The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1862-05-15
NY Capture and E-caPe-An In
didenf Qf the WAR, s,s,

NY Capture and E-cape-An In
dident af the War, ssr
In rank Of my regiment | arrived in
Washington City, in June, 1881, and was
soon after sent out to the sacred soil Of vir-
ginia. si3 & $40 s,a55v sgF g7o4s
Our regiment was sent out TO the advance
of the Federal lines, and portions were sent
out on picket duty. i5 ssifg aa7I
When it came my turn to advance near the
enemy's lines, felt some appsehensions for
my safety. and though I was soldier I
must confess that feared the rides Of the
Confederate sharp shooters. Near where
our troops were stationed, was little old
fashioned log house, that looked camforta-
ble and cheering, and often made me feel
sad, when seated in some little nook or cor
ner Watching the enemy. M Ee
How that old log house made my heart
palpitate, and draw from me deep and heavy
sighs. Not that had lost one particle ofmy
patriotism, or felt any the less brave and
willing to fight for my country but it
would bring to my mind pictores Of home.
and Of the many pleasant scenes had pass
ed with sisters and brothers around the fam
ily board. 5000 t5rs'
Inoticed that the house was occupied,
and fair forms fitted in and out, and one in
particular that drew my attention. 8
I became deeply interested in the inmates
of that house as I thought the mat
ter over, and 1t seemed as ifI could not
restrain my curiosity, but must visit it.
Standing IS it did between two hostile ar
mics, what could induce its inmates to re-
main with destruction visible around them.
1t was beautiful afternoon in the latter
part Of June, that was again on picket du-
ty In the vicinity Of the log house. was
determined that day to satisfy my curiosity
and visit the house, i'-h aae n (" e
Leaving my companions I stole across
field or two, watching with vigilant eye ev-
cry bush and fence, to prevent surprise.
As I approached the house, heard .
plaintive song, that sung so sweetly that
wept, though felt ashamed otmyself as a
soldier for my weakness drew close be.
side the house, and in croYching position
I silently listened. The song ceased, aheavy
hasty step sounded on the floor.
Father, what is the matter ?" heard
voice exclaim, that was mingled with an ag
itated and mournful quiver.
My dear, dear daughter, you and your
mother must depart at once. You must 60
to Washington, and from thence you can
find your way to Massachusetts, where your
uncle lives. Telfhin that l, his brother,
i np.ore him to protect you until too can
reach you. Our country is torn and dis.
tracted and utter ruin seems to hang over it.
Oh, God, when will all this endH &
And you George, believe this was
the voice of his wife, .where are you 60.
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/ had now approached crevicc through
which Icould see the interior Of the house
and when the question was asked I could
see the man start ana look AZ ms xtis IN
mute asIoa'shment. t@4
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then dark blue his eye balls seemed to
start fsom their sockets, and veins on his
neck swelled to an enormous size he trem-
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