The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-12

LEWIS CAss-The Boston Courier contains tn,
address delivered by Lewis Glass; our Minister Il
France at Paris, on the 10th of May, before large
body Of American citizens assembled in consequence
of the melancholy intelligence of the death of Harr
son. The address is such might have been expect
ed from one who combines in eminent degree, the
qualities of the scholar the statesman and the soldier
The estimation in which he held the character of our
late President will be from the following passage,
which nge the cheeks of the traducers of Har-
rson with the blush of shame General Cass was one
of the aids of Harrison at the battle of the Thames
after giving an interesting description ofthat battle he
goes ON to say: ...."
" To this narrative have little more to add
have patience to deal with the charges of coward
ice and imbecily, with which the fame of gallant
soldier attempted to be furnished during life, and
which may affect his memory, now he is gone. He
was as brave man as ever went into battle No one
VINO served with him could mistake this point of his
character. ! have seen him in many trying ciicum-
stances, when could not be deceived and his GOODNESS
and selfpossession forsook him for q moment
An instance of his frmness, may say rashness, pre-
sens itself at this moment to my memory. The bridge
of the deep tributary streams of the river
Thames had been destroyed by the enemy, to impede
approach, and large body of Indians were sta
toned in the surrounding woods to prevent us from
pairing it. The work was commenced under the i'm
mediate direction of Gen. Harrison, who sat calmly
upon his horse overlooking the operations and expo
sed to the bullets of the Indians. Approaching the
value Of his life entreated him to retire. offering to
remain and see the work executed But he would not
listen to me. He did not tell me why, but knew it
well as if he had told me. read his thoughts in
the surrounding circumstances. His army was new,
officers and soldiers suddenly collected from various
parts oftho country, and essential that their
General should acquire their confidence. He consid-
cred the example of more Importance than any risk he
may have felt he was encounterng.
As to the charge OF military incapacity it is in sim
gular contrast with the history and services of Gene
raj Harrison. He who lived in the field for nearly
three years. engaged with the enemy under the most
difficult and peious circumstances, who was never
defeated and who possessed the confidence Of almost
all around him, il is ascertained, wholly
equal to his task and was, in fact imbcciLe. Ii it
were So with excellent opportunities for observation
had not capacity enough to make the discovery. 1t
has been reserve for later years. Without aIrogaing
to ourselves any claim to extraordinary discernmeni
still think if such had been the true cha actcr Of
General HARRISON among the thousands who followed
him to the field, some would have been found TO pro-
claim it, and to call for his removal consider it no
compliment TO be told that the man respected
the general had full confidence in the friend TO whom
was strongly attached, unworthy of all these
sentiments he TO the rank he attained. No. il
is He is gone where my praise or censure is
equally Indifferent TO him. But never while live
shall to regret him. to bear testimony to the
purity of his principles to the ardor of his patriotism
to the value Of his services and the high qualities
which nded the respect Of all who were brought
into contact with him.