| From the Savannah Morning News |
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| February 6, 1861 |
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| The Rise in the Savannah River |
| The heavy rains of the past
few days have again brought us very near a freshet -- almost too near to
be comfortable. ***** |
| About one hundred and sixty
feet of the track of the South Carolina Railroad has been washed away by
the flood. The earthwork had washed out and underminded the framework,
causing it to sink in may places. No interruption to the travel on the
road will be experienced however, as Superintendent Marley has arranged
a plan for ferrying across the damaged section; and he informs us, that
if the water falls enough to permit, he will today put on a large force
and have the track put in complete order. |
| At one time, fears were
entertained that the railroad and passenger bridges would both be
carried away. But they have stood firm, although the current is very
powerful, and the accumulation of driftwood occasionally has given them
a severe test. |
| Augusta Chronicle 5th |
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