The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1890-01-02

of uP, I'VE were persued, ouI
walking the rails being no hinder
ance To the dogs scentinR ouI
track. Davis was captured the
frat day, about noon, in a piece oil
woods through which he was making
his way as fast as he possibly could
Another party with hounds overlook
Butler about night, in shanty, where
he had stopped for food or to try to get
information which would help him for
ward. struck Flint River ABOUT two
or three o'clock in the morning, a few
miles from the railroad, and made my
way down the stream, which is larger
than the Walloomsac, two ssor three
miles, wadIng and occasionally swim
ming, Daylight coming on got upon
large pine tree that had blown down
into the river, and walked out to the
shore and jumped off forty feet into the
woods, on the east shore. / went
easterly four or five miles through the
woods and came out to plantation at
or 10 o'clock. Calling at small shsDty
near large plantation house, found a
black woman, who was afraid OF me,
but fearing to go to the mansion, l per-
suaded her to give me some milk and q
piece Of corn cake, and then started
again for piece Of woods, thinking to
lay down and get some rest. On the
way l met darkey; he was full blooded,
and kindly gave the direction to Chat
tanooga. Tenn, about 100 miles distant.
He was friendly, but was afraid to have
1t known he had seen me, but told me
where TO find darkey friend, who gave
me food and went with me four or five
miles on the way. With further diTec-
lions as to the way, / travelled that night
and till s o'clock in the morning, and
went into some woods and laid down to
sleep. slept till sunset, and then went
to little brook and washed and eat of
what the kind negro had given me, and
started on, travelling all night, though
my feet were sore and bloody. When
Il was light l eat a lunch and laying
down slept till about IL O'Clock, and
awoke thinking l would make some
good time towards the Union lines.
Moving at double quick, at about one
O'Clock l heard the baying Of hounds,
and only those who have heard blood
hounds when fleeing for their very life,
can know the thrill of disappointment
that was experienced. The baying came
uthIcI anu anu ~ "uo hOb i'uk
before l climbed a tree having brancher
eight or ten feet from the ground, so as
not to be bitten by them. Within
twenty minutes after had got into the
tree. three large bloodhounds came up.
l tried to talk 10 and hatter them, but
when the horn of the pursuer sounded
they wonld become excited and make
the air. ring with their bayIng, though
they were unable to get at me in the
tree. Concluded next week
Another correspondent says Sunday
morning after very appropriate SER
mon, Pastor Gilbert administered the
ordinance of Christian Baptism to eleven
recently received by the church. The
service was witnessed by full house.
and was au impressive scene, setting
forth in symbol the believers death to
sin and resurrection to a newnees OF life.
Next Sunday morning the sermon is TO
be specially adapted to recent converts,
and the hand of fellowship is to be given
to new members.
The social on Tuesday evening at the
Baptist parsonage was a very pleasant
gathering. About sixty young people
spent the time in innocent amusement
and conversation, Mr.. j. BOIL con-
tributed several selections on the violin
that charmed all lovers of fine music
Harry Phillips presiding at the organ
with his usual skill. A little before
midnight song service was held, fol-
lowed by brief remarks and scripture
quotations by several. And as the
clock reached near the hour ~ all bowed
in silent praye OF personal conservation
to God, uniting in an oral petition for
divine guidance in the future, closing
this very interesting service by singing
Miss Havergal's poem on Through
Conservation" The greeting of Happy
New Year. and cheerful good night bore
testimony that that evening had been
delight to all.