We had three elk, and a bear; and we managed to git it home, then butchered our game, talked over our hunt, and had a glorious frolic." Crockett served in the Legislature for two years, during which time nothing occurred of special interest.

These were the years of 1823 and 1824.

Colonel Alexander was then the representative, in the National Legislature, of the district in which Crockett lived.

He had offended his constituents by voting for the Tariff.

It was proposed to run Crockett for Congress in opposition to him.