Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-09-07
GEN. HENRY DODGE.

can there be a shadow OF doubt, as to which
,, would be elected! For my own part, |
believe there is but little doubt, as it is; but
am satisfied the more the people are ac-
quain'ed with the history and lie oil Gen.
Dodge, the greater will be the support they
will give him.-One great beauty in the
life Of the late Harrison, and which no
doubt was The cause of his popularity, was
his universal integrity and republican firm
ness and simplicity.-Wh neither superlnten-
ding operations on his own farm, or amid
the splendor of foreign courts and princes,
it was the same. There was no deviation
from his honest integrity, TO tiattcr the va
nifty Of hereditary greatness, nor did he
descend from his rcpublcanlsm to affect
the follies Of patent nobilty.-From slight
personal acquaintance with Gen. Dodge,
and knowledge Of his history, | am led
to believe, that there is close similarity
in these particulars between his own cha
racter and that Of Gen. Harrison.-During
long and active life spent in the service
Of his country, in stations Of trust and re-
sponsibiity, never, believe, has there been
a charge made against his honesty and in
tegrity-neither by the government he
served, nor by those he came in contact
with, in the discharge Of his duties. In the
present age Of defacation and dishonesty,
on the part Of those in high places, it is
gratifying to turn 10 tho contemplation Of
character such as Gen. DoGge.-It is a
guide to tho young republican, in which he
may see the true mode Of contributing TO
the greatness, and general moral standing
of his country. With the early history Of
Gen. bod &c, am not acquainted, though
believe he has been in active public life
on the frontier Of our country from his
youth up. He has held civil and military
stations-the latter of great responsibility
and danger; and | know, that he has dis
charged them in such manner, as 10 gain
the highest commentator Of those in the
high places ofour government under whom
he acted. | read with much qualification
in your last paper, an article in relation TO
The negroes under the charge Of General
Dodge.-Beleving. that it is duty every
patriot and freeman owes, TO contribute as
much as possible to amelioratng the con-
dition Of this unhappy race, | look upon
the conduct of Gen Dodge, as that Of Il free
man, who knows the blessings of liberty
| have no doubt that the slavery of the ne
grocs under Gen. Dodge, was but in name
yet the deed Of manumission and the H.
beral provision made for the manum:ttcd,
shows his idea Of the natural rights and
privileges Of those on American soil, even
though the law, does not recognise them.--
The statement Of the negroes, as TO the
manner in which they had been treated by
Gen Dodge, and that he had nerer deceived
them, | consider as good evidence Of the
character Of the man, and particularly
must il create a thrill Of satisfaction
in benevolent hearts-when they read that
with one Of his blacks, he divided his last
morscl Of bread and meat, when on an cx-
petition to the Rocky Mountains. Gen.
Harrison has been justly lauded for his ac-
tive kindness in giving his only blanket TO
a wounded soldier, one Of his color, per-
haps friend; this was noble action, but
how much greater that of dividing the last
morsel, with one, of race, whom we are
TOO apt TO look upon as worthy Of all the
evils they endure. | have as yet spoken
principally ofthose qualities, which cndear
a man to his fellows, as friend and neigh
bor-qualities which shed upon those a.
round them, the benefits Of their nature,
and arc active in comforting all the good
and happiness in their power.
1t seems to me that i, is too late, to ques-
ton mans abilities, when he has passed
a comparatively long life in the service of
his country, and has ascended step by step
10 tho hinh &c hopnr
and dishonest my sometimes succeed in
procuring place and emolument, but such
success is short lived, indeed; whereas it
requires intrinsic worth and sterling inte-
gritty to keep hold upon the affections of
the people, or to retain the confidence Of
those who administer our government
Had Gen. Dodge come among as stran-
ger, asking our support, should consider
his past history as sufficient evidence Of
his ability and character. But he does not
so come among us-On the contrary the
history Of Wisconsin is the record Of his
name and fame; and there are none, who
witness the general prosperity Of our Ter
ritory, the active cheerful industry Of our
farmers, miners, &c, but will revert TO his
agency both ia the field and in the council
in securing and preserving these blessings.
1t is not worth while for me to refer par
ticularly TO his energy and bravery in our
frontier wars. 1t is record of history,
that through his agency principally, was
the late Black Hawk war brought to
speedy and successful termination. His
political enemies do not seriously impeach
his military talent and courage, and when
he held the post of Governor, his courage
and decision Of character, were the fear
and respect of the savages. and a security
against any further hostility.
We all know, what tho situation of a
Delegate 10 Congress is. He cannot talk,
he cannot occupy the attention Of the House
as members can. He has but little time