The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1836-12-02


ey OF purpose, but great influence, that, at that
difficult and hazardous period, he could raise
company OF ID men m two weeks They we're
mounted riflemcn, armed sl-o With swords, and
some with pistols. They supplied themselves v ith
horses, procured lhe,r own equipments, aud enter
cd the field without comnissary or quartrrmosteT,
and with every prospect OF hard fighting and lit
lie Compensation.
After Tarlelons signal defeat at the Cowpens,
Cornwa llis resolved TO pursue Gen. Morgan. Al
that time Gen. Greene had received the command
of the Southern Army. and had stationed himself
at Hicks Creek on the North of the Pcdee, near
10 Cheraw. After Morgans victory and success
iul retreat, Cen Greene left his main army with
Gen. Huger, and rode 100 miles 10 Join blorgsn's
detachment. The plan OF opposing Lord Corn
wallis IN crossing the Caiaw ba river, was arranged
by Gen Greene, and lis execution assigned 10 Gen.
Davidson Fein,s OF passing were made al differ.
ent places hut the real attempt was made at Cow.
ans Ford Soon after The action commenced, Gen.
VIM. J.. Davidson was killed, greatly lamentcd by
all who knew him, a talented brave and gener.
Gus officer The company commanded by Gen.
Graham the FIRST To commence the attack on
the British as they advanced through the river,
which was resolntely continued until they reach.
ed The bank, loaded their arms, and commenced a
heavy fire upon hls men, two Of whom were kilt
cd. II was supposed that Gen. Davidson was kill
I'd by tory, who VAS pilot TO the British IN cross
ing the rlyor as hC shot nh a snail rifle ball
Col. VIM. Polk ahG Rev. Mr. Mccall were near 10
him when he iol. III, body was found tba, nig ht
and burIcd IA the present graveyard Of Hope.
well Church.
The North Carolina Miiiiia were then placed
under the command Gen. PIckens OF ). Caroina
and continued To pursue the BRUSH as they al.
sancrd toward Virgins. Gen. Graham with hIs
company aud some troops from Rowan county,
surprised and captured guard al llart's mill
miles from llilIs6orough where the British army
,hen lay and the same day we're united to Col.
Lees iorces. On the next day he Was in an nc.
ton under Gen. pickens with Col. Pyes v ho CON.
mBndtd $50 Tories, ca their way to JOIN Iareton.
These Torres surpassed the Wings to be a compa-
~ Vt Brush TtoolS sent for their ptott ctiun and
commenced cryiug "God save the King Tarlc-
ton was about mile from this place, and retreat.
Cd TO iillsbofough. Shortly afterwards, Gen. Ora
bam was IN engagement under Col Lee. at
Chpp's mill on the Ailemance and had OF his
cUn,pany kllrd, ; wounded and 2 Ia ken prisoners.
iow days sltCTw ards he ia action al " hit
seize nall. under the command OF Col " ashIngton.
\. the time for y hicl III. m, had engaged as
cApifed, ard The country annoyed Wilh Torres, Zen.
Greene directed Inn 10 return With his company,
aud keep them 10 a compact body until they cross
/ Amer The b4d.e al Gui..ofd, Tia, Brni,h retired
to Wilmington and bot iitile military service was
Z performed 10 \ Carolina during the Summer Of
i,ni. About the lsl OF September, Col. Tanning
surprised liiii,bpf Jngh and took Gov Burke prIs-
pncr L,u. Rutherford, who had b., u t4kcn prIs-
oucf o. Gates defeat and VIII many other distIH-
pushed citizens Sad IL en- confined IN custody vas
discharged and returned houlc about this tn.e.--
Tie imns, c'atclt gave orders 70 Gen. Graham, IN
"bu.c mulaIt proves aud general Influence b.
. tl,e utuo, confidence, TO rai.e troop Of Cav
airs 10 Mtckicnburg comfy. Three troops OF
DIsgoons and abou, 200 mounted Infantry were
raised and iarued into legion OF Which Robert
Smith, Eco. lilo had been Captain ia the North
caroline .iue, appointed Coluuel, and Gen.
Grafam was appointed Major. They forthwith
conaIt need ti.,lf mach to0 ards Whining tol..-
South Of FaFcttttiilt with So Dragons aud 40
monHt'd Infantry. Gen. t,rRhs ~ made gallant
and successful attatS upon a body OF Iurlcs CON-
mauacd ~ tho Huted Tory Colonels Mcneil, RAJ
Grahau, ard MeDuugsL Thus action took place
near NcFalps mill on the Rait swamp IN which
the Tories were stguay defeated, thar leaders
dspef sod in dlSnay, and their greatly MUIR
81. HAT llG Wings should attack aad lrllmph-
autly defeat Gro lo,Ic- headed by ! Colonies, re-
fleets great honor upon the bravery aud snlelli-
gencg U! Their youthful commander.
a short time afterwards he commanded one
troop 0. Dragons and two OF mounted lnisnlry,
- surprising AID ociesaug band OF Tories on
NJ AIrtd Ho1re's plantation opposite 10 VII.
minetan. On the next dsy he led the troops IN
person, which made r.solute ATTACK The Dr..
iish garrison, near the same place Shortly alter
wares be- commanded three companies ia defeat
Irr The celebrated CO., Gsgny, near NaccamaS
lake. Shortly after this, the was terminated
"a the South hY the Surrender OF Lord Cornw allls
at IorL town IN Virginia.
THIS campaign closed Gen. Graham's services
IN the R,Voluu9rar, War, having commanded IN
Is engagements, with degree o. courage, AIS.
dorm, oaluncss and success, surpassed perhaps, by
10 officer OF the same rank. Hundreds who serY-
cd under him have delighted IN tcstiiying 10 the
upGight faithful, prudent and undauuied manner
IA which he discharged the duties Of his trying and
responsible station Never Was lie known 10
shrink from any tui however painful, or quail be-
fore any danger however threatening, or stand
back from any priya,ons or sacrifices which might
serve his country. To secure her liberties he
spout many toilSome DAYS and slcepless nights
for her he endured much fatigue aud sickness, and
suffering without murmur--iur her his body was
covered With Wonnds--Io her welfare he consecra
ted hs Tine, and treasure, and Influence, during
a long and unblemished iie. II Was not by emp
~ words o. arrogant pretensons, bat by scfde-
nyinr and long continued actions that he proved
himself TO be a friend TO his country.
After the close Of the war he was elected the
first Sheriff Of Meckenburg county, and gave
great satisfaction by the faithful aud exemplary
performance Of the duties Of that office. He was
afterwards for a number Of years, prominent
member Of the General Assembly from the same
county. About the year 1857, he was married TO
the I'd daughter Of Mai. John Davidson, By this
marriage he had II children, : of whom have sur
vvcd him. Not long after bis marriage he rernov-
I'd 70 lincoln county,. and unnamed In tie mann.