A. If I was to tell you where those men got them, you could find out who was there. I lay in prison three months because I would not tell that, and I do not propose to tell it now.
Q. But you say you had arms?
A. Yes; given to us by citizens.
Q. Of Pittsburgh?
A. Yes; and Allegheny. I was offered two hundred stand of arms more than I had.
Q. By citizens?
A. Yes; and two very prominent citizens of Allegheny. One of them has testified before this honorable committee. He offered to furnish a hundred stand of arms, and told me——
Q. Do you mean Mayor Phillips?
A. No.
Q. Have you any objections to stating who offered you the arms. It is a matter of importance, and you have made an oath——