Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-08-13

symene. They heard il tnot-they needed it not
Thess Was no word of command given. Even
their officers stood silent and voicelsin that hour,
30 fun Of Ates Nc, sound was uttered until the
enemy had advanced, IN hiscoufdence, to within
about txo hundred yards Of the fence, snd then,
ss If each ons was animated BY common impulse,
q fierce and eIldirectsd fire burst out along the
line, snds Wild and defiant yell toh that the spur
its Of the Southern boys vas unsxed BY the fear.
fal odds ssainst them. Theenemy seemed startled
and shocked BY. the sudden bursting forth Of the
fro that had hnried 80 msuy Of their number to
the earth, but responding to ths sppea!s Of their
officers, they stood their ground brayely, and an
swered the shouts of the Confsderatss with voley
that tore through the fsnce, spfnbering the rails
as lightning splinters tho pine. As voley sfter
|volley from each side v1 delivered, the smoke
gradually formed dense cloud between the con-
tending parties, and settling in the humid atmos-
phere of that stin Spring evening, by ike dark
cloud incessantly lighted up BY flashes Of lightning
Asain and again the ensmy attempted to charge,
|butths individually and hesuism Of the Southron
ssoed In the plaee Of host, and the bafaed foe
we're repeatedly driven back by the murderous tire
that was poured into their lankz f.
Colonel Giles, a may well be conjectured, had
not witnessed the charge Of the enemy without
very serious misgivinss IS to the result An the
consequences Of . panic, and Of disgracsfnl and
hsadloug rout were present to his mind. Mounted
on horseback, be rode slOwfy along his line TO rs-
assure his men and check tho first symptom Of con-
fusion or yielding that might appear. His thoughts
were as painful as those of gallant officer can be
when be is forced 10 subject his command to an
ordeal, trying even to the courage Of veteran he
ross. But, when their 6rst yolsy vas delivered,
followed by the hearty and enthusiastic cheers Of
his small band, he felt that, whatever superior
numbers might ultimately effect, the honor and
reputation of his command would be amply sus-
tained. Rising in his stirrups be waved bis sword
and answered the cheers of his brave men, while
and it shames Us not to record 1.-THE relief Of bis
deeply taxed feelings found expression in tears.
Seeing the animation and gallanty Of his men, be
felt no hesitation in leaving them, for awhile, to
hasten to another part Of the field, where he felt
his presence would soon be sin more necessary.
But one memberof his staff had accompanied him,
and as il was requisite that orders should be trans
mitted from point to point, with celerity and
|promptitude, he called upon Captain Carbery, to
detail some suitable man Of his company to act as
his courier -
"Hallo, Victor, mygood fellow" cried the Cap.
tain to Victor, who stood few feet distant ram.
ming down cartridge-"step here if you please. "
Victor came forward, begrimmed with smoke,
and was informed that Colonel Giles wished him
to mount horse instantly, and follow him. A
short distance to the rear Of the line, Scipio, the
body servant Of Colonel Giles, was keeping a
couple of spare horses in waiting for his master
use. Victor was directed to mount one OF these
horses, and rejoin the Colonel
The sable hostler's thoughts contemplated no
catastrophe in battle, as equal in importance and
magnitude to the loss Of the dumb creatures, his
daily companions, that bore his master through the
hazards and perils. of the fight His eyes opened
wide with apprehension and interest, when
Victor, Fastening up on foot, made requisition
upon him for spare horse, in the Colonel name.
I tell 'em SOL bin know it dis mernin', Mass
Vic, when 7 gib him his corn and he turn his head
two or. tree times an look at mel I know if he
could tnlk he bin ssy-'Brudder Scip, dis corn no
use to mel What use I hab for 'em when yam
KEGS gwme for kill me dead fore nightT l see it
in his eye den, mass Vic. It's de Lords trute
know den, sarten and sure, dat poor Remus neber
gwine for come back any more! Which way de
bullet hit him, mass Vic"
"He is not killed yet, Scip," replied Victor, as
he finished his work Of adjusting the stirups to
the proper length and gathered up the reins to
mount IF it is your master horse You are speak
ing Of, he is safe so far. ~ = - -
'FGit away, mass Vic, )" cried Sapio, bestowing,
in the gladness of his heart, blow upon Victors
back with his open palm, and bursting into wild
laugh. II sway, (swear) mass Vic, You make my
heart leap rite into my troat! What you scare
Inc 30 for? know yankee bullets never gwine
for kill Remus. Yah yah yah But look here
mass, if Remus amt killed, what masser want wid
Clipse?' .... . 5000
Without pausing to reply to the eager enquiry
of the anxious Scpio Victor gave the reins to the
spirited steed, and applying q touch Of the heel,
was soon by the side of Colonel Giles, who at once
hurried away to watch the issne Of the attack
which was about being made on his TANKS. Threat
ensd on both fanks, it was matter of vital con-
Germ to encourage the handful of brave men who
had been thrown out to meet the shock of the enc
my, to sustain their position until he could check
and dishearten the masses of the enemy who were
attacking him in front. Accompanied by Victor,
he galloped rapidly away to the Left and deploying
the Company which had been thrown ont to pro-
tect that flank, in semi-cireular line, gave them
orders to conceal themselves as far as practicable,
and to gall the enemy as soon as he came in range
of their position, by an unexpected and well sus.
tanned fire. -,. -
The sun was now setting in the west, and the
brave officer so sorely besetby the countless hordes
of the enemy, only hoped to prolong his resistance
until the shades of evening should enable him to
withdraw his force, with some tolerabe degree oi
safety The steady and rapid firing along his line,
and the hearty cheers Of his men, gave him assu'
rance that so long as their aanks were protected,
they would maintain their position to the last ex,
temity. he had barely time to deploy the com:
pany assigned to the left 9ank, 90 40 to protect
Them as far as possible bythenatsral covers which