The New York herald., 1863-07-14


sans in the upper part Of the premises had had time 70
their handsome furniturcor Of the apart
mens were very expensvey furnished-the flames
burst out OF that part Of tho buding whero the Offices
we're held on the ground noor and master OF
the entire edince, which four stories In height
current Of wind blew the flames Forty sixth street,
and number Of frame workshops and stables
sblaze.
ARRIVAL or THE RENzN-supERINrENDENr KEN
HEDY.
Tho nremen began rapidly 10 arrive at tho scene OF
the destruction made few Efforts 10 plant their
apparatus for the extinction OF tho re Tho crowd how
ever, refused TO lot them work. asserting, in positive
terms that they should not exiinguish the flames until
oil the intended work or destruction had been accom-
plished.
Al about this time AR. Kennedy the Superintendent
Of the Metropolitan Police discovered by some OF
tho persons assembled tho ground and very hc
was attacked and dragged into hollow that happens to
be near the corner Of Forty sixth street. Who he was
in the hands Of tho nruriaod people he received very
serious injuries and would doubtless have lost his lfe
but for tho mediation of OF the less excited portion
Of the assemblage. He therefore allowed TO be re-
moved from the scene and tho crowd more turned
their attention TO tho Hrc.
OTHER BUILDINGS IGNrTED.
The house was soon burned down, OWN doubt
less 10 the infammablc nature Of tho material within IT,
and tho next building, also four stories high, became
gnited. Although this building is no way connected
with the Provost Mashas Offices, stil II was allowed to
burn. As there was party wall between this second
house and tho third from tho corner, IL was hoped by
many that the flames would extend no farther than the
second building after interval Of time found
that the third house also ablaze.
CHIEF ESdNEER DECKER.
Mr. ppeka the n IA ElreD m
now appeared think the destruction had gono far
enough and he therefore mounted table, some other
similar article OF furniture and began addressing the
angry people He stated that he thought that having
destroyed the government buildings, they should not
carry their feelings far 10 nure and destroy tho
property private people, whose feelings perhaps rather
more sympathzed with them than otherwise. He spoxo
forcby and the point and his remarks were well re-
ceived all sides. then determined that the Gre
should be allowed try and extinguish the flames
and q ull occurred among the excited people.
THE PoLIcE-THE EXCITEMENT AGAIN RISES.
The police unaware OF the arrangements with the Ore
men, advanced AZ this moment with tho intention OF
making demonstration. This At again excited tho
people, and fancyng that the officers intended 70 attack
them, they commenced firing stones, brickbais and
clubs ai the police such extent that they had 10
beat preciptate retreat, the crowd following closely
after them o. several and onncera became
seriously hurt and when the now enragcd people saw
any Of companions bleeding they ~ once made for
some other o tho rsreating officers. several oi
the latter feed by stones, and others defended
themselves with their revolvcrs when any particu
lar officer marked out separate parties would pasi
up neighporing streets 70 the by which the ofce
was re,reating and try 10 head him Oh. At last
weary with the chase the people returned 70 tho burn
buildings and the wounded were taken TO tho various
doctors in the vicinity.
1AN OLD LADY HURT.
During tho melee An old lady, who was standing Of
Third avenue, struck tho head with stone an
severely hurt Several other persons, who were mcr
lookerson were more hurt by tho Tying missiles
and IL was deemed judcious tho part Of the NOR
peaceful 10 beat retreat about the tno th
officers Perhaps the idea thai the police chasin
the people, instead OF tho people chasing tho police
have bad little do with the action of the quete
and when cut Of the reach Of danger tho
cautious kept out for Tho time being.
wArn THROWN ON THE FfRE-rRoPHiRs.
Tho nrcmon were now allowed 10 commence their work
and water was thrown upon tho remaining buildings.
For some time the flames the opposing element
but finally were subdued, and the crowd moved other
scenes.
large number Of persons onookers ard others picked
up portions Of broken telegraph wro 10 keep "a ro
Ihes Of this particular occasion. Some transformed tho
into tho shape of waking ana other articles
whereby they could easily carry them away without, CIV
ing offence.
THE MAIN cAusE or TROUBLE.
From the oonvcrsstion of those around reporter
learned that tho principal Of tho outbreak Tho
idea that the draft unfair one tnasmach tho
rich could avoid by paying $500. while the poor man.
who withou, "ee greenbacfs." compelled 70 20
10 the war.