to sully the fair fame of our Harrison. None, but a few
misguided men, have attempted to affix it to the name of
Washington himself. Harrison loved his species too much
to become Great. He knew that, to become so, the souls
of one hundred thousand men must be his, to control, di-
rect, and sacrifice, as he chose; the rights of millions must
be sacrificed to his ambition and vanity; the tears and
groans of the oppressed, the widow, and the fatherless, must
rise, and would rise, to Heaven, and yet be unheard by him.
The man, who, like Harrison, reads his order for the day
from the "Book of Life," can never become Great. He
finds there too much true democracy, too much value at-
tached to a human soul, to allow him to launch his barque
for greatness on the tide of human blood.

It is true, the structure was not finished; the last touch-
stone of virtue was not applied to his well-tried soul; he
died as the mantle of power descended on him, ere the
strong temptations it presents had time to assault the well-
built fabric of his glory, cemented by goodness.

He died on the 4th of April, 1841, just one month after he had been inaugurated as president of the United States.

11th President

APPENDIX.

Date of the Formation of the State Constitutions, &c. MAINE. The constitution of this state was formed in 1819, but did not go into operation until 1820.

NEW HAMPSHIRE. Constitution established in 1784; altered and amended in 1792.

VERMONT.

The first constitution of Vermont was framed in 1777. The present constitution was adopted in 1793, and amended in 1836.

MASSACHUSETTS. The constitution of this state was formed in 1780, and altered and amended in 1821.

CONNECTICUT. The colonial charter granted by Charles II., in 1662, was the basis of the government till the year 1818, when the present constitution was adopted.

RHODE ISLAND. This state, in 1842, was without a written constitution, and in this respect forms an exception to the other states of the Union. The government of this state is administered according to the charter granted to the colony by Charles II., in 1663.

NEW YORK. This state adopted a constitution in 1777, which was amended in 1801. A new constitution was framed in 1821.

NEW JERSEY. The constitution of New Jersey was formed in the year 1776, since which it has continued without alteration to the present time, except that the word colony has been changed to state; but the legislature has, at various times, explained its provisions in relation to particular parts.

PENNSYLVANIA. The first constitution of Pennsylvania was adopted in 1776; the present was adopted in 1790, and amended in 1838.

DELAWARE. The first constitution of this state was adopted in 1776. A new one was adopted in 1792, and amended in 1831. MARYLAND. The constitution of this state was adopted in 1776. It has undergone various amendments. It grants the singular power of amending the constitution to the legislature, independently of the express vote of the people.

VIRGINIA. The first constitution of this state was formed in

1776, and an amended constitution was adopted by a Convention, on the 14th of January, 1830, and went into operation in the year 1831.

NORTH CAROLINA. The constitution of North Carolina was framed in 1776, and was amended in 1835.

SOUTH CAROLINA. A constitution was adopted by this state in 1775. The present constitution was adopted in 1790. The latter has been twice amended, first in 1808, and again in 1816.

GEORGIA. Georgia first formed a constitution in 1777; a second, in 1785; and a third, which is now in operation, in 1798. This last has been amended in respect to one judicial provision. KENTUCKY. The constitution of Kentucky was first formed in 1790. A new one was framed in 1799.

TENNESSEE. The constitution of Tennessee was adopted in 1796; amended in 1834.

OHIO. The constitution of this state was adopted in 1802. It may be amended by a convention, but, as yet, has experienced no change.

INDIANA. The constitution of Indiana was adopted in 1816; may be amended by convention, but has not yet been altered.

LOUISIANA. The constitution of this state was formed in 1812. Provision is made for its amendment by a convention, chosen by the people.

MISSISSIPPI. Constitution adopted in 1817, with provisions for its being amended by convention. It was amended in 1832. ILLINOIS. From the North-west territory; admitted in 1818. ALABAMA. From part of Georgia; admitted in 1818. MISSOURI. Formed from a part of the Louisiana purchase; admitted in 1820.

ARKANSAS. From a portion of the Louisiana purchase; adImitted in 1836.

MICHIGAN, which was constituted a territory in 1805; admitted in 1837.

Qualifications of Voters, or Right of Suffrage, in each State.

