Crockett and his family were of course among the invited guests.

When Crockett got there he found an immense gathering, all in high glee, and was informed, much to his surprise and chagrin, that Captain Mathews's son had offered himself for the office of major, in opposition to Crockett.
The once had, in reality, but few charms for Crockett, and he did not care much for it.

But this unworthy treatment roused his indignation.
He was by nature one of the most frank and open-hearted of men, and never attempted to do anything by guile.

Immediately he called Captain Mathews aside, and inquired what this all meant.

The Captain was much embarrassed, and made many lame excuses, saying that he would rather his son would run against any man in the county than against Squire Crockett.
"You need give yourself no uneasiness about that," Crockett replied.