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THE NEW YORK RIOTS.
Additional Particulars

NEW YORK, July H.-Intelligence up to a
late hour last night reports call quiet" ut the
Arsenal There are only about sixty.fiye men
in charge, but they consider themselves per-
tectly able to protect the Building. The bal
ance Of the troops originally ordered there have
been placed on duty elsewhere.
About ten o'clock last night a detachment of
four hundred regulars arrived in this city from
Fort Trumbull, it is said. and at once reported
tor duty to Major Gen. Sanford.
AT eight o'clock a meeting of ex-oflicers of
the militia was held at the eth RegimentArmo-
ry in compliance with a call from Gen Sand
ford. About $50 were present, who offered their
services.
In the early part OF the evening, as the mob
Were coming down Broadway, at a point op-
posite Prince street, they were attacked IN front
by Inspector Carpenter with 300 men, and rout-
ed. The onslaught OF the police was unexpect-
ed, and met with no resistance. Numerous
damaging blows We're inflicted and arrests
made. banner inscribed sNo Draft" and
an American flag, were the trophies of this
brief but brilliant engagement
During the entire evening, and farinto the
night, the mob were engaged in burning negro
houses in the Fourth Ward. The police fol-
lowed up the rioters with great rapidjty, and
dispersed them whenever the two parties came
into contact. The firemen were ALWAYS
promptly on hand, and succeeded in arrestinp
the spread of the flames beforesmuch damage
was done. 1t was impossible to follow IN the
rioters SO closely as to prevent these acs of in
cendiarism. Several negroes were severely
injured by the mob.
about 9H p. m. another large detachment
from the up tow Ii mob came own Broad way
with the intention of sackng the Tribune Office,
in which purpose they had been toiled an hour
or two previous. Inspector Carpenter, with a
force of about six hundred men was notified os
their approa oh, by telegraph, and lay in wait
for them in front CT the City Hail. As thew
came yelling down Broadway, he rushed out
opposite the City Hall and attacked them in
flank
This sudden assault produced the utmost
CONSERVATION among the rioters. They broke
and ran, pursued by the police, and smitten
hip and thigh by their stout locusts About a
dozen rioters Were severely bruised about the
head. A few of the policemen received slight
injuries. The victory was complete.
Superintendent Kennedy is in fair way for
recovery.
A crowd of women called at some of the
station houses and begged that wounded police
men who had been brought to their dwellings
might be removed as they feared their homes
might be sacked and burned
Amongst the rioters Were large number of
known thieves, who instigated the sacking and
burning OF elegant private dwellings, for the
purpose OF plumber. A demonstration was
made to sack the Fifth Avenue Hotel; but the
occupants appeared at the windows, waving
handkerchiefs and cheering, and thus saved
their property, the crowd passing the hotel
with cheers. Major General Sanford was
seized by the mob and taken to a pump, where
he was ducked and then let go
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FURTHER OF THE GREAT RIOT
IN new YORK.
MORE DEPREDATIoNS COMMITTED BY THE
RUFFIANS
THE POLICE SUCCEED IN BEATING THEM
NEGROES KILLED AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
THREATENED

NEW YORK, July 15-Noon.-The rioters,
last night, visited several houses of ill fame,
in Greenwich street, burning one of them, and
killing one man. They Quilted about dozen
other houses. The police did all in their power
and finally beat off the ruffians.
This morning, small row occurred in Cedar
street, contiguous to the above locality, but a
liberal use of police clubs dispersed the ruffians
There was quite serious riot on Staten
Island last night A band Of ruffiians, num-
bering five hundred, roamed in detached bands
over the island, hunting negroes, ostensibly,
but in fact bent on plumber.
Several houses of negroes were burned, their
occupants fleeing to the woods. Six negroes
We're killed
Various persons were notified that their hou-
ses would be burned.
The railroad depot at Vanderbilt landing
was burned.
The drinking shops were despoiled and
Quilted, and perfect reign of teIror prevailed.
No private dwellings were destroyed, al
though deep threats were made against Mr.
Maverick, one of the editors OF the Post, and
others.
Citizens there are arming and forming a
patrol force. detachment of the Sth regiment,
with two howitzers, have been sent down.
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FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

