I know not in what terms to describe to you the emotions excited by passing through the streets of this populous town on that memorable morning.
There was a stillness and solemnity that might be felt.

It was caused by no display of force, for none was to be seen.

Here and there a policeman going his usual rounds, but not a soldier, nor the slightest warlike preparation of any kind to strike the eye, or overawe the spirit of disorder.
The spirit that seemed to fill the entire population was eminently the spirit of peace, good will, thankfulness and joy too deep, too solemn, to allow of any loud or noisy demonstration of it.

Of course, all stores, shops and offices of every kind were closed.

So also were all places of amusement.