Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-05-08

sketch of the enemy's position was ever
drawn: this was only taken by the eye, not
by mathematical instruments; and yet no op-
portunity has been afforded of correcting it.
Nevertheless, this gives you still better idea
of the affair, than could be obtained without
it.
The order commenced in substance thus :
AS the enemy seemed resolved to force us
into action, numbers and spirits of this lit
tie band of patriot soldiers seemed to justify
the general in the belief that they may be
met with confidence, defeated and driven
back. To prepare for which, the following
order will be observed:
The front line will be composed of that
part of Conolel McCalPs regiment of South
Carolina State troops who have not been equip
ped as dragons, under the command Of Ma
jor Hammond; the Georgia volunteers, COM
manded by Lieutenant Colonel Cunningham,
and the North Carolina volunteers, under the
command of Major MEDIEVAL. Colonel Gun
ningham will take post on the right, Major
McDowal on the left of the line, southwest
of the road, upon the rising ground beyond
the valley in front, three hundred to three
hundred and fifty yards in the rear of this
cantoment or camp, with the left resting up
on the road Major Hammond will take
post on the left of the road in line with COL
onel Cunningham, supported upon the left
by Captain Donely, of the Georgia refugees.
The second line will be composed of the
continental regiment of Maryland troops,
commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Howard ;
on the left of the second line, falling back
one hundred yards in its rear, continuation
of the second line, or third line, will be form
ed, advancing its left wing towards the ene-
my, so as to bring it nearly parallel with the
left of the continental troops, upon the Sec
ond line. The Virginia militia, commanded
by Major Triplet, with the South Carolina
militia, commanded by Captain Beatty, will
form to the right Of the second line; the left
nearly opposite to the right of the second
line, one hundred yards in its rear; the right
extending towards the enemy, so as to be op-
posite to, or parallel with the second line
The main guard will hold its present posi-
tion, and be commanded as at present by Col.
Washington's cavalry, with such of Colonel
McCall's regiment of new raised South Car
olina troops as have been equipped for dra-
goons, will be reserve, and form in the rear
of Col. Pickens, beyond the ridge, one or
two hundred yards, and nearly opposite the
main guard, north of the road.
Morgan was up and moving abouthis camp,
most of the night preceding this battle, con-
versing with the men, assisting them when
not fully equipped, and ascertaining that all
had their proper quantity of fixed ammuni-
ton for the next day. The militia were
posted in advance of the regulars, and hav
ing been authorized to take each tree, COM
menced the action, as Tarleton advanced a.
bout sunrise. He advanced with his caval-
ry on a trot, with loud halloo, and Morgan
ordered the Indian whoop to return. The
militia being well oficered, well posted, and
in high spirits, fired deliberately and with
great effect John Savage fred the first gun,
and after their third discharge, they were
ordered to retire and form again in the rear.
They did so with astonishing coolness and
regularity. The regulars fired in sheet Of
fame from right to left, and met the attack
of the British list regiment in perfect order
and discipline. Tarleton again advanced on
the American lines, but Morgan had provi-
ded for him. Washington had been authori-
zed to call for volunteers from among the
militia, and many who were well mounted
Joined him, and added greatly to his strength.
Washington met the attack of Tarleton and
repulsed him, then wheeled upon the flank
of the British line, which was charged by
the continental regulars, and captured the
whole battalion of the list regiment, with
their two pieces of artillery and two compa-
MES of infantry. Tarleton was pursued in
his retreat by Washington, and wounded by
him, but escaped. The result was that three
hundred of Tarleton's corps had been killed
and wounded, and the British regulars cap
tured numbering 500. The victory was COM
plete. Eight hundred. stands of arms, two
field pieces and thirty-fve baggage wagons
fell into the hands of the Americans. The
prisoners were escorted off into Virginia, and
delivered upin safety.