| From the Lancaster (S. C.) Ledger |
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| January 24, 1865 |
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| The Freshet |
| Up to this hour we have been unable to note any
particulars regarding the damage done by the late freshet. It is
impossible to particularize, with any degree of accuracy, and only give
some few instances of disaster, as related by friends. The injury done
the Camden branch of the South Carolina Railroad is slight. Two
culverts, near Kinkville, were washed out, both of which, we learn, will
be repaired today, if the water recedes sufficient to enable the hands
to work. At and near Kingville the loss sustained by the railroad
company on the main track and by many of the planters adjacent, is said
to be immense. Nearly all the embankments are washed away, and fence
rails and other rubbish are now occupying what was once the railroad
track and embankments. The road between Kingville and the Congaree
River, with a portion of the trestle, has all been washed away. The loss
in stock is said to be unprecedented, in that section. Messrs Bates &
Miller, at Kingville, suffered largely, the former is said to have lost
$30,000 worth of live stock on his plantation. Amongst the sufferers in
our own district, we learn that Major J. M. DeSaussure and Mr. John
McRae, lost nearly their entire stock of hogs. The editor of the
Journal has lost by this same freshet, no inconsiderable amount --
at least as much as any we know of up to this time. |
| We have no communication of Charleston, either by
railroad or telegraph. The telegraph line between this place and
Kingville and Columbia are all in good working condition, but the
Charleston and southern lines are grounded in the Congaree swamp. The
trains running to and from Charleston and Columbia will be unable to
cross the Congree with safety for some days yet. The hands of the
railroad company are engaged repairing the road, under the energetic and
efficient superintendence of Mr. James Trumbull. Mr. McKewb, an
experienced railroad contractor, is engaged on the main road, and will
no doubt repair all damages in a few days. |
| We are informed by old gentleman of over fifty years
residence in this district, that there has never been known such a
freshet in this section of the State. |
| Camden Journal |
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