The New York herald., 1863-07-12
Tho Conscription Commenced
in New York.
ORDER PREVAILS AT THE WHEEL,
Names Drawn Yesterday In the
Ninth District.
SCENES AND INCIDENTS OF THE DRAWING.
OTHER PARTICULARS OF THE DRAFT,
Ae., Ac., &e.

mo draft in New York city commenced yesterday
afSernoon according TO announcement, In the Twenty
ssoond ward ninth Congressional distrcD Tho drawing
made the Office Of the Provost Marshal OF the dis
ssict, No. 677 Third and proceeded from nine
O'Clock in the morning until the afternoon without
disturbance OF any description For some time be.ore
she hour appointed the drawing take place quite
large assembled at the headquarters. There was
se discussion Of any account, but much interest
naniesed in the progress Of the work. which was Ger
sainy novel scene 10 every one who looked upon II.
TR DRAWING COMMENCES.
eAcgty after nine o'clock Assistant Provost Marshal
Charles Jenkins stepped upon the table and read his
orders In relation the draft and the in which
u should be conducted. Upon the table was large
wheel which placed the ballots bearing the names
f those who have been enrolled The number 70 be drawn
from the district is 22l, and accordingly this compile
men, Of ballots placed in the wheel. One Of the
enrolling clerks, Mr.. Charles H. Carpenter, then
bliudfoded proceeded make the drawing To the
large hollow wheel attached handle, which
turncd by Mr.. George w. southwick, every evolution
saip being brought forth, bearing the name Of him who
ated 10 shoulder the musket II not exempt ready
with three hundred dollars buy himself of. When
everything In readiness the wheel turned and the
drs name announced that Of civilian Jones, Forty
ninth street, Tenth avcnuen The crowd at this
announcement gave suppressed murmur which was the
only display worthy Of note at the time.
THE DRAWING PROCEEDS.
Everything then went quietly possible during
entire day The people seemed to take IL In
tocular than serious mood, smile fitted frequently
the countenances Of several When familiar
name announced there was ejaculation Of g How
you Brady?" or "How you. JonesSn Then there
ocular tokens Of sympathy, such "Goodbye Pat
rick, or "Goodbye, James," when the drawn
happened have either OF these Christian prexes the
sane.
Al the hour Of adjournment 238 names
nounced to have been drawn leaving balance Of 264 to
be drawn in that ward Among those who the lucky
candidates may be mentioned Councilman Joyce, Hon.
Alexander Ward and six OF the enrolling officers Of the
district.
The drawing continued up TO four O'Clock, when the
Provost Marshal adjourned the proceedings until nine
O'Clock 10 morrow morning.
Every precauton was taken In order TO avoid any dis
turbance which might arise superintendent Kennedy
hand, and had large force Of police waiting. The
arrangements upon the certainly ref
much credit upon Provost Marshal Jenkins being ably
sssaed by Deputy Marshal Edward vanderpoel. The
Dh,rict Board consists Of the following gentlemen
Provoet MarshAi-csptalu Charles Il. jenkins.
Commissionsr-John N. Sands.
Examining surgeon--w. H. Thomson.
b the announced when drawn
was not distinct enough for the reporter 70 catch
that II " impossible to publish an exactly complete
st Of those who have been drafted The following bow
svsr nearly full list Of all whose names we're drawn
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