New-York tribune., 1841-05-15

Fro the spring Of 1899 the present day there mas been
tendency of the public mind toward recognition OF ri
nuc!y experimenting Providence Event, which human wis
dem and prudence could ore-ec prevent Indicated the
moving, OF an hand and suggested the consulting Of
Superior will. Blow followed blow-cloud came after
cloud Then a geam of sunshine; the spirits OF tie
people were revived and confidence began gradually be
restored The majority of the pcspc had eosei to rule
over them who opposed, ;rs personal but
political considerations who had enemies but such envy
mace There he sat calm the HEINZ inspiring conf
dencr in our institutions, hopes Country The
Lord it. and that had YET learned where to
put and again The presence Of Hi> hand mus be
felt The rod therefore upon II teaches that there
i an Almighty Disposcr Of all events and 'a; should
seek the counsel and aid director Of al those Unseen
influence, tha, control and sycrr a the operations OF men
and convince, Us that there something than human
prudence patriotism and power which determines the fate
ec empires.
Ny cauutrymcn! God teaching that ne reigns
us-la his favor is Life We must learn that lesson or
perish, We must learn recognize the Saviour the Go
vernon of NationS-to obey, subm; "a God He
has revealed himself in His Holy Word.
We had in the late President all tina; could ask III
Chief Magistrate 70 the Of hearts well
as Of our judgements, and therefore ovea we'll
trusted him.
Probably there i scarcely that comsne5 both in his
history and character much of the qualification that Office
requires Evidently fitted he, of God or hi situation
and his responsible duties He had the peculiar talents for
the head of the Government, needed tcre than in
other connected with the administration Of The govern
ment.
Through period of twerly years he called act in
various capacities under the Goyeinmcnt-a Secretary. Com
manIer-inC Govcror ofilc NorhWecr Territory
Here he displayed his AID peculiar taent5puy of
purpose-knowedgc of mcn-acquaniancc with public at-
fairs and principles of government In his uatn Gov
crnor OF the NerilWcScrn Territory he displayed all these
varied talents and he from to station m be-
cams still more useful. By the prowcss Of hi, he de-
tended i,-by the wisdom OF his counel- he governed
time ngulary irving wheH the Indians had renewed their
savage border wararc-whcn murders were frequent and
atrocious-whcn the whole frontier filled nith dismay
when hc abors of the hi.bandmen suspended and
many families deserted their homes 20 seek safety in flight
Gen Harrison rt the country into the lest posture of de-
fence and restored confidence sinking hearts Of the in
habitunt>
His integrity Of character sineucrly conspicuous
Though long possessed opportunities cngchns himself
he lived and died posr and that not from prodgaiiv but
from integrity He used his immense power and r-
uencc procure situations for his relatives friends If
except his Private Secretary. Oncc after his resignation
his oidce of Commandcn-Ch Chief he made up hi. nd to
apply for place Wc. Point for his Ono his poor
eshor however, ne found had applied to the same s,i-
his and Harrison Immediately rcained from
making the applications and the lad Tor whose sake hc
honoraby made way went West Point ana /, now dis
ingui>hcd citizen et Indiana.
Equally strong his of honor y political oppo-
who had known him for forty years, said General
Harrison had particle of dishonesty about him He
was honest in poitics-in reii-ion-in every thing.
His bcncvolcncc remarkable the other qpac,
of his noble mind and exactly of that kind which the an
agons OF ambition Some rcproach the Government for
their treatment of the Indians but >ucn repreach be
cast the of Harrison He had military talents
which have led many through dark blood and
slaughter but part of his long warrior can
be discovered he touched his sword save
70 defend America and liberty. Applau>c vlish wa i'm
ic,!ia,cy ,,hcd) Let the historian ,rea ior mo
rcnt the morning of the 9th the final cnba>aton
took place Lake Erie. The shonc brilliantly; gem
tie b.ezc waited the ships towards that shore on which ii was
supposed the flag of Country must be planted amid the
fire of tn. enemy and The yes the savage The General
cntrcatcd m troops To remember that they were the OF
srcs whose fame was nmor,a-,a they fought ior Liberty
whilst their foes fought for Master kenmchia:s
mcsbcr the river Rasn but only whilst yictoy suspend
elneycr iniurc fallen foe The latter sentiment char
acteszed all his military operations even with The savage
tribes.
Once more, in audus his personal qualities, refer
to his simplicity of character In persona! eia.ac'er-n
inanne-n trcss-he the very per-e the Pco-
pie He was no arstocrat in citizens gab Ills eoanenance
wa, sooane.s-honest frank aad open his eve crphaticol
the light of his body-gentlc, but full OF fire. ndnc-s and
enorsv were hardly ever beautifully be.ded. One
saws He was co-dcsecndng the posr and lere found
as ready access to him the great ana learned Even c
Gen we're at home with him. and bnt the guilty were
ayycd by ms presence
Harrison was born OF i race distinguisfed for their patriot
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