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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-04-24

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hands Of the Confederates win be forwarded by tag Of
truce except such authority Of the Secretary
War. Major 0eneral DIX 10 overwh elmed BY . large
nueber Of letters . 60 South every day, and IL may be
some consolation 70 the senders TO know that their let
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from the headquarters Of this department.
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RETURN OF THE SEVENTH REGIMENT

Their Arrival and scenes Around the
Armory-ColOnel LeMerts Reports 90
Governor Scymour-IntervfewS SBetWcem
the Governor and Colonel, &c.
Yesterday morning at four O'Clock the Seventh regiment
New York State National Guard arrived In this city and
alter reporting TO Governor seymour at the St Nicholas
Hotel Colonel LeIcrts headed his TO the armory at
Tompkins market Although thcy arrived at early an
hour, the news having spread. tho armory was soon
crowded with their friends and relatives. The men ap
pearcd much fatigucd and had TO leave Frederick with
out their camp cquipagc, baggage knapsacks Conse
quenty they home in eight marching ordern This
from special order from General Haeck Colonel
Leerts to take tho Seventh from Fort Federal Hill, At
Baltimore, and proceed with them 10 Frederick They
are in fine health and spirits. number one thousand
strong and ready 70 kc active part in seeing that
the peace OF the city viii be maintained.
At ten O'Clock Colonel Le!erts met Governor Seymour
at the St Nicholas Hotel with whom be had protracted
interview relative 10 the present state Of anars In tho
city, The particulars Of that Interview are not to be
made public but Is sufficient 10 state that the members
Of the regiment 10 be kept at the armoy and ready
for any emergency that may require their action.
The seventh when absent at the seat OF war under
went arduous duties, aud their domicary comforts
when at Frederick the hard ground for bed and
huis OF straw for shelter.
Tho interview between the Governor and Colonel hay
lug terminated at twelve O'clock the were
dered TO prepare for dress parade.
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SIXTH WARD.

Exodus or Blacks from the Five Points.
The fear which has seized the colored population in
nearly evory part Of tho city has extended TO tho blacks
Of tho Sixth ward. They have been laborng under con
tnual antcaons Of violence and the events Of the last
three days have led them to believe that their only safety
Is In flight. Thor initiative character determined them
TO follow tho example Of those Of their in other pro-
cncts-whose forcbodngs Of assault had been unforin
natcly rcalizcd-by leaving the neighborhood. There
TO have been general exodus Of Africans from the
Five Points, ard the whites in possession OF tho whole
field Tho police state that there occasion for their
departure, and that there disposition manifested
70 disturb them. But such tho excitement and alarm
that inspired them that coored ruzhed from tho
ward and proceeded TO Long Island
AZ in other precincts the draft and tho popular host
ty IL the great topic Of conyorsaton in this ward.
Groups o gathered around others who read 10 them
from the journals the progress OF tho disturbances np
town; and the conscription received many bitter dc
nunciatOn
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went on board of United States steamship foot q Jack
son street. and ordered tho dcsist from work
they would fire tho Word sent 20 the statn
house for sssistnnce, and Sergeant Woodward, with
platoon OF and ono company of military, under CON
mand of Captain IIuson of the Twelfth Sos York vo.un
tecrs, appeared tho wharf. The crowd aed At
tho sight of police and military, aud were out or
sight, dispensing In every direction.
Word being sent 20 tho residents u Norfolk street
Grand that an attack would be made upon the drg store
o. rr J NJ Grnlihs the negro barracks at No 70 Sor
folk street and the residences Of several of tho more pro
mnent republicans very formd bile patrol guard vas
immediately organized and placed under tho ct'incy
Joseph H. Tooker Esq Qrustce N schools, aud they
kept unier throughout Tuesday and Wedneda
evening. The house No l. sup street thoroughly
sacked and the people noxt attacked tho grocery On tue
of Esscy and Division streets. Hso they were
ired upon BY Tho patrol and several We're shot nuns
this ARRAY part of the crowd sacked the several lager bier
saloons in Division street, near Clinton. and over thirty
stores IN Grand street, Pitt ard weii Al tho latter
spot they met by sluai ~ militia nnd ds.cr-.d
not howcvcr booe Thousands ~ dollars worth of goods
carried on By women and children. The Thirteenth
Ward Democratic Committee under leadership " Mr..
Iiealy and Couucmcn Brady prominent 10 reHeuing
goods from tho pundcrcrH ON wednesday evening, tho
people having become 80 bold aud formidable tho
citizens assembled at clinton Garden and formed patrol
guard under tho captancy OF Mr. lucston aud paradei
the dlsrict The Germans 10 Division street near Nor
FOLK formed guard OF one hundred, fuly armed Tho
Norfolk street patrol guard, Capt 1ooker, nnd Rut
gers Hose Company No 20. were! also held IN read'no
These the part OF tho citizens had the
desired effect and snco tho attack of Tuesday night all
has been lnict
captain steers received Information
property taken from stores sacked IN Grand street on
Monday last concealed In various places thronghont
the Sergcants Brd, smith and Woodward reeoy.
cred 81 worth OF property mostly consisting
Of wearing APPAREL Many OF tho persons having heard
that the police Of tho ward propose searching Their prem
scs 10 morrow have sent IN a number articles saying
they found them the The ctizcns of this ward
have acted In the public spirited manner Va volun
teerng special policemen and furnishing rcfrcshmsns
and also making liberal Offers Of money About ono hun
dred and nifty OF tho leading ozens are AIMED and doing
patrol duty day and Night thus aordng tho members
of the police force opportunity TO get little rest after
their arduous duties OF tho past four days W TO the
tmc Of going to press all was quiet throughout The
ward
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EIGHTH WARD.

