The hotel was attacked, and among all the passengers only three were armed.

Mr.Horton and these two young men stood at the top of the stairs and shot all who tried to get nearer.

When they fell back eight rioters were dead and others wounded.

Then Mr.Horton formed the two hundred passengers in order and marched them off to a lighter, and put them aboard the steamer.

About half this number wanted to go on to San Francisco, but had lost all their money and baggage.