The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1862-05-30
CHAPTER VI.
WINTHROP IN PRISON

The prison In which Capt. Winthrop and
Lieut. Linton were confined, although formerly
used 80 warehouse, was quite secure, tho doors
and window, having leon securely barred. Tho
number Of prisoners was small, consisting Of a
few suspected persons and Unionists, SO that on.
ly the lower floor was occupied by them. As we
have indicated, Major Goss, formerly of the
Georgia Militia, had charge Of tho establish
ment; but had appointed ono Of his sergcants
deputy keeper and actual custodian in order that
he might devote his own time to more important
affairs. This sergeant had conducted the officers
to dirty rear apartment, aud expressed himself
as follows
"Don't trouble the bars at the window gen.
tlcmen, as the sentries have orders to shoot any
one attempting TO escape. Don't complain Of
your rations oryoull get into trouble !"
With these hints, no withdrew locking the
door.
He seems to be troublesome youth. from
the use he makes Of the word" said Winthrop,
gool-naturedly, Though his sd, leo may be
good !"
"well, Captain, here we arc-in deuce Of a
DIX. Have you any idea by which to confound
these lank negro-worshippcrs -
~ think so, It's my opinion that We shall
not he absent from the Cocl,hate later than mid.
night. Indeed, rather expect to take my sup
per tonight At tho prslcipal hotel in this vii
lagc !"
You-lo :" slowly CALCULATED Linton, as he
stare earnestly at ths pleasant face Of his com.
mander.
" certainly DO. That man who took US In
I. keen enough, but II seems that ho is not our
'ilor At any rate, II they leave US our present
freedom, You may rest assured that will speed
ily cnlarg. lts area -
Lieut.. Linton had such unhounlci faith IN
winthrop that he could not refrain from cxscut-
ting pIs scni at hi, assurance.
We shall have to wal, til 1ht fairly ,ots
in, continued the Captain. We can then drop
our citizenship, and pass tie guard at the door
as rebel officers. Won arrange the particulars
at ous leisure, after We seq aud hear lstle Of
oLr sgrrouniings."
Lieut., Linton consi lorcl the concluding wor Is
an invitation to take a survey os the apartment.
There was a solitary stool 10y tie window,
'rhw mattress ami blanket In one corner. and
few Tin dishes on the door, with some frag-
non,s Of stale corn meal bread which some pre-
yious occupant had discarded
"a sorry b5arlin.,-hoa'e this, srow,ei Lieut..
Linton who WA, halt Freuchman by birth an
fc,linx II you don't get me out, Captain,
within forty-eifht hours, shall knock my head
against the wall :"
Winthrop .uilcd in lis grave sort of way, and
continued looking out the window.
"C,me he.o Linton" he soon observed, "and
see tho Old Guard Of Brunswick 20 through its
battalion eyolution,."
The Lieutenant complied, and the two officers
watched the MISUNDERSTANDING with some
abstraction, for his thoughts kept turning to-
wards Coral WAYNE, ani to the glimpse Il her
with which he had been favored at the depot.
Tbs yard adjoining tho prison was used 40 a
camp of instruction by the racrl to Of MAJOR
Co.'s, comprising three or four nearly completed
companies, with an officer Of the day Lieutenant
OF the guard, sentlnels guard house, and all the
arrangements of regular encampncnt. The
Major, no, being very proficient in the battalion
movements was drilling his msn with KNAPP
sacks, in heavy marching ordcr,not olly for t'clr
| bcuoit but for his own. The oily window In the
I
room oocupiolly our pr ner, .4aksd out upon
the field OF these manUuyres. AID they wefe
much amused by the spectacle thus presented.
But, before twilight camc or, the men were
MARCHED to their quarters, and the prisoners
left to prison-lke solitude Tn. dinSy room
grew quite dark with the first shadows OF
evening, and the air assumed that sudden chilli
ness which marks the trans, ION from winter
day to night, In that latitude. Wi''op', they
heard the sentinel pacing to and fro, Gee .sons!ly
pausing near the door, and sometimes thoy saw
a soldier .trolling across the open lot In the rear
of the building. Lights soon commenced fash
Ing from the stores and dwellings Of Brunswick,
and the streets were lively with the movements
Of the people, bent on business or pleasure, but
within tho prison nothing occurred to break tn,
monotony, save that the guard looked once ir
awhile, to see that all WAS right.
Tho night came on clear and pleasant thu
moon rising early, and tho stars shining witt uH
usual radiance, as we have intimated in the chap
tiers preceding. Linton seated himself on tn
rude couch, but soon started up. abruptly, mus
terng presumption that vermin had prio
occupancy. Winthrop standing by tho win
dow, looked upward at the starry hosts, sbsorbs
in those emotions their grandeur aud beauty eve
, produce on an intelligent mind.
pheasant. Isn't W" said WINTHROP.