It is estimated that two hundred men were slain and two million dollars' worth of property was destroyed.
The state of affairs in Kansas served to win many Northern Democrats to the support of the Republicans.

The Administration at Washington was held responsible for the violence and bloodshed.

The Democratic leaders in the political campaign, determined now upon a complete change in the Government of the Territory, appointed J.W.Geary as Governor and placed General Smith in charge of the troops.

The new incumbents, both from Pennsylvania, entered upon their labors early in September, and before the October state elections Geary was able to report that peace reigned throughout the Territory.

A prompt reaction in favor of the Democrats followed.