The conduct of the people in these villages was quite different from the course of those residing above Jefferson City.
Where the inhabitants possessed no slaves, there was outspoken loyalty.

In the most populous slave districts it was the reverse.
Slaveholders declared that their interest lay in secession.

There were a few exceptions, but they were very far in a minority.
Our triumphal entry into Jefferson City was not marked by any noteworthy event.

The Capitol was deserted.

The Governor and most of the State officials had departed the previous day, in the direction of Booneville.