Speech of Mr. Corwin, of Ohio

This is a transcript of the 'Speech of Mr. Corwin, of Ohio, In Reply to General Crary’s Attack on General Harrison,' delivered in the House of Representatives on February 15, 1840. The speech defends General William Henry Harrison against attacks made by General Crary during the 1840 presidential campaign. Thomas Corwin, a Whig Congressman from Ohio, was known for his powerful oratory and his opposition to the expansion of slavery. This speech offers insights into the political rhetoric and debates of the Jacksonian era. Corwin’s defense of Harrison provides a valuable glimpse into the strategies and accusations employed during 19th-century American political campaigns. It showcases the importance of military reputation and the character attacks that often defined elections. For students of American history and political science, this historical document offers a primary source perspective on a pivotal election year. It illuminates the personalities and issues that shaped the nation’s course.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.