Q. They fired on the rear of the line?
A. Yes.
Q. Did you see them when they fired?
A. Yes; I think I did. I looked back—I was attracted by the noise—and I turned my head, and I distinctly heard not only the noise, but saw the smoke and the raising of their arms among this crowd of men that I took to be policemen.
Q. Were they in uniform?
A. Yes; or in dark looking hats and blue sack-coats, I think. I am not familiar with the uniform of the police of that city.
Q. Did you see any pistols in their hands?
A. Yes; as I passed I saw one with a pistol by his side. One of them stood by the curbstone, as if he was reviewing us.
By Mr. Lindsey:
Q. Did they have their maces?