The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-05-30
Anniversary Celebration.

The citizens of Ntnety-SiX and its
vicinity held meeting on Wednesday
to make preparations for public demon
stration at the Old Fort on the 18th OF
June. This particular day has been
selected because on the 18th of June,
1881, Gen. Green, commanding the
Americans, made the assault upon the
Fort, held by the British. For seven
teen days Green had invested the Fort,
Cruger, commanding the British, hold
ing it with pertinacity characteristic
of the British soldier. When almost on
the point of surrendering the Fort
Cruger received information by Miss
Emily Geiger, who had lover in the
Fort, that Lord Rawdon was marching
from Charleston to his relief. AT the
same time Green heard of the approach
of Rawdon, and determined upon an as.
sault. The 18th of June was the day
selected. The assault was made with
great courage by the Americans, and re-
sisted with desperation by those within
the Fort. When victory was nearly
ready 10 alight upon Greene's banner, he
was forced to discontinue the siege be-
cause of the near approach of Rawdon.
In short time afterward the garrison
was withdrawn and the Fort abandoned
by the British.
1t is to commemorate this gallant as
sault by small band upon thoroughly
we'll manned and we'll supplied Fort that
this meeting is called. Whilst it is not
the centennial of that occasion, it will
be the anniversary and taken in con.
nection with the opening campaign, and
the desire which the people have to hear
those whom they love and respect, and
as further celebration of our recent
delivery from bondage into the light Of
pure and good government, our people
determined to celebrate this brave fight
by our forefathers in the cause of Amer
ican liberty. Yet the occasion is not
political. Private differences of opinion,
personal, political animosities, are ex-
pected to be laid aside, and only those
subjects of general interest to the people,
and those matters of history connected
with this Fort, are expected to be broach-
ed. Social and military features will be
combined. Committees have been ap-
pointed and arrangements are actively
progressing to make this an occasion
long to be remembered. The committee
to whom it was entrusted to invite the
speakers for the occasion have asked
Governor Hampton, Lieutenant-G Cover
nor Simpson and Ex-Governor Bonham
to address the meeting. Other promi-
nent men will also be invited. The
neighboring military companies will be
requested to lend their aid, and alto
gether the plans are comprehensive for a
grand demonstration. 1t is an occasion
that appeals strongly to the patriotism
and the pride of the counties of Able
vile, Edgefeld, Laurens and Newberry,
which converge into q corner near this
historical spot; for in each of these
counties are the descendants of men
who fought upon the very occasion to
which we will 60 there to do honor.
Therefore, we call upon all the citizens
of these counties to join with us to make
the meeting o success. The occasion
will give them the opportunity of hear
ing prominent men, for meeting and dis
cussing among themselves topics of great
moment, and setting in motion the cam
paign which will secure to US the fruits
of the victory won in 1876. Sincerely
and earnestly we say, Come one, come
all, and assist US in giving such well
come to our visitors as will show to them
that the spirit of those whose arms
fought for our liberties on the 18th of
June, 1881, lives still in those who are
descended from them.-Ninety.Si1 Guar.
dian.