The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1857-11-12
The Revolution.
From Pearsou's History Of Fairfield.

Al the commencement Of the war, the
citizens OF Fairfield were about equally di.
vided in their politics. The European set,
tiers said they had just arrived in the
country--that they had come in ON the
hlnss bounty--hal obtained their lands bv
his grant, and it was ungrateful to turn
against his government" Many of the
Nirglnians and Pennsylvahians turned their
thoughts OH peace" There were but few
native CaroIinians in the district. All,
however, were indomitable Wings. Ilwas
something strange after all that the sons Of
Green ErIn were mostly found on the royal
side. An apology may be made for them.
HE people from Antrim had formed them.
selves into strong militia company under
the lead Of James Phillps-elected their
officers, and had taken all preliminary steps
TO tender their services 10 The colonial and
revolutionary government. While abou,
passing Resolutions 10 that effect. John
h!!'PS, an AutElm man, arrived on the
ground. lie was person OF great auhogi-
ty, and in an address to the persons assemL-
ed, perverted the whole into downright tory
ism.
In the course of the war many Of the
hIgs established a character for hcroism.
hey had 10 per(or,a double duty, and
they nobly performed it. The names Of
John Lylcs, (he was liner Thomas Wood.
ward, Atananus Lyles, Robert Hancock,
John Pearson, Benjamin May, John Cook,
Andrew Gray, Jamos kincaid, Edward
Martin, John Bell, George Perry, with
many others mentioned in this history
ought to so down with honor and graft.
tude TO posteritv. Can We love too much
the memory of these good and true, il not
great men! They were great men, for they
were patriots and warriors without fear
and without reproach."
Fairfield WAS battlefield. It was re.
marked tha. many Of tho Wigs establish.
ed fame for heroism Of the highest order.
Sumter said: benjamin May was the bra
vest man he ever knew. Among the Tories
not one hero WAS to be found The Whirs
nd Tories met at Mobley's meelnc.housc.
and after the first crack of the rille the To
rles lied 10 man. The same thing occur
red at Wing and Tory skrmi,h at Cald.
wells place IT Lees Creek, and after the
i'lnS and the rout of the Tories was perfect,
their leader, Col. John Phillips, was found
squaitsd IN briar patch, and dragged out
a prisoner. The Court of Appeals Of South
Carolina have taciily affirmed that the
devil Is entitled 10 his due" Accorlino
to that potent decision John Philips is en-.
titled his due. He had an unaccoun,abIe
influence over Cornwallis, and in the beni.
hclent exercise Of that influence he obtain
cd pardon for all the Whig, condemned 70
death at the drum head court, while his
IordShIp occupied Winusborough
Dnn2g the stay of the British chieitain
lie often sent for John Milling and Walty
Robertson to converse with him about mat
ters connected with his command. lie said
they were men OF extraordinary sense, and
no doubt often reminded him Of victory. re.
su'IIng III no advantage, and triumphs end.
ing IN hard knocks and ultimate disaster
CORVALLIS ordered the country people 70
be paid literally for their produce, and mo
Iested no one IN the enjoyment Of civil
nights With the due military ceremonies
and precautions, lie admitted every one 70
his n"fkcc. johnny Saryice visited him.
lie was crank old lrshman. And who
sad CORVALLIS, are you'll 81 am JOHNNY
SarVIce, at your service "Wel. what dG
You want 81 want pay for a patch ot
wheat eat up by the British Cavalry. '
"N ell, SO, said Cornwallis. to the Commits.
sary, establish your claim, and &c, vom
money" Johnny thought it appropriate
10 indulge his irresistible propensity for
cranknea', and before he !efi his presence
he inquired OF CornwaIIis if he wa, any kin
10 tho Wallis down the road.
John Mills, Of Chester, gainel admission
TO the markee. And who, SAID Cornwall
lis, are your my Lord, replied Mills. i,
not YOU remember old John Mills. who
kept your fathers race horse in Ireland.
"Oh, IS that you, John! give us wap o.
your bone, an help Yourself right freely Ia
spirits and water" John draak, but failed
TO grace hIs dram with toast And have
Nou any business with me, my old frenlp
e., your Lord,hp understand you
have ~ We" to hang a good may Of Won
d"mt Whigs, aud had IL ia mind 10 s,y