Mr.Quiett says that the Free State men went there determined to defend the Legislature.

There were several large companies of well-armed men stationed near, awaiting orders from the Convention; and one company armed with Sharp's rifles lay behind a board fence by the side of the road.

Several speakers made excited speeches, urging the members of the Convention to be men, and defend their lawful rights, even at the risk of their lives.

The Free State men were wrought up to the verge of desperation.

The vote was about to be taken, whether or not to resist the troops.