The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-02-06
PROGRESS OF GEN. HARRISON

PROGRESS OF GEN. HARRISON.
We copy from the correspondence Of the Bal
tmore Patriot the interesting account of Gen.
Harrison's journey towards this city, his stay at
Plltsburg, meetings and salutations Of the People,
speeches, &c.
10 give you any adequate idea of the demonstra-
lions OF regard ana rejoicing evnced by the people on
the shores Of the OHIO would occupy too much room,
and fear would be thought rather an exaggeration
From Wheeling to this place would see in every
direction groups Of individuals holding in their hands
flags, banners, &c, &c, and the hozannas Of tieenen
were heard echoing up the valleys of the Ohio We
passed Steubenville in the night much indeed to the
regret Of the General as he was exceedingly DESTROYS
to vsi, that fcurishing village But although it was
one o'clock IN the morning. hundreds of citizens were
on the le,ee to receive him. and the town hand
somely lighted up. About o'clock in the morning
we reached Beaver, and again the General was re-
celved with every mark of attention and respect We
passed beautiful village, lying Immediately on the
banks ofthc Ohio, called Economy The residents of
tins village are OF peculiar cast OF religionss They
met us on the bank of the river all clad in dress of
the most unique character with band OF music and
MANIFESTED by their appearance, the greatest regard
for the hero, who had stood by them in the hour of
trial. About four miles below Pttsburg we discover
ed beautiful flag floating in the breeze upon Gle
waited rock, the staf being hundred feet in height
Near the spot was erected Log Cabin, surrounded
by about one hundred gentlemen and ladies. As we
approached in the noble steamer guns discharged
and this beautiful and romantic spot vocal with
songs of triumph and liberty We at length reached
the glassworks. AT this point we locked the Fulton
to our boat and assembled the river Pitisburg Here
we found hundreds of banners floating upon the dome
Of every building The banks of both sides of the
river literally covered with enthusiastic freemen On
reaching the landing, found at least forty thousand
individuals, ready To receive the Old Hero two mill
tary companies stood in front of this immense multi
tude The old General stood the hurricane deck,
uncovered with his grey hairs streaming the breeze
He tried twice address the crowd before him.
which gave forth the most deatening shouts ever lis
tened tothousands of the fair daughters of the place
stood in the windows, hailing the reception Of the
"Peopies Candidate" In short, he descended the
deck Of the boat, accompanied by his distinguished
aids, Hon. John Chambers and Col. c.. S. Todd
The committee Of arrangement then waited on him,
and tenderedto him the Inequalities of the city. The
Mayor of the city then conducted the General to Ba-
rouche and thus accompanied, he passed through the
town. At thcrequcst of the multitude, the General
made them an eloquent speech He reached the Pitts
burg Hotel late in the evening" where several gentle
Of distinction called on him and large number
were introduced to him. An incident occurred, which
will reate-as it was of the most deeply interesting
character An old soldier pressing his way with diff
fculty through the crowd, came mping along with
one leg, having lost the other the Battle of Tppe
canoe. Sir, said he 81 am glad to you-l was
with you at the Battle of Tippecanoe lost this leg I'M
der your commando gratified that you have been
elected President" Here the Generals bosom began
to swell with deep emotions His lip quiyered-he
deeply affected He replied with some inquiry af-
ter his health. The old soldier again exclaimed
General, am glad that the people have elected you
President voted for you and Tyler too and | am
in hopes that when you take charge Of the office of
President, you will look after the pension fund-he
old soldiers can't get their PENSIONS 10 this he re-
sponded-"l do not think that there is any money in
the Treasury for any body but if there be any the old
soldiers shall have their part Of it, This prompt and
applicable reply drew forth considerable applause As
the General had taken by the hand thousands
Of his fellow citizens, he retired to bed
To-day another interesting scene took place. Ac-
cordIng to previous arrangements, he addressed thou
sands Of his cllowczens in front of the Pittsburg
Hotel Every window in the vicinity of the hotel was
thronged with beauty and elegance to hear the words
Of experience and wisdom from this venerable Prcsi-
dent The whole scene was sublime one. II was
meeting of the working classes of the community,
who had come forth, to show their veneraon for the
eminent parsonage, who had been elevated by their
suIrages to the most distinguished Office in the world
Isuppose ten thousand persons were present. His re-
marks were feeling and eloquent His commentaries
the principles Of republcanlsm were able and lucid
and his observations the duty of citizens in watch
inc the movements of those clothed with large prero
patves of power were sound in their general appca-
ton and perfectly philosophical Many indeed ex
pressed their surprise at the remarkable dinctncss OF
his enunciaton, and the full compass Of his voice.
am that every present understood every word
uttered by him-whist he eloquently discoursing
loco eco propounded series of questions 10 him, to
which he calmly replied that he concluded, he might
reply to the remark he intended to make-thdt it was
contrary all parliamentary rule to allow two speakers
at the time Ths prompt repy produced agreat
sensaton-and the shouts rung agan.wlth great ap-
plause. The meeting was afterwards addressed by
Walter Forward, and MIR Black in able speeches
the multitude continued TO remain in the street for
hours after the General concluded.
p. s. The President elect, the day Of the
Inauguration, Hat which is the joint handy work of
the mechanics Of the Banner and the Buckeye States
PITrsBURG, Pa, Jan. 30.
In my last communication informed you that Gen
Harrison had made engagement to meet the ladies
of this city, at Concert Hall. Sometime before the
hour, an immense concourse of individuals as
sembling in the neighborhood Of the building. The
room OF the Hall thionged with all the beau
~ and fashion of the town. From my own obscrva-
tons and from what could calect from others,
suppose not less than three thousand wing young la
dies were present, exhibiting the most beautiful and
sublime spectacle ever beheld When the hour Of
three arrived the old Hero aghted from the carriage
and accompanied by his distinguished aids, and the
Hon. Harmar Denny, he entered the Hall amidst the