order, with integrity pure as the
unsullied snow, and with the truest republican principles....
...
an ardent love for his country, and an earnest desire to serve her
best interests....
...
though vested with unusual powers, General Harrison was never known,
during the whole of his command, to exercise his authority in an
unjust or oppressive manner. His measures were energetic, but always
qualified by his characteristic moderation and humanity....
...
integrity, prudence, and capacity for civil government.
...
This high encomium came from those whose friends and neighbours had
participated in the late campaign, and who were consequently
familiar with its details, and with the merits of the commander.]

And Detroit is destined to be remembered, as the place of the battle
ground of one of the most remarkable and decisive actions that took
place during the late war.

[_Sketch of Harrison_:

a place which is destined to be remembered, as the battle ground of
one of the most remarkable and decisive actions fought during the
war.]

Shortly after this action was over, Bonville, who was one among the
soldiers, returned to New-York. He furnished plausible reason, and
obtained a furlough from his commanding officer, for leave of absence.
In the meantime, he thought again to visit Alida; he had at present a
double motive again to address her,--and if he should prove successful,
her expected fortune would make him ample amends for what he had
squandered away in scenes of folly. And if the father of Theodore had
become a bankrupt by misfortune, he had now almost become one by
dissipation and extravagance.

Albert had been extremely busy through the day, and was just returning
home from his store in Pearl-street one evening, when he met Bonville in
Broadway on his way to his father's. He accosted him in a very friendly
manner, and then interrogated him by numerous questions concerning the
family,--and very inquisitively with regard to his sister. Albert made
no reply that gave him any particular satisfaction. When they arrived at
the house, they found no company except Mr. More. Alida was truly
shocked and surprised at this unexpected visit from Bonville, who she
had no idea was in town. After making to her his compliments, and
expressing his pleasure at finding her well, he by degrees drew her into
a conversation which lasted the greater part of the evening. He offered
an ill-timed