History of the United States, from Their First Settlement as Colonies, to the Period of the Fifth Census, in 1830. Comprising Every Important Political Event
History of the United States, from Their First Settlement as Colonies, to the Period of the Fifth Census, in 1830. Comprising Every Important Political Event ..
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1840 Excerpt: ...depriving the British of some stores, had found it expedient, on learning the misfortune which had befallen his superior, to retreat; when, his party, overcome by fatigue, and unable to observe even the usual caution in guarding against surprise, were attacked at Fishing-creek; and all that were not killed or captured, ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1840 Excerpt: ...depriving the British of some stores, had found it expedient, on learning the misfortune which had befallen his superior, to retreat; when, his party, overcome by fatigue, and unable to observe even the usual caution in guarding against surprise, were attacked at Fishing-creek; and all that were not killed or captured, were dispersed. South Carolina seemed a second time subdued. Those who had nobly entered the field of battle, were scattered or imprisoned; or had fallen, never again to aid in rescuing their country. Some, whose professions, or imbecilities, had prevented them from becoming soldiers, but whose firmness on the side of liberty made them, even when at home, dangerous enemies to the invaders, were banished from the state; many submitted to the victors through necessity; others through inclination. The mischievous effects of slavery now became apparent. As the slaves had no interest in their own persons, a change of masters was to them no misfortune; as.they had no interest in the state, its subjugation was a matter of triumph. After the defeat of general Gates, the miserable remnant of his army, which had rendezvoused at Charlotte, retreated to Salisbury, and from Salisbury to Hillsborough. There was no army to oppose lord Cornwallis. But, what was wanting in the strength of one party, was in a great measure supplied by the weakness of the other. Unaccustomed to the noxious air of a Carolina summer, sickness restrained the weapons which could not be opposed, and checked the 'British soldiers in their pursuit of conquest. About the time when Sumpter was rewarded with the rank of general, another partisan was advanced to the same rank. This was Marion; an ardent and zealous officer, highly and most deservedly celebrated in the annals of his countr...
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