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

The citizens of Ninety.Six and its
vicinity held meeting on Wednesday
to make preparations for public demon
seration at the Old Fort on ths 18th of
June. This particular day has been
selected because on the 18th of June.
l70l, 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 a pertinacity characteristic
of the British soldier. When almost on
the point Of surrendering the Fort,
CTuger received information by Miss
Emily Geiger, who had a lovel in the
Fort, that Lord Rawdon vas 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 TO 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was withdrawn and the Fort abandoned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 well 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 a 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
lean liberty. Yet the occasion ia 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 CD
pointed and arrangements are actively
progressing to make this an occasion
long. to be remembered. The committee
TO wnom it was entrusted to invite the
speakers for the occasion have asked
Governo Hampton, Lieutenant Cover.
nor Sir ,on and Ex-Governor Ronham
to add ,s the meeting. Other promi-
nent mxl will also be invited. The
neighboring military companies will be
requested to Lend their aid, and alto
gether the plans are comprehensive for q
grand demonstration. It is an occasion
that appeals strongly to the patriotism
and the pride of the counties of Abbe-
vile, Edgefeld, Laurens and Newberry,
which converge into a 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 win go there to dc honor.
Therefore, we call upon all the citizens
of these counties to join with us to make
the meeting 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 20 US the fruits
OF .he victory won in 1876. Sincerely
and earnestly We say, Come one, come
al, and assist us IN giving such q well
c1me to our visitors as will show to them
chat the spirit Of those whose arms
,ought for our liberties CT The 18th of
June, 1881, lives still in those who are
descended from them.-Minety.Sir Guar.