Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1878-05-11
be their preferences or opinions, will
then be bound by the action of their
club.
DEMOCRAT.
TCOMMuNICATED,1

AS we seldom see i'll your popular
columns, any intelligence from this
section, we trust you will allow spa ce
for few "dottings."
1t was the privilege Of the writer to
visit, recently, what may be Justly
considered ono 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 Santee and Congarce rivers. 1t
contains some of the largest and
most fertile tracts Of land in the
county; abounds in beautiful natural
scenery, and, ms you are doubtless
aware, is especially rich in associa
tons connected with the past-cven
as far back as the Revo luton. Tho
writer while t! ere, remembered that
he was treading on "historic
ground and could but reflect anon
the many changes, which have been
wraugnt, within the past century. by
"Old Time" in his flight. Even
Lord Rnwdon, who, it is said, slept
badly one hundred years ago, on ac-
count of events, transpirins in this
and adjacent sections, might now re.
pose in quiet and security Especi-
ally. Nr. + iiior, could he be as fortu.
nate as the writer, and find shelter
under the hospi able roof, AMI be the
guest of Mr.. Joseph Guess, who
knows how to entertain lis glesls as
we'll as any other Guess that could
be guessed. L. was here that the
valorous deeds Of the gallant Mrs.
Rehecce Motte were rcrformed.
After the British had taken possess.
ion of her new mansion. converted
her premises into a fort, and com
PEELED her to retire and take refuge
in the house Of her overseer, she
produced. and, it is said, discharged
with her own hands, the famous
combustiblc arrows, whic!, carried
terror to the hearts Of The enemy,
and fire 10 her own dwelling, in
which they were concealed. Noble
woman Can history produce ali
example of purer patriotic devotion
than this fair daughter Of our own
county? 1t WIS ut this place that
Marion, Lee and Howard dined
together. On one cccnsi II, Tarlcton
came very near blushiny" on &C
count Of having horses i'll his possess
ion, which had been stolen. FROM this
section. The Geologist may find
here II productive field in which to
operate; and levotces at the shrine Of
the beautiful aud sublime, may have
all their iancics gratilicd. 1t is to be
regretted that region 50 fair and
attractive, Shou! ever have been
visited by his satanic majesty, yet
such is unqucs,ionab true, for The
Devils Track" is to he seen painly
imprinted OH one Of the largest rocks
But to return to our own section.
Our Democratic club ha; been
reorganized, under favorable circum-
stances, and wc are now ready to do
the bidding Of fonr leaders Ne ,snrcs
looking to the organization nf Il
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
go up no uncertain sound from his
quarter.
The farming interests of this com
munity, are in prosperous con.!i-
tion, 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 Or. A. I. Darby, one Of
our oldes. and most useful citizens.
These dotting ar e closed with best
| wishes for your success.