Five Hundred Additional Prisoners Cam
tured 1.-The Rebel General Pettisrew
Killed.
The following dispatch was received by Gen.
Hallecii late last night:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoroMAC
July H-Aajor General HalIeck, GeneraI-i in
ChfJ: My cavalry have captured five hun
dred prisoners In addition to those previously
reported. Generel Pettigrew, of the Confeder
ate army, was killed this morning in the attack
on the enemys rear guard. His body is in our
hands. G.. G.. MEADE,
Major General Commanding
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoroMAc.
July H-Lee's army withdrew from their no.
sition around Williamsport yesterday and last
night, and recrossed the Potomac by a pontoon
bridge at Falling Waters and f1at-boats at the
Williamsport ferry.
A portion OF Pleasanton's cavalry entered
Williamsport at seven o'clock this morning.
and captured many prisoners.
Lee had previously sent over all his plumber,
trains, etc.
A general movement was ordered this morn
ing, and our columns We're in motion at an
early hour, but found the enemy's entrench-
ments vacated.
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THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE BUILDING
THREATENED WITH DESTRUCTION

NEW YORK, July 15.-It is reported there has
been considerable dis turbance in Brooklyn.
One negro house in Columbia street was de.
stroyed, and a few other small houses in TaIlry
street were pillaged.
The negroes are being horribly maltreated.
1t IS reported this morning that both grape
and canister were used freely up town last
night against the rioters.
There were several fires last night in various
parts of the city, nearly all, however, being
small houses.
An attack was made on some residences in
Gramercy Park, including the house of bud
ley Field, from which volley of musketry
was fired into the villains, scattering them
Quite number Of troops are arriving, and
some batteries of artillery have reached the
city.
. The general impression at this hour-noon-
is, the worst is over; the mob fearing the ar.
rival of tried troops from the south
Large numbers of families have removed
from the city, and the exodus continues I'M
abated.
Telegraphic communication East has not vet
been resumed
Two hotels on CORTLAND street were some.
what damaged, especially the bar-rooms
The Hudson river railroad trains come only
to Yonkers, the track this side being torn up.
The inhabitants of Yonkers have organized
to protect themselves, and two companies
Were last night guarding the Arsenal
AT Tarrytown, the inhabitants are also or
ganiZing
NEW YORK. July Is, Noon.-There is now a
a great crowd around the Produce Exchange,
threatening the destruction of that fine build
ing.
Brooks great clothing establishment, on
Catharine street, has been Quilted by the mob,
who robbed them OF 200 worth of clothing,
women and boys carrying off clothing by
aTmsful.
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TIE ATTACK UPON CHARLESTON


As some doubt has been thrown upon the
statement that our naval forces were ready to
take part in the attack upon Charleston. in
itiated by the land forces by the movement
upon Morris Island preparatory to assailing
Fort Sumter, from the fact that Admira,
Dahlgren had arrived out too recently to make
his plans, we may say that private letters have
been received in this city stating that the move
ment of our combined forces, land and naval.
to the end:-lst, of the reduction of Sumter
from Morris and Folly Islands; and ID the
capture of Charleston; was to be entered upon
during Wednesday night.
Gen. Gilmore, who it will be remembered
reduced Fort Pulaski when it had been pro-
nounced impregnable by some of the first en-
gineering authorities of the country, was san
guine of success in knocking Sumter into a
cooked hat could he once get q foothold on
Morris Island with his PARROT guns That
foothold he has obtained by the admission of
the Acknowledgements and we have no manner
of doubt that ere this he has pounded a hole in
the side of Sumter big enough to drive a team
of elephants through. Sumter in our posses.
SION, the work of the reduction of the other
Notifications defending Charleston is minor
lob,
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PRISONERS OF WaP

