about one hundred more, i. e., from three to four hundred mounted militia, chiefly riflemen, both undaunted and expert marksmen. The writer will be excused for speaking here of himself, by remarking, that though then, scarcely six years and five months old, (July 1780,) he still retains a distinct recollection of Durant's flight and extraordinary escape, and of Tarleton's interview with his father, especially of Tarleton's brandishing his sword over the head of the venerable patriot, and threatening to hew him down, if, Durant was found in his house. The writer has, also, a clear recollection of seeing Durant as he passed through, or across the corn field, in front of the mansion, at his utmost speed, on his way to the river, without calling to tell the appalling news. This impressive scene forms, as he believes, one of the earliest reminiscences of the writer's life, being now in his 73d year. But to proceed with the narrative. It will be recollected, that as Durant did not return to make his report, and James being still anxious and fully prepared to encounter his high-spirited enemy, despatched one of his intrepid officers, Capt. Wm. McCottry, at the head of seventy of his expert riflemen, in the afternoon of the same day, to watch Tarleton's movements. To McCottry's great disappointment, as well as that of his gallant commander, Tarleton had passed suddenly through Kingstree, some hours before McCottry reached the place, and was too far ahead to be overtaken by James, clearly evincing a desire or design to avoid the intended or expected combat.

Tarleton, on his route up Black River, and ten miles above Kingstree, burned the mansion of the patriot Mouzon, one of Major James' Captains. The next account which was had of Tarleton, was his arrival at the house of Mr. James Bradley, in Salem, (thirty miles above Kingstree,) on the next day, where, by a stratagem, he made a prisoner of that stern and influential patriot, and after forcibly conveying him to Camden, had this worthy gentleman closely confined in the loathesome jail of that place, and loaded for the space of seven months, with heavy bars of iron around his legs, the swarthy sears of which were visible to the day of his death, as were often seen by the writer when a lad at

the Latin Academy in Salem, and an inmate in Mr. Bradley's family. The British while in Camden, frequently had this worthy man conveyed to the gallows to witness the execution of some of his countrymen, and though frequently offered his freedom on condition of swearing allegiance to his Britanic Majesty, Mr. Bradley would as often fearlessly refuse; nor would they suf fer his worthy lady to visit him while in prison. Major James, in that cruel and desultory warfare, which was waged against the people of Williamsburgh by the British under Watson and Wemyss, and other marauding parties of tories, suffered severely, being reduced at one time, from easy circumstances in life, almost to poverty, having had his comfortable mansion and furniture burned, and nearly all of his moveable property, either destroyed or carried off. But with his accustomed firmness, he still bore up under all these misfortunes, and was willing to devote, not only all of his possessions, but life itself, if necessary, for the good of his country. After General Greene, as Commander-in-Chief, had superseded Gen. Marion, Major James continued to serve under the former, and fought with him at the battle of Eutaw, and it is believed, that no corps of Green's army fought with more determined bravery than that of Maj. James. It will be proper to mention here, that besides the officers before noticed, viz: McCottry, Mouzon, (Lake) James, and McCauley, of Santee, who, at first, formed James' corps, there were several others who soon afterwards joined, viz: Captains Gavin Witherspoon and his brother John of Pedee, Thomas Potts, of Black River, Daniel Conyers, of Salem, Jas. Witherspoon, of Kingstree, (the writer's brother,) John James, the son of the Major, &c., some of whom joined this distinguished corps after Gen. Marion assumed the command, about the middle of August, 1780. The Colonels who were at one time or other attached to this celebrated corps, were Peter and Hugh Horry, Postel, Giles, and Erwin, of Pee Dee, &c. It would, perhaps, not be extravagant to say, that no brigade of the same number of men and officers, were ever formed during the Revolutionary war, that was composed of braver, more enlightened, and more patriotic soldiers, than that of Marion, in a word,

ter, who was personbrave and patriotic

Foi gladly extend this reminiscences of his milits, as in the hard fought wishes at Black Mingo, Little ver Bridge on Black River, Varson, and more particularereby a close pursuit of two i man, weighing upwards to leap on horse-back, a least twelve or fifteen feet the water. Some of his men, all in the rear, had thrown off blank into the deep stream beDear to cross over on the string he writer has since seen this now miles from, and south of the ative of this worthy and most ntinued in another number, emigious character, his age, family, of Indian Town, in which he aider, his death, &c.

