In the 1800s, Henry Pinckney founded this city's newspaper, the Mercury.
In the 1800s, Henry Pinckney founded this city's newspaper, the Mercury. In this city, the leading African Episcopal church was burned down after the mystic Gullah Jack was hanged here. The most famous attack on this city, which involved the Star of the West, was recorded by Mary Boykin Chesnut. A fort in this city was defended during the Battle of Sullivan's Island thanks to its palmetto walls. Denmark Vesey was captured in this city. Commander Robert Anderson was forced to give up this city after a bombardment led by P.G.T Beauregard, who watched from its harbor. For 10 points, name this South Carolina port city home to Fort Sumter. 
In the 1800s, Henry Pinckney founded this city's newspaper, the Mercury.
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