The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-10-22

From the Omaha Herald,
Travelling under Difiiculties--.periI>
ous Journey OF "M0neyiess

Travelling under acknowledgements
ous Journey OF MOneyless
MAN.
Charles Browning, at Elko, on the Pa
cifc railroad, managed to climb to the top
of one of the passenger cars without dctec-
ton living down between the lights OF the
car, and rolling from one side to the other
as the trains passed the different stations,
he succeeded in keeping out of sight of the
conductor until he arrived at Rawlings,
which is two days ride from Elho. The
weather was extremely cold, and as he had
only three blankets with which to cover
himself and few crackers to eat, he could
no longer endure the situation. He had
grown so thirsty, and become go numb and
sore from the uncomfortable position he
had been compelled to occupy in order to
evpde the ever-watchful eyes Of the con-
ductor. that he was compelled to get up to
keep his blood in circulation, for he was
thoroughly chilled. In doing so he was OF
course discovered, and ordered off the train.
Indeed, he was glad enough to get on terra
frmd once more. His two days journey
on the outside Of passenger car, exposed
as he was to the cold weather, was one he
could scarcely be induced to repeat.
In coming through Weber canyon his suf-
ferings were terrible. At any time he could
reach up and with his hands touch the top
of the tunnel. He almost persisted from the
engines smoke and cinders, which fell
thickly about him among his blankets, and
nearly binding him. Five hours ride from
Weber brought him to Echo canyon, a
mean. dingy, damp, and filthy tunnel. the
top Of which was only about foot above
his head. He was compelled to remain in
Rawlings five days before another train (be-
hind time) offered him the means Of travel
he so much desired.
Again taking advantage of the darkness
of the night, he made his way to the top of
a train, and after n tedious journey, during
which it showed and raincd, he finally
reached Laramie, weary and sore, having
suffered exceedingly from exposure to the
Indictment weather. At Laramie he jumped
from the train, and running to house near
by, begged some food. Returning to the
train as it was about to move, he hid him.
self between the tender and the mail car,
in which position he remained until the
train arrived at North Platte, passing
through Cheyenne about O'Clock in the
afternoon, at which place he came very near
being discovered. The situation in which
he had so long ridden was extremely pain
full and unpleasant, but as no other ayaila-
BILE one could be found which offered the
same secluson from observation, he was
tOTceu, lot saict. sdkc, w iCtaih IL uh''i
the train arrived 1T Grand Island.
Here, notwithstanding his extreme cau-
ton, he was seen by the conductor, upon
whose feelings his most pleading entreaties
to be allowed to proceed on his way had no
effect. After remaining here three days a
freight train came along, and getting on
the bumpers between the cars, he rode to
Silver creek. Nearly persisted with hunger
and loss of sleep, he sold his blankets, and
procured something to eat. Having slept
about eighteen hours, he managed to steal
Il ride to Columbus. There, being caught
again, he concluded to walk into Elkhorn,
which he succeeded in doing in about
thirty-six hours. At this point he got into
a passenger car, and telling the conductor a
pitiful story of his woes and sutferings, was
permitted to ride to this city, arriving here
last evening.