Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-07-31
HAYWOOO'S
HISTORY OF TENNESSEE.
[CoNTINUED FROM LAST wEEK.1

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the State of FARMLAND, consistent with
the interest of Georgia.: and in case of
a Creek war. would meet him and his
army with pleasure in the Greek ma.
tlon. 1t was apparent, that the Geor.
gians were willing that the Governor
should fight for them if needful, but as
to any assistance to be furnished by
them To the Government of Frankiand,
1t seemed to be question so far in the
back ground at present, as would not
be likely, in any short time, to receive
an unequivoca answer. Governor
Matthews believed, that his State wish
ed to render the people of Frank
land every service in its power. not in
consistent with its duty to the United
States, expected war with the Creeks,
and that the people of Georgia would
be joined by those from the State of
Frankland. Others of the leading men
of Georgia, who were in less response
bic situations, spoke with more warmth
in favor of the State of Frankland
commended their zeal in the cause of
liberty, and their fidelity to each other;
commended also the resolution of the
Assembly, which had determined not
to send II delegation to North Carolina,
rs had been pressed; spoke in very
obliging terms of the zeal and capacity
displayed by Maj. Elholm for the sta
tion he had been selected to fill, and
also of the judicious discernment which
had fixed upon him as the subject of
its choice. The council of Georgia re-
ceived him as man of distinction and
gave him seat in the council, whilst
the dispatches of Governor Sewer were
under consideration. He associated
with the best characters in Georgia,
and upon every good opportunity,
stated the warlike temper, the devotion
to liberty of the western people, and
the fertility and beauty of their coun.
try; placing them in the most advan-
tageous lights, till at length he sue
ceeded with many of them in the en-
gagement of their partialities in favor
of his principles. The late Governor
Telfair addressed Governor Sewer in
the character of Governor of the State
Of Frankland; spoke highly of the ar
dor of Maj EIholm, in the service of
of the State of Frankland; made ac
acknowledgements for the confidence re.
posed in him respecting the State of
Frankland, and give an assurance, as
far as was consistent with policy and
mutual interest, and the duties which
he owed to Georgia, that she should be
the object of his care and attention.
Fishburn, Col. Walton and other dis.
tinguishad characters, made profession
of their esteem for Gov. Sewer, and of
their good wishes for the new State of
Frankand. The Cincinnati Society
adopted him as member, and com
muncia'ed the same to him in very
ilattering letter. Col, Walton presented
him with the thirteen constitutions
neatly bound together, with a compli-
mentary address, conceived in very
neat and delicate terms.
In Georgia the people began to feel
themselves interested in the success of
the Government of Frankland. A
common toast there was, success to
the State of Franklaud, His Excelency
Gov. Sewer, and his virtuous citizens.
On the 9th of oNember, 1857, the late
Gov. Matthews in council and in behalf
of the supreme power of the State of
Georgia, presented Maj, Elholm his
warmest thanks for the assiduity of
Maj. Elholm and for the due attention
he had paid mutually to the State of
Georgia and the people of Frankland.
Impressed deeply as we are, he said,
for the welfare of all those who have
had independence enough to free them
selves from British usurpation, we can
not but be mindful Of the good people
of Frankland, and hope ere long that
the interest of both will be sincerely
and lastingly cemented. In respect to
the policy of nations or countries, one
general observation may not be amiss,
that those who strictly adhere to any
constitution or principles agreed upon
and solemnly entered into, and who do
not commit any infringement on the
privileges and rights of the people, de-
serve to be respected. And as such ap
pears to be the present disposition of
our Franks, we are happy in the oppor
tunity of testifying our appreciation of
their conduct, in respect to the State OF
Georgia. When we last had the pleas.
ure to receive communication from
the Hon. John Sewer, whom we respect
he informed US that the people oil
Frankland were met for deliberation,
and that he would transmit us the re-
suit as soon as they should rise. AS
this communication has not yet arrived
we are at n loss to return any answer
thereto, but shall embrace the earliest
opportunity TO do SO, when we are ia
vored Herewith. | am directed too
to request your particular attention tC
our very serious situation, and beg
leave at the same time, it may be com
municated through you to the people
OF Frankland. We have necessarily
entered into war with the Greek In
dians, and for the expelling of whom
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