Both Gallatin and Smilie were present, and by their advice it was agreed to submit to the laws.

The neighboring counties were less fortunate.

On July 21 the Washington County committee was summoned to meet at Mingo Creek Meeting-house.

On the 23d there was a large assemblage of people, including a number of those who had been concerned in burning the house of the Pittsburgh inspector.

James Marshall, the same who opposed the ratification of the federal Constitution, David Bradford, the "empty drum," and Judge Brackenridge of Pittsburgh, attended this meeting.