...was immediately observed by him and his men; and they broke and ran down Todd's Hill to the county wharf, where they threw the artillery overboard, and then ran down and along the creek to the lot of William H. Day , and to Hodge's Shipyard adjoining, seeking the shelter and protection of the Smith Briggs. Sturdivant, observing the panic, instantly pursued, quickly placed one of his guns on the county wharf ...