Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-10-01


Tsler Is a part of the history Of the coun-
try. his biesraphylis written on the minds
o. the people. lie stands oui IN bold re-
,Eef on the promontory of his time, warn
ing to all ambitious aspiraBts. while, at the
same time, he furnishes strong illustra-
ton of the patriotism ofall parties, which
inslucesl them to sustain an Executive, in
whom no party had confidence, and who
was repudiated by all parties. He stands
alone. since the revolution, SOLITARY mon
mncnt oil his own per6dy and disgrace
To the credit OF the statesmen and politi-
clans Of the United States, he has no com
peer IN high places John Tyler was not
entirely unknown in Virginia, he had been
Governor and a United States Senator,
when by some strange fatality he was Sc
iectei at the Harrisburgh Convention for
Vice President, and put upon the Wing
National ticket with Gen. Harrison
was at Washington at the time, but was
never able to learn why he was thought OF,
unless il was because he had left General
Jackson, and il was supposed that he
would give strength TO the cause in Virgin
Ia.
III such were the inducements of his
nomination, greater mistake was never
made His State was one of the few that
went largely against the ticket, and he
proved recreant to the party that took him
up and elected him the moment good OPP
portunity offered II is not my purpose
TO review the memorable contest of 1910
for President, which resulted III the election
of General Harrison over MIR. Van Buren,
That Is part ofthe recorded history of the
country. 1t was one Of the warlnest po-
litical struggles. resulting in the most sig
nal party triumph that was ever achieved
in the United States was in the midst
Of the contest, riding and speaking day
and night, 20 the assembled thousands.
The diving thunders OF the campaign, and
the shouts of victory, had scarcely ceased,
when we met at the City of Washington,
ON the 4th of March, 1871, to inauguratc
General Harrison as president. and MIR. Iy-
Ter as vice-president, of the United States.
The hour arrived. The Senators were all
in their seats when General Harrison en-
tered the Chamber, and took his seat In
front of the Secretary's desk, followed by
the representatives of foreign nations,
Judges Of the Supreme Court, members of
the House and crowds of citizens. Gen.
Harrison appeared more infirm than when
had last seen him at North Bend. The
General was small slim man, some FIVE
feet ten inches high, long, bony, narrow face
dark hair, falling carelessly over his fore
head, dark eyes and dressed In a plain
cloth surtout coat. His manner was easy
and graceful as he bowed. and took his
seat. Mr.. Tyler was taller than the Gen
eral, slim and spare, narrow forehead. long,
hooked. high-bridged nose, projecting chin,
wide mouth, long neck and small narrow
head His countenance indicated to me,
the moment first saw him, the character
Of the man, about medium Virginia pol
rician, since the days of the giants have
passed away from that ancient common
wealth.. The inauguration took place
from the east. freBt of the capitol The
assemblage was immense. much larger than
those on the occasions of Gen. Jackson's
and Mr. Van Buren's inaugurations;I both
of which j had witnessed. Gen. Harrison
read his address in q loud, clear voice.
Us he came to that part which spoke of the
policy to be observed in our foreign rela-
lions he turned and bowed TO the foreign
ministers. which they courteously returned.
The scene was very imposing. The adj
dress closed; Chief Justice fancy admins
tere1 The oath The crowd dispersed =
We returned t. the Senate Chamber; Mr..
TYLER toek,.his scat having been sworn in
TO Office the day before: the Senate adjourn
ei Next day at twelve o'clock we met
in executive session, received and unani-
mously coafirmcsi the nominations of the
Cabinet: Daniel Webster, Secretary OF
State. Thomas Ewing, Secretary of the
Treasury. John Bell, Secretary Of War,
George T.. Badger, Secretary of the Navy,
Francis Granger, Pcstmater General, and
John j Crittcndcn, Attorney General
. Never was q Cabinet more highly approx
eIby the wings. 1ndeoi our opponent.
conceded their ability. and the whole coun
try acknowledged that the wing party and
It's principles would be faithfully represent
ed in the executive branch of the Govern
ment, while the same party had majority
IN theI House of Representatives and Sen
ate, as the election Of speaker and commit
tees showed The wings elected the chair
men of all thecommittees in the Senate
/ srelected chairman ofthe. committee OF
pd tic lands, ty decided vote over Rob
err J. Walkers the late chairman. Their,
wa : little ofhet busines done at the execu
NV session. We adjourned with the un
der standing that there would be callct
Sc ion during the vacation. then callet
On the. President elect: met Mr. Tyler there
all things looked right. took leave o
both and returned home, bringing with m'
= our whig friends the gratifying news o
; fbe harmonious and able cabinet that was
otslleA- ante office. and eff the decides
64king niajerisy of the party in boil
keuses Of the next Congress. Soon afte
my retur'd feceived the Proclamation o
the President calling session of Congress:
to convene on the 21st.of May. The proc
lamation bore date March 17th.a How
uncertain are all human prospects. how
frail this earthly tenement left Gen
Harrison we'll in fine health, with greer
old age upon him. On the 10th of tn
month before It's close, be was stricken b,
fatal disease. and on the 4th of April