The National tribune., 1902-02-20

River, which they crossed al nlBnt' lhhu
ing in Henry County, near the large plan
fation of Frank Pollard, who, as they hac
been reliably informed, was "Southerr
sympathizer."
t'Then rest thee here till dawn OF day,
Myself will guide thee on the way,
Der sto,.k and stone, through watch anc
ward,
Till pasl Clan-AIpine's outmost guard.
i Frank Pollard. courtiy gentleman OF
the "old Virginia school," then, as now
was the proprietor of a princely estate
an elegant mansion and acres broad.
Z Near the midnight hour, probably the
second night following the hegira from
Columbus, Pollard was awakened by 6
subdued knocking al his front door. BY
ihe light of the moon, dimly shining, ht
saw two men, who almost lmmedlatel!
smilingly greeted him. calling him by
aame.
! Very cautiously Pollard admitted the
Senigbted wanderers and summoned Il
Servant. directing that his sitting room
should be maue comfortable for MS mid
hight guests.
eblIns luod and wine, and trim the fire;
III aAStAS anu ACbAASs
7 From the first there was no dearth OF
conversation, AIOrgans ready speech, es
pecially, ''nowed faIr and free, III phrase
pf genllest cuuItesy,' Pollard, meanm hite
closely srrutlnizIug his guests and prompt
ay coming to a conclusion. he was aware
of Murgau's escape, and, having casually
met the General at Drennon Springs, JUST
before the beginning of the war, recug,
aized him. Neither Morgan nor Hine'
Aad vet disclosed their identity, content
hng themselves at first by telling Pollard
shat they were in pursuit of horse thieves
and simply wanted to rest until daylight.
Ahen they entered the ''slttlng-rOom
Hines picked up a newspaper, wnlch
proved to be the Cincinnati Enquirer, con
iaining a sensational account of Morgan
fscape. Hines hastily and eagerly read
She story, and then handed it to Morgan.
Turning to Pollard, Morgan said: This
Iaper SAWS Morgan and six of his officers
have escaped from the Ohio penitentiary
Ean the story possibly be true!
I Certainly" replied Pollard, and you
EentIemen are Morgan and Hines" for,
}If by the blaze / mark Alright,
}Thou Dearest the belt and spur OF
Knight"
\ Morgan Iaughingly confessed his iden
lty. 4 disguised friend had conducted
he returning SOuthrons" to Pollard
foor, and they knew. of course, that the
Etter was 'all right They enjoy ed.
towever, playing their game. and De
Hired TO test their hosts discernment.
Morgan did the greater part OF the talk
hg, and knowing he was recognized
"He then to Pollard warning gives =.
Tell thou to none that Morgan lives.
I The process of Identification and the
Establishment Of friendly relations did not
tequire any great length of time, and soon
fThe mistress of the mansion came
fTo greet her guests-a graceful dame;
Whose easy step and graceful port
Had well become a princely court;
inject welcome to her guests she made,
land every cautious rite she paid.
7 Morgan and Hines were somewhat tired
ipd hungry, and Mrs. Pollard. woman
Ike. instinctively knowing that fact, very
fromptly and graciously set before them
4 very elaborate supper, consisting of c"f
lee and stronger liquids, substantial mats
and bread, salads and pastry. Hay
hg done full justice to Mrs: Pollard
fenerous menu. the travellers" were as
agned to beds of down wherein they
peacefully rested,
fAnd slept until the dawning beam
IPurpled the mountain and the stream.
/ am well acquainted with the Pollard
Some, which is not far from my own, and
3n person have heard Mr.. and Mrs. Pol
tard detail the story Of their entertain
lnent Of the fugitive Confederate chief
fains, and their story will serve to give
Che reader an intelligent conception OF the
hospitality accorded to the escaping Con
Tederates travelling back to Dixie. In
ether Kentucky homes their treatment
was similar 10 that Of the Pollards.
IN THE PRESENCE OF COL. BUCKLEY.
Early on the following morning Pollard.
who was a prominent dealer in cattle
eouipped Morgan and Hines with long
whips, indicating that they were in his
emnIoy as cattle drovers. He then started
ont, ostensibly to buy cattle. Going dI
rect to New Castle, the County Seat OF
Henry County. he sought his old friend
and fellow-cOuntryman, Col. II. NJ. Buck
lev, then stationed at New Castle witt
his regiment. Pollard often applied t,
Buckley for a pass through his lines
which was always readily and unques
tioninEIy granted. On this occasion Fol
lard and his two 'drovers" found Col
Buckley standing in front of the postof
fee reading Cincinnati newspaper
When Pollard asked for a pass Buckley
exclaimed: pollard, here is astonishing
news. John Morgan and six Of his Off
GERS have escaped from the Ohio Peni
tentiary. Where do you suppose he has
"Gone! Why, to Canada, of conrsc.'
said Pollard. "He is too smart to have
gone elsewhere"
"Yes." said Buckley. 81 think you arr
right. He certainly would not venture t.
come southward just AT this fine
During the above colloquy Pollard's tw'
"drovers" almost continuously flourishet
and snapped their long whins within I
few yards Of where the Federal Colnne
was standing. The desired pass was sonr
obtained. and the cattle king and hi
"droyprs" rode unmOleSted away. Pol
lard. being familiar with the country, AM
knowing the friendly Confederates" el
route. conducted his proteges TO Bloom
field in Nelson County. where he lef
them, they continuing their journey by
safe "undprground way" to TenneeSne.
In certain localities Of Middle Tennes
see. then occupied by Federal troops. Gen
Morgan was frequently in danger Of helm
BETRAYED by his friends. unwittingly q
of being recognized by his enemies Earl
In the war. when commanding his sma
band Of Regulars" he had achieved fam
by his daring and successful operations i
that region. and consequently was pei
sonally known 10 many. friends and 81
emieS UpOn one occasion, when quetl
passing a group Of citizens, one impulsiv
woman clappcd her hands and exclaimed
"Oh. | brow who that is" Then. inStan
ly recognizing the fact that she had iet
pardiZed his safety by her exclamation
she turned away. saying nothing more
During many days and nights the GeI
eral and Capt. Hines encountered hazar