Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-09-29
LONG TIME BETWEEN DRINKS.
The Incidents That Lodi Up to the Fa-
mous Saying.
New York SUM-

Everv man in the United States Is sup.
rosed 10 know what the "GOvornor OF
North Carolina SAID to the Governor OF
south Carolina" but possibly some do not
Lnow when and under what circumstances
,hc lannon's remark was made. Nearly a
century MOO a man prominent in polit-
col aiairs IN North Carolina moved
across the border and settled III
South Carolina. He had been there only
n short time when no committed some
small crime or misdemeanor. for which he
was indicted. To escape arrest ne re-
Turned TO his old home in North Carolina.
In due course of time the Governor OF
south Carolnaissued his requlstion on the
| Governor of North Carolina tor the fuSl-
The fugitive had rich and Influential
friends IN his native State. and they inter.
coded with the Governor until he refused
10 grant the requlsition. A long oiiloiai
correspondence followed. Prominent men
In south Carolina told the Governor that
he had not been treated with proper
of,iclal courtesy by tho Governor OF
North Carolina. The result was that the
South Carolina Governor, ACCOMPANIED by
A large party Of friends and ai!idaylts,
journeyed by stage TO Raleigh. the capital OF
North Carolina. for conference with the
Governor about the matter OF giving az
the criminal. go.
Tho Governor Of North Carolina. with
large party of distinguished friends, met
the Governor of South Carolina several
miles from town and escorted them 10 IN.
Gioyernor's mansion with ell the ceremony
due such distinguished visitors. Before
the object of the visit was stated the
entire party sat down u an elabo
rate dinner. after dinner wine was
served, and after wine hrandy-th,
apple-jack for which the Old North State II
famous After many rounds Of drinks the
lecanters aud glasses were removed and
the Governor of South Carolina stated the
object Of his visit. lie demanded the sur
render of the fugitive criminal. The sIov
ernor of North Carolina refused. Iher
| followed q long and heated discussion, II
which the Acknowledgements OF the I'VE
| States took an active part.
| Finally, tue Governor of South Caroline
| grew angry. and rising 10 his feet. he SAID
| SIR. YOU have refused my Just demand anc
offended the dignity OF my Office and my
State. Unless you at once surrender tht
prisoner [ will return to my capital. cal
| ont the militia of the State. and returning
| with my army will take the fugitive by
| force OF arms. Governor, what do vol
sayl
tll eyes were turned 60 the Governor o.
| North Carolina. and his answer Was
awaited with bresthess interest. The
| Governor rose slowly 70 his feet ah'
| beckoned 10 "a servant who stOOd some
distance away His Reckoning was tirn
and dignifed. as became his position. III
was slow about answering, and again tn'
| Governor Of South Carolina demanded
what DO you saw"
| II say, Governor, that It's long tlm'
| between drinks"
| The reply restored good humor. De
| canters and glasses were brought Gu
! agan, and while the visitors remained /
any one attempted to refer TO the dlplo
! matte object OF the visit he was cut snor
| By the remark that 1t WAS long time De
! tween drinks.
| When the visiting Governor was read
10 return home he was escorted 10 ID
| state lire by the Governor Ok North Caro
| lima. aud they parted the best OF friends
| the flIgitiys was never surrendered.