The following prisoners of war were taken
near Ashby's Gap, and sent to the city yester-
day by COL Lowell. commanding I'd Massa-
chusetts Cavalry Capt. Todd committed them
to the Old Capitol: Capt. Chichester, Engineer,
A. u. q. to Gen. Rhoades, H. Lees old corps;
J. G. Cannon, attachee Headquarters I'd Army
Corps; VIM Sours, private, 9th Virginia Cav
airy; J. ). Atkins, private, 9TH N. G.. Cavalry:
Jas. Wilson, Recruiting Agent; J. E. Miner,
private, 5th N. q. Cavalry; g. T. Burnhart,
private, lst N. G. Cavalry; Jno W. Biles,
private, 4th n. 9. Cavalry; d. Alderman, 5th
n. c. Cavalry; w. r. Weeks, private, 5th n.
9. Cavalry; A. Leigh, private, 9th Virginia
Cavalry; and j. NJ. Jeffries.
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FROM GENERAL GRANTS ARMY.

General Grant Paroles 81, 277 Prisoners
General Sherman Defeats Johnston-Two
Thousand Prisoners Captured.
CINCINNATI, July 1.-THE Commercial has
Eicksburg advices to the Sth instant
Grant had paroled the rebel prisoners. They
number thirty -one thousand two hundred and
seventy -seven. General officers captured, sew
enty-two, including Generals Pemberton, Ste
venson, Torrey, Smith, Lee, Taylor, Herbert,
Cummings, Burton, Sharp. Harris, Moore,
Baldwin and Vaughn.
Immediately after the surrender of Vicksburg
General Sherman moved in the direction of the
Big Black river large army. On the follow
ing day he met Johnston drawn up in line of
battle. sanguinary engagement took place,
resulting in Johnston's defeat, and the capture
of two thousand prisoners.
General Francis p. Blair is reported to be in
possession of Jackson.
A rumor is in circulation that Port Hudson
had surrendered to General Banks on the 5th
instant, and that we took eighteen thousand
prisoners.
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THE MAILs.-Immediately on the extent of
TIE damage to the Washington branch railroad
by ,the freshet coming to the knowledge of the
Post Office Department, the Hon. George w.
Mcclellan, Chief of the Contract Office, ad-
dressed telegram to the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company, lnquiring as to the practi-
cabilty of transmitting the mails by wagon,
or in any other way, to secure that important
object.
William Prescott Smith, Esq, the master of
transportation on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
throughout the whole country, being person.
ally engaged at the scene of destruction, did
not receive Mr.. McLellan's despatch until $50
last evening, when he responded to the Depart
ment's inquiry as follows:
BALTIMORE, CAMDEN STATION, $40 P. M,
July 14-Ho,a. Geo. W. Mcclellan: The road is
now complete, except at Laurel bridge, which
will be ready to- morrow evening. All delayed
fections That leaving Ills a. m. i had trans
ferred myself to train which reached Baltimore
at S. Is this m, and connected for Philadel-
phia at $50 p. m.
The travel by turnpike proved a failure
Many bridges and entertainments are gone.
Trains will leave Washington at p. m. and
3 D. m, and Baltimore at a. m. and $50 p. m.
Other trains may be run.
w. p. SMITH, Mast. OF Transp'n.
This morning, however, these fair anticipa-
lions were frustrated by the receipt of the fol.
lowing dispatch from the same indefatgable
oficer of the Baltimore and Ohio road: 80
CAMDEN STATION, July Isl regret to re-
port another unexpected difficulty on the
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THIRDEDI'TION
4 O'CLOCK P. M.
THE SURRENDER OF PORT HUDSON

1t is understood that by the capture of Port
Hudson we come inpossession OF another little
bagatelle Of prisoners to the tune of from ten
to eighteen thousand.
This will do very well to go with the trifiing
lot of thirty one thousand, odd taken at icks
burg.
The General Gardiner in command at Port
Hudson is the son of ex-Postmaster Gardiner.
of this CITY.
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IATEST.
GOV. SEYMOUR DECLARES NEW
YORK CITY IN A STATE OF
INSTRUCTION.

