Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-06-29

lima refugees, mostly from Chester and Yorl
counties, was commanded by Hill. The cen
tre, composed entirely Of Mecklenburg mill
tia, was led by Irwin.
In order to avoid the enemy's pickets, th'
three columns filed to the left of the road, viii
the intention to return to it before approach
ing the camp of the enemy. The guide
went too far, and when the approach to th'
enemy was made, it was found that the three
divisions were all opposite Bryan's tory regi
ment, which constituted the left flank of th'
British At seven o'clock in the morning th'
three divisions dismounted and rushed upor
the tories Irwin made the first attack, which
was soon followed by Hill and Davie. Th'
tories fed for protection to the centre Of tht
camp. This post was held by Captain Nc
Cullock, with one hundred and sixty of Tarle
toms legion of infantry and some of Hamil
toms North Carolina tory regiment. The
Wings followed the discounted tories, under
Bryan, to within range of the centre Of the
British camp. Here they were Unexpectedly
met by terrific fire from the British legion
The Wings pressed on. Twice they were
charged with fixed bayonets by the British
regulars. A desperate effort was made to re-
tain the position and save the three FOUNDER
Nothing could withstand the impetuosity Of
the Americans Although the British centre
fought behind fence and was protected by q
ravine, it was forced to give way. When
Bryan's tory regiment fled, Brownies regi'
ment was also struck with CONSERVATION
When, however, Brownies men saw the deter
mination with which the British regulars
fought, detachment of them went to the as
sistance of McCullock. The Americans were
not prepared for this, and before they were
aware, heavy fire was poured in upon the
militia, now off their guard on account Of ap'
parent victory. 1t was not long before these
undisciplined Wings rallied. and, getting be.
hind trees and bushes, made desperate havoc
with their trusty rifles in the ranks of the en-.
emy. In few moments every British officer
was shot down and the Prince of Wales
American regiment nearly annihilated. Ma
jor Davie, seeing the condition of things, rush
ed out from the right flank Of the American
forces and shouted out, "Brtons, ground your
arms You have but one officer left; to the
ground, if your lives are worth preserving
The order was quickly obeyed.
Right at this juncture of affairs, when a
complete victory seemed to be within the
grasp of the patriots, the whole thing was
spoiled. The British commander, with great
GOODNESS, now led part of his remaining troops
into his former position, and formed them in
hollow square in open ground. Opposite tc
these and near the woods, the other part, con
sisting mostly of Hamiltons regiment of to-
ries, commenced forming After the rout and
surrender of portion of the British, a very
large number of the Wings thinking the vic
tory complete, rushed to plundering the
British camp. Not a few feand the rum, and
were drunk in short time. Sumter made a
desperate effort to restore order and make an
other dash upon the enemy, butonly two hun
dred men could be got together. Major Davie
with his corps, made an attack upon Hamil
tons regiment which was dispersed on the
first attempt. Davie was prevented, however
from accomplishing anything Of consequence
from the fact that he was fred upon by two
pieces of artillery. Fortune, also, seems to
have favored the British. Captains Stewart
and Mcdonald, with forty mounted infantry
returned from Rocky Mount just as the con-
test was in critical condition. These officers
when they came in sight of the American
forces, extended their files, so as to make the
most formidable appearance possible. This
added to the confusion of the Americans, and
retreat became absolutely necessary.
An hour was spent in plundering the Brit
ish camp and making litters for the wounded.
The two armies, both in great disorder, were
in full view of each other. The British
shouted three cheers for King George, and the
Americans answered it with three cheers for
George Washington. Loaded with plunder,
and many of them full Of rum, the militia
we're arranged for retreat. All we're tired !;
some we're wounded and being carried on lit
ters, whilst many were struggling. Major
Davie, with his corps, covered the retreat
Exposed as were the Americans on their re-
treat, they were not troubled by Major Car.
den. He was satisfied to let we'll enough
alone. The American loss, in killed and
wounded, never was correctly known. The
British say that about one hundred dead and
wounded Americans were left on the field
Captain John Mcclure was among the NOR
tally wounded. He died short time after
ward at Charlotte, North Carolina. Colonel
Hill and Major Wynn were also wounded
The British loss was much greater than that
of the Americans. Sixty of Tarleton's legion
were killed and wounded. Captain McCul.
lock who commanded the legion, and two
other officers, were killed.
Under the circumstances, the Americans
had the decided advantage in the battle OF
Hanging Rock. Nearly all the men, except
Davies corps, were raw militia and totally
ungovernable when the action commenced
Had his soldiers not got to plundering and
drinking, Sumter would have demolished
Gardens command.
SOMETHING TO SET Us THINK1NG.-Ninety
years hence not single man or woman now
twenty years of age will be alive. Alas! how
many lively actors at present on the stage Of
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