Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-05-11
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AS we seldom see i'll your popular
columns, any intelligence from this
section, we trust you will allow spa ce
for a few "dottings."
1t was the privilege of the writer to
visit, recently, what may be Justly
considered one of the finest and most
interesting portions of this county.
1t is that, known as the Fort Motto
section" which lies on the waters of
the Ssntee and Congaree rivers. It
contains some of the largest and
most fertile tracts of land in the
county; abounds in beautiful natural
scenery, and, as you are oubtless
aware, is especially rich in associa.
tons connected with the pest-cven
as far back as the Revolution. The
writer while t! ere, remembered that
he was treading on "historic
ground" and could but reflect upon
the many changes, which have been
wraugnt, within the past century. by
"OId Time" in his flight. Even
Lord Rnwdon, who, it is said, slept
badly one hundred years ago, on ac-
count of events, transpiring in this
and adjacent sections, might now re.
pose in quiet and security Iispeci-
ally. Nr. E.iitor, could he be us fortn-
nate as the writer, and find shelter
under the hospi able roof. an'l be the
guest of MIR. Joseph Guess, who
knows how to entertain his gues.s as
well as any other Guess that could
be guessed. L. was here that the
valorous deeds of the gallant Mrs.
Rehecca Motto were performed.
After the British had taken possess.
ion Of her pew R,g1sion. converted
her premises into 2 fort, and com
PEELED het 10 retire and take refuge
in the house of her overseer, she
produced. and, it is said, discharged
with her own hands, the famous
combustible arrows, which carried
terror to the hearts of thu enemy,
and fire TO her own dwelling in
which they were concealed. Noble
woman Can history produce All
example of purer patriotic devotion
than this fair daughter of our own
county? 1t WIS at this place that
Marion, Lee and Howard dined
together. On one cccnsi II, Tarctnn
came very near blushiny' ON nc
count Of having horses in his pnss ess-
ion, which had been stolen, from this
section. The Geologist may fini
here productive field in which to
operate; and dcvotces at the shrine of
Ike beautiful and sublime, may have
all their fancies gratificd. 1t is to be
regretted that region 81 fair and
attractive, <houl ever have been
visited by his satanic majesty, yet
such is nnquestionaby true, for "The
Devils Track" is to he seen p'ainly
imprinted OH one of the largest rocks
But to return to our own section.
Our emocrntic club ha; been
reorganized, under favorable crcum-
stances, and we are now ready to do
the bidding ofonr leaders Me ,snres
looking to the organization Of
colored Democratic club have been
inaugurated Perfect harmony
seems to exist among all classes.
The seeds Of discord which have been
scattered broadcast, are gradually
being rooted out, and when the pro
per time shall have come, there will
60 up no uncertain sound from his
quarter.
The farming interests Of this com.
munity, are in prosperous con..i-
ton, only we sadly feel the need of
rain. This matter, however, is in the
hands of One, wiser than we, and the
gentle and efreshing showers, will
donbtless descend in due season.
Intelligence has just reached us of
the death of DR.. A. +. Darby, one of
our oldes: and most useful citizens.
These do,ting are closed with best
wishes for your success.
IRA