when the brethren leave the council chamber not to talk in the streets about any thing that is said here. We may as well talk on the stand as to talk about these matters in the streets. When we get through here let the subject drop. This is the place for us to let out every thing in our hearts whether good or bad. We can roll over each other here as much as we have a mind to but be still in the streets.
The afternoon will soon be spent, and if we spend the time in argument we shall not accomplish what we want. We want to talk about the propriety of those whom the mob may come to take with writs going away to keep out of sight for a little while. We want to tarry here this season if possible and if one man is killed there will have to be many killed. He is not easily excited, but he is just determined that [p. [105]]