The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-08-31

ond and third he was chained ny w A. ,,
L.m - ,roll as bv the ankle " WI
T,o,t IN the way to Hicks, anu oaeN ~ >;
nawson,s he vas chained 10 'ne -
This severity, 4 suppose, was oo s. he ,,as q,
his having made resistance "nen ~ :,
taken. and afterwards attempted ~ s'e"PN' -
Dus So 70 time after we had lain down, anoth- C
Jo.acbment arrived with DIR. Bntler as v
.;sonsr He bad been arrested the even q
r. before. and had Jared worse than any 7
nfus After crossing the river three or !
fovr miles from home, chain was fastened
Inv a maddox around his neck, and the 9TH
or end to the neck of horse on which one
Of The guards rode, while he walked. In
This wav they proceeded for some time after
II had become so dark that he could see no
obstacle which might be in his way, the
horse walking with a quick step, and he
liable at every moment to fail, and thus TO
be dragged by the neck till the horse
should stop. When he had walked, as ne
supposes, between four and five miles alter
he was chained, he was permitted; on rep
resenting his danger, to ride behihd the
saddle, his chain being still fastened 10 tne
neck Of the horse. In this situation the
. horse fell. with both of his riders under him,
and in such q position that none OF them
could rise, till others fthe guard couldcome,,
ascertain their position by the sense OF
feeling, and roll the horse over. Dr. But
aer was considerably injured, bet the guard
more, having las he supposcs, two lids broK-
en-. After this DR.. Butler was no more
chained to the horse. The rest OF the way
that night he was suffered to ride, wnlie
one of the guard walked. They arrived at
lodgings about midnight Ia miles from "
Buffers. After they lay down, Dr. buVer
was chained by the ankle to his bed-pos''
On the next dag they had, 80 miles OF more
to travel. The prisoner was perhi'teu ~
ride much of the way, while dlf1erent maj
yiduals OF the guard walked. He had
chain around his neck, not, however, iasteh
ell to the horse, but at his own disPosa'.-
In claiming him the guard protested 10 &c
not according to their own inciiha'ion' "u
under strict orders.
On Saturday morning, as we were cross
ing the river, Mr.. Thompson stood on tn
hank. waiting to speak to US when W
,eached it. Colonel Nelson and SergeaI
Brooks were in consultation on the sid
which we had left. Brooks then Gale
across, giving orders that no one should q
allowed to speak to either OF the prisonei
privately, and that no letter should he a.
iiyered to them OF by them without beln
first examined. :,
Proctor was now permitted to ride n
own horse, which had been made prison
with himself. His chain was tasten
around his neck, and left at his commaI
DIR. Butler was left unclaimed. The lot
new of the day was abeut 30 miles. Wh
we had travelled considerable dlstan'
we were permitted, through the klndnt
of some Of the guard, who themselves wa a,
cd in .our stead, to ride four or FIVE mil
Fer this kindness we were afterwards to-
thew were bitterly cursed by Brooks. /
terwards. Mr.. Trott being about to fail,
Cherokee was dismounted, and Mr.. lr
placed on the poney. towards eVehi
Err nCI1eod-s feet nad DeCuHIv 50 sUru, III
he could scarcely walk, and solicited
privilege Of riding, which some OF the gut
would have granted, but Brooks lnteIier
and with much cursing compelled nm
walk on. Afterwards, however, perm
seeing the difficulty with when ne Walk
he directed Mr. Trott to dlsmount
placed Mr.. Mcleod on the poney.
Nelson was not with US.
We passed the night at Mr.. Lays.
except the poor Cherokee were excu
from wearing chains. Corporal Glenn
had the charge of us; remarklng that ne
received no orders TO chain US, and had
himself any disposition to do it.
The Sabbath did not give US rest,
we had travelled % miles, which brot
ns to'this place. MIR. M'Iaeed being utt
unable to walk, was mounted on the pc
having blanket and bag OF clothln!
a saddle, and rope halter instead OF a
die. On the way Mr.. Trott was allowe
ride severkl milesin the wagon. Dr..
Ter and myself were favored by the
ness of two of the guard with ride OF
or three miles. Arrived at Camp Gli
70
remarking as we entered, There is "
all the enemies Of the State of Georgis
have TO land there and in hell" A
er prisoner, Mr.. Samuel Mayes, was
duced at night.
Tuesday, July ~. Our prison, whe
entered it, presented no very peasan
pearance. The floor was sufficiently
and there was little air or light anil
unpleasant smell. All these evils we
in a rood measure remedied, so tina
dwelling is comparatively comfortat
The want of air and light we have sur
in some degree, by charging some
llready made through the daublng o
wall, and making others new, no ma
bidding US. True the floor is rough
we contrive to sleep on it soundly en-
We have no chairs, bench or table
these are not indispensable. We
plenty OF WnOle6OIlS looi anu SO0u
and sufficient supply of blankets 70
night. We have no Chains to
Proctor's was taken off on his being
juil. Under the care of merclful
.dence we all enjoy good health. II
not at liberty, we dwell in peace, an.
peace of conscience we are contented
Yesterday Mr.. Thompson and MIR.
arrived, and requested an intervie"
rs. Mr. Thompson was admitted, ou
Wells was refused. The restriction
maintained that no person shall col
with us privately nor any letter be
away unexamined.
Before yesterday noon Mr.. M'Leo
sent line to Col. Nelson, (Col. SAM
absent,) requesting an interview.
morning Col. Nelson sent for him, ant
while he was dismissed, but not al
to.return and bid us farewell.
"Wednesday July 10. We remain