New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-22

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river with drove Is very. tame statement offects
which he enforced by vehement declaration, and a
STRENGTHENING M as n to the conflict, though the dan
cor not vet rast There some ideal traits and
incidents in his life, portrayed by Mrs Stowe neces-
sry T. the continuity of the story; but in all that con-
Germs his determination and Intelligence there nothing
exaggerated Fun OF this intention escape he mounted
his pony equipped as for a tour at seed selling and
,on pleasant Saturday, in August, 1871, TO visit
the country north Of the Ohio. He met with dl
Guilty at the hands Of nqustiye parties encountered on
the road who knew him. but aided by his pass he had
Ntte real trouble in making his way. Upon the Monday
when he was expected TO make his appearance at Ian
caster Court House. KY, he saw the MONDAY sun d.
rccy his head he crossed the river into Ohio, at
Aberdeen. The novel sensation he experienced when he
first placed his foot on free soil be experienced
by those who have never been captive Everything was
new and wonderful. lie trcmblod with his oyerpowcr-
ing emotion and could actually feel his hair rise upon
his head With that unfatering intent never to be taken
alive but to kill or be killed before capture, be continued
his route to Canada aud reached HIS destination after
many days
Lewis had been preceded by years time, by
brother named Milton and in Canada he inquired among
his predecessors from the happy land OF bond
zee for this stray brother In short time he gained
intelligence that Milton was at Oberlin, Ohio, and
straighway he started his return TO tho Gland OF the
free" via Detroit to find him, and did so without diff
Guilty. While at Oberln he lived the family Of John NJ
Ees President of the oberlin Young Mems Anslavery
Society and worked as a laborer Mrs. Eels daughter
Of Judge Hooker of Boston, readily undertook at his re-
quest to teach him to read, he had in view return
to Kentucky and the Of another brother Cyrus
1t was no easy task but he aseredit toeraby well by
springtime. His plan to over the underground
railroad where the stations sometimes far apart,
and the conductors not always trustworthy For TINS
reason lie concluded that best to arrange his own
timetable and 60 down on special train at his own
convenience conducting the train himself by the aid OF
the gudeboards and maps, which he could now consult
In July 1872 he started his trip through Ohio to pay
visit to his native State. The underground railroad
statOnmasor on the Ohio River, at Ripley made rough
map OF the Kentucky roads for his guidance and with
this in his pocket he rOwed across the stream, ana
stepped upon the Kentucky shore. At short distance
from the water log, upon which he sunk trembling
His strength gone, and he sat fora few moments
crying like an infant Conflicting emotions overwhelmed
him. but their strength spent and in all the
dangerous and thrilling scenes he passed through AFTER
ward he declares that he felt doubt nor fear
Cyrus at Lexington, and hther Lewis made MS per-
ous way 1t performed on foot steahily at times,
slowly and painfully. His brother was pleased to see
him. but was not surprised Lewis had promised when
he left to return for him in year. If lie escaped him
self He lay concealed In tho washhouse OF the pace
for week. and then, moonlit Saturday evening"
started North with his brother and at II o'clock of the
Monday following gained the Ohio shore afew miles
Cyrus to find himself north OF this dividing line between
Freedom and Slavery. He drank from the brooks his
first taste water from free sO he loitered in the for
est because could breathe in the fresh air Of the free
woods he would lie down and roll on the earth because
It grew free grass shouting with glee and announcing
to his sedate brother who would hurry him beyond the
danger not yet passed. that otis horse that can
roll clear over" In five weeks from the time that
Lewis started from Oberlin he returned with his Droher
This is the whole outline story Of the life OF the original
George Harris shorn OF the interesting details OF his
suffcrngs and his wrongs
THE INTHgvIw OF GEORGE HARRIS AND THE KENTUcRlAN
Readers Of the book those who have witnessed the
play will recoect the interview Of the fugitive George
Harris and the Kentuckian who recognized him at the
tavern, and who is named as the manufacturer, MT
Wilson" It's to be said Of tbs incident that the Ian
guage OF the interview preseryed from the book in all
the different dramatic versions Excepting the cautious
words sometimes used by the careful Mr. wilson, there's
not superuoUs syllable to rob the conversation OF It's
dramatic force 1t is 10 DO further said Of this Incident
that while the plays preserve the language OF the DOoH
the book the Of the men as perfectly
as they could be reproduced to the authoress few
months afterward by Of the parties who had taken
part therein George Harris himself Mr.. Clarke de-
cares that it is practically verbatim transcript II Is
introduced into the story as follows:
Here The conversation interrupted the approach Of mail one
horse buggy the inn had gnee appearance and vel dressed
gentemanly the seat with cooed servant driving
The whole party examined With the Interest with which
set of oa rainy day usually examine conner He was
very tall With Spanish complexion fine expressive black eyes and
close curling hair glossy eins His well formed aqane nose
straight thin lips admirable contour OF Lis finely formed limbs i'm
pd the whole conn instantly with tie idea Of something uneom-
mon walked eay the and with nod indicated
to bis waiter place his trunk bowed to the company and with
his hat walked uey the bar and gave in his name "
Henry Batter, Oskands, Shelby County
The manufacturer Mr. Wilson, from the time Of the
entrance the stranger had regarded him with On air Of disturbed and
upesv curiosity himself have met and been acquainted
wi him could not reeoet Every few momeo
when the man spoke smiled he would and fl his
upon him suddenly withdraw them the bright dark eyes Of
the stranger met such uncOnoerna ooones At last sudden
recollection upon him for be stared at the stranger with
such blank smalement and alarm that be walked up to him
Just then negro boy entered and announced that aAsS
room was ready.
Yin see to trunks" said the gentleman nggntyi then ad
dressing Wilson he added should like few minutes conversation
With you on business in my room, II you please"
When all was done TIE departed the man deber
sey locked the door an putting key bis pocket faced about and
folding bis BOSOM looked Mr. Wilson full in the face
"Georgep said Nj Wilson.
"Yes George" said the Yong
well George spose you're running awsy-leavng your
lawful MASTER GeOrg don't wonder at iat the same time I'm
sory Gorge-y decidedly think must say that, GeOge-smy
6uty To tell you So"
"Wly are Won SORT, STRIP said George, calmly.
"why you we're, opposition to the laws Of your
country"
"y country George with strong and bitter emphasis
what country hayeI the gTaveP
"Why George Bo-noit dO this way talking wicked
You George know that have always
your friend and whatever I've sid I've said for good Now
here you running awful risk You can't hope to
carry you're taken, viii be with yOu than ever
they'll only you and hall k you and sell you down the nyer"
"Mr WlsOn know al this" said Georges Il do risk bu
be open bis and showed two pistols and boWekn
There said I'm ready for em Down South Uia
No il myself least feet Of free soil
the first audla last I shall in KentuelyP
"why George this Of mind awful it's getting really despe
rate George concerned Going break the your counry
Ny country agan Mr. Wilson, have country; but whA!
try have OF any like me- born Of slave mohen What laws
there for Is don't make then-we cont
theu-we have nothing Go with tbemi all hey do