Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-10-07
The South Carolina Seven.

During the struggle for independence
the American patriots were as much har>
raised by the Tories as by the hired
mercer aries sent by despotic loyalty to
conquer aud force them into submission to
power which they hated.
Soon after the Southern forces were
placed under the command ofGen. Greene.
the latter sent Gen. Morgan with one
Thousand men to cut off these Tories in
testing the western portion Of South Caro-
lima.
Scarcely had Morgan with his brave
band taken up his march, ere CORVALLIS.
the British commander, became aware of
the movement and instantly dispatched the
blood thirsty Colonel Tarletvn in pursuit.
The Ipdefstigable Morgan soon learned of
this, and accordingly halted and prepared
for battle. The enemy presently appeared
in such force, however, that Morgan ro-
treated as far as Cowpens, little town in
the northern part of what was then Union
County, where he determined to meet the
foe at all hozzardS.
The sun of January 10th was going down
as he entered the town, and so close was
the pursuit that the dim shadows Of eve
ning had not yet deepened into the darker
shades of night, before Tarleton came up.
OF course il was now too late TO commence
the battle, but each commander spent most
of the night in issuing orders to, and "a
ranging his troops for the contest Of the
| morrow. The greater portion of Morgan e
band CONTESTED of the militia, who, though
brave, were com paratively undisciplined
and of course, not likely to long Withstand
the shock of charge of thoroughly trained
troops.
To the disposition of this part of hi:
command, therefore, General Morgan d.
rected his particular attention, and en1eav
ored by appropriate addresses, to infuse
within their breasts the same indomta-
bic courage that possessed his own true
heart.
Among the militia were seven persons, Q
father and six sons-whom General Nor
gan especially complimented These
seven patriot soldiers were nicknamed by
the comrades, 1.-THE LITTLE REGIMENT" Col
| q reason which the reader will easily
comprehend from the following dsscrip-
| ton.
John Hitler, Jr., some fiety-fve years oil
age, stood six feet FIVE aud a half inches
was of fine proportions, and weighed over
three hundred pounds; whilst the young.
| est, John Hitler, Jr., aged twenty-five
measured six feet three inches, and weigh
ed two hundred and fifty pounds. The
five other brothers varied in size and
weight between those two. In addition Il
these gigantic proportions, the Killers vert
possessed of enormous physical strength
and the most dauntless courage. Though
often before engaged in the skirmishes
this was the first time they were to take
| part in battle and, of course, tine rect oil
the army were anxious to know how they
would behave.
John" said Gen. Morgan to the elder
| Hitler, who, with his sons, was eating @
hasty and frugal meal from off fallen
tree, 81 suppose you snd your brave boys
would rather fight together than to be sep'
arated 7"
"Yes, General" replied the patriot
touching bis rough cap respectfully, and
rising to his feet, IL think we would be oil
much more service to you and to our noble
cause, when united than when parted
You know, General Washington's all the
time telling us Americans to stick together
else rel get beat. And | tell you what,
General Washington knoics schdt's rhat!''
"Well john" rejoined Gen. Morgan,
smiling at the hero's quaint expression OF
his opinion of Washington's judgment,
"we'll have some warm work in the morn
ing, and | am going to give you and your
lads here the most dangerous position in
the battle. Tomorrow you shall bear the
first standard into the fight, and l know
| that the glorious banner of our country
cannot be placed in better hands,"
"Thank you, General, thank you for the
complim emit, and l and my lads will prom
Use you this, that while we ean stand and
fight, or kneel and fight, or lay down and
fight, you'll see them Stars and Stripes
floating"
"TheD, as the time is pressing, move up
to the 'front.'" answered Gen. Morgan,
gathering up his reins and riding slowly