[2] The town of 2,077 people was plundered and burned to the ground, 200 slaves were freed and nine local citizens were court-martialed and executed.
Lyon moved to intercept the Missouri State Guard, but was defeated by Price at the Battle of Dry Wood Creek.
They carried off with them a tremendous load of plunder, including as Lane's personal share a piano and a quantity of silk dresses.
The troops moved northwest and arrived at Kansas City, Missouri, on September 29, to pursue Price as he retreated south through the state.
Osceola was captured and then plundered, with Lane's men freeing 200 slaves and taking 350 horses, 400 cattle, 3,000 bags of flour, and quantities of supplies from all the town shops and stores as well as carriages and wagons.