Comparative quiet reigned IN tho Eighth ward during
tho whole Of yesterday Rumors OF descent upon
negro tenomenss In Sullivan street and In tho vcn
y Of the colored primary school, In Laurcns street
reached The police during tho morning. and every
tion taken 70 prevent disturbance. Captain Do
camp detailed bis In various parts OF the ward In
ticpaIion Of a row, but tho arrangements ho made ap
pcared disconcert the crowd dspoed 10 raise
element and they remained either In doors securely
In distant localities. During the Afternoon two
negroes who gave their Jeremiah simpson aud
Albert Johnson. residing In the alley way ip sullivan
street between roome and Grand streets venurcd out
the street 70 proceed 10 grocery store on the
crowd OF boys, who throw stones at but infistcd
no injuries upon them. The police of this ward
were really indefati9able Ia tho detorm nation
20 prevent disturbance and II II probably owing to
this fact thin TO other that out.
break transpncd In the Eighth ward yesterday.
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rIFTEESTH WARD.

The class Of citizens residing in thc. Fifteenth ward
seemed 70 forbid any disturbance whatever. No negro
tenements, with single exception, located IN this
ward and for this attacks made by tho
crowd upon them except in two cases. when colorcd
servants family crrands, attacked BY
a small crowd OF men and boys, who did nothing more
than TO chase them back 10 the Easements from which
they had saed forth. The citizens of tho ward syincod
n strong determination TO prevent ANY assault by tho
populace their noghborhood and In order 70 render
themselves effective Ia tho event OF an nt
tack they met for organization last evening al
tho Twelfth regiment New York Militia Armory,
Ia Fourth street broadway. About i've
hundred persons present, ard undetermined spirit
cvnced the part of the chzcns 70 protect them
selves Among tho resdens of tho ward present were
Messrs Robinson, Chiffon, Cav. Wheeler, Ncsman,
Tracey, Barker, Iawes, Foreman. olcott Draper
Mcclellan Pcrego Watts Wctmorc. Johnston and others
Tho object OF the meeting stated 10 be for mutual
protection os their homes and property and volunteer
roll at opened 10 receive the address o those
willing enter into the Organization The frst who
volunteered wns young man named Darwin Swami,
residing In Jones street, near broadway. His example
followed by scores of others, among whom the
leading and wealthy citizens In the ward. many of whom
grey headed. At tho time reporter lott last
evening two bundrod persons had signed the roll
Tho police of the ward pvocd tho precinct during the
day without mocvtaton and occasion for their inter
offered up 70 late hour last evening beyonc
the arrcst OF snc two disordcriy characters.
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which was 10 sa for village up the Hudson but the OF
ncers OF the vessel refused take him lest the crowd
might destroy H. lo was then left on The d ok, aud ap
prehendng that crowd might waylay him, he called
carriage driver 20 carry HIM back to his home. The
driver refused although the negro offered him $40 arefo
the Journey. Can't Petty then charge OF the negro
for the night and HE methe, returned 10 her residence
Yesterday an arrest made at No IL Thomas street
o. iqnor dealer, who charged with attempting 70 IA
co party 10 arson and riot Tho prisoner Cruise u ~
alleged, endeavored 70 lead an attack on house
opposite, where negroes visited white women
vent amalgamation, his hostility was not con
fined TO the African. Tho police state that the furniture
OF man who had married squaw was brought on
cart opposite the house OF Cruise, whore he nd taken
rooms and that tho prisoner dsapproving OF the match
destroyed port OF the urnlt re order 70 prevent
them keeping house, His wife and himself ssted
the officers, but Cruise finally brought tho station
house. and subsequently held 10 bail In 81 800
In York street tho negro houses present dapldated
appearance They have been thoroughly sacked OF their
contents by the crowd and at scarcely hab
table.
In the evening, white woman, partially intoxicated,
with dsheyeed hair loose dress and tie swaggcr Of ono
Of the b'hoys appeared at tho OF
and West Broadway and attempted addcss throng of
colorcd women who had gathered opposite their houses
II am copperhead, !" she exclaimed with oath "and
lean tight too by 49, WHOM take me upY' No waa
desrous Of obgng her, and some white men took her
Late at night the station house was den.cy thronged
with negro families who locked up their dwellings, and
thus sought welcome asylum from those who might as
sault them.
Tho ward has been distinguished by considerable war
Ike preparations in consequence OF tho government
stores in II, where large number Of arms and equip
ments deposited 0hc block in Worth st ect between
West Broadway and Church street, was yesterday the
scene continuous gun exercise The buildings whcro
stored guarded by detachment Of marinca
aud two howitzers ready for action, command Worth
street and West Broadway Tho gun took place
at six O'Clock last evening and was witnessed by largo
number Of spectators at distance. Captain Grayson,
Lieutenant Mead and Ensign Harding tho officers in
command.
In Duane street. last evening negro was chased but
his speed enabled him 70 escape.
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ELEVENTH WARD.
Basinsss Totally Suspended.

