Q. This body of rioters, were they in force on Monday?
A. Thought there were a great many very rough looking characters on the street—that I had never seen so many.
Q. Were there any attacks made upon any property or persons, on Monday?
A. No, sir; not that I remember. I cannot re-call any.
Q. Were the business places open on Monday, throughout the city?
A. I think a good many were opened—some were closed. There was a great deal of fear expressed.
Q. Among the citizens?
A. Yes; the committee of public safety began immediately to organize a military force. They organized a force of infantry, and they organized a company of horsemen, and got them under way as rapidly as possible.
Q. To patrol the streets?
A. Yes; to go outside of the city limits, and endeavor to guard against any turbulence anywhere, or any organizations that might show themselves.