Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-06-15
18TH INSTALLMENT.
"wednesday Evening, Nov. Is, 1S64.)
From SuIlivan's Island.

November 8, 1864.
Mr.. Editor: The Yankees having
vented their spite at the wrecked
steamer, again turned their attention
to the bombardment Of the city. The
shelling Of that place was commenced
again on Thursday last, and has been
kept up regularly, day and night, to
the present time. The report Of the
guns Is very heavy-often jarring the
houses on this island, and the bursting
Of the shells is very distinctly heard
here On Saturday q few shots were
exchanged between the batteries on
James island and the Yankee bat
teries on Black Island. All has been
quiet at other points.
On Tuesday night four vessels
made their way safely out through the
blockade. A Yankee gunboat in pur-
suit, ran aground off Long Island.
On Wednesday evening, a detach-
ment was ordered to proceed to that
place to assist them in getting off
and landing safely on the soil Of Dix
lie, and relieve them from the onerous
duty Of seafaring life, and place them
in quarters on land, prepared for their
reception; but before the detachment
moved off for the scene Of action the
boat succeeded in getting away with
the crew and Joined the feet. The
prize in anticipation was lost.
During the past week we have had
some cool weather Yesterday and to-
day has been rainy with fair pros
pect Of continuing. The health Of
this place remains the same. The
fever in the city continues, but has
abated somewhat during the past
week. No new cases reported at Mt.
Pleasant.
We are faring very we'll in the way
Of rations. Beef is now issued to US
fresh from the city and Of good quail
ty. Breadstuffs are also issued In
plenty with rice and soap is regular
ly dealt out at the commissary de-
partmsnt. Soup is dealt ont by the
several messes according to the appe-
tites Of the men, which are generally
good and have no need Of anything to
sharpen them The men appear to en-
JOY the luxuries Of Uncle JEFF as much
as a feast Of the fat things and dain-
ties that were in days past, when
peace and plenty reigned; and Marion
like, who feasted on roasted potatoes
they cheerfully endure the tolls Of
camp and the privations thereof for
the sake Of the cause in which they
are engaged, looking forward to bet
ter and happier day when peace and
plenty shall again crown our beloved
country. The moral state Of the SOL
diers here Is improving; prayer
meeting has been started in Co. B, and
Is held twice week by members OF
this company and some Of the ad-
jacent companies, the meetings are
we'll attended, the soldiers take great
interest in them and songs Of praise
are frequently heard in the quarters
at night. The visit Of any minister
passing this way would be very ac-
ceptable, their services in camp great
ly appreciated.
The news Of the campaign in the
west Is very favorable to our cause.
There appears to be no ground for
The dark clouds that
have hovered over our political horizon
will shortly begin to break away, and
the sunshine Of peace and rest will
eventually take their place. Hope is
the anchor that has bouyed up the
heart amidst all our past calamities;
let us continue to hope for a better
day. Our grounds Of hope are good,
let Us faint not
l. appears from orders almost daily
issued from headquarters that our
country will be stripped Of almost all
the male population capable Of bear
ing arms. The present time is an ur-
gent on:, all our resources must be
brought against the enemy who Is now
putting forth his utmost strength in
this his last extremity; let all rally to
the rescue and end the contest before
us. A bold and decided stand on our
part is now all important in this crisis
and may our mothers, sisters and
daughters vie with their ancestors Of
the Revolutionary fame and may they
by their acts as patriots, prove and by
their assistance in their respective
spheres, may they win for themselves
a name, a reputation that shall be
honorable, that shall be memorable,
that shall be handed down to future
generations, who shall revere their
memory as heroines and patriots Of
the Southern Revolution.
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