The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-11-28
CESAR'S HEAD.
The Famous Mountain and it. Lcgen
Correspondence Of the Sunny South.

correspondence " Wc iouHHy cDutH.
To those who have visited the far
famed Cnsar's Head, who have stood
upon the summit of this huge mass OF
stone and gazed on the vast and sublime
scenery which surrounds them, its legend
will, perhaps, be interesting. All, no
doubt, are acquainted with the history OF
the illustrious warrior statesman and
consul of Rome, Julius Cesar, whose
wonderful achievements startled the
world and made the pc oplc Of that myth
ological age look upon him as one who,
if not "a god himself, was at least favor.
itc Of the gods. But the great love and
admiration which his astonishing talent
excited in the minds of the people,
awakened jealousy and envy in few
who were equally ambitious, but less
talented. These entered into conspira-
cy against the life of Cesar and were
Joined by Marcus Brutus, man whom
Caesar loved and on whom he had con
terred many tavOrs. On one OCCASION
even granting him life and liberty when
he was prisoner of war. But all of
these generous tavors from Caesar are
forgotten by Brutus, As lie indulgcs the
belief that Caesars death will cxalt his
own position and benefit Rome. Filled
with this idea, he hurrcs with the CON
spirators to the Senate House where
Cesar Is sitting, and there awaits the
signal Tor attack. 1t is soon given and
each man rushes on, anxious TO dip his
steel blade in the blood of the great hero !;
but Caesars brave blood resisted the foe
until he saw Brutus' hand raised to
strike; then crying out, "And thou. too.
Brutus !" he folded his mantle about his
face and fell with the dignity becoming
so great warrior.
The deed was done, and many remark
able phenomena followed The most
memorable of which was a great comet
that was seen in the heavens for seven
nights after Caesars death, then disap-
pcared. 1t was commonly believed to
be sign that his soul was admitted to
the gods. To this may be added the
fading of the suns lustre, for his orb
looked pale all the year, and he rose not
with his usual brightness, nor afforded
heat of its usual strength, and the fruit
pined away and decayed through the
chillness of the atmosphere. THUS the
gods manifested their wrath at the assas-
sination of Cesar. But there is still a
Il more remarkable proof of their dis
pleasure in the phantom that appeared
to Brutus. The story is as follows:
4 few nights before Bru;us fought the
battle of Phillippi, he sat in his tent in
deep thought wondering what would be
the result of the war, suddenly he heard
Il noise and looking up, he beheld hide
Gus figure IN human form, standing at
the door of his tent; struck with aston
ishment he wished to see if it spoke, but
finding that it kept silence, he asked
"Who and what art thou?" The spectre
answered, II am thy evil genius, Brutus
thou shalt see me Mt Phillippi." Dru.us
boldly replied, II will meet you there, "
and the spectre vanished A short time
time after, Brutus engaged in the battle
OF Philllppi; and the first day was victo-
rious. The night before the second day
of the battle, the spectre appeared again
Coming close to Brutus' side, he said
"By the assassination of Cesar, thou hast
incurred the wrath of the gods. In this
battle thou shalt be unsuccessful; but
the glory of ling upon the field is de-
med you; by thine own hand thou shalt
aIl; but thy existence shaii not end
Lear me. On n far distant continent, in
land OF beauty and grandeur, which
has not yet been discovered, and will not
be tor many years to come, the gods have
erected monument worthy of theil
iavorite, from whose marvellous height
the eye beholds nature in her most won.
dcriul and sublime forms, where the cool
fresh morning air fans it with sweet in.
ccnse, and the suns departing rays crown
It with halo Of glory. There, Brutus
thou shalt watch without rest, in sun
shine and in storm-days, weeks, month.
and years-yes, there wait for centuries
until the place is discovered by another
generation, to whom thou shalt make
known that it is the will of the gods tha
this shrine STALL receive honor from gen
Grafton to generation, and live in tn,
minds of the people forever. This, Bru
t!'s, is thy doom; and until it is fulfilled
tliol shalt know no rest"
W,h these words the spectre disap
nearcd. Brutus called his soldiers, ant
void them the phantom had been will
him, and bade them look about tn,
camps; but nothing could be found
When they asked him what the phantom
s"ld, he answered, "Nothing; prepar
for battle"
Soon morning came, and the blood,
conflict began, which ended in the delea
OF Brutus' army. Seeing this he retire,
apart from his soldiers, and fell upon hi
sword, dying by his own hand rs til
spectre had prophesied.
"tiI hoW pass over u pcrlOu Oh his
tory which extends through hundreds q
years down to the discovery of Americ
3y Columbus, and the settlement of til
United States; but us all are tamiliu
WITH these historical facts, will oDl
say that among the early settlers G
south Carolina, there was Spanish noble
man, Cordenza da Alvarado, man {
intellect and great bravery, who had bee
t'i'shed from his own country on til
.Stdsation of q crime, of which he wa
innocent, Feeling deeply his position {
4eing under an interdiction from whic
ne mad no proof to extricate himself b
oitcn grew reckless, and scnsh. hy dang
gs Grous adventures to divert his mint
MS spirit induced him to join part,
""o>proposedt' explore the mountains
now known as the Blue Ridge. The fir
part OF their journey was marked wit
lew incidents OF interest, and little dal
scr, ont suddenly they came upon tril
VI Indians, who had been driven froI
s"'hc border State and sought refuge
.ne mountains. The sight of the pal,
,"ces, at whose hands they had suliere
m"eii, lninriated the Indians, and the
''shea upon the little band with Mi ii
iI.lcehess OF their nature, killing all bl
.Eordenza, whose life was saved by Il
,ni'crcessions of g beautiful Indian maide
Hioheta, iof so she was called, was a ri
VI much loveliness of person and chara
!!cr, of so superior n mind and sour
Judgment, that the tribe had come to loC
upon her with love, awe and reverenc,
II she were gift from the Grei
sp'f't that must he held sacred and n
hat Il q IL