The stores and all places Of business moro gene
rally closed The east side of the town during ycstery
than II Sunday. Business Of al kinds seemed n
b. entirely suspenied and the crowd evidently mas
ter or the situation. II anything but safe Tor a
stranger travel through the streets or be either
suspected q being special ooer aspy oar reporter
underwent very sharp and unplcasant scrutiny during
his walk through tho ward and last evening he dd not
feel Fa'e til he reached Third avenue
Tho cro@ds IN tho lower noisy and ~
pohr,d anxious 10 make denanstration though there
-~roos trouble up 70 q late hour itst nlTht
An unfortunate negro, Who mafe h8 appearance On
avenue chased ap rh tcenih street fora Conders
bic distance Tie ma oriy or ths crowd vas probably ~
the OPINION that he worth tho chase AMI turned
bsrk but few oi tho deter fned nnsy Ovef0ok
him aDd bept him quite badly A'l throush The avenues
hud fognd Tho doors ~ drinking saoos sad they
wished they could 20 H. work again. bot - The sh0fs
e0scd IN tbc ward IN sblch tbsy sefe rufieyed,
thy eere comreihd 70 remain Me. feW Who
appeared 10 have families Depending upnn them
odrcrcn, a. 70 whether they worked y renaine ils
AMI I'D eve will Sc this drait settled nrst sure
enough replied another then tho draft settled dsad
cnoughp
About haif.gast four oelocx some boya -, snail
fhsny IRE 10 thirteenth street, nyeuua y, shbh
had lhe clect ~ calling out the hrcne0 ~ that district
The flames we're extlngulahci before ary s1fs fAsss
rhsre xerc m military ID Tho wsrd taruz to iay e.
eepi he dessa hment beld a. the haDatan ss Ho, -
The loot n FVnftaenh street. a. trQtnct th4t hahdnx
from telng destroyed The employ - Al A. s0rs
md attempt was made 70 "a, lest thefn u oluSs
quenrn hWfNefs O tba &tnfurc ~ n1Wir - tk@f ffh
Tie lay prsvoua tho csmfary dn hayi very sfgo
supply x sse hand, and tho cyeas ~ofe fclfse -
ute sariagiyi ~hi,b vas cbeenuliy oompiird sta ~
all qlsftefs
very strict wMtch vas kert W ihe citigeut prgNnl
yail0n turing ~, night ~ preyent looand Afs ~nch
seems y have bad good fleet. gsaf bgfHins a.
called, IN led with delight NY the resenis n that
igaty fer they isnpr.4o the opportunity a Mying ~
qasptify ~ hrewOod by carrying n thc psritslly
barnei tInb~r Hnnar~is ~ men. ahl chlffcu
were hasy yesterday N drxinx 10 from ihe ssfs Al
ol' 4 ,hs rsesn, nse q W Ogden lumber yra p'-os-
of paards Isriy Barn-i shich tsy carsd ~ 81 ars
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around my house. can address you from the
corner Of the balcony II should be unable
to stand during its delivery, you will permit
me to address you sitting; my voice is much
stronger than my limbs. take upon myself
the responsibility Of assuring you that in pay
ing me this visit, or in retiring from it, you
shall not be disturbed by any exhibition Of
municipal or military presence. You who are
Catholics, or as many of you as are, have
right to visit your Bishop without molestation.
JOHN HUGHES,
Archbishop Of New York.
New YORK, July 16, 1868.
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ruE SEVENTH REoInEsr on nrry.

