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w their rope over the top, where it secured itself on one of the spikes, and by the aid of timber near at hand they clambered to the top and easily descended outside. There are no guards on the outer walls after certain hours. The prisoners were dressed in citizens' clothes, not prison uniform. Captain Hines, who is a mason and bricklayer, had charge of the work which resulted in the escape of the prisoners. A note was left for the warden, of which the following is a copy: Castle Marion, cell no. 20,November 27, 1863. Commencement--Nov. 4, 1863.Conclusion-- Nov. 20, 1863. Number of hours for labor per day, three. Tools, two small knives. "La patience amer mais sou fruit est doux." (Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.) By order of my six honorable confederates. T. Henry Hines, Capt. C. S. A. The draft in Baltimore. The draft has been concluded in Baltimore. The American gives the names of some of the drafted in the 11th ward: Royal Weston Chu