The Coolidge examiner., 1934-07-27

August l. II ended with these words "Here is
an expedition proposed In which you will have
an opportunity for displaying your military tai
enis and OF rendering service 10 your country"
Nothing less was contemplated than an attack
upon Fort Pitt and the sack OF Pittsburgh
On the appointed day there assembled AZ
Braddocks field a motley thronx Of several
thousand backwoodsmen. There was much har.
anguing but little positive action. The next dAy
the meeting broke up. About one-third dispersed
10 their homes and the remainder marching "a
Pittsburgh. paraded through the streets and.
finally crossing the river In their turn scattered
They did no damage 10 the town beyond the
burning OF a farm belonging 20 Major Kirk.
patrick OF the garrison"
By this time Washington had completely lost
patience with the rebels and be resolved 70
smash their power once and for all and restore
the authority and prestige OF the federal gov.
ernment First he issued a proclamation on An.
gust summonng all persons involved in the
rebellion 10 lay down their arms and return 10
their homes by September J. lie Issued requi.
stions on the governors Of Pennsylvania. Mary.
land Virginia and New Jersey for 1900 men
and the troops thus raised were called out on
September -
While the troops were being organized Wash.
Ington made a hnal effort 10 bring the Iawless
element 10 their senses and TO prevent blood.
shed II possible. lie appointed a committee CON-
posed OF James Ross Jasper Yeates and William
Bradford 10 20 10 the scene OF rebellion .in
order 10 quiet and extinguish the InsurrectIon."
In the meantime many OF the calm and decent
element realized II was high time 10 take some
action. Accordingly a convention was called
which attended by 200 delegates from the
rebellious counties.
GallatIn. who was secretary OF the meeting
was the outstanding figure OF the gathering He
impressIvely explained the folly OF past resist
ance and pointed out the ruinous consequences
10 the country OF the continuance OF the rebel
lion In unmlstakable language he told them
that President Washington was bound 10 yIndl-
cate the laws OF the land and would surely send
an overwhelming force against them. A COM
mlttee was appointed 10 confer with the state
and federal committees. This conference how
ever. made but little headway The bulk OF the
population stIll remained stubborn and mean.
Washington now ordered the troops 10 move
forward. Gen. Henry Lee. governor OF Virginia
was placed In chief command. Gov Thomas
MIfrlin OF Pennsylvania Gov. Richard Howell OF
New Jersey, Gov Thomas s. Lee or Maryland
and Gen Daniel Morgan OF Virginia commanded
the volunteers from the respective states Pres
ident Washington. accompanied by Gen Henry
Knox, secretary OF war; Gen. Alexander Ham
Ilton. secretary OF the treasury; and Judge Rich
mounted their horses and set out for Western
Pennsylvania.
AT Carlisle. Pa they Joined the main body OF
the army. At this place Washington called
upon by committee from the outlaw and
assured that change OF heart had come over
the people; that the majority were remaining
quietly at home. and that organizations were
being formed ts enforce the law. Washington
told them the army was now on its way and
He assured the committee violence would not be
used unless necessary. and all that was desired
was TO have the inhabitants come back to their
allegiance. Washington then returned TO the
Capitol at Philadelphia. and General Lee said :
Forward march :"
BY this time the rebels were convinced that
the President meant business and they began to
weaken. a committee called upon General Lee
and assured him that the majority OF the peo-