Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1840-05-28

aide Of Wayne and bore his orders as his Aid-de-
camp like gallant young Virglnian, throughout
the whole Of that memorable battle, fought with the
Indians at the Rapids Of tho Maamse, 10 l794--
battle that restored peace 10 our whole Western
frontier, from Pittsburg to the Tennessee line;
which gave safety to the infant and tranquility 70
the mother, as she pressed il 10 her bosom in her
nightly sumbefs. What did General Anthony
Wayne say about his Aid-de-camp in his official
communication about the battle, to General Wash
ington Here are his own words My faithful
and gallant Lieutenant Harrison. rendered the most
essential services, by communicating my orders IN
every direction, and BY his conduct and bravery N
exciting the TroDps to press for victory. ms
conduct in this battle alone, under all The cream
stances will ensure him immortality and entitle MN
10 the eyerlasting gratitude Of his countfy.--i
comes TO us from a veteran OF the American heso-
lution--from " the days Of aud lang syne, from
Gen Anthony Wayne, who was hailed throughout
the United States after the yictorJ OF the Msnmee,
at every village hamlet and foad from one end
Of the Continent 10 the other. the Saviour Q: MS
county. remember we'll when boy myself, that
never rode through this conntry any where, 10 any
direction that did not painted upon every
signboard at every hotel passed. the picture Of
Gen Wayne upon horseback, showing the uniyer-
sal gratitude and admiration entertained iof ma SER
vices and character, By every man IN the country.
Harrison felow-citizens, ono OF bis com
our whole Western counsry, and performed, as 6s-
neral Wayne says, the most essential services by
his conduct and bravery in communicating his or
ders in every direction, and by exciting the troops
10 press for victory
bu, Is Gen. Wayne the only witness OF revou-
tionary fame, who be called upon 10 testify m
favor OF Gen Harrisoni What does Gov. Shelby
suv. who commanded the Militia Of Kentucky in
the battle Of the Thames--ihe battle in which was
captured an entire British and Savage Army, and
conquered oil Upper Canndal What does Gov,
Shelby say, who led the militia Of an adjoining
State in the battle of Kings Mountain and gallant
" performed his part in achieving victory, which
Mr.. Jefferson said the first turn IN the tide
Of success sohich terzatnatedth the Revolutionary
War Nth The seal of orr independence
What does this veteran Of the Revolution say,
about Gen Harrison-who mounted his var horse
in his old age, and animated the whole Western
country by his appearance and his voice and the
thrilling recoectioDs Of his deeds OF other days
Why. fcow.citzens, he voluntarily placed himself |
under the command Of Gen. ilarrison, and was M
eyewitness of every movement, and Of every act |
and Of every pat Of bis conduct in the battle, and
Throughout, the whole Campaign. You will admit
that Governor Shelly knew something about war, |
and about the tasnts and skill Of an officer. Ii |
was impossible that he could be deceived, because |
he was upon the ground and witnessed every thing |
with his own eyes And hese is his testimony in |
FRAsKFoRT, April 81, 1916.
Dear General: Your letter OF the 18th instant,
has been duly received, in which you stated that
charge he's been made against you, that you we're
forced to pursue Proctor from my remonstfonces,
and that had said you upon that occasion, that
il was immateria what direction you took that
was resolved to pursue the enemy up the Thames,
and you request inc to give you statement OF facts
In relation to the council Of War held at Sandwich.
will, in the FIRST place, freely declare, that no
such language ever passed from nae to You
The Army, know, was on It's march by sun.
rise on the morning Of the 81 of October, and con-
tinued the pursuit four days. often IN run, Gatil
the evening Of the 5th, when the enemy was over
taken
"During the whole 9th long and arduous pur
suit, no man could make greater exertOns or use
more vigilance than you did TO ovettake Proctor,
whilst the skill and prom titude with which you ar
ranged the troops for battle. and Ihs distinguished
seal and bravery you eyinoed during its eontinu-
ance msred and received my highest appreciation.
In short sir from tho time joined you until the
moment of our separation believe thar com
fnander did or could make greater exertions
than you did to effect the great objects of The cam
paign. | admired your plans, and thought them
executed with great energy particularly your order
Of battle and arrangements for landing on the Cana
da Shore were calculated to inspire every man with
confidence that we could not be defeated with any
thing like number.
"Until had served the campaign Of l8i3 was
not aware Of the difficulties you had 10 encounter as
commander Of the Northwestern Army. ] have
since often said and still do believe that the duties
assigned to you on that occasion. were more arda-
Gus and difficult to accomplish, than any ihad erer
known confdedto any commanders ana with respect
to the zeal and fidelity with which you executed
chat high aud important trust, there are thousands
in Kentucky as well as myself, who believe it could
not have been COMMITTED to better hands
with sentiments ofthe most sincere regard and
esteem, have the honor TO be, with great respect
YOUR obedient servant. ISAAC SHELBY.
ITO Maj. Gen. WIN. HENRY HARRISON"
Now, fellow.citizeas. what candid who is
disposed TO do justice the fame Of an old soldier
and patriot can read this letter from the pen OF Go
vernon Shelby and doubt the skill, the talents the
courage and patriotism of Gen. Nm. Henry Hart
son The whole army who were present and eye
witnesses of his conduct, have testified to them
Col Richard NJ. Johnson, the present Vice Pfesi-
dent OF the U. s., eyewitness lie lead the
charge OF mounted Rife men which produced such
decisive effect in the battle. What does he say
"Of the career Of Gen. Harrison need tspeak
the history of the West is his history. For forty
years he has been identified With interests, its pc
rils and its hopes Universally beloved IN the walks
of peace, and distinguished by bis ability in the
councils Of the country, he has been yet more Illus
uiously distinguished in the feld
During the late War he was longer in active
service than any other general oficer-he was per
bsps oftener 10 action than any Of them, ami
never sustained a defeat"
What did Commodore Perry say who had swept
the Lakes Of the British fleet by achieving Veto
ry which, in the language Of President Madison in
his message TO Congress, Never was surpassed
in splendor, however much il may have been IN
magnitude"
After this victory he joined Gen. Harrison, acted
as his volunteer aid in the battle of the Thames,
and also eyewitness OF ms whole conduct.
In letter to Gen. Harrison, 18th August, 1917,