The dollar weekly bulletin. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1862-1864, 1864-01-21

ten. There were crouched seven brave meu
who had resolvee to be free. they were
armed with bowie knives made out OF case
knives. Life, in their condition, was scarce
ly to be desired, and the desperate caance
had arrived. Suppose. as they emerged
from the ground, that the dog should give
the alarm-they could but die.
But few moments were spent in this
kind of apprehension. The hour had arriv-
ed, and vet they came. Fortunately-yes,
lproyidentially-th night had suddenly
grown dark and rainy; the dogs had retired
to their kennels, and the sentinels had taken
refuge under shelter. The inner wall, oy
the aid of the rope ladder, was soon scaled,
and now the outer one had to be attempted.
Captain Taylor, Cwho by the wey, is nep-
hew of old Zaok,) being very active man,
by the assistance Of his comrades, reached
the top of the gate, and was enabled to get
the rope over the wall. When the top
was gained, they found a rope, extending
all around, which the General Immediate
ly cut. as he suspected it might lead into
the Warden's room. This turned out to be
correct. They then entered the sentry box
on the wall, and changed their clothes, and
let themselves down the wall. In sliding
down, the General skinned his hand very
badly, and all were more or less bruised -
Once down, they separated, Taylor and
Shelton going one way, Hockersmish, Ben
nett and McGee another, and General Nj :.
and Captain Hines proceeding Immediately
toward the depot.
The General had by paying $15 in Gold.
succeeded n obtaining a paper which in
formed him of the schedule time OF the
different roads. The clock struck one, and
he knew by hurrying he could reach the
down train for Cincinnati. He got there
just as the train was moving off. He at
once looked on to see if there was any SOL
diers on board. and, espyiug Union officer,
he boldly Walked up and took seat beside
him. He remarked to him that "as the
night is damp and chilly, per APPS he would
join him in drink" He did so, and the
party soon became very agreeable to each
other. The cars; in crossing the Scioto
have to pass within short distance of the
Penitentiary. As they passed, the officer
remarked, 'There's the hotel at which
Morgan and his officers are spending their
leisure" EYES," replied the General land
hope he will make up his mind to board
there during the balance of the war, for he
is a great nuisance" When the train
reached Xenia, it was detained by some &C
cidsnt more than an hour. Imagine his
anxiety, as soldier after soldier would pass
through the train, for fear that when the
sentinel passed his round at 2 O'Clock, tn cir
absent might be discovered.
The train was due in Cincinnati at 6
O'Clock This was the hour at which they
were turned out of their cells, and of course
their escape would be then discovered
In few m oments after it would be known
all over the country. The train, having
been detained at Xenia, was running very
rapidly to make up the time. 1t was al
ready pass six O'Clock. The General said
to Captain Hines, SIT is after six; if we go
to the depot we are dead men. Now or
never" They went to the rear and put on
the brakes. Jump, Hines!'' OF be went.
and fell heels over head in the mud -
Another severe tsrn of the brake, aud the
General jumped. He was more successful,
and lighted on his feet. There were some
soldiers near, who remarked, "what in the
hi do you mean by jumping off the cars
here?" The General replied, what in the
ID is the use of my going into town when
live here; aud, beside, what business is it
of yours?'
They went i'm ediately to the river.
They found sk:6, but no oars. Soon a
little boy came over, and appeared to be
waiting. "What are you waiting for?" said
the General. 81 am waiting for my load"
What is the price of load?" 1.-Two dol
lars" "Well as we are tired and buggy,
we will give you two dollars, and you can
put US over" So over he took them
"Where does Miss --live?' Just a
short distance from here - will you
show me her house?" Yes, sir. The
house was reached, a fine breakfast was
soon obtained, money and horse furnish
ed, good woman's prayer bestowed, and
off he went. From thence. forward through
Kentucky, every body We'd with each 9TH
err as to who should show him the most at
tention-even to the negroes; and young
ladies of refinement begged the honor to
cook his meals.
He rem aimed in Kentucky some days,
feeling perfectly safe, and sending into Lou
isville for many little things he wanted =
Went to Bardstown and found Federal
regiment had just arrived there looking for
him. Remained here and about for three
or four days, aud then struck out for Dixie |
sometimes Disgusting himself as a Govern
nent cattle contractor. and buying a large |
lot of cattle; at other times quarterm aster, |
until he got to the Tennessee River. Here |
he found all m cans of transportation de-
stroyed, and the bank strongly guarded, but
with the assistance of about thirty others,
who had recognized him and joined him in
pite of his remonstrances, he succeeded in
making a raft, and he and Captain Hines
crossed over. His escort, with heroic self
acrifice refused to cross until he was safely
'ver. He thea hired a negro to get his
lorss over, paying him 500 for it. The
liver was so high that the horse came near
lrowning, and after more than one hours
struggling with the stream was pulled out
o exhausted as scarcely to be- able to stand.
The General threw blanket on him and
commenced to walk him, when. suddenly
le says, he was seized with presentiment
hat he would be attacked, and remarking
o Captain Hines. We will be attacked in
wenty min utes, commencing saddling his