The New York herald., 1863-07-14
THE SITUATION.

There was . serious disturbance in the city yes
terday, arising out of the prosecution Of the draft
in the Eighth and Ninth districts. good deal Of
violence was manifested throughout the latter part
of the day, and much excitement prevailed
amongst all classes of the people. The for
which was received in the Ninth district
on Saturday with apparent indifference, took
different aspect yesterday, the inhabitants dis.
playing resolute determination to resist 1t. The
stores in many localities were cosed the cars and
stages ceased running. 1t was evident that some
trouble might be anticipated. and considerable
effort was made to rcpress the disturbance by the
employment Of the police force and the Provost
Aarshals guard, and such other means as were at
the disposal Of the authorities. At one time
number Of people, from twenty thousand to
fifty thousand, were assembled at one spot,
and affairs assumed a serious look. Several build
ings were destroyed, many lives we're lost several
soldiers. police and citizens were wounded, and
private houses, in not q few instances, were
broken open and dcspoiled. The Tribune building
was attacked by the people in large numbers
during the evening, and considerable damage was
done before the police interfered.
As night came on, however, everything resumed
its ordinary quietness. The excited people dis
persed, and the curious ones retired TO their
homes to avoid the drenching rain, The full par
ticuars Of the occurrence win be found in our
news columns, accurately described by our active
corps Of reporters.
The army Of General Meade was reported all
quiet yesterday. Rumors were a1oat in HARRIS
burg that Lee had succeeded in crossing the Poto.
mac with the balance Of his army" Previous re.
ports, however, do not go to prove that any mate
Sis. portion Of his army has gone to the South
side OF the river. His trains had crossed on
. rope bridge, and a portion of his ammu.
milton had been brought back by the same route.
1t was reported that the position of Gen. Lees
army is reduced to within space Of six miles
by nine, with the river in their rear, towards
which Gen. Meade was pressing them Gen. b.
r. Kelley was said to be on the south side Of the
Potomac yesterday, with q considerable Union
force.
IL ia understood that in falling back to the line
OF the Concochcague river from Antietam, the
rebels encountered the forces Of General Mulligan,
and after several skirmishes in the vicinity of Clear
Spring retired to the eastward. This might &C.
count for the reoccupation Of Hagerstown by Gene
raj Ewel.
lis Gated that nearly 1900 deserters have left
General Lee's army, large portion Of whom have
reorcessd ihe Potomac at various points above
williamspors, and made their way thence to their
homes in the South. 1t Is believed, however, that
general Lee has Jet in his command not less
than 80, 900 naeh. -,,--rN
General Meade's army ia now in full sirl,t of
the enemy. A messenger from Governor Curtin,
who arrived from the front yesterday, savs that
SRlneral Couch, with his militia force has formal
junction with our right to tho sou,heas. q,
Hsgerstown, making that point secure aV.ns,
atsaok. 1t In reported that General Lee has !
bridge Of boats on the river, connected with
each shore By trestls work. General Meade,