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THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. ; , Wednesday, August 30,1905. Cornwallis and Greene, March 15,1781. It may be that there are many persons who in the mad rush for selfish ends, do not stop to let the great facts or events which brought rioht of self ^overnmect to ap mmm-rn* -Q ' w proval in 1776 weigh upon their minds. Without weighing these facts we are wanting in the power of appreciating a government "by the : people, of the people, and for ths people," Indifference to these facts briDgs with it indifference to the principles which underlie them, and prepare us to be led by almost any man who appropriates to himself all wisdom, and claims to be in touch with the woes of his fellows. From v the days of Absolom till now such a course has been proven to be full of evil. By keeping fresh in our minds . these great facts, and principles we may transmit them with the warmth and patriotic vigor of our forefathers to our children, and thus fit them for mftna ftlnn'nno anhifiVA. ^nuiuoi BUU UIUIO g?v/t <uou meets than has yet been attained. In order to aid in this work I wish to recite briefly a bit of history made by General Cornwallis of the British and Genera! Greene of the American army, on the 15th day of March, 1781. Haying recently spent part of two days on the ground where these two armies met in conflict and having bad access to the condensed history of the position of these armies as compiled by those .who by much l&ber and diligence are qualified to speak advisedly on the matter, I am brought-to the conclusion that the battlefield at Guilford, N. C., ranks A first ini importance in the overthrow of British ruie in the United Colonies A of America, on or abput the 14th of March, 1781, Crornwallis left his camp at. Old Jamestown on Deep jiver and began his march towards 1 Greene's position, soms fifteen miles away, in s north east direction. The place where it is said Cornwallis' tent of. fViia <?amn fa well WBQ OUDDUUVU HV vutu wowjr - w preserved. A sympathiser with the British it is said was owner of the land where the camp was. The tent it is said stood on a hill overlooking the country in a northernly direction, p-' A circular mound of about sixty feet in diameter, with a row of cedars around it marks the spot where the tent stood and where the British dag floated for the last time victoriously over the Colonies. The student finds many things here to interest and instruct Indeed Be feels that everj hill and rill is full of history, and as he pauses the deepest currents of patriotic feelings bestir themselves in his breast. * One of the strange facts that fiast claims our attention is that the march of Comwallis lay along a way occupied by Quakers whose religion is an excuse for nonparticipation in war. - The birth place of our present Speaker of the House of itspreseniatives in Congress is near midway between the camp of Comwallis and Greene's position and near the road over which the army passed. Guilford college a Quaker school, stands on this road also, and the Qaakei church which then stood near when the college now stands were used bj Comwallis as a hospital for bit wounded. Through these quiet anc in a measure protected hills Corn wallis with a feeling of security anc confidence approached Greene's po eifcion on the Salisbury road. Tfaii position was well taken and th< forces were in the following order General Butler's brigade of N. C, oi south side of the road, Gen. Eaton' bridade on north side Singleton artillery was stationed in the road Campbell and Winston covered th left flank, Kirkwood's, Delaware' and Col. Washington's cavalry th right. Three lines of battle wer formed. The first and second wer about three hundred and fifty yard apart while the second and third wa five oa six hundred yards apart. Th ?U ? ?V. knfMo mo a oi^an h? th iirot BUUUIt. U1 URkUD it no guvu uj ?m N. C. troops, whose deadly fire i w?8 perhaps that killed Cornwall^ horse. Obedient to orders tbes troops fell back during which som< confusion prevailed which doubtles gave fresh hope to the British. Th second line being reached a mor galling fire was met bat the superio Uffillll Ill UMMMMIMIN M IIH ! equipment of the British forced th Colonial troop3 back to the third lin and here the most furious and fin* : conflict occurred, in a ravine som< what similar to that crossed by th Confederate troops at Cnickamaugg when they drove the Federal troop on the heights known as Snodgras* Cornwallis standing on the bill am 1 seeing the cavalry line of the Ameri 1 cans on the hill in front, and th death grapple that was on in