Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1883-12-16
m KNEW DAvY CROCKETT.

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m KNEW DAvY CROCGETT.
New end gaseresslsG Anecdotes u the
Baekwes1s statesman.
New York Sun.
Old Uncle Bogardus, well known
IN the Ninth ward, was warm friend
Of the renowned Davy Crockett. He
recounts some interesting anecdotes
Of Crockett that have not heretofore
been published. 10 1928, when Davy
Crockett was serving his first term 10
Congress, he spent much Of his time
in wandering about Washington.
HIS uncouth dress, his independent
ind original criticism of everything
he saw, and the eccentric heartincss
Ut his ways in general made him the
;observed Ut all observers. One day
he met q new-made friend, who was
looking for an appointment as Post
master Of considerable town In New
Jersey. The Office seeker was de.
spondent. Crockett sympathetically
Inquired the cause. II have . rival,
said the other, land l fear be has
mare influence than l have He is
-Uven n wv over yonder in that rifle
gallery, shooting for drinks with his
Ifacads. The head clerk Of the Post
master General is looking on. And
he worst Of 1t is that they're all dew
ilish fine shots, too" he added, sig
ntacantly; for duelling was by no
means at . discount in those days.
Crockett's face lighted up. AHA!
I understand. said he, with one Of
his wisest winks, misunderstanding
The whole situation.
"What Is 1t that you understand,
Nf. Crockett ?" said the other, puz-
xlsd.
Never mind. The head clerk Is
Mr.. Robinson, said 10 be great ad-
m,rsr Of rife and pistol practice.
isnt be :"
YEA"
Crockett chuckled, and treated him
70 . one-arm hug that made his ribs
crack. "Old mas, your fortunes as
good % made, or your appointment
secured, which IL the same thing -
SaiA be. brilliantly. Take mo right
ever 10 the rifle range and introduce
1e 10 your rival and bis screamers.
Sust cay Is how I'm friend Of yours
- would like u match 'em Q little
~ the corn Juice, and then tip the
Wlek TO the head clerk on the sly"
Wondering what be could be driv-
- eh> l.>ncnAn.e ~Na.~ I..,..
oo0plied with the request. In q few
Dauutes Crockett was banging away
u Up ride gallery and with uniform
Mpstiority, for he was . dead shot.
latch after match was arranged, op.
&ooent after opponent disposed Of,
- one liquid trophy after another
1ppR0priated, until finally Crockett
WIs declared TO have fairly mastered
Nn opposition, even II It was evident
thae the trophies had somewhat mas
essed him. No one spplauded bis
peewsss more heartily than the head
clerk Of the Postmaster General. To
III lhncti0nary Crockett led up his
ttiond after modestly acknowledging
eAe plaudits. "Mr. Robinson, " said
p. with unsteady grandiloquence,
you'ye been good enough to be
llsaeed with my shootin' on this fes.
Nv occasion"
Certainly, Mr.. Crockett; 1t was
admirable, " was the reply.
:" Well, sir, said Crockett, ut was
~ done 10 the interest Of my friend.
q. Robinson, here, who is looking
Ter IN appointment as letter sorteT
310 bag burster down at Bordentown
u New Jersey. OF course. you bein
A1sns!eman and scholar, will under,
1eAnd."
He then solcmnly meandered GU,
q The gallery, after pokinR his be.
1tdered friend In the ribs. and giving
Inn = tremendous wink, as much rs
% SAY: Don't fall on my neck and
eAank me right here on the spot,
eAo1gh Of course I've got It down
dead for YOU"
4 few days afterward the two hunt
eks-Odlce hunter and bear hunter
Nee again. The former was now H.
Stlant. He wss to receive his covet
~ appointment ON the morrow. He
80 oeginning to explain the sddi
Uooal political influence he had se
CARED 70 that end, when Crockett In
corrupted him. Yes, yes; but nevel
Mid thanking me for your appoint
0sns, my dear cir. said he genially
2 cost me little; though I knew
1Ad you oil right as soon % ! begar
- electi0nser for YOU"
Nocltoneer for me 2"
Yee, yes; but NO thanks, I tel
you. BY criMiny! l never failed IL
>aecttoneefing for myself, and how
could / fall with q friend Oh, sh,
epeeks unanswerablc. sir. and there.
ooaviction In her voice."
hut whose voice. and when
Who speaks :" exclaimed the aston
Seeed asplrant for ofllcial honors
Why. my Gear. sir. was Just abou
- explain how ct last had been in
Seeeed TO the kindly endorsement O.
&see!dent jackson himself for my
appolntment."
|" You ungratefnl hound |" roare6
u Greek war veteran and Shoa
Cteek representative; "you know
you're wholly indebted to my cleo
ea00eeftng for you over In the ria,
toAse y0nder. You know Is how IN,
osAef ecreamer would have come on
NAead but for the victorious voice o
~ Side boring iuto the head clerk
0voln With the Illuminating power o
|otxteen barbecues II
But nv dear dir"