and which had been the guiding mark wherever the trail had been struck. At
daylight the trail was found by the impatient hunters, and it was rapidly
followed to the Seymour farm about four miles away across the fields. Here
the fleeing villains had unceremoniously helped themselves to a splendid
team of large gray mares, owned by Geo. Rockwood, who was engaged in
haying on the farm. These animals were reputed to be the best in the
county, and their subsequent achievements proved that their reputation was
merited. The robbers had appropriated bridles, but finding no saddles they
proceeded, riding bareback. It is supposed that they stole these horses at
about three o’clock Friday morning, and it was nearly six o’clock before
it became known, so that pursuit could be organized.
Couriers were dispatched to recall the pickets, and no time was lost in
arranging a pursuit.