th ravine, ordered his artillerymen t pour a storm of gr^pe and caniste upon the contending liDe without re sard to the safety of his own troops His artillery was not more than thre or four hundred yards from th< scene of struggle and doubtless mam of his own men fell under the fire o his guns. It was here that Gen Green so crippled the army of Corn wallis that he never 8gain forced hia in battle array, but betook himsel hurriedly to the shelter of the Britisi , navy, leaving the care of his woundec to his friends already mentioned When the shadows of evening dark ness fell over the Guilford battle ground, on the 15th of March, 1781 Gen. Greene dreamed of reinforce ments at (hand, and Cornwallis oi sure defeat. The flag that hung ir triumph at the camp on Deep rivei now bore the marks of defeat Americas independence on the 16bt of March, 1781, was an assured fact Gen. Greece and his faithful mei have here and now put the seal o< victory on the declaration of July 4 1776. There are many things I woulc like to say about this historic plac< ? .? J !11 l . i L out time ana space win not aumit o details. The student in passing ove: this ground will find many things that awaken thought; To Judgi David ' Schenck and bis successor; the country owes a debt of gratitud* for the work done and being done fi keep this spot green in the minds o all true Americans. Col. Joseph M Morehead, a member of one of Nortl Carolina's most distinguished familie is President of the Battle Grouni Association. His devotion to the true is an inspiration to all those who re vere the principles which underli American institutions. Through hi untiring efforts an appropriation g ten thousand dollars was made b; Congress and two granite arches ar being built near the center of th battle ground and spanning the ro&i the Armies travelled. One of thes is set apart to the memory of Gee Davidson and the other Gen. Nasi: Gen. George Washington paid 1 visit to this battle field on the 2nd c June, 1791, thus showing that to hir it was an important place. Near th i scene of final conflict are two spring; One called ."Clyde," and. the othe i ?tT t i ".ueouxuttb wiiiuu uuot uuui wolci i> the passer by. There are otbe ' springs not so well kept as those ; have mentioned. Near the plac where Gen. Greene rested his wear troops after the fight, is an oa known as the "battle oak." It is thing of beauty. Its branches has spread of ninety-four feet while it height is seventy-three feet, wit forty-five limbs connecting with it body. Just equal to the number c States in the Union. Mr. J. R. 0; 1 ment owns the ground. This tre stands between his dwelling an 3 store house, and he says $500 woul not buy it. In the cemetery whei 3 the wounded British that died wei * buried is another oak sbout the sis of "Battle Oak" but nothing like iti * other respects. We may call thi the "Death Oak". Doubtless the* 3 two trees will be allowed to die < 9 old age. On a shaft overlooking ti * greater part of th& ground is an ei 1 graving, representing a man upon 8 gallows. The man represented wi 8 James Pugh who together wil filarran i-tftiora roarti Vinnnr Ktt fho "Rri ? WU9*W YVW&W iiuup^ VJ wuv 9 ish at Hillsboro for disloyalty in Jui 8 19,1771. Just before being execute 9 James Pugh said, "our blood will 1 9 as good seed in good ground thi will soon produce one hundred fold How truthfully he prophesied wi g seen in the ending of the royal legi 9 lature in N. C., April 8, 1776, ai 6 ending of the battle of Guilfor March 15,1781. Joab Edwards j # e Has Stood The Test 25 Tear 0 The old, original Grove's Tastele B Chill Tonic. You know what you a takiDg. It is iron and quinine in a tasl 6 less form, No cure, no pay. 50c. e r T. X- L. cures neuragia. e Country Boy No Fool. 6 A boy sat on a rail fence enclosing j *1 a cornfield. A city cbap passed and j 3- said: "Your corn looks kind of yel- j e lew. bub " i? tkYep, that's the kind we planted," 8 replied the bub. 5. "It don't look like you will get d more than a half crop," said the city i- chap. e ''Nopr; we don't expect to; the e landlord gets the other half," retort- j o ed the youngster. r The stranger hesitated a moment i- and then ventured: t. <kYou are not very far from a fooi, 9 are you, my boy V tk"\TnrMa mrtrt'n tpn said y aassv w ? - - ? -5 jr the boy, and the city chap moved on. f Dead as a Door 2Tail. Js Democracy dying? asks the i New York World. As for Democf racy itself, it is doiDg pretty tolerable, 1 thanks, but here in Georgia many of I the fellows who posed as the spon. sors for Democracy are Dot only dying, but heaps of them are as dead > as doornails as far as future leader> ehip is