94 jail. McConnel was at the jail door, and the sheriff and Wright took a cross cut and joinf him before the troops arrived. The prisoners had been laid on the floor against the front wall as a place of safety. The three arranged themselves before the jail door—Me Connel with the sword. Sheriff Laffer- with the pistol, and Wright was without weapon. The troop formed in front, a parley was had, and Wright again went along the line remonstrating, and detached two or three more men. He was ordered off. and took his position at the jail door with his companions. The men were formed, and commands, pre; paratory to a discharge of the arms, issued.’’ “In this position the three were ordered off, but refused to obey, declaring that the prisoners should not be touched except they first despatched them. Their firmness had its effect; the order to fire was given, and the men refuse! to obey. Wright again went along line remonstrating, etc., while Laffer and McConnel maintained their position at the door. One or two more were persuaded to leave the line. The captain became very angry and ordered him off. /He again took his place with his two companions. The company was
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