The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1888-11-29
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
ABRIEF SKETCH OF THE CAREER
OF THE PRESIDENT L ELECT. 4
His Early Struggles and Marriage
His aIlant Record During the War
His Political Life. Be- Isl

who, II he lives Will De the next freSI-
dent of the United States, was born
August 90, 1888, at thethom me-ef his
grandfather, Gen. William Henry
Harrison, at North Bend, Ohio, some
15 miles below Cineinatti, on the Ohio
River. At the age of fourteen he was
sent to an academy IN suburbs of
Cincinatti, and in 1850 he entered
Miami University at Oxford, Ohio, as
Junior. His careersat college. was
that of an earnest, diiligent student,
and he was graduated in 1852 fourth
in class of sixteen, Rev. David
Swing, of Chicago, taking second hon.
ors and Hon. Milton Saylor being the
first in rank. The subject of young
Harrison's graduating address was
"The Poor of England = and his treat
ment Of it showed hat he had sound
ed both the depths and causes of this
poverty. #5f.J F4#sEf
AFTER HIS GRADUATION
Mr.. Harrison imme 1iately began the
study of law with Judge Bellany Sto-
yer, in Cincinatti,, and before he had
fully completed his studies he married
Miss Carrie L. Scott, the daughter of
DIR. John w. Scott, president of a
young ladies' academy in Oxford, O.,
where the university was located.
When he reached his majority Har
risons' father advanced him $500,
and he inherited $500 from an aunt.
With this small capital he removed
with his young wife to Indianapolis
in 1854, End entered upon the practice
of his profession. Clients did not
rush into the office of the young law
yer, and if he had not received the
position of erier of the u. S. Court it
is quite likely that he would have
been in severe financial straits. Gen.
Harrison speaks of the $3.50 a day
which he received for his services as
court crier as the first money he ever
made. p 5s&
HIS FIRST OPENING
in his profession came to him by aeci
dent. In a burglary case the prose
cutting attorney was called away, and
he asked Harrison to make the clos
ing address to the jury. Though he
had but little time for preparation he
made an excellent argument, and was
rewarded by verdict oe guilty from
the jury, although the defense was
ably conducted by Gov. Wallace.
His maiden effort was so successful
that he at once formed copartnership
with the-son of Gov. Wallace, who was
against him in that first trial, and who
had been appointed cadet by Gen.
Harrison's grandfather when Presi-
dent. Business and a fair amount of
success came to the young firm, but
in 1860 Wallace was made clerk of
the circuit court, and Harrison IVES
elected Supreme Court reporter at a
salary Of $4,000;
During his canvas for that office
young Harrison met Hon. Thos A.
Hendricks in joint debate, and as the
issue of that campaign was the swamp
lands question, one with which Har
rison was thoroughly familiar, he
was more than match for his distin
guished opponent. Senator VOORHEES,
came to Hendricks assistance, but
Harrison easily routed, them both.
This incident established his reputa-
tion as political speaker. ~
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HIS CAREER IN THE WAR
In 1862 Mr.. Harrison enlisted as q
private, but raised a company of
which he was commissioned captain
This was assigned to the..17th regiment,
and when the force marched to the
| front Harrison was in command as it's
colonel. Although he had no previ-
Gus experience in military affairs he
at once made it his business to thor
oughly inform himself as to his new
duties, and soon had his command
in excellent discipline. He looked
after the comfort of his men: and they
learned to have great confidence in
his skill and judgment He first went
to Bowling Green, KY, to defend
Southern Indiana, against: Kirby
Smiths guerilla raids. Later, at Res
ca, he had an opportunity to distin
/ guish himself and led "a brilliant
charge which resulted in one third of
his command being killed and wound
ed. At Peach Tree creek he rendered
such gallant service that he was COM
| plimented by Gen, Hooker on the
| field with the renark BY God, Ben
Harrison, I'll make you brigade,
for this days work" He kept his
4 word and wrote to Secretary Stanton
Easking promotion for the gallant
young colonel.
HE GOES INTO POLITICS.
At the close of the war Harrison
was again elected reporter of the In
diana supreme Court and declined q
1 re- election in 1868, preferring to de
vote his entire time to the practice O
his profession. In 1876 he was nom
mated for Governor, Godlove S. OrtE
having withdrawn from the canvas
because he was not in harmony with
q the views of the Republican party OF
| the financial question Although b,
| did not expect an election, Gen Har
rison entered into the campaign will
characteristic vigor and ran 2,0O(
ahead of his ticket. This gave hin
such a claim upon his party tha
s in 1881 every prominent riva
withdrew and he was elected q
is. Senator by acclamatioE. His re
cord in the Senate is well known hi
Dakota report and speeches on th
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