The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-04-05
LANCASTER, OHIO, THURSDAY, APRIL $, 1860

searched for the revolver that the
girl had used, and fortunately found il,
and.was happy to discover that but one
load had been shot out Of it, which re-
placed, and being thus reinforced, | fell,
more confident Of victory.
But to overcome this gang seemed al
most hopeless as their numbers might be
very large. and far from assistance. But
might not some prOyidential circumstance
transpIe.to 10 deliver ME from the hands of
those desperadoes. ] was determined to
do my best, and leave the result in the
hands of Him who directs the affairs of
men. A noise at the window, drew my
attention, aud | caught the glimpse Of a
mans head slowly rising above the SILL
Taking deliberate aim. [ gave him the
contents Of one barrel, and he descended
quicker than he ever came up. ...
What would be The next featule of the
programme, could not imagire. but like
a wild beast at bay, l watched every
move, and had my ears open to every
sound. But felt that something must
be done, for day would soon make its ap-
pearancc, ard they would have the adyau.
tage Of mo. ID. .s a0r.s.. r
Again they were ascending the stairs
| determined now to put an end to the
contents, a n d if possible overcome
Them, or die in the attempt.
| drew the bedsteaG a'onnd, SO as tc
protect the girl from FIRE and then sta
TONED myself near the door. bur beyonc
their reach. ..f
Crash went an ak against the door ant
the splinters flew In every direction.
was the work ola moment to break tn,
door in, and when it fell from its fasten
Iings, / sailed forth with revolver in eacl
hand, One man droped before me, an
other rccled and fled preciptely dowl
stairs. A few shots were returned, on,
Of which took effect ir my shoulder, ant
as felt the blood trickle down my sid
it ouly increased my desperation. l rush
ed after them firing whenever | though
a shot would be efectual. WheL reach
ed the bar.room | could see hut one mar
and as he fled through tho door, CAV
him my last shot. lie fell and beg
Iged me to spsre him, as he was the onl
remaining one Of the party. Thinking
he was SO crippled he could not escape
| returnnd 10 the house ;and taking a light
searched it thoroughly, and could no
end another man obout it.. then ascend
ed the stairs, and found the girl had some
what recovered. We then set abou
dressing our wounds, and were SO absorb
die in the matter that | did not notice
glariGg light which was breaking throug
the door. -.
The house is on fire exclaimed The g
springing to her feet. Taking her by til
hand we rushed TO ths stairway; but
, was one continuous sheet Of flame. W
then returned to the window, and 6ndin
the ladder still there by which the ma
had descended, thus etfecling our esca;
from an other imminent danger ,,.~
{ The man had set the house on 6re, an
either perished in the flames, or dragge
, himself to some place of concealment.
Q Finding two horses IN the stable clos
by, we took possession ofthem. and relul
ed to a little town near the Mississippi ri,
, er. The loving girl and myself who m,
$ SO strangely, naver parted, but RENAME
one and the came until death. Nor ha,
we ever forgot the Robbers nest,or Ham
5 last victim. .......... .... ...., ..r.