The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1906-07-04


and unexpected that it was not in hu-
man power to stop it, or to stand te-
fore It, exhausted SO tho allies a,,,,i; sirvuGy
were. And thus tie trembling scales
were turned in favor of the British.
The allies recognized the inevitable,
and the retreat was sounded.
The siege and assault Of Savannah
was an altogether unfortunate affair
for the cause of freedom in that seq
tion, at least for the time. II en-.
couraged the British, dishsartoued
the French and discouraged the
Americans who had been seeking to
convert their tory neighborc to the
cause of liberty, and not those only,
but also many who were inclined 70
join the patriots, but feared to enlist
IN lost cause. The French lost in
killed and wounded seven hundred
men. Among the latter were Count
D Estaing himself. the French gen.
eral, De Foutanges, and several others
OF their highest officers. The conti-
nentals lost two hundred and fifty
men. The Charleston militia, though
equally in the midst Of the fight, we're
more fortunate, losing but one canta;n
killed and elk pri7ates worn;led. On
tae other hand. the loss 0! the British
was surprisingly small, balng only
fifty-6ve in killed and wounded. But
that wac because they !ouzht behind
the shelter Of their works.
The French admiral now announced
to General Lee his intention to raise
the siege. It was in vain that the
Ameriocn demonstrated, and pointed
out the fact that the garrison and
town could not much longer hold out
should the regular course of the siege
be resumed. The heavy ordnance
and stores were returned to the feet.
Then, OIL the 18th OF October, both
armies broke camp. The Americans
recrossed tho Savannah river at Zub-
ly's ferry and again encamped in
South Carolina, while their allies re:
embarked. The issue of this enter
prise was source Of intenee NORTH.
cation and sorrow to General Lincoln,
but he had the fortitude to repress
every expression of resentment ct
d Estaing's decision, and the two
commanders parted en- the best Of
terms, outwardly, at least. But the
affairs OF the Southern States wore o
more gloomy aspect than ever, in con.
sequence Of this unfortunate siege.
Had D'Estaing assaulted the town
when he first landed, or even invested
it go as to prevent Provost from send
ing out his messengers for reinforce.
ments, the result would have been
very different. -. ~....,..,,.. =: = !
In the siege Of Savannah the Ameri-
cans lost more than the battle. Two
most gallant lives vent out from their
midst. Where all were heroes, these
two men were known as the bravest Of
the brave. One was the gallant Poll
ish count, Pulaski. Noble, chivalric,
Offering his life for the liberty of =
country not his own, he dashed iato,
tho town at tb,. head of his splendid
cavalry troop, seeking = 10 the
enemy in the rear. Hees-,~s. # The.
withering sheet of iron shsd 6amiiy
that: swept over them, moving down
men and horses. Pulaaki's, squadron
rushed like whirlHind upon the sne-
N.Y.. Rushed until their beloved leads::
or was struck by a swivel shot and
fell, mangled and bleeding toHtheiI
ground, Then at last, hia.men WAGER IS:
ed and broke and fled. :33 55,
again, there was tne nero OF Fore
Mouitrie, Sergeant Jasper. Marohipg:
With the brave South Carolina reei-5
mens one ofits proud standa7dbesrsraa,,,
he and another planted on the Britisht
ramparss the ewo standards presented
70 the defenders OF Fort Monltrrie bsy,
the. ladies Of Charleston. After tie
battle the gallant Htandardbearer 4 n Nd as i,
found in5the ditoh, elaspiug his be.:;;
loved treasure ID death, with his faccsS
buried in Its folds. he Lad i sworn u 81 i
that he would never surrssint,ds usit 81 / il Il sbuiit ii
with his life, and he had 1 Kept hist
votd. There; with hisEE hears' 8 blood.
ebbing slowly way, he 5 stretched him. I.
self npon 81, and, drawn Il Solose, de- de-
Tending It even III dsash, ~ s5:: !: | ;S:s
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