Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1864-07-06

been more than 4 daughter to me, and
l hope she never will be disturbed in the
enjoyment of this gift and bequest by any
one
Seventh, l bequeath to my we'll be-
loved nephew Andrew j. Donelson, son
of Samuel Donelson, deceased, the ele-
giant sword presented to me by the State
of Tennessee, with this injunction, that
he fail not to use it when necessary in
support and protection of our glorious
Union, an for the protection of the con-
stitutional rights Of our beloved country,
should they be assailed by foreign enemies
or domestic traitors. This, from the
the great change in worldly affairs of late
is, with my blessing, all can bequeath
him, doing justice to those creditors to
whom | am responsible, This bequcst Is
made as memento Of my high regard,
affection, and esteem | bear for him as
high minded, and honorable man.
Eighth, To my grand-nephew Andrew
jackson Coffee, | bequeath the elegant
sword presented to me by the Rife Com
pany of New Orleans, commanded by
Capt Beal, as a memento of my regard,
and to bring to his recollection the gallant
services of his father Genl. John Coffee,
in the late Indian and British war, under
my command, and his gallant conduct IN
defence of New Orleans in 1914 and
1915; with this injunction that he WELD
it in the protection of the rights secured
TO the American citizen under our glorious
Constitution, AGAINST all invaders, whether
foreign foes, or intestine traitors.
/ bequeath to my beloved grandson
Andrew jackson, son Of A. Jackson,
Jun, and Sarah his wife, the swerd pre-
sented to me by the citizens Of Philadel-
phia, with this Injunction, that he will
always use it in defense Of the Constitu-
| ton and our glorious Union, and the per-
petuation of our republican system: re-
| membering the motto Draw me not
without occasion, nor sheath me without
| honor"
The pistols of Gcn'l. Layfaycttc, which
were presented by him to Genl. George
Washington, and by Col. Wm Robertson,
presented to me, | bequeath to George
Washington Layfayette, as a memento of
the iIlustrious personages through whose
hands they have passed-hs ,tathcr aud
tie .jttthe1' Of hiS country.
The gold box presented to me by the
corporation of the City Of New York, the
large silver vase presented to me by the
ladies of Charleston, South Carolina, my
native State, with the large picture repre-
! senting the unfurling of the American BAN
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| South Carolina when IT was refused to be
accepted by the United States Senate.
| leave In trust To my son, A. jackson,
Jun, with directions that should our
happy country not be blessed with peace,
an event not always TO be expected, he
will at the close of the war or end of the
conflict, present each of said articles of
inestimable value to that patriot residing
in the city or State from which they were
presented, who shall be adiudged by his
countrymen or the ladies to have been the
most valiant in defence of his country and
our country's rights.
The pocket spyglass which was used by
Gen'l, Washington during the revolution
ary war, and presented to me by Mr..
Gusts, having burned with my dwelling
house, the Hermitage, with many other
invaluable relics, can make no disposi-
tion of them. AS a memento of nv high
regard for Gen'l. Robert Armstrong as a
! gentleman, patriot, and soldier, as we'll as
for his meritorious military services under
my command during the late British and
Indian war, and remembering the gallant
bearing of him and his gallant little band
at Enotochopco creek, when. falling des-
perately wounded he called out" My
brave fellows, some may fall, but save
the cannon ''-as a memento of all these
things, l give and bequeath to him my
case of pistols and sword worn by m,
throughout my military career, well salts
fed that IN his hands they will never bC
disgraced-that they will never be drawn
without occasion, nor sheathed but will
honor.
Lastly, | leave to my beloved son al
my walking canes and other relics to b.
distributed among my young relatives
namesakes-tirst to my much esteemed
namesake, Andrew j. Donelson son o
my esteemed nephew A. j. Donelson, hi
| first choice, and then to be distributed a
A. jackson, Jun, may think proper.
Lastly, appoint my adopted son An
drew jackson, Jun, my whole and sol
! executor to this my last will and tesla
ment, and direct that no security be re
quired of him for the faithful execution
and discharge of the trusts hereby repose'
in him.