The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-07-04
TnE GsNuINr PArHIorI.n VERSUS THE FA.s.-

sion recently by M Lamartine, The splilt ana sehu
men,s of which contrast go strongly with those OF
the selfish demagogues in all lands, that we canno
refrain nom giving short extrac. =
You see to reflect; ask tn n would not be far bet
be all unit that the union he cemented IN tims,
ano that we be all vvlitd by the same public spl.'
stepped Interest round hich all the eiti
should rally and unite their power sgainSt iieini
factions and internal enemies And that the people thus
called upon exercise their rights and intelligence should
know before hand in whom they may confls-on whom
look for defence, for guidance ana Instruction Whc
look for counsellor and CHIEFS Who OF the citizens
most inspired with that sacred fire which ghtsu up
patIiotism but which browns and Consumes miserable
coferies. and wretched factions. Ay, there alone, Is
safety ana security to be found These but the soc
masses which sufficiently strong to crush parties and
factions. The time Tor the coming and re-
joice 10 but their accession must be reg lar for
10 be durable Yes this what makes attach SO high
price these meengs-to these grund reviews pub
lie opnon yes these grand reviews oil public opinion
III may be allowed the expression-to these public
commu atoms when men who rarely have occasion In
every day lite speak each ether learn 10 know and
each ether when the hand that grasps the pen the
ord stretched forth 10 grasp the hand which guides
the plough the chsel-when all doctrines are annh
lated and ideas brought closer together and pene-
trete into our hearts Ay il is novel and grand to
semble the people together such stupendous masses
TO excite them against their rulers-not TO pander to
their had passions but on the contrary bsnish our
prejudces hch weaken us by dividing US, which
VoIcE-Yes. like OConnell in Ireland.
NJ. DE LAMARTIsE-I hear tho name OF O'Connell Fro
common between OConnell ana ourselves between Ire
land and France. What do we sec The papers every
day are filled with his invocationsto independence
see O'Connel passionate popular national orator.
Catholic tribune OF the middle ages assume the title OF
Agitaor OF his country, stirring with his breath the
good bad passions OF the population and those
iempe,ts from which occasionally liberty may emerge
bat far frequently and the aggrav ated serv
tude OF a nation. Thanks be to God and you, have
nothing OF tins sort in France. There can be
any necessity to agate free country which is in 70
danger Of losing its liberty On the contrary gentlemen
we have rather to appeass than to excite the public mind
and show the Masses in their undistui bed tranquility
the extent OF their own power and authority The pub
o mind gentlemen, is the all powerful OF the Oppo.
sition. II will suffice for but must not allow it to
he employed with indifference. read in your eyes and
say This all very true but in this constant struggle
between the Ministers and the country, in which the
ceaselessly diputng the powers that be
have great advantages the citizens Have they not
places powers PENSIONS distribute and all that
arsenal OF government influence, legitimate and papase
in which precure the to deaden the public
conscience and degrade itself TO corruption ."
This is true, gentlemen But If the powers that be have
corruption for their support. have not the people,
how TO distribute It with justice, which will suffice
to balance the vast weight OF illegal government
their dp do not the people rejoice in their own SELF
esteem Tne good opinion of the people the only cor
rupon employed by disinterested men. 1t Is the only
one worthy of you and me 1t is the only reward for
which eau ever hope when serve you, or even when
dare to resist you Armed with the support Of public
opinion, nation always do as chooses By means
Of peaceful persuasion Will bring back the govern
men OF 1880 to those paths in which wish to see them
And should the persist in its present course
and dvorcing itself from the legitimate tendencies OF
the nation SHOULD it obsnately persist to compromise
safety of the State under the accumulation Of its
France will join in its o5snacy. Napoleon is
dead. Great dynases have been swept away; but the
fortune of France has been permitted to pass away
with any one man, or any one power But even now let
us hope for the beslet not despair Public opinion
will suffice both the country and the government
IL do this we need employ neither threats, sedon, or
agitation. The only sedon Of free people is when its
wanders from the right PATH not to follow it,
ply ing to the toast which has courteously pro.
