The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1857-09-17
Au.s dOtes Of Gen. Jack sOu.

The Mobile Mercury relates the following
anecdotes which We do not remember to
have read before
In one of the Indian campaigns, which
IL not recollectol or material to our story,
while tn eariny was on its march, still in
Tennessee, on its way to the scene Of war
in Alabama, a drafted company was ex-
pectol daily TO ovcrtakc the main body Of
troops. This company at length reached
the rear OF the train. Information OF their
approach was Immediately carried to the
front where Jackson was at the time. As
the messenger passed from rear 10 front, the
fact that this company had come without
arms, having left their guns at home, was
made known along the entire line. II was
known to the whole army before il reached
Jackson's ears. Curiosity was on tiptoc to
know how the irascibe commander would
act under such circumstances A storm
was anticipated. Soon the General was OBJ
served making his way rapidly to the rear,
and 10 the surprise of all parties, seemingly
in smiling mood. Finally he met the
company. lie saIuted them. They looked
for volley of curses and immediate disms-
sion homc-the very thing they desired.
Not 90, however. Old Hickory pulled of
his ba,, and with the politest and lowest
bow. expressed his qualification at their ar
rival, and especially at the fact that they
had no guDs The very men he wanted.
JUS, as he desired il, without arms Form
ing them fer rapid motion, at double
quick step, under his own lead they march
,d on until baggage wagon was reached,
then halted and each was furnished with an
axe. Forward march again WAS the word,
As they passed along the line of march, the
Generals object was seen and laughter,
loud and nproarious, with many hearty
salutcd them as they made their way to the
front. There these axrmcn were at once in-
itated into their campaign duties. They
cleared the roads, they bridged the creeks,
or carried the wagons piece by piece. the
baggage, ammunition. Sc.. over on their
backs, when bridges were impossible. They
we're ever in n post Of danger bearing the
burdens Of the campaign. sharing none of
its honors-and the laughing stock of the
whole army.
ANoruER.--Od Hickory cruescd the
Warrior river at the close of campaign.
at Carthage. in Tuscaloosa county. There
he halted and rested for the recruit and re
froshmcnt of the sick and wounded for few
days. The citizens of Tuscaloosa, then
small village, got up public dinner to the
General. A depu'ation of militia officers,
armed rap PIE went to Cartilage 20 cx.
tend the invitation TO Jackson. They found
him busy on foot, near the main road dis
mounted, and with well set phrase they in
vitcd him to dinner. For how many have
you made provision" asked Jackson, for
allo my men, No, only for yourself
and officers" by the -. then. replied
the old hero. IL nor an officer of mine.
will eat dinner not provided for al oW
boy." Then turning on his heel abruptly,
he left them. The poor militia msn were
sadly discounted ami mortified a, this ~
buff. But worse was in store for them. 4
quarter master. of his assistant. had laid
hands on every horse of the delegation and
claimed them for public service Furious.
they appealed TO the General lie c'incl
interfering could make no distinctions
Other mems horses were taken. why not
theirs-was surprised at their want Of pat
riotism, not willing 10 give up their horses
for the transportation OF the sick and
wounded soldiers The ease was hopeless
the weather sarm--the military trap
pings coat, sword. boots, &c. all unsuitci
for a long march in the ho, and dusty wealth
err No Conveyance. however, could he had
Gen.rals. Colonies, Majors, and Captains, Of
the Tuscaloosa militia walked 10 Tusca-