7/15 It was their ox that was being gored. Shannon passed as usual from the extreme of insolence to the extreme of helpless imbecility, and called on Col. Sumner to come forward and put a stop to this riot of confusion, blood-shedding and violence. The Governor really wanted Col. S.to disarm only the Free State guerrillas; but Mr.S.made a more liberal interpretation of his orders, and proceeded to disarm all armed bands in the Territory. |