Year: 1863

TIsE RIOT.


We give in other columns the fullest details
that it is possible to collect of the procee elinss
of tho mob yesterday in various parts Of the
city. Relentless and cruel and cowardly as all
mobs are, the actions of this at least arc equal
to any that have yet earned a record in his
tory. "Pull down that id flag /" was
their greeting to the Stars and Stripes. "Ki
the id niger !" was the infurated howl
raised at the sight Of any unfortunate black
man, woman, or child that was seen on the
street, in tho cara. or an omnibus. Resistance
to the Draft was merely the occasion OF the
outbreak; absolute dsloyalty and hatred to the
negro were the moving cause. 1t was not
simply q riot but the commencement Cf revo-
luton, organized by the s,mpathzers in the
North with the Southern Rebellion.
1t was meant, undoubtedly. to break out on
the 4tb but postponed by the defeat of Lee





in Maryland. 1t was well known on Sunday
that preparations were made for the outbreak
on Monday, and the points Of attack and for
destruction were designated. Like incendiary
fires, it bruke out at different places at
the same moment, and at the extreme
ends of the city. While the first as-
sault was made in the upper Wards
the mob appeared in front OF our eifice
oil through the day it appeased its wrath aud
hate on any stray negro that was so unfortu-
nate as TO be found, and attacked The dwell
lngs here and there of those miserable people
Reinforced at dark by rufiians from the
upper part of the city, they made their
assault upon this building. completely sack
ing it. publication Office. by the timely,
energetic and brave efforts Of company OF
policemen, under Capt. Thorne, the whole
structure was barely savcd from Destruction
Blu. the chief devastation was up town, where
private houses were sacked and burned, the
Coored Orphan Asylum destroyed, and at
least one child burned to death To the
efficiency of the police it is alone due that the
city is not already given up to utter sack and
pillagc


The city must protect itself There are
loyal citizens enough to do so, il they under
stand thi. crisis in our affairs. Let them not
be deceived BY the belief that this is more
outbreak against the Draft. II has deeper
meaning and is literally removal OF the seat
of war to the bnnks Of the Hudson. These
bowling mobs are bounded on by thoughtful
and designing men who are at work In the
interests of the Southern rebellion. Their
organization is as yet incomplete and purpose
less except for destruction. but it will grow,
if LET alonc and not arrested in time. into o
systematic revolution. Let us be warned in
time. Courage and energy can control aud
suppress it. but the measures must
be prompt. Support the authorities give
them strength if they need it. Make them
understand, if necessary, the Importance
Of the emergency, and aid them TO put
il dOsn. 1t is not the city only, bat
tho country and the cause that is at stake,
and this week must decide whether we have q
couatry 70 live for. The not is formidable
only 10 its possibilities, and 10 to-day manage
able by the Government and the people 1t 10
not time h. falter or hesitate at extreme
measures. When to.dhy's sun goes down it
ought 10 be decided that tho danger 10 past.