General Harrison under attack in heated loco foco debate
The piece attacks General Harrison from multiple angles in a rowdy political quarrel. It cites speeches in newspapers street corners and a Ohio House incident led by Thomas J. Buchanan criticizing his military record and leadership while praising temperance industry and honesty.
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Harrison
Willliam Usnay Harrisor
Les
Locofoco
Ohio
Thomas J. Buchanan
Clermont
Senate
Congress
Buchanan
Gen. Harrison
North Western Army
Grand Camp
O.M
Militia Proceedings On War Efforts At Fort Meigs
The document records resolutions praising Governor Meigs and General Harrison, blaming delays in militia mobilization, and noting the mystery around Harrison’s leadership. It describes plans to deploy militia near the fort as determinations on field force size and timing are debated.
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Canada
J. Meigs
Harrison
Fort Meigs
WM. H. Harrison
North Western Army
Franklinton
Chillicothe
Robt. Lucas
John M’ Donald
James Denny
Wm. Keys
John Ferguson
Isaac Bonser
James Kilgore
John Willet
Allen Trimble
N. Beasley
T. James Wilson
Presly Morris
John Boggs
William Rutledge
Jim
K. Bond
Richard Hocker
Eben Fennimore
James Manary
T. Attest
Ezra Osborn
Harrison’s Campaign Strategy Defended by Dawson
Dawson sums up the affair defending General Harrison against charges from the Militia Meeting and Buchanan. He cites Governor Meigs and a plan to mobilize 2000 troops for a Canada invasion, arguing the militia’s forty day term and fleet delays justified withholding full service. The letter from Harrison’s officers praises measured obedience and readiness.
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Dawson
Harrison
Buchanan
Ohio
Meigs
Upper Sandusky
Camp Seneca
Canada
Maigs
Cleveland
Times
North Western Army
Lower Seneca Town
Testimony on General Harrison and the brave hearts debate
The passage weighs testimony defending General Harrison against critics who accuse him of mismanaging the war. It contrasts supporters Robert Lucas Isaac Bonser John Boggs and Cass Wells Croghan with accusers and questions motives, urging readers to judge between confident veterans and hasty, passionate doubt.
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Lewis Cass
USA
Samuel Wells
Owings
RUSI
George Paull
JC Barnlett
James V Ball
Robert Morrison
George Todd
James Smiley
Rd Graham
Geo Croghan
Maj
I Hukil
E D Wood
Thomas J. Buchanan
Harrison
North Western Army
Robert Lucas
Isaac Bonser
John Boggs
George Croghan
Ohio Militia
Grand Camp affair letter from Allen Trimble urges fairness
Ex Governor Trimble defends Harrison against Grand Camp 1813 actions and denounces partisan use of the event. He calls the proceedings unwise and improper, states he now seeks to prevent public misperception, and declares his public acknowledgment of the August 29 1813 act.
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Grand Camp
Trimble
O. M
Cin
Gaz
Quaxiann, Highland Co
Ohio Militia
Flarrison
Grand Camp of the
Ohio
Meigs
Harrison
Allen Trimble
The Burning of the Lexington Event in Sea Disaster and Heroic Farewell
A long poem recounts the Lexington leaving moorings with cargo and hopes, then burning as fire and waves claim the crew and passengers. It depicts mothers, widows, and fallen sailors while urging struggle and life, with other moral extracts on loveliness and wisdom.
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Granny Campor
Mellilla
United States
J Meig
William. Rey Bond
Army of Militia
Wes
Canin
Marstones
Maxary
Ezta Oebom
Wrennas
Noth Western
M’ Arthur
M’authur
Rendevous
Sandusky Bay
Leer
Upper
Sandusky
Fort Stephenson
House of Representatives
Loco-Foco
Teven
Martin van Buren
Guernsey
Rossery
Uniontown
Somerfield
Wright
M. M’carty
London
Virginia
C.F. Mercer
Philadelphia
N. Y
Lexington
Gulf
Earth
James
Down East Girls
Bangor
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