Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-02-24

him upon some blankets on the fiocr. The
surgeon dismissed the men and administered
some simple remedies, which soon had the
effect Of relieving his patients
How do you feel my man said he, a.
Cutter opened his eyes
Weak as death, DOCTOR" replied the pa.
tisnt with faint groan.
will give you something 10 put you to
sleep, and you will feel better in the morn.
ing. But you must not leave the bed Until
see you again."
"Oh, no, doctor"
The SURGEON then prepared an opistc,
which he administered. The pstieht made
pretence Of swallowing II With ~ry face,
but Kept it in his mouth until the surgeons
back was turned whun he elected Il
Warren Cutter then drew a long breath,
and stretched himself under the blankets -
He had accomplished the first part Of his
object in getting out Of the guard house, and
now his invention was taxed to discover the
means of getting clear Of the hospital. Il
was large room, and there were inanv cots
and beds upon the floor, most Of them ap-
pearing to be occupied. Casting his eyes
around no saw splint and some bandagcs
lying within his reach. These be reached
Tor and drew into his bed, and concealed uh.
der his blankst. Looking further down tho
room, he saw a pair of crutchcs standing
against tho wall, near q cot, and he was de.
tcrmined to hsve them lfs drew OF his
shoes and watched his opportunity. There
we're only three men in attendance NJ nurses,
and he waited until they were all collected
near the door, although he had waited long
time then slipping out from under his blsr.
bat hn ctnn E.kt 49, a. kas~ ~
crutches stood, brought them back with him
in an instant, laid them down by the side Of
his couch and was again under cover.
So far, SO good, bnt ihcro was more 10 6e
done; and for this, also hs was obliged to
watch his opportunity. sni to do the work
when he was not noticed. Removing his
.a,tcred pau,alocns, he took the spl'nt which
had happened to bs so conveniently nea.
him, and bound it tightly with bandagei
around bis leg nt the knca. lie then drew
on his pantaloons. doing Il all under the COW
sr, and when il was done composed himself
to sleep. ... ...- .....aa. ....
Ha had not nuch time to slccp, however.
FOR It was nearly morning when he was ready
fer sleep and when he ntroke The sun wks
shining in at the windows. The scout sat
up in the couch and reflected. lie wondered
why he had not been hun'cd up before this.
and u he had been forgotten, but then he
thought that the men who arrested him
might be off on other duty, or might have
considered It not worth while to bc in fret.
as they supposed him safe in the guard.
house; aud ho knew that no could place no
dependence on being forgotten. He noticed
that tho morning set of nurses was on, and
knew that now, il ever was the time TO make
his escape. .a.... ...
Calling one Of the nurses, nc asked fur
some paper, and pen and ink, which we're
brought to him. and he rotc little on 4
board that was laid before him. b" EH.H.
Now" said he, as he folded the paper
and put it in tho pocket Of his butternus
coat, II you will help mo up, / will 90 out
into Tho sunshine little while. ny ieg ID
nearly well and the doctor said that nigh,
take the air this morning" ..t g -
Without any question but asa matter Of
course, the attendant helped him 10 his feet,
or rather to his one foot, and handed him
the crutches that lay by the side Of his
room md OF q, the door, taking hat FROM
n peg as he went ....-. .,.....
Once ont in the air, he drow his brsntl,
more freely, and felt greatly relieved. II"
had comparatively fair sailing before him
now, and moved along awkward!y and leis.
urely, stopping every now and then az IL to
rest or to look around
So h, stubbed along on his two sticks I'm.
til he came TO the guard line Of tho camp,
where he was challenged by the sentinel on
duty. lie handed the man the paper which
he had written in the hospital, and which
read as follows:
Pass the bearer, John Warren, 70 the Thirty. sush
"Car,. CLINT. uAsLErr,
....... "COn'dg Company A, 3ith uS"
I" In hospital"
It's irregular" said tAe soldier, "but |
suppose it is all right. l shouldn't think
your Captain would pick sut a man with A
game leg to do an crrnnd for him" 4"
"Oh, my leg is nearly well. and no ons
else knows where to find what Captain Has
lett wants" a
Pass on"
The same paper Together with his uniform
aud lame leg and crutches, passed tho sco,i,
through another guard line, and then hs
perceived that he was not far from the rivcr
As soon as he was out Of sight Of tbs last
sentinel, he stepped into thcket, threw
down his clutches. took the splint off his
leg, and removed all mis- clothes except his
pantaoons and shirt. Then he crawlcd care
fully and quietly through the brush until irs
was near the river, when he perceived a rebel
picket approaching. He lay low until this
unon had passed, then started from his con.
ccslmcnt and plunged into tn, river.
The startled soldier looked around as III
heard the splash, and !" By -! there's n
man drowned I! y burst from Ills lips, az hr
saw nothing rise again. When the scout' =
head appeared above water, he was consider
able distance from the shore, and the aston.
ished picket fired hastily and harrni.ssly -
Several other shcts were fred, hut our hero
was untouched, and swan rapidly until hs
was near the Union side. whom he WAS hailed
by a stupid picket:
" Halt there"
Don't shoot! Ii's all right"
When be Stepped mp on the bank, he WAS
encountered by u bayonet, the possessor OF
WHICH asked him if he surrendered
3orrcndsr! Otcoulse do, you Internal
fool let me pass. Lam Warren Gutter, the
scout, just from the rebel camp, and am in q
hurry to see the General
Without visiting to consider the condition
he was in, the scout hastenpd ~ the ca,np
and made his way 10 headquarters where tho
intelligence hc brought WAS soon known and
appreciated, and he was congratulated upon
his escape.
The next morning force was sent out to
meet the rebel movement, and the rcsnlt was
that our trains we're saved. and nvinber Of
the enemy were bagged."
- -
a Hoss CAR' ADygSTURE. Artep,ss
Ward is looking at things in Boston. He
had an adventure one day, which resulted ss
follows:
Ireturncd in the boss cars part way. A
pooty gal in spettacles 50, near me, aud was
.oi!in young man how much he reminded
her Of young man she used to know in
Walthnm. Pooty soon the young man 90,
out, and sinlin' in scduetiy' manner, said
to the girl in spcttacles " Don't | raxnind
you Of somebody you used to know ?"
Yes, she said, {" you do remind me oE
one man, but he WAS sent to tho Psnitenti.
ary for stealin' a barrel Of macksrel--hs died
there, 80 | coaclood you Amt him." Ibid