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"Suppose he declines to withdraw the proclamation?" he asked, hesitatingly. "Then," the voice of Coleman rang, "we promise nothing." On the boat which took them to Benicia, Macondray and his friends met Major-General Sherman of the State Militia. They found him striding up and down the deck, chewing his cigar. Macondray and he compared notes.
His first wife, the daughter of Captain Macondray, for many years an invalid, died in 1872. In 1875 he married Edith King, the only daughter of Thomas Starr King, a woman of rare personal gifts, who devoted her life to his welfare and happiness. She died suddenly in 1909. Mr. Davis, left alone, went steadily on. His books were his constant companions and his friends were always welcome.
And they were now bent on averting a clash between the two. "William," Macondray, acting as the spokesman, "what message shall we take the Governor?" Bluxome, Smiley, Dempster and others of the Executive Committee entered. Coleman explained to them the purpose of Macondray and his friends. "What shall we say to them, boys?" he asked. "Put it in your own words," Bluxome said.
His usually cheerful countenance wore an anxious look, a look of inner conflict. He glanced up, almost startled, as Benito entered. "Fred Macondray and his party are outside," said Windham. "They would like to see you." "What do they wish?" asked Coleman in a harassed tone. "They're leaving for Benicia today to see the Governor," Benito answered. "Want your final word on mediation matters."
Sherman slowly shook his head. He walked away, as though he dreaded further questioning. At Benicia, Sherman and the Macondray party rode up in the same 'bus to the Solano House. Sherman was admitted at once. The committee was asked to wait. Sherman entered a room blue with tobacco smoke.
On November 17, 1850, "The First Unitarian Church of San Francisco" was organized, Captain Frederick W. Macondray being made the first Moderator. Mr. Farley returned to New England in April, 1851, and services were suspended. Then occurred two very serious fires, disorganizing conditions and compelling postponement. It was more than a year before an attempt was made to call another minister.
Coleman rose with a brisk movement. He paced the room half a dozen times, his hands behind him, his head slightly bent, before he spoke. "Bring 'em in. Call Bluxome and as many of the Executive Committee as you can find." Benito departed. Presently there filed into the room nine gentlemen, headed by Macondray. They belonged neither to the Vigilantes nor to the Law and Order Party.
My company was stationed directly across the street lined up on the sidewalk. Immediately in front of us was a small brass cannon, which a detachment had shortly before secured from the store of Macondray & Co. It was the field piece of the First California Guard. It was loaded, and alongside was the lighted match, and all was in readiness should any resistance be offered.
Sherman had been summoned for an interview with Johnson. The Governor planned a final onslaught of persuasion, hoping General Wool would change his mind; would furnish arms for the militia. "If he doesn't, it's useless. Men can't fight without guns." Macondray thought he noted an undertone of relief in Sherman's words. "Do you think he'll give them to you?" Macondray asked in an undertone.
"We'll stand by what you say." Coleman faced Macondray and his companions. "Tell J. Neely Johnson," he announced, "that if he will consent to withdraw his proclamation we will, on our part, make no further parade of our forces on the street, nor will we resist by force any orders of the court." Bluxome and his companions nodded. Macondray looked a trifle puzzled.
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