Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-05-20

"Rescue Mr.. Wllloughby, II you can, salo
Davie, dashing after, suddenly espying him
borne off by a trooper, who kept OBTAINING
hand on his bride.
But Sewer was before them all for Selim
was not easily distanced. His eye was Oh
Hardy, and the chase became close and eager
Hardy's horse, though strong and powerful
was no match for selim, and Sewer evidently
gained upon him. On they went, clatterlng
down the road, till advancing in dangerous
proximity to the main army, Davies voice
was heard in recall. Reluctantly giving uE
all hope of single.handed encounter, Sewer
urged his noble horse to one more effort, and
cheering him with voice and spur, he gained
on Hardy sufficiently to plunge his bayone1
in his back. The steel separated from the
gun, and with no time to extricate it, Hardy
galloped into camp. The wound was not fatal
and the bayonet preserved its position more
from the sideling thrust, which buried it in
his thick military coat, than from any deep
wound. Sewer, reluctantly turning his horse
was soon rapidly seeking his own safety
The surprise had been 80 complete that not q
man of their little party had been injured
but fearing the alarm might bring fresh troops
after them, they did not draw their reins till
distance made them feel secure. Davie, how.
ever, released one Of his prisoners, in order to
warn CORVALLIS to bury the men that had
fallen. Sewer also insisted that it was a
point of honor to recover his bayonet; and
finding the young trumpeter quite willing to
act as messenger, he dispatched him with a
flag to CORVALLIS, demanding his property,
and gravely assuring him, if it WAS not re-
turned, he would take means to avenge him
self of the affront, and six of his men should
answer for it with their lives. He would also
beg leave to refer him to Captain Hardy, as
one competent to judge of the vaue and
temper of the metal. Hardy was furious at
this absurd and audacous message, and would
have taken the life of the bold boy that dared
to carry it; but, fortunately, he being no fa-
vorite, the English officers were disposed to
treat it as good joke, and CORVALLIS him.
self, in view of the pretty trap his favorlte,
Tarleton, was preparing for the impudent
rascals, good humoredly declared it should be
returned Sewer received the weapon with
out manifesting any surprise, and after dress
ing the wounds of poor fellow, who was un-
able to keep up with them, he mounted him
on one of the captured horses, and charging
him with his compliments to "my Lord" and
coincidence to the worshipful captain, he de-
clared L. would now take but four of their
lives, and hoped they would appreciate his
moderation.
They had now to exercise ali their caution
in order to escape Tarleton, who was directly
on their route. This they accomplished, and
on the evening of the 18th of January, they
reached Morgan in safety.
Morgan was a. brave and active officer, and
made preparations to meet Tarleton, in spite
of superior numbers, without the least intimi-
dation.
His force consisted of five hundred militia,
three hundred regulars, and seventy-6ve horse,
under the command of Colonel Washington.
Tareton had every prospect of success. He
had two field pieces, and two hundred and
fifty horse, beside his thousand choice infant
ry. Longing to avenge the defeat at Kings
Mountain, the sanguinary Brton burned for
the encounter That Morgan should desire
the same thing was too improbable an idea for
the British commander to entertain for a
moment. 1t was madness that carried defeat
on the very face of it. Fearing his foe would
escape him, Tarleton made feint to cross
the Pacolet above the position that Morgan
had taken, and thus place his adversary be-
tween his own and the main army under
Corvallis, which was only days march
distant on the left. Morgan made a CORES
ponding movement, and the willy Tarleton,
making a night march, crossed the river at
daylight, a few miles below. Morgan now
made hurried retreat, and before night re.
gained a favorite position above Thickety
creek, on an eminence sometimes called
"Thickety Mount" where he made prepara-
ton to meet his pursuer Here his army
rested for the night and refreshed themselves
with quiet breakfast. The spot on which
Morgan had taken ground was an eminence
which ascended gently for about three hun
dred and fifty yards, and was covered by an
open wood. The militia, commanded by Col.
Pickens, were drawn up about two hundred
and eighty yards in front Of the regulars, and
the horse, commanded by Col. Washington,
under whom was our friend Davie, were a
short distance in the rear. They were covered
by the descending ground, which again arose
to height sufficient to cover man on horse
back. The rear line was commanded by
Lieut.. Col. Howard, brave and efficient
officer. About one hundred and fifty yards
in advance of the first line, as many picked
riAemen were placed, scattered in loose order
along the whole front. Those on the right
were commanded by Col. Cunningham, Of
Georgia; those on the left, by Major Nc
Dowell, of South Carolina. No particular
order was given this scattered body, but
they knew their service.
"Mark the epaulette men p was whispered
The advance men we're ordered not to deliver
their fire until the British were within fifty
yards, and this done, to retire, covering them
selves with trees, till reloading, they could
fire again.
Tarleton, who believed that Morgan was
resolved on fight, hurriedly pursued him
and came up with him about 8 o'clock on the
morning of the 18th, after FIVE hours march