It was past the middle of December, but some lingered on their way, robbing and stealing.

The cold grew intense.

A driving snow came down from the North.

It was one of the coldest winters Kansas had ever known, and there fell one of the deepest snows.

And now, winding through the deep snow, benumbed with cold, and all unprovided with clothing suitable for such inclement weather, the rear guard of the ring-streaked, speckled and spotted regiment of Kansas and Missouri Militia passed out of the Territory.
Thirteen leaders of the "Law and Order" party had met with Lane and Robinson, acting on behalf of the people of Lawrence, and had agreed to the terms of the treaty.