"It being thus understood, there seems no reason why every
citizen should not confide in the proper officers of the General
and State governments to restore quiet, and, as among the best
means of offering no counter-influences, we mutually commend to
all persons to respect each other's rights throughout the State,
making no attempt to exercise unauthorized powers, as it is the
determination of the proper authorities to suppress all unlawful
proceedings which can only disturb the public peace. General
Price, having by commission full authority over the militia of
the State of Missouri, undertakes with the sanction of the
Governor of the State, already declared, to direct the whole
power of the State officers to maintaining order within the
State among the people thereof. General Harney publicly declares
that, this object being assured, he can have no occasion, as he
has no wish, to make military movements that might otherwise
create excitement and jealousy, which he most earnestly desires
to avoid.
"We, the undersigned, do therefore mutually enjoin upon the
people of the State to attend to their civil business, of
whatever sort it may be, and it is hoped that the unquiet
elements which have threatened so seriously to disturb the
public peace may soon subside, and be remembered only to be
deplored.
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