... almost as large a share of the hatred as the military. They were the original cause of the disturbance, and threats against them became soopen and general, that they were in constant dread of personal ... as it was called, was the point of greatest danger, and thither the Mayorrepaired in person, accompanied by the sheriff and a large posse, and remained the greater part of the day.Threats and ... often inflicted on them, which causedtheir masters a great deal of anxiety. Not isolated as an inland plantation, but packed in a narrow space, theyhad easy communication with each other, and...