The Idaho recorder., 1922-04-21

"A great conference between the governor of North
Carolina and the governor of South Carolina on
November =, 1878. at Greenvile, s. G.. Some OF
you may have heard of the remark of the gov
ernor of North Carolina to the governor of South
Carolina?
Several members What was 1t?
Mr.. Stevenson Finally, at long sitting, when
the refreshments ran low, the governor of North
CAROLINA San Is said haye remSrked "rhe governor
celency the governor of South Carolina that 1t Is
II long time between drinks" tLaughter.l Now.
that was when that settled. and the agree
ment an that straight line settled It that Andrew
jackson was born In South Carolina. because
body disputed that he born his Uncle
James Crnwfords plantation, that that where
his mother lived. That OF the burning
questions settled. and was in direct Issue. because
of Jackson's great prominence as a general Just
then
MIR. Stevenson-oddly enough he born In
North Carolina-went into all details of the con
troversy. Probably concise summary of the evi-
deuce In favor of South Carolina Is the report OF
the Historical commission of South Carolina to
the general assembly of South Carolina at the reg
ular session of 1908. MIR Stevenson used it ms an
exhibit II made the following points, among
others:
During the lifetime of Andrew Jackson 1t was nj
universally accepted that he born In South
Carolina, but of recent years II has come to be
widely spread that he was born In North Carolina
The encyclopedias and hiographers either state
that his birthplace is matter of doubt or that
II was In North Carolina But the most impartial
and acceptable evidence all points to IA well-de-
fined spot In South Carolina his birthplace
jackson himself repeatedly declared that he was
born IN South Carolina. and actually fixed the spot
upon a map, and his is the ouly evidence we have
before us that wouE be admissible in court of
law.
And finally, In his last will and testament
General Jackson declared that South Carolina was
has native State. lie said:
'"The large silver presented to me hy the
ladies of Charleston, :. c.. my native State with
the large picture representing the uufurling OF the
American banner presented to me by citizens of
South Carolina when 1t refused to he ac-
cepted 10y the United States Senate, leave In trust
to my son, A. jackson, Jr. with directions that
should our happy country not he blessed with
peace, an event not always to he expected he will
at the close of the end uf the conflict pre
sent each of said articles Of lneStimahle value 10
that patriot residing In the city,.or state from
which they were presented who shall be admdged
by his countrymen or the ladies tpSaye been the
most valiant In defense OF his co,irRry and our
country's rights" a.
Here are seven direct statements frona.Ja Nsnp
that he was native OF South Carolina A. .sa
the location of the spot IN South Carolina wbereon
stood the house In which he was born the fnun,
Ing evidence is offered.
In ls4S Amos Kendall, one Of Jackson's closes,
personal friendS-in fact. Su close thar durin,,
IaekSon's occupation Of tie office OF president he
"9S credited by JacASon'S political opponents with
being the power behind the thrcna' and a. -
meiaher of the little cutcrie of Jocksnn,s rnrsr.,
HiehlS ana SdV>erS, Was cuutcmptuouSly referre1
to as OF the "ktchvh cabinet" -publiShe1 s.v,r,r
parts OF IA life IT Jackson. which was unfortnp,t,
- .''' '''uP''ed lhdt work was prepared 81
'a'" ona'r JayhSonS eye that il might almost
De called an autobiography. 1t contained n man
4sk II