NEW YORK, July 15.-Gov. Seymour has
issued a proclamation declaring the city of
New York in state Of instruction, and giving
notice to all persons that the means provided by
the laws of this State for the maintenance of law
and order will be employed to whatever degree
may be necessary, and that all persons who
shall, after the publication of this proclama-
ton resist or aid assist in resisting any force
ordered out by the Governor to quell or sup
press such instruction, will render themselves
liable to the penalties prescribed by law.
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The New York Riot.
Severe Fight in Progress The New
York Militia Recalled from the Seat of

a Severe Fight in Prosress-Th New
York Militia Recalled from the Seat of
War.
New YORK, July 1.-THE mob have barrica-
ded certain parts OF the city 10 prevent troops
from coming through.
The track of the New Haven and Hudson
river railroad has been torn mp.
The mob invested the Fifth Avenue Hotel
last night, intending TO destroy it, but were per-
suaded 10 leave after obtaining the whisky thew
demanded.
1t is reported the mob destroyed gas main
up town.
The stores on Broadway are generally closed.
1t is feared the mob will destroy the Croton
aqueduct and reservoir.
Certain parts of the city have been visited
where Irish laborers are employed, who have
been induced to leave their labor. Many joined
the mob
Several detachments of soldiers are reported
TO have fired into the mob but very foolishly
used blank cartridges, which only exasperated
the rioters.
The most atrocious robberies have been COM
mitted in the streets by ruffians, who seize any
respectable looking men, rob them of watches,
money, ETC., and then finish by beating the
victims. Many such things occurred this morn
ing.
The mob attacked Mayor Opdyke's house,
but the police and citizens rallied, and after
fierce battle drove them Off
Postmaster Wakeman's house was burned
asst night.
NEW YORK, July Ia, 2o'clock-It is under
stood that Mayor Opdyke has delegated all
necessary power to act in the city to Governor
Seymour, and the latter will soon issue suit
able proclamation, calling upon the rioters to
desist from their illegal acts and leave to the
State authorities such proceedings as may be
deemed proper to test the legality of the Con-
scription law.
Governor Seymour addressed an excited
crowd from the City Hall steps at noon, urging
them to dispense and use all endeayors to
repress illegal acts.
negro vas killed about eleven o'clock in
Leroy street.
NEW YORK, July 1i-3 o'clock-The Post
says bodies of rioters to-day visited large man.
ufacturing establishments, forcing the laborers
10 join them.
Gangs also took laborers from the wharves
fcrbidding the loading of ships, and threatening
destruction to the latter.
Up to this hour several houses have been
sacked, including Mayor Opdyke's.
CONGREGATIONS are occurring momentarily,
and the mob, which seems to be divided into
separate crowds, are bent on plumber. pillage,
and robbery Of persons.
The merchants have held meeting, and
about two hundred have Just marched up
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
SURRENDER OF PORT HUDSON.
FEDERAL ATTACK ON CHARLESTON.

-0-----
RICHMOND DATES OF YESTERDAY.
The Richmond papers of Saturday acknowl-
edge the fall of Vicksburg
The followngextracts are taken from yester-
days Enquirer:
Surrender of Port Hudson
MOBILE, July 13.-To Gen. Cooper, Adjatant
and Inspector General: The New Orleans Era
of the 10th announ ces the unconditional sur
render of Port Hudson at seven az o'clock
ninth (9th) inst. GEO. b. GARDNER,
Chief of Staff
The Richmond Enquirer of the 18th gives the
following official dispatches from Gen. Beaure-
gard
CHARLESTON, July 1O-To Gen. s. Cooper.
Adjutdnt and Inspector General: At dark on the
10th the enemy retained possession of Morris
Island Four Monitors engaged the battery
Wagner and the battery at cummings Point
all day without damage or casualties, but the
loss In opposing the landing was severe-three
hundred killed and wounded, including six
teen officers.
The enemy's loss is evidently heavy.
q. T. BEAUREGARD.
CHARLESTON, July 10, 1l.3O p. MO GeaeraI
=. cooper: The enemy mas threatening force
on the lower front of James Island, along the
Stono. An attempt was made to destroy the
Savannah railroad bridge over the Edisto
river, but was fooled with the loss of one steam
boat. G. T. BEAUREGaBD.
CHARLESTON, July 13.-To Gent s. Cooper.
Adjutant and Inspector General. Nothing new
since yesterday. The enemy is engaged in
establishing batteries for long range guns on
the middle OF Morris Island, being aided by
1--WE Monitors Their wooden gunboats are
firing on our batteries.
Wagner and Gregg are on the north end of
MoTris Island. g. t BEAURRGARD
JACKSON, Miss, July 10th, evening-The
artillery firing has ceased. The enemy's sharp.
shooters and our skirmishers are still blazing
away. Our loss will not exceed fifty.
FORTRESS MONROE, July I4.-Fort Pow
hatan, on James river, was taken possession of
by our fleet yesterday. All the men and guns
had been removed.
The gunboat Union, Captain Conroy, lust
arrived from Charleston, bound to New York
reports all OF Morris island captured excepting
Fort Wagner The enemys loss in killed
wounded and prisoners is between seven and
eight hundred.
The attack commenced last Friday morning
The Union left On Sunday afternoon, at
whiC b time the siege of Fort Wagner was pro-
crossing with every prospect of q speedy cap
ture. Five Monitors were engaged.
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NAVAL, ORDERS

