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THE
BENCH AND BAR
OF
GEORGIA:
MEMOIRS AND SKETCHES.
With an Appendix,
CONTAINING A COURT ROLL FROM 1790 TO 1857, ETC.
BY
STEPHEN F. MILLER.
V.1
VOLUME I.
PHILADELPHILL: J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO. 1858
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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1S58, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO. in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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CONTENTS OF VOL. I.
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CHAPTER I.
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GEORGE D. ANDERSON-Born in South Carolina-Removal of Parents to Georgia-Labors as a Mechanic in the Manufacture of Cotton-Gins- Studies Law-Admitted to the Bar-Partnership with J. M. Calhoun, Esq., at Decatur-Elected Colonel of the Regiment -- Appointed Brigade-In- spector-Appointed by President Van Buren Commissioner to investigate alleged Frauds on the Indians in Alabama-Representative in the Legis- lature from De Kalb -- Removes to Marietta-Senator from Cobb County -Elected Solicitor-General of the Coweta Circuit-Elected Judge of the Cherokee Circuit-Sudden Death at Spring Place in 1843-Proceedings of the Bar-His Character, &c.
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CHAPTER II.
ROBERT AUGUSTUS BEALL-Native of Maryland-Removal of Parents to Georgia in 1808-Completes Education at Raleigh, North Carolina- Studies Law in Augusta under Judges Reid and Montgomery-Admission to the Bar-Locates in Marion-Partnership with Col. T. G. Holt-Ap- pointed Solicitor-General by Gov. Troup-Duel with Thomas D. Mitchell -- Elected to the Legislature in 1825 and 1826-Supports the Administra- tion of Gov. Troup-Appointed Aide-de-Camp to Maj. Gen. Wimberly- Counsel for Judge Fort in 1827-Marriage in 1828-Partnership with S. F. Miller-Elected again to the Legislature in 1830-His course in that body --- Resolutions on the Tariff, and in favor of President Jackson- Appointed Aide-de-Camp to Gov. Gilmer-Removes to Macon in 1832- Partnership with Col. Seymour-Delegate to the Anti-Tariff Convention- Elected Brigadier-General-Serves on the Committee at the State-Rights Meeting in November, 1833-Edits the Georgia Messenger-Defeated for Congress by Gen. Glascock-Character as an Advocate and Debater-Re- nounces Skepticism and joins the Church-Health declines-Lingering Illness-His Death in 1836-Funeral Honors-Testimonials of the Bar, Literary Societies, &c.
CHAPTER III.
JOHN MACPHERSON BERRIEN, LL. D .- Huguenot Ancestry-Born in New Jersey in 1781-Removal of Parents to Georgia-Graduates at Princeton at the age of fifteen years-Classmate of Judge Gaston-Reads Law with
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the Hon. Joseph Clay-Admitted to the Bar in 1799-Elected Solicitor- General in 1809-Judge of the Eastern Circuit in 1810-Declares the Alle- viating Law unconstitutional-Commands a Volunteer Regiment of Cavalry in the War of 1812-Conduct touching the Sentence of Hopkins vindicated by the Legislature in 1818-Twelve years Judge of the Superior Court- Elected a State Senator from Chatham County in 1822 and 1823-Proposes Digest of the Laws of England in force in Georgia-Elected to the Senate of the United States in 1824-Takes his Seat March 4, 1825-Delivers his Discourse on Eloquence at Athens in 1828-In January, 1829, submits Georgia Protest against the Tariff-Resigns his Seat in Senate-Appointed Attorney-General of the United States, March, 1829-Address before the Societies of Princeton College in 1830-Degree of Doctor of Laws con- ferred by that Institution-Resigns Office in the Cabinet in 1831-Corre- spondence with President Jackson-Returns to Georgia-Serves in the Free-Trade Convention at Philadelphia in 1831-Author of the Address to the People of the United States-Reception at Milledgeville in November, 1831 -- Practises Law in the Supreme Court at Washington-Appears at the Anti-Tariff Convention in Milledgeville, 1832-Prepares the Report of the Committee of Twenty-One -- Appointed by the Governor in 1838 on a Special Commission-Extracts from the Report-Again elected to the United States Senate in 1840-Support of Whig Measures-Report on the Bill to repeal the Bankrupt Law-The Legislature of Georgia censures his course in 1841-Same body expresses its full approbation in 1843 and assures him of the public confidence-Attends the National Whig Conven- tion at Baltimore in 1844-Chairman of the Committee to notify Mr. Clay of his Nomination-Speech in Boston on the Tariff in 1844-Resigns his Seat in the Senate in 1845-Is immediately re-elected, and prevailed on to accept-Address to his political friends on the occasion-Declines being a Candidate for the Bench of the Supreme Court of Georgia-Re-elected to the Senate in 1847-Position in 1848 relative to Mr. Clay and General Taylor -- Letter to Col. Owen-Opposes the Public Reception of Kossuth in 1851-Other Measures discussed-Death of Mrs. Berrien in February, 1852-Resigns his Seat in the Senate, May, 1852-Appears as Counsel in the Supreme Court of Georgia in the Bank Cases -- Issues an Address in Defence of the American Party, September, 1855-Presides at the State Convention of the Party in December, 1855-His Illness at Milledgeville -Return to Savannah-His Death, January 1, 1856-Testimonials of Respect to his Memory-Proceedings of the Bar in the Supreme Court- Resolutions of Condolence and Respect in the Legislature-A New County named " Berrien"-Tribute from the American Bible Society-His Cha- racter
CHAPTER IV.
