Going to Black Rock

     During the war of 1812, the company commanded by Captain
Isaac Blue, (father of Samuel Blue, now a resident of Danville,) was
under marching orders, and when on the eve of departure the com-
pany was halted in from t of the stone mansion to give a parting sa-
lute to the veteran General William Montgomery.  As the old Gen-
eral came to the door the company "presented arms," whilst they
listened to a brief address.  General Montgomery told them to be
good soldiers and at the same time take good care of themselves,
"and be ever as now, ready to defend and support the Govern-
ment."  On the conclusion of his patriotic address the volunteer
company fired a salute, wheeled and marched away with cheers for
General Montgomery, the flag and the Union.  On this occasion
General Montgomery was dressed as usual, in Continental costume -
knee breeches and silver buckles.  But alas; many of those brave
and patriotic volunteers of Danville never returned.  They were
not slain by the British or Indians; but by a fatal malady known as
Black Rock fever - a fever of a typhoid character, and by local cir-
cumstances rendered peculiarly malignant.  Samuel Yorks, Sr., was
a lieutenant in this company and survived the campaign.  It is not
many years since the good old many calmly fell asleep, and now, af-
ter the turmoils of a long and active life, he rests in an honored
grave.

     Doctor Petrikin was also connected with this company.