Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-05-27


Assembly after it was organized, and
could convene or dissolve that body
whenever he thought it expedient. The
term Of his commission was for three
wears. al the end of which IT could be re-
newed. He held this responsible situa-
lion for thirteen years to the entire salts.
faction Of the nation and the people OF
the Territory, his commission being twice
renewed by Mr.. Jefferson and once by
Mr.. Madison in 1869. The House Of
Representatives Of Indiana, in soliciting
his re.appoln;ment Of Mr.. Madison, use
this language:
Tley cannot fo,bear recommending to and re-
questing Of the Presden, and Senate most earnest
", in thes own name, and in the name oftheir con
,titneuts, the appointment OF the present Governor
William Henry Harrison; because he possesse.
the good wishes and affections Of great majority
Of bis feIow-cilzeas because they believe him SIN
cerey attached to the Onion, the prosperity Of the
United States and the administration oil lis Govern
rnent; because they believe him, in superior de-
gree capable of promoting the interests Of the Ter
riiory, from long experience and attention TO is
concerns from his influence with the Indians and
wise and dsinterested management OF that depart
rnent and because they have confidence IN his vir-
tues. talents, and republicsnism.
Tbs expression Of opinion from the
Representatives OF the people, over whom
his authority bad been exercised for seye-
raj years, is in the highest degree honora-
bic to Governor Harrison. He had abIh-
ty TO govern, and be knew how to exercise
it like free man over free people.
In addition to the vast powers of Gov.
Harrison, he was appointed by Mr.. JET.
iefson, in 1903, commissioner 10 negotiate
treaties with the Indians. The terms in
which the nomination was made to the
Senate are so extraordinary, so express
sjye Of confidence, that we quote them
here:
81 nominate William Henry Harrison. Of Ind-
ana to be commissioners to enter into any treaty
or treaties which may be necessary with any In
dian tribes mort Invest Of The Ohio and in the errito-
w Of the United States the subject OF the boun-
Diary or lands.
(Sisned)
THOMAS JEFFERSON"
The nomination was unanimously con-
frmed by the Senate. What boundless
discretion entrusted TO one man! Under
this commission he negotiated thirteen
treaties with various Indian tribes, secur-
ing to the United States, an immense body
of fertile and valuable land-the astonlsh-
ing quantity of between fifty and sixty
millions of acres were acquired by SIN
gle treaty. This last is said to have been
by far the largest body Of land ever ceded
by the Indians at any one time. The
correspondence between the President
and Governor Harrison, growing out OF
these transactions, US well as the treaties
themselves, evince the ability of the Go.
vernon as negotator and diplomatist.-
In executing the duties of Commissioner
of Indian Affairs, and in other relations,
immense amounts Of public moneys pass
ed through his hands, which were faith
fully and honestly applied to their legtl
mate purposes. His integrity was never
impugned. twas irreproachable. And
if any man of this country merits the ap.
peIIation of the American Aristdes, that
man is William Henry Harrison
Alter quitting the army in 1913, Gen.
Harrison retired to his farm at North
Bend, in the State of Ohio. His fellow.
citizens did not permit him to remain
long in retirement. In 1916, he was
chosen TO represent the Cincinnati Dis
trict in Congress, in which relation he
served his constituents and the country
several years with great ability. lie was
subsequently,, for short time, member
of the Ohio Senate, and in 1924 was
elected United States Senator from that
State. Among the eminent statesmen
composing that august body he occupied
a high rank. He was placed at the head
of the military committee. He took an
active part in the business of legislation,
and brought to its investigation a mind
richly stored with varied knowledge. -
His reports and speeches combine the or
naments of chaste, classic, and elegant
style, vigor of thought, and power of ar.
gument. He continued in the Senate
until 1928, when he was appointed by
President Adams, Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plonipotentiary to the Re
public Of Colombia.
The American Minister was received
bv the authorizes of Colombia with mark
ed respect. To show the estimation in
which he was held, we quote the follow
ing paragraph from the government pa
per at Bogota:
We congratulate Colombia on beholding the
interest which is manifested by the government OF
the United States to cultivate the friendly relations
wish this republic, by sending among US so GIstin-
pnished Il citizen as General Harrison The gov
ernrneut has full confidence that his permanent re-
s.9ence In this capital will contribute generally to
strengthens the harmony and good understanding
which happily exist bet@eeR the two nations"
His residence at the Court of Colombia
was of short continuance. A change taxi
ing place in the administration of the
General Government, he was superseded
in office by the appointment of another
citizen. The following is an extract from
the address of the Council made TO Gene
raj Harrison, on his taking leave of the
Court:
In expressing 10 you, sir the sentiments OF
this Courcil towards your Government, ii is agree
able 10 me TO declare, that the hopes formed by
Colombia when the appointment was announced
of so distinguished a general, and one OF the
most eminent citizens Of the oldest republic OF A.
merica, had beea realized By yoar residence IN
This capital, as envoy extraordinary and minister
pleuipotchiiary near his government; and there
tore it is highly satisfactory to me TO show the high
esteem which your personal qualities have insprr-
Cd"
AIar tho oGic;al ralat;on of General