The meeting took place at the Planters' House, Governor Jackson declining to trust himself inside the walls of the arsenal, where General Lyon had invited him to be his guest.

The interview began with many professions of goodwill on the part of Governor Jackson, and the assurance of his earnest desire for peace.

He promised to disband the State troops, if General Lyon would first remove all United States troops from the limits of Missouri, and agree not to bring them back under any consideration.

Of course, this proposition could not be entertained.

A conversation then took place between General Lyon and General Price, but all to no purpose.