Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-07-11

IS
In Washington county few miles from Abiug don
Virginia. After this event, about tue year 1885 MIR.
Bowen and myself moved from Washington, and settled
upon the spot where live, in Sumner county
&cnn Soon after our arrival, we became acquainted
with the family OF Mrs I3oncson the mother of Mrs
jackson, who settled the fall after our arrival within
mile of u.s. and since that period have lived in the same
neighbourhood. With Mrs. Doueson's family have
always lived i'll habits OF intimacy and friendship
At the lime of my first acquaintance with The family OF
Mrs. Doneson, that is, in 1856, her daughter Mrs.
S2obards, was then in Kentucky where she was settled
and married. In the year after, became acuuantcd
with her. having been brought down this by
her brother Samuel Douelsou who as understood then
aud have always since believed, went after her in
consequence of the bad treatment, she had received
from her husband Upon her arrival here was intro>
tiuced to her, and from the intimacy and confidence
which soon prevailed between TIA, was convinced
that the conduct of her husband had been Liberal aud
UNJUST can safely say, that the department of no
lady ever seemed 10 be more guarded or more
free from those faults which usually give rise to zeal.
ousy and IL, will. Some time after this, MIR Richards
came TO the country with the view of becoming recon
C'led agaiu TO his wife, | undersood-their dIeren
ces were made up by the interference of some the
relations of Mrs, Robads aud they agreed TO live TO
gethcr again. and did occupy, then heard sepa-
rate house in the yard of Airs. Doneou. II this
period, that the unhappy differences which
ed another rupture between Mr.. and Mrs. Robards
the circumstances of which are as follows as now
recoiiect them: Gen Jackson and Judge Over Ton with
some other young gentlemen boarding in tue
family of Mrs DoneIson,-Gen. jackson soon became
the object of Mr. Richards jealousy and i'll will who
seemed To indulge the uol suspicious in regard
10 the conduct OF his c, which led TO their separa
ration in Kentucky. The effect of which was, the
voluntary withdrawal Of the General from tie family
while nIr. aud Mrs. Robarts remained with IT, Capt
Richards, however, did long remain, before he
set out for Kentucky, whether with the intention of
returning do not know but lie not long gone be.
fore it understood divorce had been granted
upon his application separating himself from his wi e
in this transaction, safely say, from my in
;macy with both Mrs. Douelson and her daughter
Mrs. Richards, well as Cen Jackson, that not the
least ceusure ought to be thrown upon any person but
MIR. Robarls-shcn tic circumstances happened this
the language OF all the country, and never heard
until now. That there was any person living who had
ffom ha0oled5e Of The fac'S, entertained different
opinion, except Mr.. Richards himself in whose weak
and childish disposition, think the whole affair origin
ated.
Done at my plantation, in Sumner county Tennes-
see, this 2!st December, 1926.
MARY II. BOWEN.
mo. CT
was living in Nashville when General Jackson first
came to this country and have lived there ever since
recoec OF It's being reported that Capt Richards had
quareled with his wife, and refused 10 live with her.
also recOlcC that of the Mn Douelsops went TO
Kentucky and brought his sister Mrs. Robards TO her
mothers Some time afterwards, Capt Robards came
To this country to see his wife said long
he came, that reconciliation had ken place between
them. After they had agreed TO live together again.
understood Capt RObards had previously consented
10 settle himself in this country, and actually purchased
Il the ne!ThbOrhOOu nlsnD
the mother Of his wife
About this period of time Cen jackson and JUDGE
Wyerton both young lawyers, commenced boarding
with Mis- Donelson; and Capt. Richards and his wife
also lived there. While they were all at Mrs Donel-
sons together, understood that quarrel or rnsun-
derstandag took place between Gen. jackson and
Capt Bobards 10 consequence OF which, hessrs. Jack.
son and Overon Immediately left the house. Capt
Richards continued TO live, however with Mrs. Done.
son without any interruption, long he remained
in the country. have seen MIR and Mrs Robards to-
gether in Nashville and have them together al
Col Hays, where they have stayed days and nights.
never heard of Gen. Jackson and Capt. Robards
having any quarrel or misunderstanding but the once
nor do believe they did
The latter part OF May time in June about
THIS time having some business Kentucky, it was
known that Intended going 20 that country, and as
Capt Richards Intended going also, he requested me 10
let him know when would be ready to start. When
was ready to set out my journey, l went by
Mrs. DOnelsons for plain Richards; on my arrival
found Mrs. Richards and her mother, busiIy engaged
III packing up his clothes and provisions. suppose il
about hour before Capt. RobarIs was ready to
start cn9uIred for Col DOGcIson and was told that
he had Jnst rode down the branch either Bacmorc,s
Or paviss Fort, on some business. When we were
ready TO start, Capt. Richards, with much apparent
friendship, took his leave OF Mrs. Donelson, and his
wife walking the gate with him. in very tender and
aHectionate manner, took her leave Of him. There
was not when we mounted horses, at any time
after got there, single white person the plania-
'ian except Capt EObards his wife and Mrs. DOneson
had three horses and Capt. Robards two; bit on the
second night camped in the Barrens, his riding
horse srayed off, which could not after diIigent
search, find dIen let him have one of mine to carry
his pack, and he rode his pack horse. In the
course OF that day he appeared to lament very
much the loss of his riding horse; remarked to him
that the horse @ud perhaps make into Pitrnan's Sta
'foD or that hunter would find him. and he wonld
get him again he moved down. To this lac made a
very harsh repIyhc said he would be dnuned if ever
he would be seen in Cumberland again--wIlh many
other guile angry and lilnagured remarks observe ed
10 hin. that the friends Of Mrs. Robarls would not
Exc and perhaps would not for her TO go back
IN Kentucky to live. He said he did not care what
they liked, disked, lie should DO lie thought pro
per As his conduct this occasion was so uncxpect
81, and at the same time understandable to me- !
|.iough it best 60 say nothing moro to him; but was
'rvnccd from many other circumstances and remarks
ms, that he never intended coming TO this country
- i've. We travelled together 10 Nelson county
s. and near BardsOwn at Nh PoiteDger's we part