Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-07-14

rather than slavery, was lnclr JOINT IAN
guage.
The plan adopted displays a degree
of ingenuity which could not have been
acquired under the ordinary circumstan-
ces of life. Solitary confinement or a
life of perpetual bondage are the only in
cenlives which bring out all the latentin-
genuily of the man. The Thoughts of
the captive are upon one point. The
whole energy and strength of his mind
are directed 10 one aim. Let such an one
sec but the slightest probability of sue.
cess, though ii be but the f~ainting glim-
mer, and that faith, which overcomcs
mountains, lifts the man into the para
disc he would gain. That faith secures
the boon.
1t was decided hat Ellen should per-
senate an invalid young man, and that
William should represent the servant.-
The plan proposed involved a large en-
renditure, since young men who travel
with their servants are supposed TO be
rich. But it secured this great, this
Astounding advantage. BY this disguise
they could take the public highway, and
the most rapid conveyances. Beside, the
very %boldness, the originality of the plan
was designed TO be their greatest safe
guard, for who would look for q fugitive
from slavery under the hat of a pale fa-
ced, sickly youth, pursuing his way North,
in quest of health, attended by a serving
man?
So far the plan. Its execution was
now the great point. Could a disguise,
impenetrabIe 10 the s~lave-catchers, whose
scent is like the blood-hound's and wiih
the bloodhound, be procured 2 Over
this vital question Ellen and William
ponderod day and night, with palpitating
hearts. But that genius which gave the
bold scheme birth, was ye, fertile in re-
sources. The first idea was u prestige
Of lis full accomplishment.
There was no point, however minute,
in the habilimen,s of a young man, that
was not studied with as much care as ev.
er Newton or Herschel studied the heav-
This was necessary, for a young
woman who first attempts the apparel Of
a boy is sur TO be discovered at the
glance, by an accurate Observer
Hence Ellen praciiced nightly in her new
garb until she had become thoroughly
trained.
But 10 the dress itself. A slave can
p%urshase q suit unquesiioned, as an
person may. Therefore extreme
caution became necessary, else the cher
ished scheme ofmonlhs would have been
discovered and overthrown. Then they
must die, for '.if hope be dead, why seek
10 live"
William was the purchaser-4: rari-
ous places and different times, under nu-
merous p~reiexts he bought the required
articles. The hat was a very high bell
crowned, or as he stated it, "a double
story hat" Next he bought a sack,
which, on being put on, proved ga world
too wide,' but Ellen thought that was
no objection, as sacks never fiji ~
The vest proved 10 be a very long one
reaching below the hips, but l~ashionably
cut; and as il was sail the co." was
adopted without dcmur, especially ms the
sack could be buttoned over and hide the
disproportion offs size. Then the PAN
falcons were of most liberal dimen-
sions, and boots, more easily obtained,
completed this part of the wardrobe. A
pair Of green glasses were procured for
the purpose of making Ellen look older,
for, when fitted out in her new rig, she
looked exceedingly young; besides, hel
features might be recognized by any per-
son whom they might meet, that knew
Them, while upon their journey.
These preparations having been made
a day was appointed for their flight
That day, so lraught with all heir wild.
est hopes, arrived. Nothing had beer
omitted. Two trunks were Obtained
sufficiently ponderous for the baggage o
a young man on his travels. Nolhin.
had been forgotten. As il became nee
| essary 10 register names at hotels anC
sign u certificate for the slave, "the ser
want who accompanied young MASTER
a bandage and a sling for Elen's RICH
arm was thought of; why? She coulC
not read or write. As im%perlinen. trav
elers might scan the young mans fac,
too closely, a convenient swelling, which
required poullicing, envelopedher cheeks
; As valuable and inquisilive person.
) might be TOO particular in their inquiries
sickness, fatigue of travelling and III
swelling would be a sufficient excus,
5 against rudeness for no answering.
t Thus equipped, William, having ner
we'd his courage up, went boldly 10 lb
f ticket Office and purchased a "througI
/ ticket" for ''young MASTER and my
self TO ~"Glade!fy." No questions wer
asked and the tickets were obtained.
Next morning the fearful and danger
0 Gus passage was commenced. At tn
depot, Ellen was not recognized. S
: complete was her disguise, a porter there
one of our early s%uitors, addressed her a
"young MASTER" She kindly bestowe,
0 upon him a small rifle 10 encourage hin
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