posed by president allow me- in my turn to propose
yours aud in fact those Of the whole country-msyI
dare to add, the sentiment Of Providence herself Who
alter having so long governed by means OF men,
seems henceioh 10 wish be governed by opinions
Gentlemen beg to propose to you "the regular and
peaceful accomplishments the doctrines democracy"
Unanimous and prolonged app ause)
This Is the RICH, spirit. These are the sentiments
which animate the bosoms of all the faithful and
wise lovers of liberty and their race.
Col. JOHNSON DID KILL TEcUMsEH.-Cel John
son has at last we believe for The first time publicly
confessed the soft impeachment, aud laid claim to
the homer OF killing Tecumseh In the late speech
delivered by the gallant Colonel at Springfield, ILL
nois, his description of the conflict is thus re-
ported =
Colonel JOHNSON said, that at his age it wrong to
put OH any false modesty ana as he had been called
upon 10 relate that portion of the fight which took place
with the Indians he would eDdeavor 10 do SO. The In
dams were 400 strong, commanded by Tecumseh,
OF the bravest warriors drew breath. He
a sort OF Washington among the lnd1ns-that is they
locked upon him as we look upon Washington. The
Iadisns were in ambush the other side Of what
informed impossible swamp; bat just before
the battle came passage across the swamp
was discovered Knowing well the Indian character,
determined push forward with about twenty In
order draw forth the entire Indian fire, that the
msnder of the regiment might rush forward upon them
while their rifles were empty. Having promised the
wives mothers and sisters OF my men, before let Ken
lucky, that would place their husbands sons ind bro
theirs in hazard which was iliiDg TO share my
self, put myself at the head OF these twenty men, and
we advanced upon the covert in which knew the
Indians concealed The moment came in view,
received the whole Indian fire. Nineteen Of my
twenty dropped In the field felt that was se-
vereiy wounded. Tie rode staggered, and fell
to her knees she had fifteen balls in her. after
wards ascerained; but the noble animal recovered her
feet by touch of the rein. waited but lew moments
when the remainder oil the troops up, and pushed
forward on the Indians who instantly retreated. no
ced Indian chief among them, who succeeded in raj
lying them three different times This thought
would endeavor to prevent was by this
known TO the Indians that their allies, the British hsd
surrendered. | advanced singy upon him, keeping my
right close by my side, and covered by the swamp;
he took TO tree and from thence deliberately fired upon
Although previously had four balls in this last
wound was mole accutely painful than all oil them His
ball struck the knuckle of Left hand passed
through my hand and came out just above the wrist
my through bride rein for my hand in
stantly sweied and became useless The Indian sup
posing he had MORALLY wounded me, came out IRON be-
hind the tree adv upon with upllted oma.
hawk. When he had come within my mares length OF
me- drew pistol and instantly hed having dead aim
dered had fled My pistol had ball and three buck
shot in it, and the body OF the Indian found to have
bail through his body and three buck shot IN different
parts of has breast and head.
THUS fell Tecumseh, cried out Of the audi
ence1
Col Johnson said he did not know that it Te-
cumseh at that time Circumstances have since render
ed this matter of certainty] No Intelligent man,
believe, now pratends to doubt the fact"
This historical narrative as listened to with absorb
ing interest by this vast Multitude who at its conclusion,
gave vent to their feelings in shout that Gays the
per from which quote,) might have walked the dead.
Before he concluded his speech Col Johnson took
sion TO dojusccto the memory OF his brave commander
Gen. Harrison.
Court OF Errors.
JgLr3-As the session of this court terminates on the
th, and the fh OF business he trans
acted, many of tue members doubtless deemed
sary 10 commence any new argument in any the
cslendar and therefore they returned their homes