Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09

for Fairfield county, lives twenty eight miles
from W NinnsborO, and was in that place on
Monday last for the first time in thirty three
years.
A project is on foot to cut a road through
the Savannah river swamp from Ellenton to
the nearest available point in Georgia. and to
establish ferry across the river 50 as 10 in
crease the trade Of Euenton. A committee
has been appointed 70 raise money for the OBJ
ject in view and 70 select a route
Mrs Sarah c. Rowe. Of Orangeburg. one Of
south CarOlina's nOblest women. IS dead.
Blessed with an ample fortune when the war
began, she devoted most Of her time and much
0f her means to the care Of those soldiers who
were thrown in this community, or who
passed this way in their weary marches. Al
most daily she would board the cars with a
full supply Of provisions and medicines. and
90 a. far as BranchYille, or in the opposite
direction % Columbia. for the purpose OF sup
plying the wants and ministerlng to the com
I0rts oi those soldiers who happened 10 be
aboard. Many wounded and sick soldier
has been refreshed and made more comfort
able hy the touch Of her gentle hands and the
cheer Of her tender voice. Even Union SOL
diers who were prisoners were never sighted
or neglected, but all shared alike her bounty
and received her blessings at her hands. Her
funeral was attended by a large concourse Of
people. who sincerely mourn her death A
large number Of the survivors Of the late war
escorted by detachment OF the EdistO Rifles
marched with her remains 10 their last rest
ing place.
Recently John F. Wo0dward's farm, near
BluntOn, in Beaufort county. was raided by
mob who cut up aud destroyed between three
and four thousand cabbages that were nearly
ready Tor shipment. The only reason that can
be assigned for this outrage is that Mr.. Wood
ward has been taking up certain stock that
was strayiug around his prem ses and damag-
ing his crops. He was informed by the mob
that II he continued 10 take up the stock he
would be shot. and that his father-in-law, Dr.
Mellichamp, one Of the best and most highly
esteemed citizens in the county, and the only
q
miles, would have his house burned over his
head. some time ago Mr.. Woodward had
some cows penned up. The pen was pulled
down by party OF Greenbackers, or grass
men, as they call them selves, who fired into
one OF the negro cabins on the place. The
same people have burned several houses
because Of efforts by their owners to enforce
the stock law. The corn house and all OF the
provisions Of James @. Verdier were burned
and the operations Of the incendiaries are be-
coming bolder.
Charleston Nelcs: a case in which some
strange features were developed was brought
before Justice Gleason. Peter Grant. a resi-
dent Of Cromwell alley, and for some time
past recognized as a local preacher, was
arrested on an affidavit made by his wife,
Amelia Grant. charging him with q breach Of
his marital VOWS. In the course of the in
yestlgatlon u was shown that in February
last Peter Grant was taken sick and for some
time confined 10 his bed. Early in March,
during the night time, Grant called his wife
and tearfully told her a spirit had lust an
pcared 10 him, and informed him that il he
wished TO recover his health he must take
unto himself a new wife in the person OF one
Bella Green, about - years of age. Amelia
the faithful companion Of Grant for a number
OF years, seemed struck BY a cyclone. but
upon the entreaties OF her husband, consented,
but wished 10 know il the spirit came from
heaven or the other place. Peter could only
say the spirit spoke the orders of the Lord.
Grant soon got well, took up his abode with
the Green family, and commenced to sell
upon the streets for his new father-in-law.
Amelia, the discarded wife. being next door
neighbOr, was close watcher of the actions
Of the Green family. and being convinced
that the spirit of the devil had moved her
husband TO discard her, resOrted to the
spirit Of the law 10 protect her in her rights