Uncle Daniel's story of "Tom" Anderson and twenty great battles . t the town, however, under a guard and returnedhome. Soon after this he made a second effort, by arming20 resolute men of his recruits with Colts revolvers, whichhe procured from the Grovernor of the State, and returnedto Saco. He at once gave notice that he would speak thenext day. When the time arrived, he told his men to takepositions in the crowd, scattering as well as they could inhis front. This done he commenced his speech. Soon UNCLE DANIELS STORY. 19 rautterings of the crowd could be heard, and finally thestorm came and
Uncle Daniel's story of "Tom" Anderson and twenty great battles . t the town, however, under a guard and returnedhome. Soon after this he made a second effort, by arming20 resolute men of his recruits with Colts revolvers, whichhe procured from the Grovernor of the State, and returnedto Saco. He at once gave notice that he would speak thenext day. When the time arrived, he told his men to takepositions in the crowd, scattering as well as they could inhis front. This done he commenced his speech. Soon UNCLE DANIELS STORY. 19 rautterings of the crowd could be heard, and finally thestorm came and they rushed towards the stand. Heshouted at the top of his voice, Hold ! at the same timedrawing his revolver, declaring he would shoot the firstman that advanced another step, and also raising his lefthand above his head. This was a signal for his men tofall in, and they all rushed into line in his front withdrawn weapons. The crowd instantly ran in all directions,much to the amusement and gratification of Tom. There were some loyal men in that community, and. TOM AND THE MOB. before leaving Saco, Tom had raised a full the day came for them to leave, they marched withthe flag presented to them by the ladies of the townproudly waving, and with drum and fife making all thenoise possible. There was no more disturbance there,except in secret. The secesh element murdered severalsoldiers afterwards, and continued secretly hostile to thesuccess of our army. In a few days after this Tom hadrecruited another company. There seemed then to be animmediate demand for a regiment, with a brave and daring 20 UXCLE DANIELS STORY. officer, at the Capital, for some reason not then madeknown. Tom Avas ordered to have his four companiesmustered in, and, attached to six already in camp; he wascommissioned Colonel, and the regiment was numbered the Indiana Infantry Volunteers. Tom Anderson looked the soldier in every respect. He was five feet eleven,straight as an arrow, well-built, la
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