Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-08-09

energy and strength OF his mind are directed
to one aim. Let such an one but see the sigh-
test glimmer, and that faith which overco mes
mountains, lifts the man into the paradise he
would gain. That faith secures the boon. =
| i was decided lha. Ellen should persona,e
an invalid young man, and that William should
lrepresen, the servant. The plan promised in
volved large expenditure, since young men
who travel. with their servants are supposed to
be rich. Bu, il secured this great, this aboun-
ded advantage. By this disguise they could
take the public highway. and the mos, rapid
conyeyances. Besides the very boldness, the
originality Of the plan was designed 10 be their
creates, safe guard, for, who would look for a
fugitive from slavery under the hat Of a pale
faced, sickly youth, pursuing his way north in
quest of health, attended by serving man!
So for the plan. It's execution was now
the grea. point. Gould disguise, impenetra-
bic TO the slave-ca,chers, whose scent is like
the blood hounds and with the blood hound be
procured Over this vital question Ellen and
William pondered day and night, with palpila-
ing hearts. Bul that genius which gave the
bold scheme birth, was yet fertile in resources.
The frs, idea was prestige of its full accom-
plishment.
There was no point, however minute, in the
habiliments of young man, that was not stu
died with as much care as Newton or Hershell
studied The heavens. This was necessary, for
young woman who frs, attempts the apparel
of boy, is sure TO be discovered al the first
glance, by an accurate observer. Hence Ellen
practsed nightly in. her new garb until she had
become thoroughly trained. IL aa
/ But TO the dress ITSELF. A slave cannot pur-
chase suit unquestioned, as another person
may. Therefore extreme caution became ne
cessaIy, else the cherished scheme Of months
would have been discovered and overlhrown.
They must die, for +" if hope be dead, why seek
TO live" q
! William was the purchaser. Al various pla.
ces and different times, under numerous pre-
texts he boughtl he required articles. The ha.
was a very high bell crowned, or as he stated
i,,g', a double story hat" Next he bough, a
sack, which on being pu, on. proved world
Election, as " sacks never fit p The vest proved
to be. a very long one, reaching below the hips,
but fashionably cut; and as it was " all the GO, )"
was adopted without demur, especially as the
sack could be bultoned oyer and hide the dis
proportion of its size. Then the panialoons
were Of the most liberal dimensions, and boots,
more easily obtained, completed this pait of the
wardrobe. A pair Of green glasses were pro-
cured for the purpose Of making Ellen look ol
der, for when fued ou. in her new rig, she
looked exceedingly young, beside her features
nigh. berecognIzed by any person whom they
nigh, meet, that knew them, while upon their
| journey. ~ s.s 8
! These preparations having been made, a day
was appointed for The flight. That day, SO
fraughl with all their widest hopes, arrived
Nothing had been omitted Two trunks were
obtained, sufficiently ponderous for the baggage
OF young man on his travels. Nothing had
been forgotten As it became necessary to
register names at hotels and sign certificate
for the slave, :" the servant who accompanied
young MASTER" bandage and sling for Ell
lens rgh, arm was though, Of; why! She
could no, read or write. As imperlinent irav-
ellers might scan the young mans face too
closely, convenien, swelling, which required
poulticing, enveloped her cheeks. AS vouble
and inguisi,ive persons might be too particular
in their inquiries, sickness, fatigue Of travelling
and the swelling would be sufficient excuse
agains. rudeness for MOI answering.
Thus equipped, William, having nerved his
courage up, went boldly TO the ticket office and
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Ter" and myself to " Filadelfy," no questions
were asked and the tickets were obtained.
Next morning, The fearful and dangerous pas
sage was commenced. At the depot. Ellen
was no, recognized. So complete was her
disguise, porter there, one of her early sui
tors, addressed her as /" young master" She
kindly bestowed upon him small lrifle to en-
courage himsi polileness. @ W
/ Along the road, at The various stopping pla-
ces, the sickly youth" received the blessings
of many for his lIberaliiy in rewarding any
slight service. Their custom was 10 put up
at the frs. hotels, for they determined 10 travel
as "big bugs" ..~..s
They passed through many perils and bair
breadth escapes, but not once did Ellen's cou-
rage fail. or her inimitable and unapproachable
endurance and perseverance give way during
all their journey through the slave states. AT.
ter the cars left Baltimore, for Philadelphia,
William weared with anxiety and watching
laid himself down to sleep in the Jim row
car" where he invariably rode, for lave could
not presume to ride with his Easter. 1. was
his invarable n.aciice 10 sun nervously back
a. every stopping place to see that "young mas
Ter was safe For this aAec.ona,e attention