The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-08-16

. 40 miles down the river, ON. Informed me thai
| should again conceal myself in the same place
that had just been in, as the search in George
Town for prisoners was even more rigorous
than at Launcestun The antici patton of the
sccond.life or death ordeal made me very un.
comfortable, and looked forward to it with
much anxiety. Having arrived at Georges
Town l. was again removed to the fiery dun
geon, where | was kept three hours, while
search was made; and my escape was indeed
very narrow, for the place set apart for coal
over my head was searched closely BY the po.
lice conStables. -
On releasing me fom this purgatorial recess
a second time, was considerably weakened.
On putting my head through the traap;door, it
closed half way upon me, and in hnrried el.
fort of poor ON. to dsentangle me, narrow
ly escaped. On regaining the engine-room.
this fne Ir>h:nan wept over me like fond pa
rent, as he cried out, "What do care, now
that YOU are free?' -<.
| was now again placed in ON.'s berth,
where remained from Monday evening till
| Wednesday at noon, when we reached Mel
bourne wharf. On arriving at Williamstown
harbor the previous night, there was strict
police search; butl lay undiscovered in my
BERTH Immediately ou casting anchor at Mel
bourne, on Wednesday, the 22d of December,
Messrs J. L., Band D.-three gentlemen who
were aware Of my contemplated escape, came
aboard; and it was determined | should walk
ashore just us was dressed, in an old blue
trowsers and check shirt, black and greasy,
aud haggard aS any fireman could look. The
quay was crowded with people, and amongst
them large sprinkIing ofpolics and detectives,
horse and loot. My friends stepped ashore
ard careles>ly walked on. | followed in their
steps, and in few minutes they entered a
friends house, where also entered. After
having had a little rereshment, my friends pro-
cured IA vehicle drawn by IA fine spirited horse;
and myself and D., B. and L. drove off at a
gallant rate to the mull>ion of Mr.. Michael L.,
the bro,her.in. law Of Mr.. B., about four miles
beyond Melbourne.
My friends returned to Melbourne, and
remained at Mr.. LIS. during Wednesday night,
the entire Of Thursday and Thursday night,
and on Friday morning, the 24th December,
Mr.. p. {. and Mr.. Fitz of Melbourne, having
visited and consulted with me on the previous
evening, it was deemed advisable, for my bet
ter security, to remove long distance from
Melbourne to secluded and remote part of
the forest bordering on the sea.shore. Apart
of Port Philip headIand, on one of the solitary
beaches Of riobson's bay, was therefore selected
is my rendezvous for the present.
Accordingly, at six O'clock on the morning
ofFriday, the 9th, an lrishmau named Bill
D. was chosen as my guide, and having been
presented 10y Messrs. Z. and Fiz with two
brace of pistols and supply of ammunition,
tapk a ksFe4 fxe tss If ae r t. Mr. G. and tfH
and mounted, armed, and accompanied by Bill
D., entered upon my journey. The throng. "I
Measurable eno,iurs which that morning glad-
del,ed my soul-the feeling Of triumph at hav-
ing, so far, batiled the ruthless Denison-the
enthusiastic audIo regard manifested towards
me by the hosptable Inhabitants of Melbourne
the cheering prospect before me of final sue
cess in cileciinymy escape, and the consequent
hope Of being restored to the home of my love,
and to land Of liherty-al these hcar-str-
ring reflections rushed SO impctuous'y through
my brain, that was almost bewildered with
Joyous excitement. But yesterday, and was
the lettcred slave Of the veric>t wretch thnt
England comprises in her hideouS category of
petty tyrants--
| ''Such long power and ovcrgorcd SUCCESS
Concentrates in all that's mcrcilCss.'
And to-day, all but a manumi>cd freeman I!
The thought overwhelmed me with delight.
| After many adventures and breadth cs.
capes, he succeeds in hiring the captain Of the
small cutter ObrrOn. then about TO sail to the
South Seas for tortoise shells, to convey hun
to Tahiti, that island being under the protec
,orate of the French. They sailed Tuesday,
Sth of February, and reached Tahiti the 81 Of
April During the last three d IyS Of the voy-
age they suffered much for want of water un-
Ill relieved on the third day by the commander
of the barque Sarah Hooper, an American yes
sci, bound from San Francisco to Sydney.
Upon landing ODrnohue continues: {" |
went ashore, aud waited on Capt Kelly, the
American Consulate, at his private residence.
| stated to him the particular circumstances in
which | was placed, satisfied him of my
identity ;.s one of the Irish rebels of 1915
and requested that he would afford me the pro.
lection of the American flag He received
me with great urbanity, and without hesitation
placed me under the protection Of his fag, and
of the American government, 50 far rs he was
empowered to do s" by virtue of his office. lie
informed me that there was a British Consul
Mr.. Miller, residing at Tahiti, and to avoid
collision, he advised that should remain IN
cognito during my stay at Tahiti.
| had, since leaving Van Dicman's land, as.
Sumpd the soubriquet Of John Thompson, and
C,pt. Kelly now deemed it prudent that
should continue to use my assumed name
There were thirteen vessels lying at anchor
two or three bound for American ports, by way
of Cape Horn but none of Them likely to sail
for some months, and Capt. Kelly Informed me
that it was necessary should obtain Il pass