Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1864-06-22

three lines of deep, wet bitches and embank-
ments, supported at intervals, with strong
brick stone structures, which almost en-.
circle the rear of the city, with over 20
| pieces of artillery Ct good calibre for their
defence, think, as an old EngineeS officer,
that such we'll merit the appellation of
formidable defences. -. ...4
1t is true the earth. works are called can.
al levels, and the artillery is not in position,
but it is ready to be SO placed in few
hours, as soon as forces are called out to
protect it from injury. Augusta can and
must make defence long enough to receive
reinforcements; these are rendered to me
when the proper time arrives from General
Johnston and other sources: Maj. General
Jones army, will in fact, be our. reinforce.
ments, as it viii fight the enemy back to
this place should tie latter rsuceeedin break
ing through his lines. Hence, Augusta has
but to perform its just part in the defence,
and this must be done at every hazard as
Commander of 50 importanta point, I tougb,
not, and most certainly shall not, make
terms with the enemy, but will try to the
last to defend the interest Of my..country
here concentrated.
Should the enemy arrive on the opposite
bank of the river In spite of our efforts to
prevent it, thrust the inhabitants will not
be unduly alarmed; it is&quite probable
that, being raiding partyit mag be desti,
tute of artillery, at all events, only very
light pieces could accompany such force.
From such no damage or danger of moment
is to be apprehended; the houses immedi.
ately along the river bank should be evacu.
ated on such an occasion, and their oocu-
pants find shelter for the time being in the
central portions Of the city, where my own
family will be located. =,
I desire to call particular attention to the
orders lately published, designating the
place of rendezvous of each body of men
when called out BY the signal of general
assembly, in this city, SO that there may be
no confusion at the time, as will certainly
happen, unless each one has it clearly fix
ed,in bis own mind where to 60 and what
to do. | expect to have two days and prob
ably more to prepare to receive the enemy
before he shall be able to reach, this place,
hence the signal of general assemblyis not
designed to be one of alarm, but simply as
a signal to the community that the time
for general turning out has arrived, and
for the posting of the troops at their sever
al posts to resist the enemy when be ap.
proaches.
1t will also be the signal that military
matters are predominant for the time being,
and the taking of the necessary measeres
to protect ourselves from the enemies who
are in our midst, and who NOW pass as our
friends. e. .-
= I have an abundance of the best arms and
ammunition and accoutrements, and hence
no excuse exists why every one capable Of
bearing arms should not belong temporari
ly to some company. Who is not for us, at
such time, is certainly against us, and
their actions will decide accordingly. 1
have no fear but through the favor Of God
we will preserve our city and the Govern.
ment Works fron the hands Of the spoilers.
GEO. W. RAINS,
Colonel Commanding.