Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-09-14

etpnpp ~ " tnq Ohio otote journal gives ne
the following deeply interesting facts
Many hsqe asked vhy ihis ocoasion and
locality has been naiued aCamp Harrison =
4 To the old soiilers who were pionenrs Ia the
early yeara oi tho pretent century. the name
viii appear ae singolarly appropriate 10
them who were youths in 1912, and held
their sports in Franklinton and tho beauti-
ful country surrounding every foot of
ground is OF deep intereete every old building
and forest tree, has its legend, all being res
plete with historical "reminiscences of tho
war Of 1919 In tho old log building near
whore was tho entrance gate, Gen Harrison
had bis head quarters, during one episode
Of The war, and on the emnenoo whore the
present enoampment ia situated wero sia.
toned the famous Kentucky troops under
Coils. Ball and johnson. And meath tho old
oak tree, the second from the gate, whose
branches spread In lcafy luxurianco half
century ago, but now are wlthered and gono
in perpetual sero, stood the Hero Of Tippe,
canoe, with bis stat, surrounded BY the
braves Of old Crane, tho Wyandotte tribe,
and made the treaty which circumstances
rendered necessary, for Proctor, the Eng,
lish Commander, had turned loose upon the
country hordos Of northern tribes Ia the
work Of devastation, and murder OF women
and children. Harrison determined 10 feht
Indians with Indians, and hence his treaty
with the Wyandottes. Il was here that be
made his celebrated petticoat speech whom
addressing the dusky savages, who with
glowing eyes regarded every action aud
drank in evory word, Said the old Hero
Proctor has offered a reward for my scalp,
bis ierocious allies are instructed TO show
no mercy Kill and spare not is the word
None but towards will i1iure prisoners, wo-
men or children. Now, ii YOU are 40 Cortu.
nate as 10 catch Proctor don't harm him but
dress him in pettiooats and make sauaw Of
him
After Hulls inglorious surrender tho
greatest alarm pervaded the whole country
families came aocking into Franklinton. 10
be under the protection Of the army The
building known as the old Court House was
surrounded by deep ditch and a stockade
erected for the protection Of those who could
not fight Before Franklinton was occupied
bby the army, the alarm was even a horror
Tor blood-thirsty sayages were expected from
every thicket
AS an instance Of the feeling experienced
az the time, courier arrived with news that
victories had been gained by the American
army In Canada lady tho mother Of
iemlly, clasped her hands together and ex,
claimed Thank God our army has taken
Maulden," stronghold Of the British.
Even a victory at that distance relieved the
settlers, as it was hoped tho Indians would
thus be checked
In tho Scioto, above Franklinton, is an
Island known as British Island; IL gained
the name from tho fact, that the English
prisoners taken at the battle of the Thames
were quartered on the Island. And speok.
ing OF the battle of tho Thames, il will be
reoolleoted that Proctor in his hurried re.
treat was obliged TO abandon his carriage.
which was taken by the Americans. In il
was found his sword and watch. The form,
or was taken by Gen Harrison, and is still
IN the possession of the family. While the
carriage and watch were taken by Gov Shel.
by OF the Kentucky regiment They were
afterwards given 60 Gen. Mcdowell, and by
him to the Sullivant family. The seal which
was attached to the watch being now in DOS
session Of Joseph Sullivant, ESQ. The car
rlage was burned for the irons and the hind |
axle is now spindle in tho Grist Mill. com,
monty called "Sullivants Mill" One Joint,
heavy silver plated affair, which support
ed the top, was given to tho Ohio Historical |
Society, whose collections have long since
been scattered, losing to the country many
articles OF invaluable historical interest.
Harrison's army stretched from the Fair |
grounds, across the National road, to the bu-
rying ground up the river, and down to near
the railroad bridge, and many old citizens
well remember when the tents we're struck, !
ana the line of march taken for Fort Meigs. |
The line was formed and proceeded directly
up the milestone to Delaware, and on to
their Destination