11. As soon as Governor Holden was informed of the decision of the President, he sent a messenger in haste to the Chief Justice, who thereupon came to Raleigh, and the prisoners who had not been brought before Judge Brooks at Salisbury were carried before him and the other Judges of the Supreme Court at Raleigh.
12. But it was Judge Brooks who broke the backbone of this great conspiracy against the government of North Carolina. No man ever lived on our soil who deserved to be held in more grateful remembrance by the people of North Carolina than he. Whatever others may have done in building up the State, it was he that saved her Constitution and her laws and the liberties of her people. The scenes of horror that would have been witnessed but for his timely interference cannot be thought of, even now, without a shudder. It is greatly to be hoped that the Legislature will speedily erect a suitable monument in the capitol square in token of the gratitude of the people for whom he did so much.
QUESTIONS.
1. What occurred at Yanceyville on May 21st?
2. Who were accused as the murderers of Stephens? Upon what ground was this denied?
3. What had Congress done concerning martial law?
4. What man was put in charge of the state troops? Where was Kirke from, and what was his character?
5. What was the condition of affairs in Alamance and Caswell counties?
6. Give an account of Kirke's exploits in these counties?
7. To whom did the people apply for aid? With what result?