EDWARD J. BLACK-Born in South Carolina-Goes to School in Augusta- Studies Law, and admitted to the Bar in 1827-Practises with Judge Reid-Writes Humorous Articles for the Press-Sharpness in Debate- Marriage with Miss Kirkman, of Barnwell District-Elected to the Legis- lature in 1829 and 1850-Proposes to remove State University from Athens to Milledgeville -- " Bucket Letters"-Defeated for Attorney- General in 1831-Elected to Congress by the Whigs in 1838-Supports Mr. Van Buren for President in 1840-Remains six years in Congress,
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from 1839 to 1845-Reputation in Debate-Bold and independent as a Politician-Social Qualities-Fine Perception of the Ludicrous-Objects to all Parade and Mannerism in Society-Uniform Patron of Merit-Mind depressed by Symptoms of Consumption-Taste for Music-Power of Mimicry -- Fond of Anecdotes-Kindness to the Poor-Last Illness- Resignation to his Fate-Death in 1849
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CHAPTER V.
DUNCAN G. CAMPBELL-Native of North Carolina-Graduates at Chapel Hill University in 1806-Removes to Georgia-Takes charge of a Female Aca- demy in Wilkes County-Reads Law with Judge Griffin and succeeds to his Practice-Elected Solicitor-General in 1816-Representative in the Legislature three years-Partnership with Garnett Andrews-In 1824 appointed by President Monroe a Commissioner to negotiate Treaty with Creek Indians-Failure of Treaty at Broken Arrow, December, 1824- Conclusion of Treaty at the Indian Springs, February, 1825-Corre- spondence with Gov. Troup and the Secretary of War-Indian Disturb- ances-Death of McIntosh-Mission of Gen. Gaines-Conduct of the Agent for Indian Affairs-Investigation by Georgia Commissioners-Con- troversy between Gov. Troup and the President-Abstract of the Corre- spondence-Good Faith of the Treaty established-Successful Issue-Acts as Trustee of the University-Advocate of Female Education-Prospects for Governor-His Death in 1828-Domestic Matters -- Sketch of his Son, Mr. Justice Campbell, of the Supreme Court of the United States.
CHAPTER VI.
AUGUSTIN S. CLAYTON-Born in Virginia -- Parents remove to Georgia- Augustin becomes a Student in the Richmond Academy-Receives a Book from Gen. Washington as the Reward of Merit-Graduates at Franklin College in 1804-Reads Law with Judge Carnes-Is licensed to practise, and locates in Franklin County-Marriage with Miss Julia Carnes-Re- moves to Athens-Compiles the Laws of Georgia from 1800 to 1810- Elected Judge of the Superior Court in 1819 and in 1822-Defeated by the Clark Party in 1825-Writes the Mysterious Picture-Literary Ad- dress at Athens in 1828-Again elected Judge in 1828-Case of the Mis- sionaries-Troubles in the Gold-Region-Beaten for Re-election in 1831- Immediately elected to Congress-Opposition to the Tariff-Letter to the Globe-Moves for a Committee to investigate United States Bank-Speech on the Subject-List of British Stockholders-Approves the Removal of the Deposits-Letter reviewing the action of former Secretaries of the Treasury-Report on the Public Lands-Serves in the Anti-Tariff State Convention in 1832-Chairman of the Committee of Thirteen at the great State-Rights Meeting in 1833-Reports the Platform-Re-elected to Con- gress-Voluntarily retires in 1835-Devotes himself to Factory Operations -Literary Employments-Trustee and warm supporter of the University of Georgia-Is attacked with Paralysis in 1838-Partial Restoration- Investigates the Evidences of Christianity-Unites with the Church-Tes- timony in favor of Religion-His Death in 1839-Extracts from the Funeral Discourse of Rev. Whiteford Smith-Tributes of the Press and of Literary Societies-Character for Wit, Benevolence, and the Domestic Affections-Letter of Chancellor Kent ..
