The driver, becoming uneasy as to the regularity of the proceedings, at first refused to start, but was persuaded to go as far as Stafford, where Ganson--whom the driver knew--said everything was all right and that he would assume all responsibility.
About sunset of the same day--Monday, September 11--they arrived at Canandaigua, and Morgan was at once examined by the justice; the evidence was held insufficient and the prisoner discharged.
The same complainant immediately produced a claim for two dollars which had been assigned to him.

Morgan admitted the debt, confessed judgment, and pulled off his coat, offering it as security.
The constable refused to take the coat and took Morgan to jail.
Tuesday noon, September 12, a crowd of strangers appeared in Batavia, assembling at Donald's tavern.

A constable went to Miller's office, arrested him, and took him to the tavern, where he was detained in a room for about two hours.

He was then put in an open wagon with some men, all strangers to him.

The constable mounted his horse and the party proceeded to Stafford.