four O'Clock In the Afternoon Colonel Iercrts OF tho
Seventh regiment, reported to General Brown for duty
the General expressed pleasure meeting tho Colonel
saying that his regiment "mob killers and riot
quelers, and that he would give them opportunity
Colonel Ierts said that he and his men were ready
and only awaited orders The following then is
sued
Col oncl Leners Of Seventh regiment New York
Militia wiz proceed aud take station with his resimen as
iollows-nis quarters with one battalion the Eleventh
held ocer At the Twenty frat precnct-hs Colonel COM
lie Is charged with snppresslng all mobs riots. and
n. . dsty use az means he has n doing So -
street between Fsi avenue and East river and he wiz
n pr @ Hsr viii
ceyes Further orders and wiz make frequent reports 10
Breyet Brisadier General HARVEY BROWN.
The regiment reported last night o. duty.
A REQUEST TO WITHDRAW THE TROOPS REFUSED.
Yesterday afternoon Senator'S Bradley and Connolly
waited upon President Acton ana requested allow
the troops TO be withdrawn from tho East side OF the
city. They pledged themselves II this were DONE that
the peace OF that should be and
concnded that military presence only led tho people TO
Mr.. Acton replied that he not in command Of tho
troops but that with his consent should be with
drawn. He referred tho scnntors 10 Gen Brown
Tho General said that command OF tho United
States forces and would not be dictated by any
IN regard TO the disposition OF tho troops The district
was an infected one, and must learn that thore
government TO be obeyed The Senators took tho hint
Afterwards Mr.. Hitchcock and Mr.. Jackson called on
the General and asked that tho troops should be with
drawn from the jackson foundry as their only
tended 10 keep alive tho excitement. which II
cessary to allay The General replied 80" shall put my
soldiers where please aud no mob shall dictate TO mo
where they ~ go" lie then orders Colonel
Burns 70 defend the foundry at all hazards and crowd
gathered, not TO be sparing OF his fire.
SUPERINTENDENT KENNEDY.
superintendent Kennedy returned to the Office ycster
day He Is able TO walk, but presents q very bad ap
pearance His face Is full Of bruises his eyes yet show
the marks OF blows and his body badly SCARED
IL will be time before he Is the he
ALL QUIET IN Y0RkyILLE.
messenger reached the headquarters last night from
Yorkville He reported that all quiot there. tho
citizens paro being duty 10 the number OF two hun
dred.
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TENTH WARD.

No undue demonstration mado 10 tie Tenth warn
EXCEPT attack by crowd o, about hundred pcr
sons uron the store Of J. wesshusenn, corner n
and Division streets by which The proprietor los
large portion or hls stock and some sx hundred and
nfty dollars In money The rngeaGer In the affair
represented 10 reporter 10 be Hugh Curry a1s
Mcdonnell 10 was arrested by Onioer Woods at No IL
gunYls trcet, and Committed for examination BY Justice
steers in delault OF bail The officer aiao arrested
Bernard Mcconnell nt No. 13t Division street charge
Of burglary lie was likewise committed The ctzsns
are generally prepared for any attack About thou
sand have organiyed, and with the assistance q the
police eSarc thcnseves fully cquil 70 any emergency
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MOVEMENTS OF GOVERNOR SEYMOUR.
Despatch from James b. Fry, Provost
Marshal General, Suspending ths
Drnft-Thc Tribune, &c.

