The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-09-11
Pic Mic at Hiah Shoals.

Pic Mic at High Shoals.
The meeting at High Shoals, six miles south
of Anderson, on Saturday last, was decided
success IN posnt Of numbers, and in the Objects
Of the assemblage. Between five and six hum
dred persons were in attendance, and besides
the social features of the occasion, the prime
object Of the meeting received earnest attention
from all present. The establishment of Cot
ton Factory at that point was the principal
incentive for the meeting, and the greater por-
zion Of the day was devoted to the considera-
ton of this important matter.
At eleven O'Clock, the meeting was organized
by electing Rev. A. Rice as chairman, who
briefly explained the purposes Of the assem-
blage, and introduced Maj Thos. B. Lee, jr.,
as the first speaker. Maj. Lee delivered q
concise and practical argument in favor of the
establishment of cotton manufactures, estimat-
ing the cost Of machinery, building, dam, race
way, &C., for the factory contemplated at High
Shoals, and also the profits likely to be received
by the stockholders, together with the inciden-
tai benefits to the community. Maj Lees ad-
dress was requested for publication, and we
expect to give it in full next week.
The next speaker was Maj. John B. Moore,
who gave brief history of High Shoals, and
related several incidents as to its capacity as a
water power, especially during the drought of
1S45, when other streams failed. He explained
the scheme now being advanced for the erec.
tion Of Cotton Factory, and urged the people
to unite in this enterprise. He was followed
by Col. J. W. Norris, who made an earnest
appeal to his fellow-citizens, advising them to
put their money in cotton factories, as means
Of enhancing their own interests, and assisting
in the development of the country.
By request, Mr.. A. G. Laughlin explained
the mineral resources of the neighborhood,
particularly the recent discoveries upon the
farm of Capt. w. FL. Mcdonald, two miles
distant from High Shoals. His opinion was
favorable as to the valuable deposits of miner
ais in this vicinity, which was supported by the
testimony Of other geologists, whose conclu-
sions were quoted at length.
J. G. G. Featherston, Esq, was requested to
favor the audience with his views On the SUBJ
ject of cotton manufacturing. He responded
in neat and forcible speech, showing the
advantages possessed by the South for engaging
in this branch of industry, and illustrated his
views by reference to the dividends of factories
now in successful operation at various points
Here the speaking closed, and the ladies
were invited to partake of refreshments at the
Mill, where tables were amply spread with the
good things of life A subscription list was
opened, and all persons desirous of investing
in the Factory were invited to enroll their
names, together with the amount Of stock de-
sired. The High Shoals property, including
the buildings, water power and sixty acres of
land, are valued at $1,000, we unders' md, and
this was subscribed to the capital stock of the
proposed company. Several gentlemen fol-
loved with subscriptions Of $4,000 each, and
we are informed that two cQlored men sub
scribed $500 each. The amount of stock al
ready. taken is upwards of $4,000, which is
one-half of the amount requisite for the Or
ganization. After an active canvass for sub
scriptions, the male portion of the audience
were invited to the tables; and when this part
of the programme was completed, the young
folks engaged in the merry dance, which lasted
until late hour in the afternoon.
Subscription lists are now being forwarded
to various parts of the County, and the pro-
jectors of the High Shoals Factory are conf
dent of securing the necessary capital, when
She work will begin at an early day.