Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-07-18
From, The Charleston Courier.

From, The Charleston Courier.
MEssRs, EDlroRs.-At day light mi,
morning, was awakened by heavy dis.
charge Of artillery from the lof:v heights
of Hamburg, known 10 many person as
the citaGel, overlapping the beautiful Park
belonging 10 Henry Shultz, the enternri-
sing and enlightened founder of Hamburg.
With feelings aroused by su sudden and
unlocked for cannonading, soon found
out The cause. MIR. Shultz was rejoicing o.
yer The 18th anniversary of his flourish
ing and respected town. AS the loud
peaIs would boom over this place, reared
through toll and pain, and lousing from
slumber the many happy and industrious
citizens, could almost fancy the envied
fee ngs of this more than common man,
whose works of usefulness are known to-
US although, in person, he may be stran-
ger.
Eighteen years, this day, have passed
since The foundation Of Hamburg was laid
and as full grown child, these years have
secured popuous and extraordinary
town. Her star of glory has risen, and
is now clear Of those dark clouds that
seemed TO many as threatening ohscurity,
and to shut ouI her brightness yfrnm The
world. But her brillianry will shine, and
cheer generations yet unborn, for nature
has marked with her finger the site Of
Hamburg, as place 10 be noted among
the cities of our Repuhlic---and who, then,
can overthrow the works. now erected!-
Feeble man may talk TO his weak and
nnversed fellow creature, and lay schemes
for a paper annihllalion-buf all their
plans will be useless as their own weak
ness. She speaks for herself. Her-im-
ports and exports are sufficient proof Of
their stability.
Having understood from citizen Of
Hamburg, that the Founder intended 10
illuminate, at evening, this great natural
military place, / was anxious for the time
To arrive. ] will endeavor 10 give you
some idea Of this valuable property. The
heights are something less Than oue-ha!f
mile from Savannah river, which separates
Hamburg from Augusta, aud are about one
hundred feet abOvethe level Of these cities,
commanding a view of some len or fifteen
miles on the Georgia side, being Of the same
latitude as the u. S. Arsenal situated on
an eminence sume three or four miles from
Augusta. The Heights, taken in direct
line, will measure one quarter of a mile,
hut following The right angles which mark
il out. the distance would be over half
mile, from each extremity, giving beau
liiul view of Hamburg and Augusta. The
spacious and we'll planned walk on The
Heights is shaded by the. Pride Of China;
planted some twenty feet apart. Below
Is The .omanic aud lovely grove Of natural
woodland. designated by the founder Of
Hamburg as Park, well laid out wth
walks, and fitted up with accommodation
seats. giving to every indYiduaI seeking
pleasure and recreaiion, all the comfort
thai could he experIcd from The steady
hand ni nature. He that could moi elijoy
himself at this place would br unfarp, any
where.
The hour AT length arrived, al which I
calculated to see, ith my own eyes, the
scene already pictured in laucy. Bur low
weak was my imagination, and how far
below the reality were my anticipalions.
On every other olthe trees at thetop OF ihe
Hrighls, was placed brilliant lamp, with
The exception OF that part which directly
opposes the bridge over the Savannah
river, where each Of The trees had lamp
attached, making about one hundred and
fifty. Thar part OF, the park. Immediately
surrounding the spring, was Likewise bril-
lianlIy Illuminated with quauiIy of lights.
There also were number ofDoving lights
on the ramparts, some representing the
seven STARS, whilst others formed nm ilnita-
uon OF separate stars. The fine band Of
Hamburg euIivened the scene, Ivy playing
variety Of popular airs-lhe Whole pre-
seDting one of the most splendid and de-
liehrul exhibitions ever witnessed.
The enchanting scenery was sufficiently
beautiful to induce The gods and gotldesses
TO abandon their sylvan retreats, and select
this spot for Iheirevening revels. Indeed,
no could believe himself among morlals
in this fairy grove, lii up;so. iastefuly ind
so beautifully decorated by the ready hand
of the Iouude of Hamburg; and who IS ould
not, that witnessed this scene, desire that
Ihis could always be, and who among the
,hrong there gathered. was not proud of
being citizen OF, Hamburg?
Lei other places boast of their artificial
Improvements, they cannot surpass the
work thar has beeu doue here by The hand.
Of Nature, displayed without artificial
ornament. AN OBSERVER.
Hamburg, S. C.. July 2, 1889.
JAMAIcA,-We regret 10 find, by the