The New York herald., 1863-11-09

man. who directed them properly towards the Union lnes
walk another mile brought the fugitives % wood On
the Dascon creek, when they sgain took saesr uA.l
nightfall.
tIey lost their way several times, and met rsoe.
soer named Wade TO whom they pretended to be rebel
ocers just escaped from Fort Delaware, and wanted 10
the road desired Wade warned them not TO IN an op
Union nss Proceeding IN the direction indicated until
rebel soldier out OF sight, they retracsd their
stops aud came 10 nr,x, ospu.,Y.
only two miles distant from tie Union pcke!s. Not
knowing whether forces we're confronted oy rebel
force who also had outp0ss, the ugtives again awaited
the darkaess OF night, and agreed that II hailed by
rebel vidette they would rush on and xii. him, and
Houstan had large knife with him, which he intended
10 use the OCCASION He was to reply 70 the challenge
and Lieutenant yon weziea 70 seize the soldiers
horse by the brde and the Major was 70 then stab him
before he, recovered from his surprise On Tuesday
morning at three O'Clock, atigued and completely worn
and being challenged, tie Major asked whether be was
ceved IN reply, 1.-TWO Union oficers, escaped from
second New YORK voIusiesrs and Ieuisnau. Won Welt
zien Of scotrs Nine Hundred cavalry" The picket In
formed them that Ls belonged to the First New fork
tanned the fugtves until -four o'clock when the relief
came up aud the two officers were escorted TO the guard
house.
and under the protection Of loyal men, the ugitlves
being completely exhausted their strength gave out and
until daylight, when the officer OF the day Captain
Cronr came up they almost inscnsibe and passed
their time IN Offering thanks ~ Deity for their miracu
ous escape Captain Cronni, hearing the statement
OF the fugves took them to his quarters and supplied
thom with sumptuous breakfast the first square"
meal they had mad since their capture by the rebels.
After breakfast they were sent in wagon to
COLONEL II. M. WAISTS HEADQu AgTEas,
Williamsburg who, hearing their story, received
them with the utmost kndness and hospitality. The
Colonel, who commands the post sent for tho surgeon
who dressed the feet Of the ugtives anu supplied them
with complete suit OF iresh underclothiDg Major II.
being acquainted with Colonel Onderdonk, Of the Rifles
Colonel West seut for him. and on his arrival he greeted
the Major as brother soldier in battle.
nosPIrABIK TREATMENT
showered upon the lucky individuals whore romantic
adventures and habreadth escapes s.uce leaving the
rebel dungeon created great interest. On Wednesday
morning Colonel West sent the two occrs to Yorktown
having prev iousy informed General Wistar OF their ar
rival in bs lines and FROM Yorktown they arrived at this
pace he 1hoe. A. Morgan on Wednesday night, where
they likewise treated with great consideration. last
evening MAJOR H0ustain having received leave ol ab
for twenty days left for Williamsburg, l.. H. where
his family resides and Lieutenant Won Wilzen for Wash
ington, 10 report to his regiment. He will no doubt
also obtain leave of absence, 10 recover from his
exhaustion.
MAJOR noustain informed me that before leaving he
and conversed with Mr. s. T. Bulkley, the captured
HERALD correspondent, whom he LETT IA good health.