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CHAPTER VII.
PAUL COALSON-Birth in 1799-Goes to the School of Dr. Church, at Eaton- ton-Enters Franklin College-Graduates in 1824-Reads Law with Judge Clayton-Admitted to the Bar -- Marries Miss Blackshear in 1825 -Removes to Thomas County-Influential Family Connection-Obtains a good Practice-His Social Qualities-Extent of the Southern Circuit- Members of the Florida Bar-John Taylor-The Sulky-Race-Professional Zeal-Hospitality of Mr. Coalson-His Death in 1830-Proceedings of Bar
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CHAPTER VIII.
WALTER T. COLQUITT -- Born in Virginia-Parents remove to Hancock County, Georgia-Walter sent to School at Mount Zion-Progress in Learning-Activity in Sports-Goes to Princeton, New Jersey, and wears a Hat of Rabbit-Skins-Returns home, owing to Illness of his Father- Reads Law with Col. Rockwell-Admitted to the Bar in 1820-First locates at Sparta and then in Walton County-Elected Brigadier-General -Runs for Congress and is nearly elected in 1826-Elected by the Legis- lature first Judge of the Chattahoochee Circuit in 1826-Reference to his Decision by Gov. Forsyth-Re-elected Judge in 1829-Senator from Mus- cogce County in 1834 and 1837-Elected a Representative to Congress in 1838 by the Whig Party-Refuses to support Gen. Harrison for President · -Is re-elected to Congress in 1840 and 1842-At the session of 1842 elected by the Legislature a Senator in Congress-Supports the Mexican War-Exertions in the Presidential Canvass-Influence over Public Assemblies-Style of Oratory original-Success before Juries -- Southern Rights in 1850 and 1851-Delegate to the Nashville Convention-Resolu- tions of that Body-Efforts to establish the Compromise Line-Honest and fearless in his aims-Religious Character-The Pulpit and Social Freedom contrasted-Motives often misconceived-General Benevolence- Family Relations-Inroads of Disease-Starts for Montvale Springs- Dies at Macon in 1855-Public Grief-Proceedings of the Bar of the Supreme Court
CHAPTER IX.
WILLIAM H. CRAWFORD-Born in Virginia in 1772-Parents came to South Carolina in 1779, and thence to Georgia in 1783-After diligent prepara- tion, William teaches School-Studies the Classics under Dr. Waddel- Becomes his Assistant-Unites with Mr. Tait in the Richmond Academy -- Comes to the Bar in 1799-Settles in Lexington-Marries Miss Gardine -Compiles the Georgia Statutes-Duel with Van Allen-Represents Ogle- thorpe in the Legislature-Conduct of Judge Tait vindicated-Duel with Gen. Clark-Commission to ascertain 35th degree of North Latitude- Offers Resolutions in 1806 requesting President Jefferson to serve a third term, which are unanimously adopted by the Georgia Legislature- Elected to the United States Senate in 1807-Appointed Minister to France-Interview with the Emperor Napoleon-Letters to Mr. Clay, at Ghent-Appointed Secretary of War in 1815-Appointed Secretary of the Treasury in 1816-Administration of the Finances until March 3, 1825-Is a Candidate for President in 1824-Attack of Paralysis- Mr. Adams elected President-Letter of Mr. Jefferson-Return to Georgia -Public Dinner at Milledgeville in November, 1825-Appointed Judge of
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the Northern Circuit in 1827-Elected to the same Office by the Legisla- ture in 1827, 1828, and 1831-His tenacious Memory-Chairman of the Convention of Judges-Social Correspondence with Henry Clay-Letter to C. J. Ingersoll on United States Bank-Death on the Circuit in 1834- His Character-Votes of Electoral College in Georgia from 1788 to 1856 ..
CHAPTER X.
