Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-08-20
GEN. HARRISON AMONG THE
PEOPLE

he SSth ult.) was every where met and re-
'eived by his fellow-citzens with the greatest
enthusiasm. He addressed the people at
Hamilton and Eaton on his way.
On his approach to Hamilton lie was met
i've miles below town by cavalcade of the
military and citizens and escorted in. The
lnteligencer says, the people 4'l,ad turped out
In thousands, and the noble enthusiasm with
which he was received, showed unerringly
that the hearts best feelings went up in the
mighty shout that. hailed," and gave him s'a
most generous and hearty welcome"
The General addressed the immense crowd,
OF both sexes, at the Court House, for an
hour and half.-Of the character ofthat ad-
dress we shall say very little,-preferring to
let each nearer form his own estimate. 1t
was evidently, entirely npremeditated.-Ile
gave his views of the cause of the present en-
barrassments, and suggested 4 remedy. Re
ilecting the spirit ofthe immortal Washington,
he warned the people against an excessive
indulgence In party spirit. He condemned
In glowing terms, the concentration OF power
I'm the hands ofone man, and quoted upon this
subject Gibbon, Patrick Henry, and Jefferson.
lie paid a manly tribute tothose old soldiers
who composed Wayne's army, and concluded
with lofty appeal to his calumniators, and
uce. We cannot avoid quoting his closing
sentiment. 1t was in substance this-''I on
ly ask OF those opponents who are disposed to
investigate my career, to throw off the mantle
OF prejudice, i'll which the spirit of party has
enrobed them, and to give to my actions the
calm, dispassionate investigation, which as
jurors they are bound to give to a fellow-cti-
zen on his trial-do this, and should my
countrymen decline supporting me, shall re-
main contentedly in the retirement once
thought would be perpetual, and never cease
to offer up my prayers for that country which
have long endeavored to serve faithfully, and
whose prosperity is ever the dearest wish of
my heart" The Generals health is excel
lent. He spoke with great ease, and in a
voice that was heard distinctly throughout the
whole assembage. One thing is very GER
tam the Locos may abuse the speech but
they ,cW say no more about his imbeciHty.
He left on Sunday morning, under the es~
cort OF a number of our citizens, who accom-
panied him to the Preble county line, where
he was met by the Prcble delegation 800
strong. God speed him.
GEN. HARRISON AT FORT GREEN
WILLIE.
The celebration on Thursday, the 2Sth Ill
timo, at the Greenville treaty ground, ON the
site of the old fort, drew together an immense
concourse of the people from Ono and INDI-
ANA. ''By noon (says the Messenger) our
open and extensive commons were covered
with the wagons, carriages, banners, stream
ing penons, and heavy masses of freemen.
Indiana did nobly, railying by thousands,
and with an enthusiasm peculiarly character
istic OF the warm-hearted and generous Hoo
slers. There was fine troop of horse from
ID, Ill, 4 l.
mounted on white horses, with blue sashes."
The meeting organized by choosing VIM
BEBB as President, eleven Vice Presidents,
made short address of admirable pith and
General HARRISON was presented
to the people by III. BELL, Esq and was
welcomed by a deafening shout from the null
HARRISON addressed the
4dehte and feeling Mir. '--''l - 81
ale said that he was not here of his own
eholce.-When the Partially of his country
had placed him in his present position, it had
been his purpose to remain in the quiet of his
home, and take no part in the canvass. His
services and opinions on all important topics
We're open TO the s-ratiny of his countrymen;
but torrent of calumny had brought him
from his home. He then adverted to the va
rious ISLANDERS promul gated against him. In
answer to the charge Of federalism as under
stood in 1898, from his youth upwards he
said he had been a republican. A jealousy of
ederai power, particularly of Executive pow
'r. was among the first lessons instilled into !
lis mind by his venerated parents. These |
Early admonitions were indelible, and he |
rusted that he had made them the rule of his |
lie When he was appointed Governor Of
Indiana, he remarked that great, even despot- !
&c powers were vested in him. He was au-
hcrlzed by the ordinance to lay off new coun- !
les, and to organize them by the appointment
II county ofIicers-among others, the office of |
sheriff. He considered, however, that he had |
not received his Office from the People, and |
re felt bound by duty and by proper sense,
re trusted, of the spirit of republicanism TO
1--WE to the people of the territory voice in
he administration Of affairs in every respect
vlthin his power TO do so. When sheriff
vas TO be appointed, and application was
made to him for the Office, he would say,
Sir, cannot give you this ofIice-you must
70 to the people OF your county, and if in an
lection you shall be successful, it will give
ne pleasure TO give you commission" He
hen told various anecdotes connected with
hese elections, and among others, some Incl
ents connected with the organization Of
y ayne county, Indiana. In this account of
ne administration Of the territory, he was
frequently interrupted by the grateful reco-
2ctions of some Of the gray-beaded citizens
Indiana. In the fulness of their hearts
ley would frequently exciaim, General, it
; true we know it to be true, General
nrely such republican practices speak vol
mes; conduct, actions are every thing. and
roiessions nothing. This line of conduct
as in strict keeping with the true spirit of