service, and
views Of enighened craftsmanship adapted to the
circumstances and TO the welfare Of the territory
In Il word in his civil capacity governor of the
Territory, he was wise, upright, faithful, ant
successful administrator Of the high powers en-
| ted IN hv tha
II necessarily followed that he enjoyed The
highest need Of active public service, which a
statesman can hope iOr,- the highest, that is, mex
| TO the approha ion of his own conscience--namely
| the consciousness of eminent usefulness and o
eminent popularity consequent thereon. Whel
he first entered on the duties oil his Office, he a
vowed his intention to retain it no longer than h'
administration should be satisfactory to the people
Of the territory ana at their request his commits
sion was renewed at successive periods by Mr.
Jefferson and by Mr.. Madison. His first appoint
ment had come from tie Father Ofhis country
and Adams, Jefferson and Madison, each in sue
cesson honored him with their confidence. In
politics he had been early identified with the Re
publicans; and he temporarily, but steadily ad-
heied to the maxims of that party; deerring 10
he wishes Of the people, and seeking to promote
| their interests, in the true spirit of enlightened
republican patriotism.
| Hence, when Louisiana was separated from
Indiana, the citizens OF ST. Louis expressed thei
sentiments of his administration as follows:
To His Ercellency Wiliianl II. H1rrison Gov
e,nor, and the honorable Judges Of the Indiana
Territory:
| "GENTLEMEN: An arduous public service as
signed you by the General Government of the
United States, is about TO cease. The eve of the
Anniversary of American Independence viii close
the scene, and on that celebrated festival will be
organized, under the most suspicious crcumstan-
ces, Government for the Territory OF Louisiana.
Local situation and circumstances forbid the
possibility ola permanent political conneXion.-
This change, however congeIi1 to wishes,
| and conducive 10 our happiness will not take ei-
lect without a respectful expression OF dur senti-
ments, to you, gentlemen, ;or your assiduity, at
ten,ion, and disnerested punctuality, in the tenn
porary administration Of the government of Lou
isiana."
| The officers OF the militia of S.. Louis, on the
same occasion, at the close Of an address TO the
| Governor, said:
" Accept, sir, these sentiments as the pledge al
our afiectonaie attachment 10 you, aud to the
magnanmous policy by which you have been
guided May the Chief Magistrate of the Ameri-
can nation duly estimate your worth and talents,
and long keep you IN a station where you have il
in your power TO gain hearts by virtuous actions,
aud promulgaie laws among men who know how
:.
Of their own rights"
In 1909. The House of Representatives OF Indi-
ana in resolution unanimously requesting OF the
President TO reappoinI Gen. Harrison, used the
following language:
"They (the House Of Representatives. cannot
forbear recommending to- and requesting oil, the
President most earnestly in their own names, and
in the names Of their constituents, the reappont-
nent of their present Governor, William Henry
Harrion; because he possesses the good wishes
aud affections OF great majority OF his fellow
citizens because they bell We him to be sincerely
attached 10 the Union, the prosperity OF the Uni
ted States, and the admins lraton Of its govern
ment; because they believe him in Superior de-
gree capable of promoting the interests OF our
Territory, from long experience and aborous
attention TO It's concerns, from his influence over
the Indians, and wise and disinieresled manage
ment Of that department., and because they have
confidence in his talents. virtues and republican,
ISM"
And the officers of the militia Of Knox county,
passed the following resolution:
Resoiued, That the attention paid, and the
unremitted exertions used by VIM. Henry Harri-
SON. to organize and discipline, by frequent train
ings the militia OF the territory, and the mastery
skill and military talents displayed in such his
exertons, together with the anxious soicitude
with which he has ever watched over the peace
and happiness ofthe Territory; TO which may be
added. the confidence reposed in him y the neigh
boring tribes oflndians, aud the great facility and
ease with which he manages their affairs, induce
his meeting to have great confidence n him, as
eminently qualified TO govern the Territory, no.
only because oi>hs superior talents, Int also his
Integrity, patriotism, and finn attachment 10 the
General Government
With these most honorable testimonials TO his
worth and capacity as Governor of the Territory
of Indiana, this part OF the subject may well be
closed, for the purpose of proceeding to nter
matters of deep and wide interest.
The following short rom his Message of 1906
will show the republican spirit which peryadod his comnun
cations;
Upon careful review Of situation, il will found
that have much for eciaton whether respects
present enjoyments or our future prosperity An on
ghtcned and generous policy has forever removed all cause
Of contention with Western neighbors The mighty
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