WILLIAM CROCKER -- North Carolina his native State-Comes to Georgia in Early Manhood-Marriage with Miss Long-Teaches School-Studies Law. under Judge Early-Licensed to practise by Judge Carnes in 1810-En- gages in Merchandise-Unsuccessful-Resumes his School-Settles in Twiggs County-Obtains large Business-Members of the Bar from 1811 to 1825-Several times elected to the Legislature-Appointed Judge- Advocate-Exploits of Sword in the hands of Sergeant M .- Visit of Gen. La Fayette to Milledgeville-La Fayette Volunteers, from Twiggs- Rivals at the Bar in Marion-Judge Fort and others-Character of R. A. Evans-Major Crocker acquires a large Property-Retires from the Bar -Names of Children-His Death in 1835-Reputation and Personal Appearance
CHAPTER XI.
WILLIAM C. DAWSON-Born in Greene County-Educated at the Academy of Rev. Dr. Cumming-Graduates at Franklin College in 1816-Reads Law with Judge Cobb-Attends the Law-School of Judges Reeve and Gould at Litchfield, Connecticut-Admitted to the Bar in 1818-Opens an Office at Greensboro-Marries Miss Wingfield-Rapidly advances in his Profession-Elected Clerk of the House of Representatives in 1821-Sup- ports Gov. Troup and the Old Treaty-Compiles Laws of Georgia in 1830- Elected to the Legislature-Efforts in behalf of State-Rights-Mandate of the Supreme Court of the United States disregarded-Raises a Volunteer Company and serves under General Scott in 1836-Elected a Representa- tive to Congress in 1836, 1838, and 1840-Nominated for Governor in 1841-Defeated by Gov. McDonald-Resigns his Seat in Congress-Table of Votes for Governor from 1825 to 1855-Appointed Judge of the Supe- rior Court by Gov. Crawford in 1845-Elected to the Senate of the United States in 1847-IIis Course in that Body-Opposes the Formal Reception of Kossuth-Speeches on various subjects-On the Bill granting Lands to Iowa for Railroads-On the Homestead Bill-Urges Claim of Dr. Long to the Discovery of Practical Anaesthesia to be used for Surgical Operations in the Army-Presents Resolutions of the Legislature on Nebraska to the Senate-Explanation as to "Whig Caucus"-Speech on "Log-Rolling" in the Legislation of Congress-Social Letters-Great Humor and Urbanity- Retires from the Senate March 4, 1855-Domestic Relations-His Death, May 5, 1856-Funeral Ceremonies-Manifestation of Sorrow and Respect by the Masonic Lodges-Proceedings in the Supreme Court-Additional Sketch by Judge Nisbet
CHAPTER XII.
SEABORN DELK-Early Life unknown-Son of David Delk, Esq., the first Clerk of Wilkinson Superior Court-Sprightly Talents-Neat and ready
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Penmanship-Skill in Legal Forms-Reads Law with Judge Warren- Admitted to the Bar by Judge Kenan in 1828-Opens an Office at Irwin- ton-Elected Colonel of the Wilkinson Regiment-Legal Associates- Marriage with Miss Coats, of Laurens, in 1831-Removes to Marion in 1832-Rides the Southern Circuit-Bold and Successful-Pushes himself into Cases-Ambitious of Gain-Personal Difficulty-Correspondence- Mediation of Major Howard-Publicity to the Affair -- Letter of Judge Gaston-Col. Delk assaults his Adversary with intent to murder- Criminal Prosecution-Friends interpose-Amicable relations restored -Nolle prosequi entered-Change of Politics-Ilis Death in 1834- Character
CHAPTER XIII.
JOHN M. DOOLY-Ancestors from North Carolina-J. M. Dooly born in Lincoln County, Georgia-His Father killed by the Tories in the Revo- lution-Early Life not ascertained-Solicitor-General in 1802 by Execu- tive Appointment-Elected to the same Office by the Legislature in 1804 -A Representative from Lincoln County-Irregular Habits-Defence of Medical Students-Wit and Sarcasm-Variety of Anecdotes-Breaks a Faro-Bank-Challenged by Judge Tait-Equality in the Duel-Elected Judge of the Western Circuit in 1816-Judge of the Northern Circuit in 1822 and 1825-His Death in 1827-Description of his Person- Letters of Gov. Gilmer, A. Pope, Esq., Judge Andrews, Judge Thomas, and Dr. Slappey, giving incidents-Remarkable Gifts-Character
CHAPTER XIV.
