Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-31

progressed IN his studies as to be able
TO make very appropriate quotation in
his note OF farewell, addressed TO Warden
Merton.
Castle Merton. Cell No %, November
q. lS61-Commencemen November 4 iSs2;
conclusion November "a, 1853: number OF
hours for labor per day, s; tools, two
small knives. La patience est amere mais
son fruit est douce, BY order Of my ak
honorable coBfederates.
THOMAS II. HINES,
Captain c. &. A."
Several days before the time set for the
escape Captain Hines had received from
home sum OF money pasted inside the
cover OF book, 30 that the party had
means OF purchasing tickets for Cincin-
natl. From n Newspaper smuggied into
the prison they learned that the Cincin-
nau train passed at lbs at night, and
they accordingly made the start between
midnight, when the last inspection OF the
cells occurred, at o'clock.
They came out near the wall OF the fe-
male prison. and found ~ drilling rain
Mounting the outer wall, by the aid
OF a cord attached 10 hook made Of a
bent poker. they remained In an empty
sentry box long enough 70 clean the soil
from their clothing. The descent from
Nftt Nhii WIS Itlhut "lNHlI n Lt" ANNb VI
the sentinels. who were at camp fire
Just round the corner Of the wall. but no
noise was made and the party was soon
on the train drinking brandy from Cap
tain Illness flask with n Federal ma
for. who discussed with them the cap
ture and imprisonment OF General Nor
gan.
Knowing that their escape would be
discovered, they jumped from the train
before II entered Cincinnati, and cross
ing the river at Ludlow ferry. they were
Hospitality received al the Ludlow house.
Captain Hines and General Morgan re-
NAMED together on their way South
through Kentucky, but near Brigdes's
ferry on the Tennessee river. they were
separated by the capture Of Captain
Hines.
They were hard pressed by detach-
ment Of Federal cavalry, and, leaving
Morgan in the thjcket, Captain Hines
rode directly up 70 the Federal major,
and seemingly in great excitement urged
him TO hurry up and prevent the escape
OF the rebels Accepting the guidance
thus offered. the Federal troops were mis-
led. as they finally discovered. lines
was taxed with being one Of Morgan .
men, but he steadfastly denied 1t, until
the major declared that he had been
robbed 10 a brigader-g generals com
mission by his failure TO capture Nor
gan, and that the man who was respon-
sible for the failure should hang for 1t.
NO JOKE.
Hines thought this was a joke until nc
way jerked under the limb or tree
with a rope around his neck. Seeing IL
was a very serious business, nc theh
asked permission TO make few Closing
remarks. He was told that he might
II he would be quick about 1t, ana nav
ing every incentive TO elOquence' he maze
n plea which convinced the Federai
major that one of Morgan's men ought
not TO be blamed, much less hahgeu' ioi
trying TO save Morgan. -
ole Is right. boys let him alone said
the major, reienting, but still sullen as
he thought OF his lost chance TO be
brigadier s
Cantain Hines afterward escaped and
entered the Confederate lines near Dal-
ton. Ga, on December 9th. After leaV-
inc Hines. General Morgan crossed the
river and made his way 10 Middle Ten
nessee. where though he was repeatedly
recognized. he was among people VINO
were az anxious 10 further his escape
as the mountaineers had been 10 cap
ture him. without much further dim
Guilty he, too, made his way INTO the Con
federate lines and proceeded to Richmond
where he was received with tremendous
ovation.
After the first enthusiasm was over
however. it became evident that he was
in disgrace with the Davis Admlnistrd-
ton, His friends finally became indig-
nant and contributions were called for
to equip a new command for him. Under
such pressure he was placed in charge
of 1.-The Department OF Southwestern Viz
ginla," but he had only a few men under
him, and the brief remainder OF his life
was embittered by the knowledge that
his enemies at Richmond had not scrupled
10 insinuate that he was responsible for
a bank robbery committed by camp fol-
lowers who had claimed to be part OF
his command.
Nothing could have been further from
the truth, for although excuses were at
times committed by some Of the hangers
on Of his command, General Morgan him
self was less moved than most men by
considerations Of personal gain He was
a wealthy man at the beginning OF the