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The Clermont Courier in Batavia, Ohio

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The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1840

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Life of General Harrison A Record of Public Service

Biographical sketch tracing William Henry Harrisons rise from Virginia youth to a national figure. Highlights include his early military service under St Clair and Wayne, governorship of the Northwest Territory, Indian affairs with Tecumseh, leadership in the War of 1812, and later roles in Congress, diplomacy, and public life. The piece praises his honesty, zeal, and devotion to republican ideals.

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Harrisons Winliam Henry Harrison Charles City Virginia James River Berkely Richmond Benjamin Harrison Peyton Randolph Congress John Hancock Whole House Virginia House of Delegates The Njamin Harrison William Henry Harrison Robert Morris Hampden Sydney College Washington United States Artillery Fort Washington Cincinnati St. Clair Harrison Wabash Fort Hamilton Wayne Maumee Rapids John Cleves Symmes Miami Northwestern Territory House Senate Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Louisiana Indiana Territory Indian Affairs Detroit Kentucky Northwestern Gov Scott Hull Kentucky Volunteers United States T[llinois Missouri Mr. Shelby Henry Clay House of Representatives Thomas Todd Federal Circuit Court Morrison Winchester Fort Wayne Upper Canada the Thames Weeks& Jordan Boston Gen. Harrison Adams Republic of Columbia Bogota Jackson South America North Bend Monroe
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Generous Soldier Provides Clothes and Aid to Stranded Veteran

A distressed former comrade seeks shelter and is clothed by a grateful veteran. The giver outfits him in a black coat and other garments and arranges funds to reach Cincinnati. The veteran instructs the recipient to seek work through a contact in the street upon arrival. The act stems from old memories and mutual aid.

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Cincinnati Chillicothe
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Defense of W P Clark in Ohio House expulsion dispute

The Columbus Journal reprints W P Clark's defense against his expulsion bid, arguing self defense when accused of slander while detailing his first arrival in Columbus, his refusal to thank Thos J Henderson, and his challenges to prove any disrespectful words. The piece frames the issue as a political attack by the speaker and Henderson, urging readers to scrutinize motives behind the resolution.

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Thos. J. Henderson Wm. Penn Clark Henderson Columbus Daily News Portage Gen. Hanna Senderson Flamilton
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Generous Harrison Feeds Old Soldier at North Bend

An acquaintance recounts General Harrison's charity toward a worn blacksmith veteran of Maumee and Thames campaigns who sought aid after a period of sickness and penury. The guest traveled north by steamboat, hoping for relief from his former commander.

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Harrison North Bend Gen. H Maumee Thames New Orleans
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Political Feud Sparks Expulsion Threat and Harsh Exchanges

In a heated episode Rep. William Penn Clark denounces Speaker’s insults and defends his conduct as self defense. He claims a move to expel him is a political maneuver, urges public reporting, and thanks allies Flood and Welsh for support as the affair reaches the bar of the House.

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Henderson the of Cincinnati Pyorix É&C Billingegate Thos. J. Buchanan Clermont Messrs. Flood Welsh Stark Dem Messrs Lloyd Gorwin Flood WM. Penn Clark Columbus P. S
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Huge Whig Gathering in Baltimore Tops Harrisburg Noms

An immense Whig meeting in Baltimore, presided by Gen. McDonald, featured eloquent addresses by Mr. Kennedy and Gen. Combes of Kentucky. Combes, a War of 1812 veteran under Harrison, praised the hero of Tippecanoe and Frenchtown, recalling the era’s hardships.

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Gevenat Harrison Baltimore Harrisburg Gen. McDonald Kennedy Combes Kentucky Harrison Tippecanoe Frenchtown Ew Fork
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