, 1860-02-06
Attempt to Hob q School TeAchAf NJ
Germantown. KY.

Germantown ny.
tF1oal tie Clnca7ntl CoEnesc..11
On Saturday evening, the els. ult., an attempt
Was made at Germantown, ky., to mob Mr. J.
haeu teaching school at that place, for enter
tanning, Us WAS alleged, ansi-slavery sentiments.
Mr. II. is an intelligent, Industrious u1an, sotue
what enthusiastic. but inofeuaive; and among
ordinary people he would not be likely to have
one enemy But such men are seldom appre-
ciate1 By the class Of persons rho volunteer to
administer mob law.
STATEMENT OF uR. xALLEr.
Saturday, the a1st inst, hsving some busi~
the morning omnibus from Germantown. On
my way. Mr. William nizon remarked to ne,
that when ut Massv1lle, "they would take my
case 10 hand and set me ncross the Ohio 1iser."
.6r. H. had known ma as an occasional cores
prondent Of the Ga=<tte. and was not in the least
ignorant Of the fsct that held Republican
principles. replied to his remarks that felt
like c. II. Clay Lie neret had any fears while
n the company Of brave men, Kentuckians
bad long been noted for their bravery.
Returning tn Germantown about hye O'Clock
IN the evening, waited in company with Mr.
!: d. Gregg and William Hum!ong for the mail.
While warning, noticed considerable stir, and
although I had teen often told, aud even re-
ceised urttea no,iee, tfa. would be moabed,
yet paid n attention 10 the threats, and had
not the least fear OF violence.
My respect for the people Of Germantown led
me- to spurn the idea of violence at their hands.
The village is Incorporated, md contaius three
supposed the heathen pr aclice Of mohbing had
long since been abolished. The sequel shows
the cousrurv. 1t was nearly dark when We left
the Post Office.
In company with Messrs. Gregg aud Humlong.
had proceeded only short distance, when, as
was about to cross street. ostrando LLOYD
stepping up behind ME unnot4ced. threw his
armB about me. aud together we came tn It e
ground. I rid myself Of him, but & dozen TIERS
were upon me IN IN Instant, aud reyOyers, pis.
| tcfs aad knives were to he seen on every side
| Aessrs. Nunlong aud Gregg did ali in theis
power TO reader assistance. but they were held
| or pushed back They applied to the civil autho
rites, but to no purpose. Every one knows
| that when mob law prevails that civil author1
ties ore powcrless.
He carried me several rods to dark alley,
aud started down this. Here they paused. and
put the question, What is this for: Tie re-,
ply MAS, For your d-d yillainous sentiments
Here tue plan Was changed, aod | WAS takeu
into the street. Previous to this, my person
bad been carefully =earehed, and no weapon.
found.
Tuey now commenced taking cH' NY clothes
in very. rough manner. and was soon par.
italy nude. Here again, with all the forcs
@OA4A put tlE 4ACatl0ut " hAt II hAts
Tor? | had repeated the question seFega
tinee. but to no purpose. The answer nov
! was, For your tl-l Abolition sentiments. II
| clear, distinct voice, said. Show me the mat
who can say hare approached him OF endcay
ored to 3otce my sentiments upon him. II h'
il here, let him sreak- Silence, for once
reicqed in tho mob. The man was not to b.
| found.
Crles Of "hang him. ''s!,oot him!" wcr'
in.eTsperseI throughout the exercises. Ar
iron vessel contan1ng nearly gallon Of Ia
was brought, which judged from the appear
auce to be nearly, or quite. boiling hot. SOM
one here asked The question:
"Did you not tay that yuu could drive th,
Germantown military company with fou
mens"
replied. No, it is liz, and whoever tells il
tells a lie."
". H. Worthiugton. very efficient msmbe
0! tho mot. began to relent, and was in faro
OF R!ving me chance to run the gauntlet, il
would promise to leave the State in fttee1
days, &C.
told them could make no promises. ElJal
| Savage ard Dr. HoIton here came into the mol
a: my call, and cudeasored 10 reason with them
Vim: Herod also came and did good service
Dr. John L. Cuburn now came in, and asked, Il
he was gray haired man. that they should lis
ten to him. He says: Boys, sp4re our tow,
from The disGrace OF a mob. Next Monday I'll,
gray huired lnen i'll meet ut BruoksSilie To COZ
s,der this matter. l will venture to sa7 if th
old men request this man 10 leave i,e will do 50
LIE made several other remarks and the will
fury OF the mob seemed TO abase for momcn,
Dr.. Holton aud 3ir. Blackburn gathered In
clothes about me. and commenced nlog,oy nj
out Of the crowd.
We had proceeded but Short distance vhe1
the mob came running and screaming. Dr.
Coburn succeeded in restraining them to som
extent, ret they passed him and came on. Nj
Herod stepped between me und The moh nu
said with great irmnes~. +" Who touches Male
comes over NE" Dr.. Eolton, Jchn blackburn
aud Wm. Herod, attended ME to my Losrdin
place, aud 10 them, in cuDnec.lon with Ur. 10
burn and Nr. Savage, is desrrvediv attrihute'
the honor Of taking ME from the lands of Il.
mob. They displayed remarkable courage, au'
nu doubt slyed ms lie.
The mob a-k1osi dyed their number to hav
been sixty swo, hut i is Eeae1sily suppose
that the number, includ:b., scogt who uide
aud abe.ted, was eighty or more. The mel
were highly excited with whisky, and are 1a.he
| to be piled than condemned.