concerned. + # ? ? ! How's This? \ We offer One Hundred Dollars Eeward ? for any case of Catarrh that cannot bo cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O. I We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney lor the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable ia all business ^ transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his fim, f WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0. ' Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, actiDg directly upon the blood and muJ cons snrfaces of tr-e system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold 3 by all druggists. f Take Hall's Family Pills for constpatiion I Lost His Hand. 3 g As a result of drinking Asbeville g liquor in two great an abundance and 3 sleeping beside the i.._iway track, d David Paycock, a UoioD, S. C., negro, f is in the Mission Hospital minus his left hand, says the Asheville Citizen. a ? 8 Cures Eczema, * Itching Humors, Pimples, and Carbuncles?Cost Nothing to Try. ' B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Balm) is now 6 recognized as a certain and sure cure for s eczema, itching skin, humors, scabs, if scales, watery blisters, pimples, acliing y bones or joints, boils, carbuncles, prickling pains in the skin, old eating sores, ulcers, etc. Botanic Blood Balm taken e internally, cures the worst and most deep seated cases by enriching, purifying and 6 virilizing the blood, thereby giving a t. healthy blood supply to the skin. Botanic t. Blood Balm is the only cure to say cured, a for these awful, annoying skin troubles. ^ Heals every sore and gives the rich glow of health to the skin. Builds up the ^ . ? . , . . i ii.. J Droxen a own ooay ana maizes me oiuou 6 red and nourishing. Especially advised for chronic, old cases that doctors, par tent medicines and hot springs fail to o cure. Druggists, $1. To prove B. B. B. ,r cures, samples sent free and prepaid by j writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta; Ga. Describe trouble and free medical advice 6 sent in sealed letter. y ? k Wallace Jeter, colored, wanted in a Union county on the charge of mura der, was captured in Gaffney on is Monday. He confesses to killing h Green Woodson, colored, at a church is about a month ago, and says he kill>f ed aoother man six years ago, for s- which he was never tried. ie . ? ^ Chronic Constipation Cured. One who suffers from chronic consti"0 pation is in danger of many serious ail:e ments. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup 50 eyres chronic constipation as it aids diin gestion and stimulates the liver and bowls els, restoring the natural action of these ;e organs. Commence taking it today and ^ you will feel better at once. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does not nauseate nor 16 gripe and is very pleasant to take. ReQ fuse substitutes. The Kaufman Drug Co, a ? as There was a ireight wrccs Dear ih Barksdale, on the C. & W. C, bet tween Greenville and Laurens, cn 36 Wednesday, in which the negro fire?d man named Jackson was killed and do Engineer J. L. Bearden was 6eriousat ly injured. [.? ^ as Hovr to Avoid Pneumonia. [g. We have never heard of a single in1(j stance of a cold resulting in pneumonia ^ when Foley's Honey and Tar has been taken. It not only stops the cough but heals and strengthens the lungs. Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and refuse any substitute offered. Dr. C. J. Bishop, JSS of Agnew, Mich., writes: "I have used -e. Foley's Honey and Tar in three very severe cases of pneumonia with good results in every case." The Kaufmann Drug Co. ....^MW.II ^Iijt l'l*wul* .HUTU -Ml 7?J|->I Why is it that Ayer's Hair Vigor does so many remarkable things? Because it is a hair food. It feeds the hair, puts new life into it. The hair Y* p air vigor ? g I cannot keep from growing. I I And gradually all the dark, I a rich color of early life comes g 1 back to gray hair. | I " When I first nsod Aycr's TT&ir Vijror my 8 I hair was about all tfruy. Hut now it is a nice g E rich b'.ack. and as thick as I could wish." 8 ? Mas. SL'SaN KL0?KKNSTIKNp Tnscuinbia, | ?1.00 a bottle. J. /.TKtt CO., g I All drupeists. Lowell. Mass. B Lwinw umiiiih run XOi mrnwiiii uiu.auii.?3 gGray Hairj Again on the War Path. Odessa, Aug. 24 ?Fresh agrarian disorders have broken out in Elisabethgrad and Alexandria districts and peasants are destroying tl e property of land owners. A big estate at Butzky has been entirely demolished. OUR LINE OF Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, ; Toilet Articles, Flavoring Extracts, Eve Glasses, Stationery, Rubber Goods, Picture Frames, Buggyvand Wagon