The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1863-06-11
The Little Regime ent.

During the struggle for Independence,
Gen. Green sent out Gen. Morgan with
one thousand men TO cut off the retreat
of the tories then infesting the western
portion Of South Carolina.
Scarcely had Morgan with his band
taken up their line Of march, ere Corn
wallis despatched the blood.thirsty Col
Tareton in hot pursuit. The iodefati,
gable Morgan soon learned OF this, aud
accordingly halted and prepared for bat
tie. Among the militia were seven per-
sons, father and six sons, whom Gen.
Morgan especially oomplimented-
Those seven patriot soldiers were nick
named by their comrades, Tho little
Regiment
John Hitler, senior, some fifty five
years of age, stood six feet FIVE inches
and half, was of fine proportions, and
weighed over three hundred pounds,
while tha youngest, John Hillor, junior,
aged twenty two, measured six feet three
1aches, and weighed two hundred and
fifty pounds. The five others varied in
size and weighed between these two.---
In addition to these gigantic proper
tions, the Killers were possessed of the
most dauntless courage. Though often
before engaged in skirmishing, this was
the FIRST time they were to take part in
battle. and of course the rest of tue ar.
my were anxious 10 know how they
would behave.
John, said Gen. Morgan to the elder
Hitler, who, with his sons, was eating o
hasry and frugal meal from off fallen
tree, 4 suppose you and your brave
boys would rather fight together than
be sepaated?
yes, General, said the patriot, Il
think we would be Of much more service
10 you and our noble cause when uni
ted than when parted
well, John,' rejoined Gen. Morgan,
we'll have some warm work in the morn,
ing and am going 10 give you and
your lads here the most dangerous posi-
ton in the battle. Tomorrow you shal
bear the first standard into the fight, and
know that the glorious banner of oul
country cannot be placed in better
hands.
Thank you, Gen eral, thank you fol
the compliment, and / and my lads vii
promise YOU this, that while We stant
and fight. or kneel and fight, you'll SCI
lhem Stars and Stripes floating
Then, as time is passing, move up Il
the 'front.' answered Morgan, gathering
up his reim and slowly riding away
'and remember he continued, os hi
stsed pranCed along, impatient Of th'
curb, Il shall keep eyes on The little
Regiment Good night
| Good night, General, and thus .he!
parted.
The still hours of the night passed
slowly, solemnly on. Presently, as tht
sun came fully above the horizon, ant
streamed his glowing beams over the
icy hilloCks, and along the Goll, Tx
trumpet's shrill notes sounded the enc
my's advance, and the patriot band pre-
pared for the onset.
In front OF, and little apart from
The van Of Morgan's force were Johr
Hitler and his six giant sons, the fathe
himself bearing nloft the flag, while tht
latter ranged themselves, three on eACf
side Of him, aB guord,
We'll done, Little Regiment ex
claimed the General, as he rode dowr
the line, encouraging his men to stant
firm before tho foe, who wero at thil
rapidly approaching them. ."t
On camc Tarleton and his nercilOsl
butchers with that steady GOODNESS and |
veteran determination which always have
such fatal effect upon militia An1
lously Morgan glanced upon his undis
ciplined force, which he noticed was al
ready beginning to sway from side t
side, and away back and forth. But
even at this moment no, was unable Il
reprOss tho thrill Of joy which passoC
through him as no beheld tho Killers, q