Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-07-27
From the New York Journal Of Commerce, 18th.
The Riot.

Ine
Yesterday was a continuation of the day previ.
Gus. The rain which had dispersed the mob on
the night of Monday ceased at an early hour on
Tuesday. and the rioters returned to their work
No sufficient measures had been taken by the city
authorities to prevent new outbreak. Indeed
it was manifest that no power was at our CON-
mand. 1t seems but the most absolute insanity
on the part of the Government to attempt such
a draft, after the many warnings given. without
a squad of soldiers TO enforce it, and when even
the militia were absent from the city. We stand
amazed at the recklessness Of the Washington
authorities and of the Mayor and Police Commis-
sioners of this city, in permitting such terrible
risk to be run. They certainly we're forewarned,
and they should have been foresrmed. Their
neglect does not detract from the crime of the
mob, but it places heavy responsibility upon the
shouldess OF the men in authority.
The people were astounded on Monday, and
could not believe the magnitude of the riot Nor
yesterday were they much more ready to enter
into its greatness. The Evening Post of last
evening devoted its leading editorial to belittling
the whole affair, and denying that there were
many rioters So profoundly insensible we're the
men who ought to have been best informed, to
the magnitude of the occasion. Never was the
smallness of partisanship so clearly illustrated
in the efforts of the radical sheets to make
political capital out of the riot. Sensible people
we're shocked and disyusted by this course.
While the city was in the hands of mob. these
foolish people were exciting animosities and anger
among the peaceable citizens. The Evening
Post, in its reckless passion, actually charged
that Gen. Mcclellan was one of those who en-
couraged this mob And in another editorial
article the same paper described the firing on the
mob with blank cartridges by some officer who
thought to frighten them; and so enraged are the
editors at the merciful disposition of this officer
that they say "the officer who gave this order
should be shot as quickly as possible and another
put in his place" We mention these follies by
way of showing the entire failure of the minds
of the Mayor. or of his friends and advisers, to
understand at ell the condition of things. They
seemed to be thoroughly frightened out of their
senses.
The arrival of Governor Seymour was most
opportune He was in New Jersey, and heard
nothing of the riot until Monday night He
came to New York early possible in the
morning, and proceeded ct once to place the
order and strength.
1t is remarkable fact that Gov. Seymour had
never been consulted by the Administration on
the subject of the draft, it's propriety feasibili
ty. II had been as carefully kept secret from him
as from the people that it was to be made. He
had no information as to the quota expected from
New York, nor had there been any communica-
ties on the subject This is another illustration
Of the temerity of those authorities as well as
their blindIess or disregard of the possible effects
of the draft in our State.
The Governor issued a proclamation at once,
by way of formality, and then notice to the peo-
pie TO enroll themselves under officers whom he
appointed specially for the occasion. Meantime
troops were coming into town, and Others were
sent for, that by this morning it is believed
there will be ample force here to secure the peace
| of the city before night.
The mob continued the work of destruction
through the day, backed by a general corps of
thieves who attended them to ransack the houses
which should be attacked But the day
marked with less rapne and destruction than that
which preceded it. The presence of the military
and police force undoubtedly had excellent
effect in some parts of the city, though in Others
it produced none.
The mob we're of a rowing disposition. They
rushed rapidly from one scene OF destruction TO
another. They had gone mad with the two days
license. and boasted that they would burn the
whole city. Their numbers were immensely
large. 1t is impossible to estimate them ac-
curately. since they we're almost ubiquitous in
the upper part of the city. Many thousand acted
together. and maay thousand besides gave coun-
tenancc to the acts bv silent presence.
1t is paramount duty with every citizen at
such times to 90 home and stay there Lockers
oil at rioters always, even if unconsciously,
aiders and abettors. No man should go to the
scene of riot unless his duty calls him there.
Great good will be accomplished to day, il the
people not in the ranks will stay at home, and
keep their children and employees at home.
Let every man who is able. this morning, an
swer the Governors call for volunteers, and let
nll others obey his proclamation and remain
quiet. attending to their own affairs. The mob
must be suppressed to day. aud every man must
do his duty. This is no time for politicians to
be charging each other with the responsibility of
the mob. We will settle that question after we
have put it down and prevented the further
destruction of life and property We are all
agreed to do that. 1t is not worth while. it is
dangerous, TO be now dividing sentiment with
reference to the political bearing of the riot 1t
is great riot. IL spreads destruction in city.
Its example is dangerous to the country. 1t
must be put down at once by the strong arm of
the law of the State.