Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-27

sides in the bank bnilding, came ID sight on
bis return from the store He was fired up
on as soon as the robbers perceived his ap-
proach..s At once realizing the situation, he
nan towards his yard, passed around towards,
the back part of the house, entered and OBJ
tanned his pistol. He then hastened through
the house to the front door aud commenced
firingupop the sentinels. They returned the
with but too serious effect. One
of the balls, after grazing bis left arm just
below the shoulder, entered his breast, rang
ed around and lodged 10 his back, immedi-
ately under the skin. The wound was very
painful, but not dangerous IN IT'S nature
Soon after Mr.. Long had passed the bank
and was rushing down the street, With Wig
orous calls for aid, one Of the two robbers on
the outside shouted to his comrades "Come
out Of there Well be Surrounded" The
hint was speedily taken. Forth from the
door sprang Colburn and the Others, carrying
saddle-bags plethoric with gold and green
backs. They were greeted with heavy
volley by r squad Of citizens; who were al
vaucing rapidly up the street. All were soon
In their saddles, and, alta signal from Col
burn, the party dashed at full speed out of
town by the Gallstin pike. Many leaden
missile was sent after them, but, beyond the
not hear that any of the shots took effect
Ten ufinutes later, some forty citizens,
mounted on such animals as they could col
lect from Buggies, wagons, and hitching
posts started in hot pursuit All the advsn-
lage, except in point Of numbers, was with
the robbers. They rode splendid horses and
were completely armed and equipped as the
most daring and acco nplished highwayman
could desiee. FKe miles from Russellvil le
the trail was lost in the woods, nor was any
thing heard of Colburn and his men until
yesterday, when a dispatch was received here
stating that they had crossed the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad early in the morn
ing, near Mitehellsvilie. - n o. ~ tifl
To properly describe the excitement which
prevailed at Russellvile last Friday after
noon and night would besilnply impossible
The robbery, which may appropriately be
pronounced one of the very boldest that was
ever committed in this or any other country
so completely took the citizens of that place
by surprise that the robbers had secured both
their plumber and their escape before any
organized movement to effect their capture
could be made. - Tor "a ~
In addition to the wound received from The
ball fired in such close proximity 10 his head
Mr.. Long also carries unpleasant reminis
cences Of the butt end OF the robbers pistol
in the shape Of an ugly cash three inches
long, and laid open TO the bone. tf7
Dispatches have been sent to every point
on the various railroads where tits supposed
| these free and easy bankers may possibly
cross. 1t is supposed they are making fol
Sparta or McMinnville, en- route for Eas
Tennessee. Hs f,asai ssh '
The following is q descriptive list of tn,
gang; 70
Colburn--riding a bay horse, with Morgan
saddle, about Us years old, black beard ant
whiskers fiorid compilations, 8 feet 8 inehe!
high, weighs about 40 pounds; had on I
felt hat, velvet sack coat aud velvet vest
had silver spurs fastened on the heel of hi
boot. re f'
The second, 5,feet inches, short curly
sandy hair, very round bull dog head, prom
ineut eyes, very red face, and weighs abou
leo pounds. 91t rs
The third, feet 10 inches high, shabbily
dressed, light clothes defect in one eye, high
hair and whiskers, weighs about $50 pounds
white felt hat very much worn, thin visage
about 80 years old. F'f
The fourth, about feet high, shabbil,
dressed, dark clothes, light hair inclined Il
curl, thin whiskers, weighs about lao pounds
about 80 years old. ,L1t ...-t
The personal appearance of the fifth is no
recollected.
Thomas Colburn and Robert Boggs regis
tered themselves at one of the Russellvill,
hotels the day of the robbery. The name
are doubtless fictitious.
A liberal reward has been offered for tn
apprehension of the robbers.