The men that demanded that we should fight said: "We can take possession of the houses and fire out of the windows, and thus avoid the onset of Col.

Sumner's cavalry." But the majority said: "We are loyal to the old flag, and in no case, and under no circumstances will be found fighting against it." It was this more conservative majority that began to demand that the Free State men should listen to Gov.

Walker's overtures and vote at the coming election.
Gen.

Lane had been uncompromising in defying the Territorial laws.

He had said: "Gov.