MAINE. The right of suffrage is nearly universal, being granted to all male citizens of twenty-one years of age and upwards, who have resided in the state for three months, next preceding the election. Paupers, persons under guardianship, and Indians not taxed, are excepted.

NEW HAMPSHIRE. Right of suffrage granted to all males of

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twenty-one years of age and upwards, excepang paupers, and persons excused from paying taxes at their special request.

VERMONT. Right of suffrage extends to all males of twentyone years of age and upwards, who have resided one year in the state, next preceding the election, and are of a quiet and peaceable behavior.

MASSACHUSETTS. Right of suffrage extends to all' males of twenty-one years of age and upwards, (paupers and persons under guardianship excepted,) who have resided within the commonwealth one year, and within the town or district in which they may claim a right to vote, six calendar months next preceding any election, and who have paid a state or county tax assessed upon them within two years next preceding such election, and also to every citizen who may be by law exempted from taxation, and who may be, in all other respects, qualified as above mentioned.

CONNECTICUT. Must have gained a settlement in the state six months, done military duty, paid a state tax, and taken the prescribed oaths.

RHODE ISLAND. Three months' residence, and own a freehold of one hundred and thirty-four dollars.

NEW YORK. Right of suffrage extends to all males of twentyone years of age, inhabitants of the state for the last year, and residents of the county for the last six months. A colored man must have resided in the state three years, and hold a freehold of two hundred and fifty dollars, free of all encumbrance.

NEW JERSEY. The language of the constitution on this point is, that all persons of full age shall have a right to vote, who are worth fifty pounds, proclamation money, clear estate in the same, and have resided in the county in which they claim to vote, for twelve months immediately preceding the election. By a special act of the legislature, every white male inhabitant, of lawful age, and who has paid a tax, is considered worth fifty pounds, and therefore entitled to vote.

PENNSYLVANIA. A citizen of the state two years, and paid a state and county tax. Persons qualified, between the ages of twenty-one and two, may vote, although they have paid no taxes. DELAWARE. The right of suffrage the same as in Pennsyl

vania.

MARYLAND. One year in the state, and six months in the county, preceding the election at which he offers to vote.

VIRGINIA. Right of suffrage extends to every white male citizen of the commonwealth, of the age of twenty-one years, or who has a joint interest to the amount of twenty-five dollars, and

having been a housekeeper one year, and been assessed with a part of the revenue of the commonwealth, within the preceding year, and actually paid the same.

NORTH CAROLINA. A citizen of the state one year, who has paid taxes, may vote for members of the house of commons, but must own fifty acres of land to vote for senators.

SOUTH CAROLINA. Right of suffrage is granted to every free white male citizen, of the age of twenty-one years, resident two years, a freeholder of fifty acres of land, or has paid a tax the preceding year, of three shillings sterling, towards the support of government.

GEORGIA. The right of suffrage extends to all citizens who have attained the age of twenty-one years, and six months' residence in the county where he offers his vote, and must have paid all taxes imposed on him.

ALABAMA. A citizen of the United States, one year in the state, and three months' residence in the county where he offers his vote.

MISSISSIPPI. A citizen of the United States, residence in this state one year, and in the county six months, and having done military duty or paid taxes.

LOUISIANA. Residence in the county where he offers his vote one year, and having paid taxes within the last six months.

TENNESSEE. A citizen of the United States, and six months' residence in the county where he offers his vote.

KENTUCKY. The right of suffrage extends to every free male white citizen of the age of twenty-one years, who has resided in the state two years, or in the county where he votes, one year next preceding.

OHIO. Right of suffrage extends to white male inhabitants, above twenty-one years, who have resided in the state one year immediately preceding the election, and who have paid a state or county tax.

INDIANA. Right of suffrage is granted to all male citizens of the age of twenty-one years and upwards, who have resided in the state a year immediately preceding an election.

ILLINOIS. Residence in the state six months, but can only vote in the county where he actually resides.

MISSOURI. A citizen of the United States, and one year's residence in the state next preceding the election, and three "months in the county.

MICHIGAN. Twenty-one years of age, and six months' residence next preceding election.

ARKANSAS. Same as in Michigan.