The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-06-30

evoking the majesty of the law; it was
not the law the fellow was afraid of, but
the man who was never known to finch
from danger or turn back from his pur-
pose.
With such representative, law soon
became an object of fear, and the turbu-
lent spirits that had. heretofore detied its
power, were tanned into submission.
This sudden yet firm decision was one
OF Jackson's peculiar characteristics. Men
who make up their minds on the issue of
the moment, are apt to hesitate in a crisis
which includes life and death. Not so
with Jackson. His mobile nature was
easily flung into tumult of excitement :;
but when there, it became as rigid as iron.
Quick to decide, action followed decision,
as the bolt follows the lightning's flash.
lie possessed another peculiarly not
commonly found among men. His en-
elements, though so high and terrible,
were not transient CLEANS; but permanent
as the object that created them. a less
hardy frame would have sunk under them.
In 1908 a difficulty occurred between
him and Governor Sewer, who was candi-
date for reelection. The quarrel was Ia
ken up by Sewers political friends, and
many threats of vengeance were uttered
against jackson. The feeling was very
strong in Jonesborough, and when in the
fall he proceeded thither to hold his rcgu-
lar court, a mob was organized, with Col
oncl Harrison at its head, to tar and fca-
ther him. Jackson having been taken
sick on the way arrived with high fever
upon him, and, scarcely able to diSmount
retired to his room, and flung himself up
on the bed. In short time, the mob,
being notified of his arrival, assembled
round the tavern. Being told the object
of their assembling, Jackson arose, and
throwing open his door, said to a friend,
"Give my compliments to Colonel lIarri-
rison, and tell him my door is open to re-
ceive him and his regiment whenever they
choose to wait upon me and hope the
Coloneps chivalry will induce him to leod
his men, not toiloD them" The hint was
understood; every individual of that mob
well knew that the floor Of that chamber
would swim in blood with the first attempt
TO cross the threshold of the open door.
No one liking to be the first to encounter
jackson, the crowd quietly Dispersed
Harrison apologized for his rudencss, and
ever after by his attachment evinccd his
regret.
But not long after, while holding court
at Knoxville, jackson came in collision
with Sewer himself. Leaving the Court
room one day, he found the Governor in
front of tho building, haranguing in an
excited manner crowd Of men, and swim
ging his naked sword about as if cutting
Oft the heads of imaginary foes. No soon
cr did the latter observe Jackson approach
ing than he turned tiercely upon him, and
addressed him with oaths and insults
The latter retorted, and a fierce fight OF
words ensucd. The result of it was, Jack
son sent the Governor n challenge, whi II
he accepted, but deferred the time of NEE
ting so often, that the former at length
published him as a coward. This brought
things apparently to a crisis, and an infor-
mai meeting was agreed on, just over the
Indian boundary. Jackson repaired to
the place, and waited two days for his op-
ponent. He then wrote letter. stating
the nature and ground Of the quarrel, and
set out for Knoxville, determined that it
should be adjusted in some way or other
He had not proceeded far, however, when
he met the Governor, accompanied by
twenty men on horseback. Hating in
front of this formidable array, he sent for
ward his friend with the letter he had
prepared. The Governor refused 10 receive
It, which threw Jackson into paroxysm
of passion. The former was armed with
brace Of pistols and sword Jackson
also had pair of pistols in his holsters,
but without thinking of these more dead
ly weapons, he no sooner saw the letter
returned and heard the insult that accom-
panied it, than he set his cane, which he
held in his hand in rest, and plunging the
spurs into his horse, dashed full on the
Governor and his band. The company
parted to the right and left in dismay, and
the astounded Governor, seeing the mad
dened steed rushing full upon him, leaped
from his saddle to avoid the shock. In
doing SO, he trod on his scabbard and
stumbled. In moment Jackson was up
on him, AMI but for the interposition of
friends would have punished him severely.
This ended the duel, and the parties
separated, if not good friends at least peace
able enemies. ...
The next year jackson resigned his
Judgeship, and, tired Of the turmoil ard
vexations Of public life, bought farm ten
miles from Nashville, on the Cumberland
River, and devoted himself to agricultural
pursuits. Beloved by his neighbors-re-
verenced for bis integrity, decision and
kindness--blessed with wife who filed
his home with sunlight, he passed his days
serenely, and coveted no higher honour
than that Of o successful farmer. Early
in the morning he was out on his farm,
looking at his stock and experimenting
the labourers, and evening found him en-
joying the sweets Of domestic comfort
He took more pride in his stock than in