Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-01-23
tbemselves down the wall. In sliding down /

going one way, Hokersmith, Bennett and
McGee another, and General Morgan and
Captain Hines proceeded Immediately to-
ward the depot.
The General had, by paying SIS in gold
succeeded in obtaining 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 oil. He at
once looked on to see if there were any sol
diers on board, and, espyinga Union officer,
he boldly walked up and took a scat beside
him. He remarked to him that las the
night was damp and chilly, perhaps he
would join him in drink" He did so,
and the party soon became very agreeable to
each other. The cars in crossing the Scoto
have to pass within short distance of the
Penitentiary. As they passed the officer
remarked, There's the hotel at which Nor
gan and his officers are spending their
leisure" Yes" replied the General, land
l sincerely hope he will make up his mind
to board there during the balance of the
war, for he is great nuisance. When the
train reached Zenia, 1t was detained by some
accident 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 their
absence might be discovered.
The train was due in Cincinnati at c
o'clock. This was the hour at which they
were turned out of their cells, and of course
their escape would then be then discovered.
In few moments after it would he known
all over the country. The train, having
been detained at Zenia, was running very
rapidly to make up the time. 1t was already
q ~ hn tp
Hines, at 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, Hinesl' of he went and fell heels
over head in the mud. Another severe turn
of the brake, and the General jumped. He
was more successful, and lighted on his feet.
| There were some soldiers near, who remark
! ed, what in the HI do you mean by. Jump
| ing off the cars here I" The General replied,
'what in the ID is the use OF my going
! into town when | live here; and, besides,
what business is it of yours n
They went Immediately to the river. They
found Il skiif, but no oars. Soon little boy
came over, and appeared to be waiting
"What are you waiting for 2" said the Gene
raj. Il am waiting for my load" "What
is the price of load 1.-TWO dollars
We'll ms we are tired and hungry, we will
give YOU the two dollars, and you can put
us over" So over he took them. "Wherc
does Miss - live ~ "Just a short dis
tance from here" will you show me her
house ~. Yes. sir" the house was reached
fine breakfast was soon obtained money
and horse furnished, good woman's
prayer bestowed, and oil he went. From
there forward through Kentucky, everyone
WED with each other as to who should show
IL, .l, ,ha
groes; and young ladies of refinement begg
cd the honor to cook his meals.
He remained in Kentucky some days
feeling perfectly safe, and sending into
Louisville FOR many little things he wanted
Went to Bardstown and found Fedora
regiment had just arrived there looking 70,
him. Remained here and about for three ol
four days, and then struck out for Dixie
sometimes Disgusting himself as a Govern
ment cattle contractor, and buying large
lot of cattle; at other times quartermaster
until he got to the Tennessee River. Her,
: he found all means of transportation de
stroyed, and the bank strongly guarded, bu
J with the assistance of ABOUT thirty Others
: who had recognized him and joined him il
spite of his rcmonstrance, he succeeded II
making raft, and he and Capt. Hine
crossed over. His escort, with heroic self
sacrifice. refused TO cross until he was satel,
! oyer. lie then hired negroc to get hi
l horse over, paying him $50 for it. Til
! river was so high that the horse came nca
l drowning and after more than one hour
struggling with the stream was pulled GU
so exhausted as scarcely to be able to stand
The General threw a blanket on him ant
commenced to walk him, when suddenly h
: says, he was seized with presentiment tina
he would be attacked, and remarked to Capt
;, Hines, I'VE will be attacked in twent
i minutes" commenced sadding his horse
; lie had hardly tied his girth, when "bang
. bang went the Mimic balls. He bounce
n his horse, and the noble animal appearing t
l be inspired with new vigor, bounded lik
[ a deer up the mountain The last he saw
I his poor fellows on the opposite they wer
Il disappearing up the river bank, fired upo
n by whole regiment of Yankees. BY thi
time Il was dark, and also raining. ii
s knew that perfect Gordon Of picksts woul
: surround the foot of the mountain, and if b
G remained there until morning he would /
- lost SO he determined to run the gauntlt
q at once. and commenced to descend, AS l
l. neared the foot, leaning his horse, he cam
Is almost in personal contact with a picket
t, His first impulse was to kill him, but fine
=, ing him asleep hc determined to let hi
r sleep on. He made his way to the house {
VI a Union man that he knew lived. near ther
If and went up and passed himself off as Cal
e tain Quartermaster of Hunts regiment, VIII
&c was on his way 10 Athens, Tenn, TO procul
I, supplies of sugar and coffee for the Unio
It people of the country. The lady, who NJ
- pcaled TO be asleep while this intcryie
n was taking place with her husband, at Il
e mention OF sugar and coffee, jumped out {
'e bed in her night clothes, and said THAN
h God for that, for we aint seen any rale coflt
k up here for God knows how long!' 81
n was so delighted at the prospect that 81
4 made up fire and cooked them goo
rs supper. Supper being over, the Gener
remarked that he understood some Rebe
II had "tried 10 cross the river this afternoon
lc Yes said the woman, "but our men killC
81 some NJ um, and driy the rest back
& Now" says the General, Il know that, bl
p didn't some OF them get over T. Yes" WI
n her reply, "but they are on ths mounta
St and can't get down without being kille
IA as every road is stopped up" Ho then sal
Is To her: 1t is very important for me to g
Il 10 Athens by tomorrow night. orI ma
10 lose that sugar aud coffee and am afrai
a TO 60 down any Of these roads, for fear NJ
II own men will kill me-"
l. The fear Of losing that sugar and ooni
re brought her again 10 AN accommodatiI
a. mood, and she replied; "Why, Paul, han
~ you chow the Captain through our fam