Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-11-26
SOUTH CAEEOLINA.
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EDrroR JoURNAL:-Since the rattle of
musketry, the roar of cannon, the voice of
the leader and the smoke of battle have
cleared away, in your state, we feel now as
If we could enter upon a subject which we
have long designed free from excitement
and passion. A subject, months ago. which
would not have attracted the attention of
anyone, nevertheless, one which is national
in its consideration, becau Sc it is the inte.
gral part of the whole.
Over two centuries ago, South Carolina
was settled by some colonists from Virgin
ia. Though it is historically proved that
the first European settlement ever made on
the North American Continent, was made
in South Carolina; this is attributed to
Coliqui. The foundation of the first town
in this state, was that OF Charleston. 1t
was first called Oyster Point Town. From
what we can gather, it was an asylum to
those who fled from tyranny and persecu-
ton. They came not only from Great
Britain, hut from Germany, Switzerland,
Holland, Scotland, Ireland and Francef
They came here to secure the liberty O
the rights OF conscience. To tIis circum-
stance alone, was the province indebted
for the possessi ON of those talents and that
inhexibl virtue which distinguished its cit
izens during these perilous times.
POLITICAL VIEWS.
South Carolina was one of the few states
which did not enact confscation and ban
lshment laws, against those inhabitants
who did not choose to take part in the
struggle for independence. She gave TO
all the friends OF the royal government
that free choice OF joining the Americans
or OF going where they pleased with their
families and property. Willie such was
the case then, we cannot say the same prin-
eiple was carried out in recent years Of po-
ltical truble.
ITS GOVERNMENT.
The government of South Carolina. diff
tered from that of most of the states. But
few officers before the war were elected bv
the people while the majority were in the
power Of the Legislature. Since the war
great changes have taken place in the
state rn the people have now on their
hands what once was in the hands of
representative few. To say that il has
been benefited would not perhaps be saw
ing too much. In one respect however South
Carolina had no superior in the Union
that was in her Judiciary, and to the ex-
exclusiveness of her government in giving
to the people the election of officers NAV
be attributed this fact
MS RIVERS.
The character of the rivers of South Caro- |
lima, is somewhat peculiar, compared with |
those more noriheily. Their margins are |
borlercd with considerable bodies of allu- |
vial soil, which enlarge rs they descend, SO
as, in the main rivers, to be in some place,
several miles wide. These border lands or
bottoms are immensely fertile. They pro-
duce astonishingly. In heavy freshets they
are liable to be overfowed. In many in
stances from 2000 to 5000 lbs of cotton are
raised to the acre in the seed and from rs
to 100 bushels of corn. There can be no
question but these lands nre very valuable.
They are located chiefly in that section of
the State where the uplands are barren and
unproductive.
South Carolina is well watered. Among
the principal river are the Leiguloo, Sene-
ca, Santee, Watesee, COngaree and Broad,
beside dozen smaller ones. :.
THE PRODUCTS.
The only two products now raised in
lhisSiate Tor expectation, are cotton and rice
Yet the land, the soil, the climate will adj
NIT and allow every article raised in the
northern states to be produced in great
abundance.
THE CLIMATE.
The climate of South Carolina ia a me.
lium between that of tropical, and of
'Old temperate la,itudes. Taken together
{ is the most delightful in the world. Up.
IN the whole, the soil OF South Carolina il
productive Of everything useful, comforta-
be, nourishing, luxurious and capable
Il cultivation To the tops Of the highest
II has splendid climate and 4
immense water power. A large quantity }
4 nndevelopcd minerals yet 10 be brought a
Drth from their resting place In the earth,
nd We can but say to the citizens of other =
tates, you can have no real idea and con
option of the beauties and advantages of
nc state until you visit il To see and exam
ne Tor yourselves.
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