Q. In your judgment, did you think it was useless to attempt to drive away the mob?
A. It was at that time with what troops I had.
Q. How many troops had you then?
A. I suppose I had one hundred and fifty or one hundred and seventy-five.
Q. Of the two regiments?
A. Yes, sir.
Q. What had become of the balance of your troops?
A. Some of them had left.
Q. By orders?
A. No, sir; not by orders.