Despatch from James b. Fry, Provost
Marshal General, susPending tine
Draft-Thc Tribune, &c.
Governor Seymour remained most Of the day yester-
day the st. Nicholas Hotel. His rooms were crowded
nearly all day Mayor Opdyke there tho same as on
wednesday. Senator Morgan also called 10 the morning,
and had lengthy interview with tho Governor. I'm
portant developments ranspred at the interview which
we do Lot consider prudent to give at this time.
The Tribune yesterday morning made the statement posi-.
lively unequivocally the administration
postponed the draft thus ncutrazing tho efforts Of
Governor Seymour during the night 10 quiet the
crowd Gov Seymour informed reporter that COL
Nugent, the Provost Marshal, exhibited 70 him
and Mayor Opdyko yesterday telegraphic despatch
from Col Fry the United States Provost Marshal General
at Washington, In tho following words:"rhc draft in
New York and Brooklyn Is suspended This despatch
exhibited to the and Mayor Opdyke before
the former wrote tho note to Mr. Soan President Of tho
Hudson River Railroad informing him that the draft had
been suspended.
Mr. Greeley have known the fact OF that despatch
having been received. If 80, there could posi-
bly, have bcen other motive fer the state
mcnts made in that paper yesterday morning than de-
sire to incense the disalected crowd, and urge them
In their desperate work Of destruction, pillage
and punder. Tho article OF the Tribune yeser lay
Ing has several important points, upset the abors Of
Governor Seymour. When quiet s once more restored
the effect will be shown by Official statements
Under the statement that tho draft has been suspended
the Governor has been able, through interview with
some OF the most prominent Germans In the city TO pro-
won't that element ning in tho oeigeront dcmonstra
ons of the hour nnd organize themselves to maintain
quiet aud protect the property in their respective loca
tics.
Rrelavo TO tho troubles in Queens county. Governor
Seymour addressed letter 70 the Hon. John u.
Townsend. OF Astoria, requesting him to for him
(Gov scymour that he would sustain the people n their
constitutional rights and urging upon thcm the necessity
OF abiding by the law.
IL Is but just to Captain J. II. Howell OF the Third
New York artillery. t. state that he had command OF
the Eighth regiment battery, and was supported by
company OF cavalry.
Brigader General Mix succeeded yesterday morning
In getting several hundred cavalry together. They
formed into line In Madison avenue, and doubt did
efficient service during the night.
About three O'Clock yesterday delegation, heaced by
General wabrdgc, watei upon the Governor. The pre-
else nature OF their business unable to state but
they let evidently perfectly satisfied
Several politicians busy among tho nfuriatcd crowd
endeavoring to pacfy them IN several instances they
have been successful. aud II general effort was
made by those elected Office the democratic side
much could be done towards qucting tho excited multi
tudo.
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FGIRTH WARD.

The greatest quiet prevailed throughout this ward
during the whole Of yescrday and everything bore tho
aspect Of former times ~ reported that during the
forenoon several strckcepcrs visited by gangs Of
and ihrocs who ordered them 10 close their stores
abide tue conseenccs of the threatened destruction q
their property Some few complied but the majority
fused accede to this unlawful demand and the result
showed that they right, nothing was attempted
At about eight Y. w. a man namrd Edward Watts u was
run over by wagon which he driving and seriously
hurt appears that the horses took fright In Catharne
street and away, throwing him from IN, wagon
lie convey cd To his residence No. ZIG East Thirteenth
etfa
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FIRST wARD.

There serious disturbance 10 this ward yesfcr
day Everything passed Oh very quietly with the excep
ton Of gang OF boys who attempted TO create by
throwing stones into establishment Of A. coms.oc,
Il Broadway. They we're promptly dispersed by the
police. A rumor was prevalent that attack would be
made the building IS broadway, but up 10 late hour
last night no attempt had been nndc Alderman Fox,
duty to render any assistance TO the police in
quellng any iot or outbreak that might occur.
Tho shoe store of VIM Rosncr. lol Greenwich stree, ,
sacked about six O'Clock last night OF most OF It's
stock, consisting of bots AMI shoes. Ito badly
beaten and the building fred but by the prompt inter
ference OF the police It soon cxtinguished.
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opposition to the Draft III
Westchester County.
IN ENROLLING OFFICER FIRED UPON.
HIs HOUSE SACKED.
important Meeting of the In
habitants,
&sss Req &es

The appearance Of things generally through
ut the city yesterday indicated very decided
batement in the intense excitement which has
gitated the populace ever since last Monday.
few collisions occurred between the military
md the people, but they we're not Of the ter
riH<haracter which rendered the former con-
iicts SO appalling. On the whole, IT may be said
hat the fury Of the conscripton disturbances has
Exhausted ITSELF and that the disposition OF the
PEOPLE Is undoubtedly once more becoming
peaceful. Archbishop Hughes has addressed
n important notice ''to the men Of New York
rho are now called in many Of the papers
ioters," calling upon them to meet him at two
o'clock this afternoon, In front OF his residence,
corner OF Madison avenue and Thirty-sixth
treet. Ills intention Is to address them, with
= view, no doubt, TO beseech them to refrain
rom further acts Of violence.
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