LEMENTARY NOTE

ne preceding history has not been found of Dr. Witherspoon. Whether he is purpose of writing it, is unknown. ed January 29, 1791, and was interred s at Indian Town. He was one of the that church, and held this office before Revolution. Probably the style of piety

mself and others, in connection with was less staid and sober than in these days, iding those who represent the Christian When the first settlers located themselves in the and was wild and savage; they dwelt at s we dare seen the Irish in our own day, in rude

ive în “shanties." Gradually they erect

ed better dwellings, yet it was but slowly that the free and somewhat jovial life of the woodsman was laid aside. The forests abounded in game, and resounded with the crack of the rifle. Much of life was spent on horseback, and in hunting. And when the people met together, the men would now try the speed of their horses in the race, and now engage with the fairer portion of society in the merry dance; nor had the day of total abstinence from intoxicating drinks yet come, nor was it so very disgraceful to make merry with ones' friends, and to reach that point when the worse wine could be set forth safely, the men having well drunk. The times of that ignorance many a one winked at. Nor would we be surprised to learn that the brave soldier and good elder, sometimes was present and participated in those scenes. Stock was wild, and if a horse was wanted, one was caught from the woods, mounted and made to obey the rein. In feats of horsemanship the young men delighted, and to ride the fleetest horse and subdue the most ungovernable, was a point of emulation. There was not wanting to Maj. James some spice of humour. The belief in ghosts was common, and the spirit-world was not thought so separate as since it has been thought, from this our world of flesh and blood. Major James had as little dread of these imaginary beings, as he had of the enemy on the field of battle. On one occasion he was driven into the session house to escape the fury of a storm. Taking his saddle from his horse, he lay down to rest, and, using the saddle as a pillow, fell asleep. Night came on, and a neighbour entered to enjoy the same friendly shelter. In moving about, he stumbled over him unawares, and took to his heels in pale affright. James aroused, uttered a loud and terrific cry, which gave new speed to the trembling fugitive. Out of this rather material incident, a new ghost-story was now set on foot, which filled the neighbourhood with alarm, and continued current till the secret transpired, to the great mortification of the terrified neighbour. On another occasion, Maj. James, passing his father's grave one night, saw what appeared to be a white sheet, hanging over the cedar head-board which marked the spot. He supposed it placed there by design to inspire terror. He deter

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e.ca. the sheet, and soon a female form started peared that she had been engaged at her pri

Le devotions, and belonged to a company of "movers," ad sought the church yard as their camp for the

She besought him not to disturb her, and he, restrating with her for such exposure of herself, iniced her to seek shelter within the walls of the church. Major James was universally respected. He was under

reet in height, with full breast, broad shoulders, weighing about 200, commanding in his look and gait, as to attract attention in a crowd of men. He was in the battle of Eutaw, was at Snow Island with Marion, and held a seat in the first Legislative body, to which he was elected shortly after the battle of Eutaw.

ARTICLE VIII.

CRITICAL NOTICES.

1. Views of the Holy Trinity: Doctrinal and Experimental. Charleston: JOHN RUSSELL, 256 King Street.

This book deserves a much more extended and elaborate notice than we are able to give of it now. It is in the form of a letter, divided into two general parts, each of which is again subdivided into chapters. The first part is occupied with what, in the title, are called Doctrinal, the second, with Experimental, views of the Trinity. It is the second part which constitutes the principal charm of the book. It is a rich repository of Christian experience, and though we are aware that many, who profess to take the Scriptures as their guide, will turn from such exercises as the writer describes with incredulity and disgust, will even denounce them as fanatical and absurd, we confess that we have recognized in them nothing but the genuine operations of the spirit of grace. That the persons of the Trinity should be manifested to the consciousness of believers, that they should have communion with