. Historical collections of Georgia : containing the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc. relating to its history and antiquities, from its first settlement to the present time ; compiled from original records and official documents ; illustrated by nearly one hundred engravings of public buildings, relics of antiquity, historic localities, natural scenery, portraits of distinguished men, etc., etc. / by the Rev. George White. was sent to Savannah, and he preached a fewtimes in a chairmakers shop belonging to Mr. Lowry, but such wasthe opposition manifeste
. Historical collections of Georgia : containing the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc. relating to its history and antiquities, from its first settlement to the present time ; compiled from original records and official documents ; illustrated by nearly one hundred engravings of public buildings, relics of antiquity, historic localities, natural scenery, portraits of distinguished men, etc., etc. / by the Rev. George White. was sent to Savannah, and he preached a fewtimes in a chairmakers shop belonging to Mr. Lowry, but such wasthe opposition manifested towards him that he was assailed with mob CHATHAM COUNTY. 307 violence, and his success was small. He was followed, in 1796, bvJonathan Jackson and Josiah Randle, but they left the place withoutmaking any permanent impression. In 1800, John Garvin made anineffectual attempt to collect a society in Savannah; and though hesucceeded after many difficulties, in inducing a few to attend hismeetings for a season, yet he also abandoned the place in despair1 he next attempt was made by Mr. Cloud, whose conduct increasedthe prejudices against the Methodists. In 1806, Rev. Samuel Dun-wody came to Savannah and laboured assiduously. After hard toil-ing, the members succeeded in erecting a house of worship, whichwas called Wesley Chapel. The church of which we have given a sketch was erected threeyears ago, and is one among the neatest and most commodious inthe city. COUNT PULASKI. nipt f i£ T11 PuUlaskl had unsuccessfully contended for the princi-&L iT m °Wn C°JUntrj he dfiterm^d to connect himselfwith those who were engaged in the same struggle in America Fur-mshed with testimonials from Franklin, Pulaski found no difficultyTn ltpn£T5 7me?t m th£Aferican arm^ In the battle of Brandy-wine he had a post near Washington, and by his bravery and activity offic/r Aft e ^w? hG had in E^r°Pfi as an -com; shed7officer. After th1S battle Congress appointed him to the command of the c
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