Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1875-11-25

the two colonies that the Savannah river
should be used in common by the two colonies,
and that South Carolina traders were at lib
erty to trade where they saw fit. The Caroli-
mans agreed, on their part, not to engage in
the sale of rum, or any strong liquors, to the
white settlers Of Georgia. -.
colony must prove failure # the plan Of gov:
ernment adopted by the Trustees continued in
force. The location was unhealthy, especially
to Europeans. So many restrictions were
made by the laws that the people became
discouraged, and many Of them crossed over
the Savannah river and settled in South Car
olina. By law, the Georgians were forbidden
to own slaves The South Carolinians we're not.
A petition was addressed to the Trustees,
praying that this prohibition might be abro-
gated and the citizens be allowed to purchase
slaves. The Scotch Highlanders, who had
settled at New Inverness, protested against
the introduction of slavery into the colony.
Their protest was founded upon conscientious
scruples mainly; but they regarded the intro
duction of slavery as dangerous to their set
tlement, since it would expose them to con-
stant attacks of the Spaniards.
The relations existing between the courts
of Europe to the time of the Revolution of
1776, materially affected the American colo
MES. On the 10Th of October, 1879, war was
proclaimed by the British Parliament against
Spain. Previous to this, however, the two ma
tions had been at variance, and more than once
been on the verge of open hostilities. 1t was
the wicked practice of the European nations
that had planted colonies in America, to make
these colonies kind of battle ground. When
ever any difficulty occurred between the courts
of Europe, each at once set about to destroy
the others colonies Not only 80, but France,
England and Spain, each claiming the sole
right to all of North America, made it
point to do all it could to get full possession
of the country and prevent either Of the other
two from establishing colonies in the country.
The contest in the North was between Eng
land and the French; in the South it was
mainly between England and Spain. Pre-.
vious to the declaration Of war, Spain had
been making preparation for it by sending re-
Inducements to St. Augustine Treaty after
treaty had been made respecting the posses.
sions of the two nations in America, and
boundary lines had been pointed out; but
neither respected the treaties or feared to cross
the boundary lines. English vessels claimed
the right to cut logwood on some of the West
Indies isles and navigate the gulf Of Mexico.
This right was practically admitted BY Spain
for some time; but about the time of which
we are speaking, every vessel that was found
in these waters was captured. The mer-
chants began to complain, and the matter was
referred to Sir Robert Walpole, the English
minister. Walpole was beguiled with fair pro-
misses, but the practice continued.
In 1877, Thomas Broughton was succeeded
by William Bull. Samuel Horsley had been
appointed as a successor to Broughton, but
he died before he left England. So soon as
Bull assumed the duties Of his Office, he i'm
medately informed the British government
of the true state of things Since, from cir
cumstances and situation, the same fate await
ed both South Carolina and Georgia, he also
opened a correspondence with the Trustees of
Georgia. The Trustees at once made appli.
cation to the King for assistance, in view of
the threatened invasion of their colony. A
regiment of six hundred men was raised and
James Oglethorpe made military Governor
of the two colonies of South Carolina and
Georgia, with the rank Of Major General.
Two ships-the Hector and Blandford-were
ordered to convoy the transports which were
to convey Oglethorpe and his regiment to
America, Forty individuals accompanied the
expedition, who might be ready to take the
place of those who might sicken, die or be
killed in the expedition. So soon as Ogle.
thorpe landed, he commenced the work OF
fortifyipg posts on the coast of Georgia and
some of the most important islands. ""
In order to be successful, it was necessary
that the friendship of the neighboring Indians
be secured. The Creek nation was warmly
attached to Oglethorpe, but during his ab-
sence in England, the Spaniards had been
tampering with them. Some of their more
prominent leaders had been invited to visit
the Governor of St.. Augustine That they
might be induced to accept the invitation,
large presents we're promised them. On az.
irving at St. Augustine, these chiefs were told
that Oglethorpe was sick on board OF a yes
sci then lying in the harbor, and was very
desirous to see them. The willy Indians dis
covered the plot and would neither 60 on board
the vessel, nor accept of the profered presents.
This was trick of the Spaniards to cut off
the Creek chiefs that they might, the more
easily, in some way or other, overcome the
whole nation. On returning home, these
chiefs found an invitation awaiting them to
meet Oglethorpe at his headquarters. This
invitation was accepted, and thousand war
riors were at once promised Oglethorpe when
ever he would call for them. . g..
The British soldiers soon become disheart-
ened. The difficulties with which they we're
called to contend, were much greater than
those to which they had been accustomed.
Two of the companies belonging to the regi-
ment, had been formerly stationed at Gibral-
tar. Some of the men could speak Spanish,
and one of them was Catholic, and at heart
favorable to the government of St. Augustine.
These companies were stationed on Cumber-
land island, within speaking distance of the
Spanish outpost. This Catholic soldier was
corrupted and induced to engage in secret
plot to kill Oglethorpe, and then escape to st.
Augustine. The plot was bold one and as
fearlessly attempted to be executed. A band
of armed soldiers came to the general and
made most unreasonable demand. This he
peremptorily refused. With shout, the
whole band rushed upon him, one shooting at
him from 8 distance Of only few feet. For
tunately, Oglethorpe sustained no further in
Jury than the singing of his clothes and burn
ing of his face. Another soldier aimed at
him, but his musket failing to fire, he drew
bis sword and was about to plunge it into him,
when an officer came to the assistance of Ogle-
thorpe, and killed the mutineer at once. The
others of the band attempted to escape, but
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