Washington telegraph., 1858-03-03

tian. His position as editor, making him
the head aud front Of party, who, though
out-numbering the one in opposition to it,
found in it a foemau worthy of the bright
est steel The Crittenden party of Ar
kansas was party of whom its members
might well be proud. But it was no use
we battled man!ully again aud again,
but victory never perched on our banners.
None of the rising generation will ever
see Territory iu its purity-the progress
of the age, the Advancement in science
and mechanical arts, have created new
era. \ distant Territory Is found out
but in no time it is populated with men,
women and children. Railroads opening
up, churches are built, schools established,
and the wilderness, as if by magic, Is trans
formed into u striking resemblance to the
old States When Arkansas was first set
tied, and until long after she became
State, it was an undertaken. to get here.
Young men seeking their fortunes came
on horseback and ON foot. Women, and
without them the world would be rough
and savage, were scarce in proportion to
the number of men. Party spirit ran
hish-men were not divided on political
principles, but they rallied round the lead
ers Of their respective parties. Vim. Il.
Woodruff has been abused sufficiently in
his day and generation to last him, ii he
lives to the age of Methuselah-in turn,
he has dealt many and heavy blows. Yet
it must be pleasant to him in his latter
days, TO sec many, very many, Of those
once his bitter enemies, who are now llv-
ing, forget and forgive, and acknowledge
his worth and usefulness. Mr.. W. Is one
Of the most industrious and best business
men have ever known. Dcvoting him
self entirely to his business. and keeping
out OF the political world, he spends his
leisure moments, lnot great many by the
by in improving beautiful place at the
edge of the city. He has a large family
of most interesting children, and his ami
able lady is still living.
When | first visited Little Rock, the
only hotel was kept by Maj. Nicholas
| P.ag. or Uncle Nick, as he WAS affection
ateiy called by his friends. He was a na-
tive of Kentucky, and one Of the tender
est hearted men | ever knew. Young
men would come to the Rock, put Up with
him, stay weeks, lose their money gam
bling, and then 20 to him with a tale Of
distress. Such cases always drew a tear
from him, and often if application was
made, resulting iu Uncle Niek's handing
him V, and giving him some good ad-
vice. lie has long since been dead, but
a purer man than lac has never been gath
cred {, the tomb. God bless his memory.
for often has he checred me up. when chills
and feyers were wearing me cut. He left
a large family behind him. VIM. f. Pope
married the eldest daughtcr-she has long
since been dead DIR. Hammond, Of Hot
Springs, married the second, daughter, and
there is one single. The three sons are
Gordon, John aud Niek-and they are
three of whom any father might justly be
proud. Gordon is Financial Receiver of
the Assets Of the Real Estate Bank. and
Clerk Of the Pulaski Chancery Court. As
: business man he las NJ superior, and as
such j. known throughout all Arkansas
John is now in the wharf boat business
at Nspoleon-he won distinction in the
Nexieau war. aud was, ior many years.
Sheriff Of Pulaski county. lie Is just as
clever Us men ever get to be. Nick, the
Youngest, i, we believe, a planter On a
small scale but Ike Gordon aud John,
he has Inherited those beautiful virtues,
kindness, generosity, and honorable con-
duct, which 50 characterized his father.