16/23 They were not quite ready to strike their first blow, but when they should be prepared, they would not hesitate a moment. Governor Jackson was exerting himself to the utmost to accumulate arms and military stores at various points in the State, where they would be of most value. In defiance of the truce between Generals Price and Harney, companies were being formed throughout the State, and were drilling for service in the field. Time was of great importance to the Rebels, and this they had secured by means of the truce. These were Governor Jackson, General Sterling Price, and Jeff.Thompson.Governor Jackson was elected in the previous December, before it was thought any serious trouble would grow out of Mr.Lincoln's election. |