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Newspaper excerpt confirming an article supporting Gen. Harrison was not editorial in the abolitionist Cincinnati Philanthropist, which actually opposes him for countenancing slavery despite his honorable past. Mentions Tyler's anti-abolition stance.
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"Towards Gen. Harrison personally we bear no ill will. He is an old man and should be respected. He has done his country much service, & throughout a long life given evidence of fair talent and singular integrity in the public stations he has been called to fill. It would be unbecoming in us to rail against one, who has lifted his arm in defence of his country's rights, and on so many occasions displayed an ardent and a sincere patriotism. But, neither age, nor station, nor past service and honor should screen a man from rebuke, when he so far forgets his own dignity, the claims of justice, the highest good of his country, and the authority of the Father of all, as to lend his countenance to American slavery. All the good that he has done cannot palliate such conduct."
Mr. Tyler, the remaining candidate, cannot be outdone in anti-abolition animosity.
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The Cincinnati Philanthropist, an abolitionist organ, praises Gen. Harrison's personal character and past service but rebukes him for supporting American slavery, arguing it outweighs his merits. Mr. Tyler is noted for strong anti-abolition animosity.