... of General Beauregard, who would have to cover Columbia, and take up the Congaree as a line of defence. 4th. That the infantry now on the line of Briar Creek (about twenty-five miles south of Augusta ) should be removed as soon as the stores were brought back, and take up a new position along Spirit Creek, about fifteen miles nearer, which should be fortified. A four-gun battery, with embrasures...