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charge, of which we were very glad. The whites, as well as the negroes, crowded about our cars, and among other questions, we were asked: Well, whar did they dun get you? What do you uns tink you uns'll dun down here? We uns have dun been waiting for you uns. From this place to Columbia, South Carolina, we were received much in the same manner by all the inhabitants. Thence we took the Charleston railroad to Branchville, from which place, starting due east, we struck the Wilmington road at Kingsville. At Columbia, we were placed for safe-keeping in the State Prison, while arrangements were being made in regard to the cartel. As it was supposed that we would soon be within our own lines, more liberty than usual was allowed us, of which I took advantage by requesting to be allowed to go about the town under guard. My wish was granted. As I was walking along, I overheard two men talking of a young lady and two gentlemen who had just been put into cells. There wa