Reminiscences of Newberry, embracing important occurrences, brief biographies of prominent citizens and historical sketches of churches: to which is appended an historical account of Newberry college

Front matter

REMINISCENCES

OF

NEWBERRY,

Chapter II

Old time Domestic Economy — Polly Goulding — Schools and School Masters again— McGovern — Dick Cahill— Old Billy Cahill— Rencounter between McGovern and BillPearce — Polly Hughes- Death of Albert Johnstone— Rev. J. Galloway — " Shinney " — Rev. Mr. Chaplain and Mr. Wiley, both New England Teachers— New Methods of Teaching and Discipline Introduced— Daniel A. Dobson — His wonderful Attainments and early Death 10

Chapter III

Bird's-eye view of Newberry fifty years ago — Dr. M. T. Mendenhall— Robert Stewart— A typical old time store — M. W. Gracey — A celebrated race horse— The Old Shoe Store— Gouveneur Thompson— Circus and Menagerie show bills — Why the Circus and Menagerie were combined— Antoine Gilbal— Mystery of his former life — His excentricities — His horsemanship— Solomon's Song 25 xii Contents,

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Manners and Customs — Everybody on horseback — The people all of one political party — Personal appeals for suffrages unknown — " Treating" almost universal — Merriman Clocks as badges of prosperity — Marriages — Funerals —Mail Coaches — Postoffice — A trip by stage coach — Some reflections and some advice to young men which the reader may skip if he chooses— Publications received at the PostofRce in 1840 -Horse Racing — kScenes on a Race Course— Gambling Hell 37

Chapter V

The Old Locust— Dr. Burr Johnston— He removes to Alabama — Affecting scenes on the day of his departure from Newberry— Memories of the old Locust- -Paul Johnstone— Howard H. Caldwell — Dr. AVilliam H. Harrington— Major Christian H. Suber — Thomas Pratt — His journey to Philadelphia on horseback in 1813, to purchase goods — Priestly Pratt— John W. Stewart, Richard C. Carwile, John C. Higgins and Priestly Pratt Volunteer for the Mexican War— The last Farewell — Only Higgins lives to return — Guzman— His noble conduct and death in Mexico , 53

Chapter VI

The Old Court House— A Day in Court— Genl. H. H Kinard, Sheriff— Judge O'Neall on the Bench— Y. J. Harrington, Clerk— James J. Caldwell, Solicitor —Rapid Dispatch of Business — Flexibility

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of the Old Judiciary System — L. J. Jones — His Remarkable Career of Fifty Years as a Lawyer — John Caldwell — Member^ of the Legislature — Cashier of Bank of the State— His Eloquence at the Bar and before the People —P. C. Caldwell — Member of the Bar — of the Legislature— of Congress — of the Senate — Silas L. Heller — Lawyer — Member of Legislature —Teacher — Henry Summer — Attorney — Member of the Legislature — Elected to Southern Congress in 1851 —Member of State Convention, 1865 — Enthusiastic Lover and Collector of Books — Graphic account of the Perils and Sufferings of the Family during Shermq^n's March (1865) Narrated by his Wife, Mrs. Frances Summer — Adam G. Summer — His Short Career at the Bar — Devotes himself to Agriculture and Literature — His Sad Death — Geo. F. Epps — His promising Professional Career cut short by Death. 72

CHAPTER VIL

Great Religious Awakening — Organization and History of Baptist Church— Picture of a Church Edifice fifty years ago — Rev J. M. Barnes— Rev. N. W. Hodges — Rev. D. Mangum— Rev. Thomas Frean — Rev. Samuel Gibson— Rev. Jno. G. Landrum— Rev. M.C. Barnett — Rev. Richard Furman, D. D 97

Chapter VIII

Methodist Church — Organization and History — Rev- Angus McPherson— Rev. G. W. Moore— Rev. Saml. Dunwoody— Rev. C. S. Walker— Rev. S.

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Townsend— Rev. J. R. Pickett— Rev. W. A. Mc- Swain— Rev. A. W. Walker— Rev. C. McLeod — Kev. Bond English 114

Chapter IX

Aveleigh (Presbyterian) Church — Letter of Chancellor Johnstone's — Organization and History of the Church— Rev R. C. Ketchuni— Rev. J. McKittrick — Rev. E. F. Hyde — Rev. A. D. Montgomery — Rev. E. H. Buist 122

Chapter X

St. Luke's (Episcopal) Church— Service in Court House and Female Academy, in 1836, by Rev Cranmore Wallace— In 1845, by Rev. R. S. Seely, followed by Rev. E. T. Walker — Consecration of Church Edifice in 1835— Rev. C. R. Haines— Rev. Lucian Lance— Rev. Maxwell Pringle — Rev. E. R.Miles— Rev. P. F. Stevens— Rev Jno. Kershaw— Rev. y. H. Gallaudett— Rev. F. Hallam— Rev. W. F. Dickinson— Rev. W. H. Hanckel 135

CHAPTER XL

Luther Chapel (Evangelical Lutheran Church)— Organization and History— Rev. T. S. Boinest — Rev. \Vm. Berly— Rev. Theophilus Stork, D. D— Rev. J. P. Smeltzer, D. D 142

CHAPTER XIL

Thompson Street (Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church)— History— Rev. E. P. McCIintock— Rev. H. L. Murphy 151

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CHAPTER XIII. PAGE,

Some Living Ministers Formerly Pastors in Newberry— Rev. John J. Brantley, D. D— Rev. H. W. Kuhns, D. D— Rev. R. A. Fair 156

CHAPTER XIV.

Biographical Sketches— Chief Justice O'Neall — Chancellor Job Johnstone— Chancellor J. J. Caldwell 16&

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Biographical Sketches Continued -Simeon Fair — Thomas H. Pope— J, M. Baxter— A. C. Garlington 192

CHAPTER XVI.

Biographical Sketches Continued — Y. J. Harrington—John S. Carwile— F. B. Higgins— Drayton Nance — James D. Nance 225

CHAPTER XVII.

Biographical Sketches Continued— Rev. Samuel P. Pressly — Remarkable Scene in a Court House — Story of a Celebrated Trial (Foot Note)— Rev. Luther Broaddus 258