on them.

_Dr. Bailey_.--Gentlemen, I appreciate your kindness;
but I ask, is there a man among you who, standing as I
now stand, the representative of a free press, would
accede to this demand, and abandon his rights as an
American citizen?

_One of the Committee_.--We know it is a great sacrifice
that we ask of you; but we ask it to appease popular
excitement.

_Dr. Bailey_.--Let me say to you that I am a peace-man.
I have taken no measures to defend my office, my house
or myself. I appeal to the good sense and intelligence
of the community, and stand upon my rights as an
American citizen, looking to the law alone for
protection.

_Mr. Radcliff_.--We have now discharged our duty. It has
come to this,--the people say it must be done, unless
you agree to go to-morrow. We now ask a categorical
answer,--Will you remove your press?

_Dr. Bailey_.--I answer: I make no resistance, and I
cannot assent to your demand. The press is there--it is
undefended--you can do as you think proper.

_One of the Committee_.--All rests with you. We tell you
what will follow your refusal, and, if you persist, all