of the two supposed to be the James brothers, as far as known in this
State. Their course has been almost directly west by compass. I think they
would have taken the northern trail, but were driven south by Dill’s
division in that direction. The fugitives were robbed of rest they
intended to take, and were forced to make eighty miles without stopping,
thus showing that they had good horses.
Various reports have been received recently in regard to the escaped
bandits, but they are probably safely away and among their old familiar
scenes.
A few determined spirits followed into Dakota, but the great body of the
pursuers returned disappointed to their homes, and resumed their
avocations, only to be again stirred and inspired in a few days by the
remarkable events which will be found in the succeeding chapter.