Paints, House Paints, Window Glass, Harness Oils, Turpentine, Linseed Oils, Varnish and Japans, are more complete than ever before. OUR PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT is in charge of N. M. Bogart, Pharmacist, who with his vast practical experience and a Graduate in Pharmacy, will always be glad to serve you. CALL AND SEE US. Crosson Drug Co., Leesville, S. C. Wedding Presents! Sterling silver, cut glass, fine china, clocks. A fine stock always on hand for you to select from. | If you can't come, send for our catalogue or telephone your order to us. Keep us in mind when wanting anything in Jewelry^or Silverware. p. e. mmm & co, JEWELERS, 1424 Main St., Columbia, S. C 'Phone 934 1685.- 1905. College of Charleston, Charleston, S. C. 120th year begins September 30th. Letters, Science. Engineering. One scholarship giving free tuition to each county in South Carolina. Tuition $40. Board and furnished room in Domitory ?10 to $12 a month". All candidates for admission are permitted to compete for vacant Boyce scholarships wliicli pay $100 a vear. For catalogue, address. HARRISON RANDOLPH, President. 27EWBERRY COLLEGE Signalizes its Semi-Centennial Year by offering thorough training in MECHANICAL and ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING in addition to the regular Classical and Scientific courses. Positive Christian influences. Modern equipments, healthful location, remarkably moderate expenses. Address, JAMES A. B. SCHERER, President, Newberry, S. C. 8\v44 KIMRD'S HOTEL, J. C. KINARD, Proprietor, Leesville, - - - S. C. The best attention given guest. Modern conveniences. Table supplied with best the market affords. BMWHBSBHBBBBHWSBBEBgHg33HBBBBBBHEaBH l^-^rTT^i '? ,TiT,"-T1\i8?BP? dfiffl I AIR, LIIVJE RAILWAY | yORTH^OUTH-EAST- WEST j Two Daily Pullman Vestibule Limited Trains Between ft SOUTH YZNX> NEW YORK, 8 ! First Class Dining Car Service. The best rates and route to all Eastern cities via Richmond and Washington, or via Norfolk andl steamers to Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis, Louisville, St. Louis, Chicago! New Orleans and all points South and Southwest to Savannah andl \ and Jacksonville and all points in Florida and Cuba. Positively thel shortest line North and South. " 1 For detailed information, rates, schedules, Pullman reservationsg ^ I &c\. apply to any agent of the Seaboard Air Line Railway or to W. Lb i BURROUGHS. Traveling P??pnoror Aoaui- fVklvic n i _ ?Agvui| wiuiuyut, k?. V^. gj 1 CHARLES F. STEWART, Assistant General Passenger Agent S | SAVANNAH, GA. | j ^ Don't trust to what you might have left to you. Save ^ a your own money. You will feel better knowing you gh r have a bank account. We pay 4 per cent, on all Savings ^ Accounts; so you really make money by saving money. W ? ALL BANKING BUSINESS SOLICITED. r t Palmetto Bank and Trust Co., \ \ COLUMBIA, S. C. \ K CAPITAL, $250,000.00. - SURPLUS, $35,000.00. J ^ Wm. H. LYLES. Pres. JULIUS H WALK KB, V. Pres. ^ ^ J. P. MATTREWb, Secretary. ? H. F. Hendrix, 'J. L. Matthews, H. A. Meetze, a ? President. Vice Pres. Cashier. J 1 j The Bank of Leesville, I | liEESVILIiE, S. C. | ? J capital, - - $30,000.00 ? ? Interest Allowed in Savings Department. ? ? We Solicit a Share of Your Business. ? ? ? THE PRICES TELL. THE QUALITY SELLSJ. B. FRIDAY & CO., q Wholesale and Retail GROCERS, FLOUR. FEES AND GRAIN, < SEED RUST PROOF OATS. \ We Want the Merchants, Planters and Farmers of Lexington County to Call and See Us Before Then Maize Their - */ Purchases. We Can Fill Your Wants and Save You Money. 1823 and 1825 Main Street, COLUMBIA, S. C. FURNITURE. MAXWELL & TAYLOR, " COLUMBIA, S. C. / We especially invite von to oomo to roo us for your Furniture, Stoves, Mattings, Rugs, Lace Curtains, Chairs, Rockers, Cradles, and in fact everything to Furnish -1 our House. We have the best 50c. Chair you ever saw. MAXWELL & TAYLOR. J / \TT?AD rkTi'T?T/~!Tr rHT TTVYRT A G n uan i. vox vx1 wuvuii^j.a> kj. kj. J. B. Reidlinger, i M?L0? RK M"T' JB^JbUER, B. DAVID, Proprietor. COLUMBIA, - - S. C. Fresh Bread, Plain and Fancy Cakes, 1336 MAIN, COLUMBIA, S. C. Pies, Cream Puffs, Buns, Rusks, Rolls, in fact everything that- is good to eat usually found in i,i7!}ei??K? r?tJ nfnifwmK??* 5?iUse n! o vni.aw, kind m the City of Columbia. It is well kept a nrst class bakery. ?clean linen, prompt and polite service. Mail Orders Given Prompt and Careful You get what you order and pay only for attention what you get. Within easy reach of desira ? ble sleeping apartments. ttw Fy*HffijFfrm>TAl* ?OPEN AIi NIGHT? tops ths eoo^h sad heslalon^e For Sale at the Kaufmann Drug Co. T. X. Ii. cures rheumatism. i