They greeted him with enthusiasm, and elected him to high office, and he lived among them the remainder of his days, honored and respected.

[Footnote: Blount MSS., letter of Hugh Williamson, March 3, 1808, etc., etc.] Nevertheless, his conduct in this instance was indefensible.

It was an unfortunate interlude in an otherwise honorable and useful public career.

[Footnote: General Marcus J.Wright, in his "Life and Services of William Blount," gives the most favorable view possible of Blount's conduct.].