El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-23


NJ TIRE was born in South Caro-
lima in 1871. his Scotch parent
emigrating 70 South Carolina early Il
the 18th century He commenced hi
military career in 1851 as captain Il
a military regiment Of infantry raises
for the defence Of the frontier against
-he Cherokees.
South Carolina did not have tbs
local grievance Of Massachusetts, and
though the latter colony took the frs,
aLep towards continental union in
1853 Dr. was enthusiastically seconded
by South Carolina.
Aoultrie early allied himself with
re american cause. He served In the
provincial congress of South Carolina
ln 1li5 and on the 18th OF June OF
LlaL year irhe same day on which
Washington received his commission
as commander in chief Of the CONT
mental army. and the battle Of Lex
1nEton was fOught) Moultrie was ap-
pointed colonel Of one Of the two
south Carolina regiments Of 500 men
each and from that time he was con
slanlly engaged in the discharge Of
active and arduous duties
Makes First Flag in state.
IN september, 1ll5, a detachment
rom tnld regiment took possession of
Fort Johnson and the council of safe
y ordered him 10 have a flag made
las there was no national or state
Elag az that tlme), upon which. as the
state troops were clothed in blue and
wore "A silver crescent in front OF
lnelr caps. he had a large blue flag
made win "a crescent in the dexter
corner, and fiiar WIS the first Amer
ican 1lag displayed in South Caro-
Ina
in 1776 ne was designated to con-
struc- fort on Sullivan's island. at
me mouth Of Charleston harbor. a
Tort which afterward received his
name The British fleet attacked this
Fort before its completion. with dis
astrous results. Noultrfe made this
fort Of the only material at hand. pal
metto LOGS, and the rude fort success
July uithstood all the assaults Of the
British
Ia recognition Of his services. he
was promoted Septem Der Is. I7T6. 10
the rank OF brigadier general Of the
continental forces.
rs Taken Prisoner.
Aoultrie distinguished himself BY
The repulse Of the British IN their ad-
vance on Charleston IN IzTq In the
spring OF 1850. Charleston was again
attacked and Moultris. who was sec
ond ia command, shared in the capitu-
lation Of the American forces and was
taken prisoner
In February 1779. with a detach-
menr consisting OF only a few hun
ared militia and continental troops.
Aoultrie defeated a superior force Of
me enemy near Beaufort. Gen Lin
coin soon after marched to GeorEia
and left ll0ulrrie TO watch the Brit
lsn- who were az this time collecting q
force for the purpose Of striking at
some important point
AoulIie was held a prisoner for
Two years and, though offered rank
and money 10 enter the British army.
remained loyal TO the cause Of she
colonies When he was EXCHANGED. in
Atez, though too late for him 10 again
engage in active service. he was pro
NOTED 10 the rank Of major general
Becomes Governor.
ia lia5 he was elected governor Of
south Carolina and again N 1884
his two volumes Of Memoirs Of
the American Revolution" relate priu-
eipa-T TO events which occurred in
south Carolina within his own knowl-
eoze and are Invaluable as authentic
records
ANY one interested in the situation
OF south Carolina at the commence
meur or the revolution and the meas
ures adopted by her patriotic citizens
Of those days, when they made CON-
mon cause with the other colonies.
s-ruld read these volumes which are
available IN most Of the leading libra
ries throughout America.
Cen Moultrie died in Charleston. s
c. on September %, 1905. in the 75th
year Of his age.