The Oxford intelligencer., 1860-07-11
From the Spirit Of the Times.
Col. George Elliott,
OF GALLATIN, TENN.

lolOs hnen ne purcnaSeu tne renowned Iopgdt-
lant by Gallatin, dam by Wildair, grandam by
Black-and-all- Black, g. g. dam by Imp Othello,
whom he sold some six years after Previous to
his sale, however, his country demanded and he
readily gave his services in her defence, and was
four years fighting the enemy, under General
; Jackson, at New Orleans and in the Creek war.
That his services were appreciated is evidenced
from the rank to which he was elevated. Many
anecdotes are related concerning his military Ca
reer, some of which will try to repeat but first
let me tell one concerning his Uncle Hugh and
the father of the present Balie Peyton.
In fighting the Indians at Rock Island, it was
customary for friends to fight side by side from
behind tree, so that while one was loading the
other could watch or fire, as occasion might re-
quire. On one occasion Hugh Elliott had just
assumed an attitude to fire. when he was shot
through the left side, just below the heart Mr..
Peyton had his rife loaded and cooked at the
time when Hugh fell, and the Indians five six
in NUMBER rushed upon them, with tomahawk
and scalping-kniie. Mr. p. presented his rifle
and the Indians fell back, allowing Mr.. P. time
to take IIugh's rife from the ground Ag"in
the savages rushed upon the fallen man and his
friend, but the piercing eye, the stalwart frame,
and deadly aim of Mr.. p caused them to quail
and again retreat The attack and repulsc was
repeated again and again, Mr.. p refraining each
time from firing knowing well he had but two
shots to kill six Indians, and finally others of
the gallant band came to their relief A litter
was made poor Hugh was placed upon il, and
carried to camp when the nurse 0hey had no
Surgeon) probed his wound but could not find
the ball, until Hugh, with great forttude and
oxertion, placed himself in about the same atti-
tude he had assumed when about to fire, when
all went well, and he recovered What an he
roic example of true courage and devotion \
man facing six savage warriors and battling them
off, in defence of his friends scalp for he lit
tic thought he would ever recover.
Gen. Jackson and Col Elliott were on the
most intimate terms, and the former considered
his friend one Of the most brave and daring Of
his officers. Previous to the memorable day at
New Orleans the Colonel was stationed a few |
miles from New Orleans, when General Jackson .
sent for him and his command to repair to head
quarters. The Colonel's brother was in the
same regiment, and hearing the order, remarked,
I'VE are going to have hot work. But wait un-
I'll see the General, and then can tell what we
may expect" Arrived at the appointed place,
the Colonel and his brother repaired to the
camp TO report, when the Colonel was heartily
welcomed, and hastily informed of the duty eX-
pcctcd Of him. Without further ceremony they
retired, when the Coloncls brother remarked
George, there will be - to pay before long
Did you notice how green the Generals eye
turncdg :"
Several officers were invited to dine with Gen.
Jackson on one occasion, and at the appointed
time Colonel Elliott, and another officer, just
from active duty, repaired to headquarters,
where they found goody number Of we'll
dressed officers, while hey neither wore Uniform
nor were dressed for the occasion. The General
said he would back Col. Elliott and thousand
against any other thousand men in
the world "Wherc is the Colonel ?" asked one
Of the party "By the Eternal, there he is sir
and drawer or better man never lived"
One of the prominent characters of Tennessee
Turing her early Turf history was Simon, a de-
'orued negro, or indeed perhaps a cross between
Inc negro and baboon. His legs and arms were
extremely long and his body remarkably short
perhaps his only good quality was his capacity
o ride, there being no horse able to disodgc
lim; and he thoroughly understood how to
axe any advantage fair or otherwise in race.
his notorious character, many
gentlemen allowed him to talk to them in a man
,cr which none other dared think of and his
rcks were either practiscd with such good ma
ure, or excused with such consummatc cum
ling. that he was invariably forgiven Il is
lotorious that Gen. Jackson ardenty desired to
wn the best horse in Tennessee. Year after
ear he struggled in vain TO win race; and at
encth he purchased, at very high fgure-the
lighcst ever paid up TO that time by one half
yhat he thought would answer his purpose 4 4
match was made on him, and betting became
eavy on both sides. Simon was toridc against
he General. Knowing his propensity, the old
cro thus addressed Simon before the race COM =,
ncnced-"By the Eternal, Simon, you must ride - :.
fair raccl You must not cross or jostle my
orsc nor spit tobacco Juice in his ewes, orin my Of
oy's eyes" Simon listened patiently while the ar
ieneral addressed him. but as soon as he had ci
losed his caution, and before he had time to ri
ell him what wonld be the consequence Of his ri
Simon sail-"I have spit right pi
mart lot Of tobacco juice in my time, General, q
MT never saw horse Of yours near enough to
atch itl' er
On another occasion Colonel Elliott owned p
cry fast mare, while another gentleman owned -
horse much inferior to her. Notwithstanding 60
his fact, sport must he had somehow, so the
arty Of the second part, having secured Simon's -
ervices, challenged the Coloners marc, and &
latch was the result The contending nags co
eing called out. Simon's party drew the inside 81,
will be inferred from the above anecdote that fo
ne rules relating to riders not very strin st
ent, and Simon consequently went the entire IN
nit At the word the two dashed of, Simon tl'
ressing outward at every jump. until they SH
,ached the fiji st turn, by which time the mare
as in the fence. Simon then dashed off to the III
# turning as short as possible, and by the ~ ~
me the mare lapped him Simon was again :,