Many persons abandoned their houses, taking with them only a few articles of value or necessity, while others carried away nothing, in their haste to escape.
In a few days the excitement subsided and nearly all the refugees returned, but there are some who have never been in St.Louis since their remarkable hegira.

In their determination to obtain their "rights," they entered the Rebel army and followed its checkered fortunes.

Less than half of these persons are now alive.
For a time after the appearance of General Harney's proclamation, there were no hostile demonstrations on either side.

Governor Jackson had promised to disband the small force of militia at Jefferson City, but he failed to do so.

The Rebel flag was flying in Jefferson City, from a staff in front of the Governor's mansion, and over the head-quarters of the Missouri State Guard.