Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1842-12-06
4 Chapter.
FROM WIG CHRONICLES.

/. Now there arose in those days man OF the
tribe Of the Buckeyes, named Old TIP, (which be-
ing interpreted is Tippecanoe,) which pleased the
people nightly.
>. And certain lawyers, cunning men and crafts
men, said, let us make this man 10 be our king,
which being old and well stricken in years, viii
pcradyenturc grant US whatsoever we shall ask.
g. So they all with one accord cried out, great
is TipDecanoe of the Buckeyes
L. But there was ono Harry under the sun, to-
wards the going down thereof, who was exceeding
wroth when il was told him that his people had
forsaken their first love- and following alter
strange gods.
;. Albeit, he DESCENDED his anger saying IN his
heart even ike Jacob of old, will deal With sub
tlcty and take my brothers blessing.
6. And there was one Daniel, which IS also called
the Godlikc," NOW this is not the Daniel winch
was cas-; into the den Of lions,) who was exceeding
fierce against the rulers of the tribe Of hnderhook,
going about through all the land, even from Pat
chogue to an " October sun, saying
l. - New books must be opened the seals oil
plenty must be loosed, who is wrothy
6. And there was heard cry, as it had been the
cry Of many voices, saying " two dollars day ana
roast beef forever -
Q. Now there was one John, whose surname
was - TYLER too'-a dweller in the South country
which was made the second ruler IN the Kingdom
10. Now in the second month of his reign, tAe
King died, and gathered to his fathers ana
there arose great strife among the Lords and the
mirhty men, who should be kng-but John rel gned
in his stead.
II. Whereupon, Harry became exceeding fierce
inasmuch a John would not prefer him before al
the Princes Of the land, and hearken diligently tc
his counsel.
T. And straightvay he gave commandment c
all his servants tina. they should smite John witt
the swords Of his wrath, and cast out his name, t.
I become a reproach TO al nations and tongues an'
people, under heaven.
b Then there arose mighty uproar among tn
people. because Of the great tunult IN the camp o
the Princes.
IA. Now il came TO pass in the second year q
the reign of John, decree went forth from IN
mouth of Harry, (which also is called the q" Lord {
Ashland ~ flat the dwellcrs in the land should ia
down before him and DO him reverence.
-. The cunning men, who were wise IN a
ndlcrafts-carvers of wood, and carvcrs OF stone
and caryers of " h,lfer," which was virgin,
and ready writers and painters were sought out,
make all manner OF devices TO contound the man
the tribe OF kIndcThOOk.
Is And Daniel, and Winfield, and Caleb, an
John, whose surname IS Spencer. which has bee
the chef musicians" Of the tribe Of Ilppecano
were diligently sought after, that they should SIN
again that same old coon
L. But they said" nay We may dance unto
but we cannot Pipe;' and they break their mar.
before him.
Is. Then Harry waxcj exceeding wro,h, and
, commanded that great company OF " Buckeyes
aud - Corn Crackers" should assemble at ccEta
place which is called Dayton.
10. And they did 50 and t1ere was much poop
;here-and every man brought each his psatr
cornet, rams horn, vol, hite, kettle-drum and ba
b pipe.
o -. Then Harry lifted up his voice and said p'a
And Immediately there arose great noise as 1t ID
been the cry OF many 'Coons.
u. And Harry said, it is well; aud stra'ghtw
he sent spies throughout all the land, saying, COZ
/ to me In good time and tan not
/ p And they SAID, aye master, even so "
@ we do-eycn as thou commanded US. And the
was much rejoicing and Hary's heart rose witt
/ hm.
G % Now not many days were accomplished a
& Harry was standing IN the porch-even HE por
. Of his house.
. u. Ana he looked and saw man running G
, ceedngly swit-anl he SAID, behold one who br.f
/ eth tidings.
-. And the man drew near and lifted up
voice, and said, may 1t please my master OF
cemency to hear M tacse ie" words And
{ sald-speak.
% And he spake-let not my lord ! pray Il
be wroth bur the dwcllers in the east counts
which is toy the sea side, Will not do thee reveren
- And while he yet spake there came anotl
bearing tldlngs And Harry said, speak.
q - And he spase aud said-let not my Lord
pray thee be wroth, but the dwe.lers IN the So
country Will not 90 thee reverence
-. And there came other messengers from
North, and from the South, and from the East,
from tine West-and they testified unto the sa
thing.
80. Then Harry was grieved bitterly al he
and ne went into his chamber AID wept; and
a saId-O, that my heiter was yet alive, that mi
bait the 'Coons once again, with " roast be-
o before | die My heIter Ny he,ter. :!
} hcIer
81. Now the rest Of the acts Of Harry. which
y did, viii they not be written IN the chronicle
n men, who would-be kiugs-but couldn't come "