The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-08-14
instances of the proceedings of the federalists du
ring the reign of Terror, as the days Of the Alien
and Sedition Law is called.

ana SeultiOn LuW IL calIeu.
From Duano's (phadelphiu) Aurora May "a, 1899.
ON "Wednesday the I'd day OF April about fifteen OF the
Lancaster Troop ri Horse, commanded by Capt Mont
gomcry came to M house, aud having secured my work
men, to prevent, their assisting me, observed To Them that
III was DESTROYS to keep or preserve my house, should
fell the Pole erected IN my yard, which was general! de-
nominated liberty pole; though destitute Of the cuslona
ry Symbols The emp and lla9. Like highwaymcn with
pistol in hand and sword in the other, they approach
cd me- threatening to dispatch instantly if uttered one
word; and forced the tobaccO pipe from me with which
regang mysc and broke il, saying had no right TO
enjoy this amusement
Ny wife met with similar treatment, who having by her
child OF two wears of age in consequence OF her flight
accustomed by this their dsortery conduct fell sick and
continued ndsposed for several days. Another one Of
my children was kicked aud srurned To the ground They
then took my and cut down the pole md afterwards
departed carrying with them the axe, my property,
JACOB GOsSIN.
Sworn and subscribed before me, MAY IL, 1899.
PETER NAGLE.
Mr.. Gossin was Swiss Republican, very sub
stantial and much respected ciIizcn his occupation
was that of a blacksmith he sustained the charaC-
ter eff an upright honest man.
On the 3D. of April, 1899, at while | dining,
about thirteen OF the Lancaster Troop o. Horse came TO
house. Two or three Of whom entering the door, went
into nm adjoining and took several setting poles be-
longing to my b0ats. Hearing that persons were in
tho outer room rose iOm the table, out and asked
them what authority they had to take these poles One
of them answered that they intended to cross the Schuy
KILL upon which observed, if you intend crossing You
1t replied the ierrynan would not convey them--l
observed not anSwcrable for his conducts after this
took of the poles of the hands OF of them and
replaced IL whence it had been taken and walking up tn
the other who had my other pole, intending likewise to
obtain and replace that but upon my taking hold of the
pole, he held firmly with hand and with the other
drew pistol, saying God damn your soul addressing
himself TO his comrades rs obserycd( shall knock him
down. However, obtained the pole and returned it
whence it had hcon taken. In the interim they sped
pole which my children in their puerc amusement had
erected Tor liberty poe, WIN small strip OF canvas"
fixed to for fag But fearful the horscmon might car,
ry them or the children took down this pole and pacedi,
in the rOom where it discovered by the IIorsemeni
M ,o o'h u Out 81 .nS HOUSE "T gu"
returned and the greater part entered the house with their
swords drawn cnrsing and swearing mos, prolnel and
oenty, takns 'he poes WIN several ruoIerS, .ershS
he hi r WV, m1 nnJ "u nro o ~ ", AMI
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Hi"" NA"hH'
Mr.. Strohccker kept Ore-house for country
produce and was the owner or n numher or Loo,s
H. which Lo sb;,noJ ,.J, a., H. H., h. -
:" VIM" "0 ''"pPou P'"uoc W 'nc Guy nc was
courageous ana resolllte man and steadllst de-
Inocr0t.
ON the ri of ADrl INA , certain ncrsou hy The nome
of brown came ,o nv house and rpuastcd mo IN cve him
m axe went and brought him one ns soon ho,yryer
ms came TO the outer door perceycd marty or I'M.
Lancaster Ttoou of Horse nbont l6 mr. Il in number MS
senhIrJ there ylo ms SOM ms tbcv isrny.rcd mo .ur
ronnded m. ,yi,h swords Iro,vu .n;n" I'm M, CON mns,
come away and ci down mis- liberty mole which was cree
ted few wards from my door rrulirj would uot do
IT, Upon his they commanded m, IN roinstnntv or hcy
womb RIM their s,ynrJs ,lro,c nv b,I -, h s ,
pon,iug theml nj nv hrc"sI md r,i"c ,hr,i" ,,
IN ease made the smallest lc.iI,tion h,v me-
In mnnnrr t,a wonld mink, me- ,rn.nt M, nonromn,i
"cc In fine WINS rrc'% H M r." o md " nj NY "" o
"'' ''''' w. e' IN" RIf M T. ri III SWpr
Sworn bclnrc mn Nav 70 17no ''"' - ''''' ~
rhihh NA'hE'
NJ '"hln was then already man wen adVanc-
ca III years; nv owned ana Kept the tavern at the
ifsl gate on the Philadelphia turnpike, now known
On the third Of April 1893, sixteen seventeen of the
LANCASTER Troop of Horse my house and forming
themselves into military ORDER drew their swords-One OF
them rode mp 10 the house. and knocked nj the window
with such violence, that the fragments o pane of glass
that wns there, hroken few into the room. Invent out 10
enquire their wishes upon my arrival mt the door, oh
served several stationed near IT, who they be-
held, seized me, and demanded my aNc then asked them
what they intended 10 do with it, they replied to down
this damned liberty pole crcupon asked them nm I'M
der obligation To furnish you with Tor this pur-
pose! Yes God damn you said they, YOU and see
that you furnish II without n moments delay. then told
them there was one in the kitchen, which hey might get
II they thought properthey then seized and forced me
along into the Kitchen; procured the axe und offered il
to them they however did not take H. but pcremporly
commanded me TO attend them, us they were determined
should cut down the pole myscli accordingly was fore
ed along with them to the pole, md under the heaviest in
precautions, they did proceed to hew il down, threatening
that il mode the least resistance, they would their
swords through body III the mean time my wifi came
out Of the house, calling aud desiring 10 return into
the house; who while thus calling upon me-, diScoy
cred by them, and instantly hesc by several who hastily
came up to her with their swords drawn nuthwithstnni
ing her advanced state of pregnancy commanding her to
return Immediately within doors.
ISAAC FEATHER.
PETER NAGLE.
a., -,
-, Mr rea."ci hcPt '"c n'ch pr"r tavern oh 'ile
ih,aue'P','a ~. .u'nPnnu o"''"s 'he 'c,o'u''on nc
nuu 'e''tu WIN o,eu'' rs OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OIL
"cer' "'' was d" ho"cs' "n" 'o"o'e" e'''|eh'
ON the lh of Apr 7oo nbou, 10 or ,aor,bc Lancaster
Troop of Horse came to my house. with the Intention as
we supposed to cut down liberty pole erected near my
mouse ns 'n, , "gre o % sx
ncrhbors collected firmly resolved to guard and prevent
The destruction of the pole The horscmcn having up.
pronchea w,,Gh 80 or 100 yards Of r pole the
a" ,he mole and lis Summaries uo, dsr ~ nss WEN
rr at Tenth they were hailed and desired to draw nearer
hut they did M, think proper Ia comply until OF
party went up 10 mem ana assured ilC1, that neither III