PETER EARLY-Born in Virginia, 1773-Father removes to Georgia in 1795 -Peter graduates at Princeton College-Studies Law under Mr. Inger- soll in Philadelphia-After thorough Preparation, comes to the Bar- Strong Competition-Rapid Advancement-Elected to Congress in 1802 -Serves on the Committee with Mr. Randolph to impeach Judge Chase -Retires from Congress in 1807-Elected Judge of the Superior Court without opposition-Dignity and Force of his Judicial Administration- In 1813 is elected Governor-Firmness in the War-Sagacity of his Measures-Alleviation Law-Veto-Message -- Defeated for Governor in 1815-Retires to his Farm in Greene County-Serves in the State Senate -Domestic Relations-His Death in 1822-Letters to Gen. Blackshear referred to, &c.
APPENDIX.
GEN. DAVID BLACKSHEAR-Ancestors from Germany-Came to America in 1732-Settle on Trent River in North Carolina-Hardships of Forest Life-Toil rewarded by Success-David Blackshear born in 1764-Goes to School three Months-Follows his Brothers in the War of the Revolution .- Present at the Battle of Moore's Creek in 1776-Also at Buford's Bridge -Ifis Eldest Brother, James Blackshear, killed by the Tories-Sudden Revenge-Goes three Months more to School-Education completed in six Months-Learns Surveying-Winter Expeditions to Georgia as a Surveyor-Works on the Farm-Removes to Georgia in 1790-Names of Brothers and Sisters-Appointed Justice of the Peace in 1796-Major of
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Battalion-Orders in 1797 with prospect of war with France-Indian Troubles-Letter of Governor Jackson in 1799-Exercises Military and Civil Power-Appointed Major of Brigade-Marriage with Fanny Hamil- ton in 1802-Family Connection-District Surveyors in 1806 between Oconee and Ocmulgee-Yazoo Fraud denounced by the Legislature in 1807-Appointed Brigadier-General in 1812-Ordered to protect the Fron- tier-Erection of Forts near the Ocmulgee-Detail of Militia-Active Operations-Command of the Army tendered by Gov. Early-Orders to Subordinates-Expedition to Flint River-Letters from Major-General McIntosh-Rumor of large British Force at Forbes's Store-Col. Haw- kins's Indian Regiment-Movements of Gen. Jackson near New Orleans -Georgia Detachment ordered to Mobile-Marching and Counter- marching-Landing of the British near Darien-Ordered to the Sea- coast-Letters to Gen. Floyd-Scarcity of Supplies -- March down the Ocmulgee-Panic south of the Altamaha-High Waters on Route -- Arrives at Fort Barrington-Recruits the Army-Takes possession of Darien-Orders to prevent Pillage by the Enemy-British Fleet near St. Mary's-Fort and Magazine at Point Petre destroyed-Negroes enticed by the British-Admiral Cockburn-News of the Victory at New Orleans-Intelligence of Peace from the Secretary of War-Cessation of Hostilities-Demonstration of Joy in Savannah-Troops disbanded, February 27, 1815-Military Correspondence-Gen. Blackshear returns to his Farm-Thanks voted by the Legislature-Oconec Navigation- Public Spirit-Service in the Legislature-Chairman of Committee on the State of the Republic-Influence-Withdraws from Public Life in 1825- Resignation as Brigadier-General-Letter from Governor Troup-Conduct of Judge Fort investigated by the Legislature-Social Correspondence- Letters from Members of Congress, Dr. Moses Waddel, &c. &c .- Presi- dential Elector-Family Record-His Death, July 4, 1837-Charac- ter, &c. 355
INDEX
To the Documents and Correspondence attached to the Memoir of General BLACK- SHEAR. [Where several Despatches or Letters appear between the same parties, only one of them is referred to in the Index. ]
OFFICIAL PAPERS.
Adams, Major-General-Orders for Frontier Service. PAGK
414
Barnard, Timothy-Transmission of Despatches. 448
Blackshear, Lt. Col .- Disorders in Militia.
Calhoun, Secretary of War-Claims for Military Service. 413
467
Carter, Army-Contractor-Escort for Supplies. 423
Early, Governor-Tendering Command of the Army 415
Fannin, Quartermaster-Deposit of Rations.
452
Fauche, Adjutant-General-Prospect of War, 1797
403
Floyd, Brigadier-General-Defence of the Islands.
460
Freeman, Secretary of Executive Department-Army Intelligence. 408
Groce, Captain-Organizing First-Class Militia. 430
Hawkins, Colonel-Message to Indian Chiefs. 444
Hopkins, Major-Disposing of Command after Peace. 463
Irwin, Governor-Indian Troubles on the Oconec 414
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Jackson, Governor-Indian Trespasses and Remedy .. 405
Lamar, Secretary of Executive Department-Receiving Gen. La Fayette. 480
Lane, Captain-Ordnance Stores to be supplied .. 450
Massias, Captain -- News of Victory at New Orleans 458 McDonald, Forage-Master-Loss of Public Stores at Ferry 434
McIntosh, Major-General-Ordering Detachment to Mobile 440
Mitchell, Governor-Examination of the Frontier.
