Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-27
THOSE TWO GOVERNORS.
How One Happened to Make That Famous
Remark 10 the Other.

| Every man in the United States is sup
| posed to know what the governor of
| North Carolina said to the governor or
| South Carolina but perhaps some do
not know when and under what circum-
| stances the famous remark was made.
| Nearly century ago man prominent
| in political affairs in North Carolina
| moved across the border and settled in
South Carolina He had been there only
a short time when he committed some
small crime, for which he was indicted
To escape arrest he returned to his old
home in North Carolina. In due course
of time the governor of South Carolina
issued his requstion on the governor of
North Carolina for the fugitive criminal
The fugitive had rich and influential
friends in his native state. and they in
tercedcd with the governor until ne re-
fused to grant the requisition. long
official correspondence followed. Prom
inent men IN South Carolina told the gov
ernor that he had not been treated with
proper official courtesy by the governor
of North Carolina.
The result was that the South Carolina
governor, accompanied by . large party
of friends and advisers, lOurneyed by
stage to Raleigh for a difference with
the governor about the matter of giving
up the criminal.
The governor of North Carolina with
large party of distinguished friends.
met the governor of South Carolina and
his party several miles from town and
escorted them to the governors mansion
with all the ceremony due such dstin-
guished visitors.
Before the objec; Of his visit was stated
the entire assemhlage sat down to an
elaborate dinner. After dinner wine was
served, and after wine came brandy-the
applejack for which the cid North state
is famous.
After many rounds Of drinks the de-
canters and glasses were removed and
the governor Of South Carolina stated the
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render of the fugitive criminal. The gov
crnor' of North Carolina. refused. Then
followed a long and heated discussion in
which the attorneys of the two
states took an active part. Finally the
governor Of South Carolina grew angry,
and rising to his feet said.
Sir, you have refused my just demand
and offended the dignity OF my Office and
my state. Unless you at once surrender
the prisoner ! viii return to NY capital
call out the militia of the state. and re-
turning with my army, l Will take the
fugitive by force OF arms. Governor.
what do you say?"
All eyes were turned on the governor
of North Carolina, and his answer was
awaited with breathless interest. The
governor rose slowly TO his feet and beck
oned to servant who stood some dis
tance away. His reckoning was firm and
dignifed. as became his position. He was
slow about answering. and again the gov
ernor of South Carolina demanded:
What do you say?'
Il say. governor. that it's long time
between drinks
The reply restored good humor. Ocean
terS and glasses Were brought out again
and while the visitors remained if any
one attempted to refer to the diplomatic
object of the visit, he was cut short by
he remark that it was a long time be-
tween drinks. When the visiting COVER
nor was ready to return home he was es-
corted to the state lire by the governor
Of North Carolina. and they parted best
of friends.
The fugitive was never surrendered
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