Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-02-12
A DETECTIVE MEETS A NICE YOUNG
WOMANs

The reputation that Ram Ilaskina possessed
for shrewdness and cunning has been coneider-
ably enhanced since his recent mnsterly escape
from the Auburn Prison. II is well known that
this accomplished rogue, assisted by potential
but unknown influences, succeeded in walking
tree and clear from the prison. clothed in genieel
raiment, with the incest beaver, the finest kids
and the glossest OF patent leather boots. Im-
medately after his escape the most rigid mea-
sures were taken to secure his arrest the most
acute and keen scented detectives were sent out
In pursuit.; but all attempts to catch the rogue
proved failures. A few nights ago, il Was rumor-
ed that Haskius, emboldened by his prolonged
escape, intended to visit bali at Il tavern in
one Of the small towns in 0nondaga county, in
the vicinity of his former home.
Two well.known detectives, who knew Haskins
personally, determined to attend the ball. and
dressing up in their best, disguised as gay cava-
Tiers, they made their appearance ut the tavern
Just as the fddlers had made their preliminary
scrapes and the fair couples had commenced
agitating the light fantastic toe The purchase
tickets and sail in were but the work of a mo
ment, and soon the gallant detectives were enjoy
ing the delights Of the dance, while at the same
time their most yigiant gances We're directed
about the room for the escaped llaskins.
During the third or fourth qualrille the lead
ing detective sought and obtained an introduc-
ton to q modest appearing lady, who had for
the most part sat quietly in the shndoW Of the
room, attended assiduously by polite and atien-
tive gallant. Her quiet demeanur, her graceful
figure, neat and tasteful dress, her beautifully
flowing curls had won upon the detective, and
much to his companions annoyance, he succeed
ed in mOuopOizing her company through two or
three quadrilles . waltz, contra dance and
several polkas. When the landlord somewhat
offciously announced that the Refreshments
were in readiness the successful detective gal
lnntly crooked his elbow, his fnir Indy accepted
his invitation and accompanied him to the table,
where it was his delight to crowd upon her notice
all the delicaces the table afforded; SHE swan
in soup, she was barricnded with frosted and
sugared cakes and frozen with surrounding
cream.
few dances after the supper, good deal of
small talk, and the lady announced her intention
of leaving. The lady excused herself from the
ohsequious detective, and after an absence of a
few minutes appeared with furs and hood ready
! for departure The detective, greatly regreting
her early departure, accompanied her 10 th'
sleigh, tucked the robes closely about her bic
/ her good bye and returned to the ballroom il
L pursuit of lIaskns. The detectives returned t.
a Syracuse, and reported to one or two of tn
t prison officers, who were anxiously Waiting Tia
sequel Of the visit that they were satisfied tina
r Haskin was not in the country, II has subse
It quently been ascertaincd, btgoH4 dogbi thai
r the fair lady who completely won upon the alice
IS tons of the enamored detective, was no othe
i than Rams llaskins, the escaped convict
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