Monroe, Secretary of War-Announcing Peace with Great Britain
434
Newnan, Adjutant-General-Regiments for Gen. Jackson 433
422
Patton, Major-Organizing Militia in Twiggs.
Pinckney, Major-General-Muster of Troops in U. S. Service
461
Porter, Secretary of Executive Department-Ammunition for the Army 454 Rabun, Governor-Court-Martial in Laurens .. 467
Rutherford, Colonel-Regimental Reviews in 1799. 405
Thomas, Captain-Swords and Pistols for Cavalry 433
Tooke, Lt. Colonel-Indian Attack on Hartford ..
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Wimberly, Lt. Colonel-Arming the Forts in Twiggs. 412
Winchester, Brigadier-General-Reinforcements for New Orleans 439
PRIVATE LETTERS.
Blackshear, James II .- Student at Franklin College 468
Blount, Richard A .- Oconee Navigation 481
Chandler, Daniel-Soliciting Influence in Legislature 483
Crawford, Joel -- Public Officers at Washington. 467
Crawford, Peter-Depraved Party Movements
482
Elliott, John -- Presidential Campaign in 1824.
472
Floyd, John-Public Rejoicing at News of Peace
463
Hammond, Samuel-Militia Claims in Congress.
411
Hardin, Mark-Army Gossip, European Affairs, &c. 424
Harris, Charles-Candidate for City Court of Savannah. 480 Jones, James-Western Territory in 1800. 409
Jones, Seaborn-Lawsuit of Ridley vs. Blackshear. 476
King, Henry-Relief before Legislature ... 480
McIntosh, John Houstoun-British Outrages on the Coast. 465
Parke, Ezekiel-Introducing Dr. William W. Strain
421
Perry, James-Introducing Member of the Legislature. 481
Sawyer, John-British plundering Private Property. 455
Strong, Christopher B .- Troup Victory in 1825. 480
Tattnall, Edward F .- Introducing Col. Daniell .. 469
Waddel, Moses (Rev.)-Affairs of Franklin College. 475
Wilde, Richard II .- Cabinet Officers and Prospects in 1825. 479
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Navey, Forage-Master-Supplies for the Army
Franklin, Bedney-Introducing Dr. Abner Franklin
426
PREFACE.
THIS work in its present arrangement differs from the plan first intended. When the author made up his mind to pub- lish sketches of the Bench and Bar of Georgia, he persuaded himself that his inquiries would draw forth many things- enough to constitute a volume-which he would have only to place under suitable heads, with such remarks of his own as might be necessary to preserve the connection. It was designed more as a compilation of facts than a treatise on character. The idea was to separate the incidents into a class, with distinct chapters, leaving the matter which was purely biographical to appear under the names introduced. The author aimed to devolve the composition chiefly on others who were adequate,-to place them as laborers in the field, whilst he would follow and gather up the sheaves with humble acknowledgment. But those whom he invited to the harvest had many excuses. Some were silent; others feigned inability to write; some had no leisure from other engage- ments; a portion had forgotten all the good things they ever knew, but were kind enough to refer to certain other gentle- men, who would gladly relieve their overburdened memories for the accommodation of the author. A few sat down at once and gave him a crumb to stop his importunity. And here the author takes occasion to thank his correspondents. to whom he is indebted for his best materials. References in the margin will guide the reader to the sources of his information.
The author begs to say that his search has been liberally rewarded, as the work itself will show. Old family chests
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and drawers have been opened to him, with the privilege to examine and select papers. The aid from this quarter has been most gratifying. Many letters and documents, too valu- able to perish, have been thus given to the public. They will be found in their proper connection in the work. To claim for them the privacy in which many of the letters were written only adds to their interest. Of course, names have been with- held in certain passages where the freedom would give pain to the living. A picture drawn in confidence is more to be relied upon for its truth, its fidelity to nature, than the coloring of the artist who paints for the public eye. A leading feature in this work is the frankness and simplicity of its statements, both by contributors and the individual who writes himself the author. On no occasion, however, has any unkindness been intended, either to the dead or the living, in the course of these memoirs,-as there may be candor without malice.
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