Assistant Surgeon John Paul Quinn detach-
ed from the Sebago and ordered to the Re-
ceiving Ship at New York.
Mdshipman Godfrey, NJ Hunter, Frank
Tnrnbull, b. F. Long, Carlisle p. Porter and
T. J. Jewell derached from the Navy Yard
Washington and waiting orders.
Sailmaker Geo. w. Geit detached from the
Preble and waiting orders.
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NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILROAD OPRN.-The
following dispatch was received last evening
by the Agent of the Great Pennsylvania Route,
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Sixth
street:
BALTIMORE, July Ia, 1s63.-E o. Norton,
agent: All through trains will be resumed to-
morrow, the 18th, commencing with the mail
north at 9.15 q. m. +. S. YOUNG,
Gen'l Pass Agent N. c.. r. R.
SFor full particulars of the New York
Riots, see first page OF to days Star.
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NOT 50

The report that President Lincoln has sus-
pended the operation OF the draft in New York
city, in order to pacify the mob there, is with
ont any foundation. Nc such action has taken
place with the knowledge or consent of the
President, we are quite certain. The Govern
ment will take Sc No step backward we are
confident, an the dictation ofthe gang OF trait
orous ruffans, now committing deeds of
murder, arson, and plumber, under the name
ofresistance to the CONSUMPTION.
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LOCAL NEWS.

SERIOUS CHARGE.-An en- Colonel arrested for
an attempt to enlbessle $4,000 from the Gorern-
ment.-Y esterday, Judge Advocate Turner
went before Justice Johnson and made oath to
the effect that Charles Rosefield, Colonel
commanding Cameron Regiment, presented an
account for subsisting recruits, for S14,76O, and
verified it in this city the Goth June, 1862. That
an invest igation of said account discovered
that it was fraudulent, and that he committed
perjury in verifying it.
This deponent having officially examined
said account, and proofs attached, believes said
account 10 be false and fraudulent, and that
said Rasefield has been guilty of perjury in
verifying his account. This deponent further
says the said Rasefleld also presented another
account for subslstlng recruits-the account
dated January z, 1862, for S354,-sald account
is not verified, but is believed to be false and
fraudulent.
warrant was accordingly issued, and
officer Burch, of the Fourth Ward, last night
arrested Rosefield, and he was at once COM
mitted to Jail for court Rosefield is German,
about 80 years OF age, and has been in the mill
tary service of the country. He alleges that he
has been made the dupe OF other parties.
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OUR MILITARY BUDGET.

SURGEONS FOR THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
The Surgeon General and Medical Director
recently sent up to the Army of the Potomac,
from the various hospitals of this city, fifty
surgeons for duty, who have been judiciousiy
distributed among the several corps. Among
them was DR.. F. A. Hinkle, no was obliged
to return owing to physical disability from the
effects of typhoid fever, and is now doing duty
at Campbell Hospital