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Show 387 Appendix his horse failed and he gave us the word, "Go ahead boys; rake them we saw them going down the banks into the Grand River. It was as rough a ride as old General Putman had when he rode down the stone tavern. Sidney and I were in the company that took the cannon from the mob. Brother Amasa M. Lyman and Brother Dunn (James) had been taken prisoners. They were abused by the mob and were made to ride on the cannon. Amasa's arms were lashed to his body and he had only the use of them below the elbow. Two big ruffians were asked if they could cut a Mormon's head off, and if so, they were to try that man. Think of a man in this condition with only his bare hands to ward off sharp bowie knives. Brother Lyman and Dunn were released and came to our camp. A company was soon on the march after the cannon. The down," and enemy was opposite camped corner at one corner and divided our of a forty acre lot and we came to the company, sending fifty men on each charge on their camp. The side Brother partly cleared. There had been log heaps piled up, and a second growth of young hickorys had grown up. We had to ride in open ranks, so if they fired the cannon on us, it would take but little effect, as they could only hit one man. I well remember Brother Sidney as I rode by his side through brush and over log heaps. He lost his hat and his thin white hair floated. in the air as his horse leaped a log heap clearing twenty feet from where she rose. He was a young man, full of life and vigor, and he knew no fear. But the mob got wind of our coming, and buried the cannon. They There were two old men that were prepared to flee at the first alarm. side of the field. and Sidney and I we were on made a had been followed after them. Old Father Tubs had a roan mare, and when she drew near those in the rear, the old man could not hold her, so he drew his sword and sailed in. They scattered and threw off their sacks of bread to lighten lip as they went, and old father Brace, with his old plug horse, gathered up the sacks of bread and we helped eat it. We found plenty of honey and made a very good dinner. But in the meantime our horses were restless and pawing, and by and by struck on the cannon. They had buried it front of a block house. I asked the lady of the house if she know where the carriage was that belonged to the cannon and she said she didn't know and she didn't care. I then asked if she knew where the cartridges were and she answered the same. Just then I was standing in the side cracks of the puncheon floor and the door and looked through I had charge of a small of my men floor and take out these the take and come to or division up company cartridges. It was soon done. We prest a wagon, took a couple of prison the ers, and hurried back to our camp. Every effort was being made by mob to drive and plunder our people about this time. A wagon loaded the mob, and was on the with arms had been obtained saw the cartridges. I told some - - government by down. They way for the mob. It was discovered where they had broken and brought with were taken two them, also our and men, prisoners by |
