The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1868-04-30
Narrow Escape of Man from
MOrder--A Thrilling story.

The Rochester (A1inn } Union, in an
nouncing the postponement of the trial OF
Whitney and Staley, charged with the
murder Of Albeitner, some time ago, Ie-
lates the following thrilling story:
''We have been informed of circum-
stance with which this trio were connect
ell, which has not heretofore, we believe.
been made public, but whirh Possesses a
degree of interest fully justiiying It's pub
lication. The facts we gather from a
hrother of The assailed party, and highly
| respected citizen, Mr.. H w. Chamber
lain
During October last, MI Abncr NJ
ChamberlaiH, residing in Elmira. this
County, had taken several loads of wheat
TO the St. Charles market When he had
delivered the last load he designed selling,
he drew his money for the whole lot,
amounting 10 several buDdred dollars
1t was near night when he was re;dy to
leave for home, and by the time he had
reached piece of woods through which
hIs road led, it had become quite dark
but not so dark as 10 prevent him hom
discovering, near the road side, the figure
OF man, who promptly hailed Mr.. Cham
berlain, and inquired whether he was on
the right road to Chatlield and being
answered in the affirmative, he then asked
permission to ride. MIR. c checked his
team and offered the applicant the favor
he asked. IhJ man p'a:ed Inns | in the
rear part of The wagon, but there being
ample room In tie spring seat, the owner
lnsl ted that the man should come forward
and share his seat. After some hesitation,
he consented, with evident reluctance,
however, and placed himself On the left
side of Mr.. Chamberlain.
'After proceeding few rods, his COM
panion quickly remarked, syuu sod your
wheat to-day This question plainly
revealed to Mr. Chamberlain the danger
Gus character and purpose of his compan-
ion, and he replied-'Nr, did not sell,
but left my wheat in store Edwards,
Qor 1t was undoubtedly him. promptly
replied :-'Iou're a id liar! You
have over seven hundred dollars in your
pocket !'-and before these words were
fully uttered, he had, with his right hand.
drawn revolver, and with his left seized
the lines. Chamber lain is a powerful,
brave man, and fully cOmprehending the
peril of the moment and the importance of
instant action, he dealt his adversary a
terrific blow under his chin, which sent
him overheard.
'The revolver discharged one of It's
barrels when the would be robber and
murderer reached the ground. The horses
instantly took fright, and started at high
rate Of speed-the reins having been
thrown down when Edwards made his
exit. The track was very narrow for
some distance, and it required skilful driv-
ing TO avoid pIecipice ON one side but
the horses fortunately kept the track, and
after flight of about three quarters of
mile, Mr.. Chamberlain succeeded in
making his way along the tongue of the
wagon, and, mounting one of the horses,
obtained possession of the lines and con-
troll of his team. 1t has since been ascer-
tanned, by confession of one of the parties,
that Whitman and Staley were living in
ambush near the point where Edwards
made his attack, and were prepared to
aid in tie murderous work. The escape
OF Mr.. G. from the danger threatened bv
his companion, and subsequently the peril
he was in during the flight of his team,
was miraculous.