John Sevier - Citizen, Soldier, Legislator, Governor, Statesman; 1744 1815 #234258

Years ago Sevier sat in Knoxville as a memberof the Legislative council for this Territory. Appointed by Washington; we know also that soon after this. For twice six years (two years intervening on account of a constitutional inhihition). He was daily seen on the streets as the chief executive of this young State. We know that he lived around the corner, within sound of my voice that he daily mingled with his fellow citizens most freely. Most unostenta tiously. With that winning grace and open heartedness which captivated all who saw him. We also know that on the lot across the street. Fust opposite to his monument. Then the public square. He denounced General Jackson in the hitterest terms. Accusing him of having stolen and run away with another man's wife. And that the latter in turn denounced him.