The subsequent power vacuum in the town was extensively exploited by robbers, thieves and political refugees. An official solution became even less likely in 1813, as war broke out once more with Saxony and Austria finding themselves on opposing sides.
The absence of power in the town led to an increase in criminal activity, with robbers, thieves, and political refugees taking advantage of the situation.  A formal solution was unlikely in 1813 as a new war broke out between Saxony and Austria, leading to conflict on both sides.