Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1880-11-20


jacksonville, it being night, be seized
his opportunity and leaped overheard
A yolley of musketry followed him, but
he was not touched, and struck out for
the shore Having the use of only one
arm be wonld soon have sunk. bnt for
the assistance Of a floating log which
drifted ut the opportune moment. He
reached the eastern bank, and in short
time made his way back to camp,
where no was received by the whole
brigade in the most enthusiastic man
ner, being borne on the shoulders of his
comrades. 1t was reported In New Or.
leans that he had been drowned. Lieut..
Allen next served
UNDER GEN FORREST.
Just before leaving for North Mississippi
be was Gent after body of deserters.
The latter took refuge on the Federal
gunboat Rather, lying opposite to Rod
ney. Capt Fentress, of this vessel, sent
word to HE CoDfederates be would
come ashore tho next morning aud whip
them with corn stalks. So the next
day he landed bis marines, and a lively
skirmlsh took place around Rodney.
When the firing became very hot Fen
iress and some OF his marines retreated
into a chnrch. intending TO barricade
the building. Ii was Sunday, services
were being held, aud the minister WAS
III The pultit, The Federals were fol-
lowed Immediately by Allen, who en-
tered the middle door. He was met in
the aisle by marine who discharged
his pistol at him, the weapon being 50
close that the powder burnt the Con-
federate's face, aud q fragment of the
cap cut crease in his nose. Allen then
fred, and the marine fell dead in the
aisle. Capt. Fortress was captured in
the choir. He was highly indignant at
being taken prisoner by "parcel of
school boys" but was well treated by
his captors, and released on parole. SO
! well pleased was he with bis treatment
that be gave Lieut.. Allen compliment
tary letter, which was of much use to
him, as will shortly be seen.
While serving in North Mississippi,
Allen once more fell into the bands of
the enemy, during an engagement when
he was protecting the retreat of the
Confederates over Cold Water River.
He was sent to Fort Delaware, but Wa
no, long in dnrance. In company with
Burley (called the Erie Pirate) he ".
capped through sewer INFO Delaware
Bay. When nearly exhausted by swim
ming he was taken up by a passing
boat, and conveyed back to the fort
HIS REPEATED EXPORTS TO ESCAPE
induced his captors to send him to Old
Capitol prison, Washington.
| One night, shortly before arriving at
Baltimore, and while the train was run
ming at rapid rate, he leaped from the
cars and landed in a soft bed of sand
which saved his life. He had provided
himself with Federal overcOat, with
which he concealed his uniform, and
entered the city of Baltimore. There h
was not long in finding sympathlzlpg
friends among the ladies. Knocking at
the door of q fine residence, he asked
for food, saying that he was Federal
soldier, just ont Of the hospital. The
food being brought to him, he discover
ed by undoubted signs on the part OF
the inmates of the house that be VIA.
among friends. Casting his overcoai
aside, he revealed his soiled Confeder
ate uniform, told his story, casting him
self upon the mercy OF his hosts. Soon
these generous women had provided
| him with new Confederate uniform
and the Louisiana Lieutenant set onl
for the South. Baltimore lady, Miss
Minnie Ducart, guiding him to II SAFE
ford across the Potomac. He vas at
tired
IN THE DRESS OF A COUNTRY FARMER,
and carried valise, in which was hi
uniform. The country through which
he passed swarmed with Federals, an(
he soon encountered troop of cavalry
He passed the main body without diff
Guilty, but some stragglers in the rear
intent upon plumber, examined his val.
ise, and discovered the uniform.
The fugitive rebel, in company witt
other prisoners, was sent to Old Capito
prison, and then to Morris Island, unde
fire of the Confederate batteries. Afte
remaining there some time they wer
placed on transport to be taken &
Fort Pulaski. During this trip Allel
was insnlted nv one of the guards hon