Q. The old gentleman?
A. No; it is the old squire, Jim—that is it, Captain James McAllister.
Q. Rockville, did you say?
A. In that neighborhood.
By Senator Yutzy:
Q. Do you know anything about the movements of the troops about the arsenal or anywheres about this town?
A. No; I can't say. There was so much said. I think that Sheriff Jennings and Mayor Patterson could give you a good deal of information about the movement—the incipient movements of the troops here. Both of those gentlemen could give you a good deal of information.
Q. Was the mayor in the city during all the time of the riots?
A. I think the mayor was, but the sheriff was not. The sheriff happened to be away. I think, if my recollection serves me, he was either at Atlantic City or Philadelphia at the commencement of the matter. The mayor, though, I understand, was all the time here, but the sheriff came, I think, just as soon as he was telegraphed for—as soon as he could get here.
Q. Do you know what action the mayor or civil authorities took to suppress or disperse the mob or crowd that was about the depot?