Q. What did the sheriff say to the crowd?
A. He asked them to disperse.
Q. What response did they make?
A. I cannot say that. They hooted, and hallooed, and used vile language, and threw stones.
By Senator Reyburn:
Q. They did not disperse?
A. No.
By Mr. Lindsey:
Q. Who were the stones thrown at?
A. Both at the militia and us, but I cannot say exactly.