The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-07-26


an expedition proposed In which you will have
an opportunity for displaying your military tai
ents and of rendering service to your country"
Nothing less contemplated than an attack
upon Fort Pitt and the sack Of Pittsburgh.
On the appointed day there assembled at
Braddock's field motley throng of several
thousand backwondsmen. There was much har-
arguing but Utfle positive action. The next day
the meeting broke up. "About one-third dispersed
to their homes, and the remainder marching to
Pittsburgh. paraded Through the streets and,
finally crossing the river In their turn scattered
They did no damage to the town beyond the
burning of a farm belonging to Major Kirk
patrick Of the garrison"
BY this time Washington had completely lost
patience with the rebels and he resolved to
smash their power once and for all and restore
the authority and prestige OF the federal gov
eminent First he Issued proclamation on Au
gust summoning all persons involved In the
rebellion to lay down their arms and return to
their homes by September l. He Issued requi
sitlons the governors OF Pennsylvania Mary
land Virginia and New Jersey for $4,000 men
and the troops thus raised called out or
September 25
While the troops were being organized Wash
ington made final effort to bring the lawess
element to their senses and TO prevent blood
Snea Ii pOSSDe. ne appointed h committee com
posed OF James Ross Jasper Yeates. and William
Bradford to 60 to the scene OF rebellion IN
order to quiet and extlngush the Instruction
In the meantime many of the calm and decent
element realized 1t high time to take some
8 action Accordingly convention called
which was attended by EGO delegates from the
rebellious counties.
Gallatin. who was secretary OF the meeting,
was the outstanding figure OF the gathering. He
impresslvey explained the folly Of past resist
ance and pointed out the rulnous consequences
to the country of the continuance OF the rebel
lion. In unmstakabe language he told them
that President Washington was bound to vindl-
cate the laws OF the land and would surely send
an overwhelming force against them. COM
mttee was appointed to confer with the state
and federal committees. This conference. how
ever, made but little Roadway The bulk OF the
population still remained stubborn and mean.
Washington now ordered the troops to move
forward Gen. Henry Lee. governor of Virginia,
was placed In chief command. Gov Thomas
Mifflln OF Pennsylvania. Gov. Richard Howell of
New Jersey, Gov. Thomas S. Lee of 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
ard Peters of the United States District court
mounted their horses and set out for Western
Pennsylvania.
At Carlisle, Pa, they Joined the main body OF
the army. At this place Washington was called
upon by committee from the outlaw area and
assured that change OF heart had come over
the people; that the majority we're remaining
quietly at home, and that organizations were
being formed to enforce the law. Washington
told them the army was now on Its way and
marching orders would not be countermande1.
He assured the committee violence would not be
used unless necessary, and all that was desired
was to have the inhabitants come back 10 their
allegiance Washington then returned to the
Capitol at Philadelphia. and General Lee SAID
Forward. marchi"
BY this time the rebels we're convinced that
the President meant business and they began 10
weaken. committee called upon General Lee
and assured him that the majority OF the peo-