THE REIGN OF THE RABBLE: Continuation of the Riot---The Mob Increased in Numbers; Large Numbers of the Rioters Killed (7/15/1863)

New York Times - Times Machine ^ | 7/15/1863

[Homer_J_Simpson]

The reign of the mob which was inaugurated on Monday morning has not yet ceased, although today will probably witness the end of its infamous usurpation. All Monday night the rioters, unchecked, prosecuted their depredations, and yesterday morning found the lawless spirit not a whit abated. On the contrary, the malignant originators of the disturbance grew bolder at the impunity with which they were necessarily permitted to indulge in their first day's career, and at one time more serious consequences than any which have yet occurred were threatened. Happily, however, the military and police authorities early in the day recovered from the partial paralysis into which the sudden demonstrations of the mob had thrown them, and in sufficient force were able to contend with the truly formidable organization of lawless men. A few wholesome but severe lessons were administered to the rioters during the day wherever they showed themselves most turbulent, and toward evening there seemed to be unmistakable indications that the supremacy of law would soon be acknowledged even by the most rabid of the offenders. Perhaps, however, the mere fact that a score or more of the rioters were killed in the various conflicts with the military and the police was not solely the cause of this abatement of the spirit of violence. The proclamation of Gov. HORATIO SEYMOUR, and the announcement, made early in the afternoon, that President LINCOLN had ordered the draft in this City to be suspended, may also have had something to do with restoring the malcontents to reason. At any rate, after nightfall the streets were comparatively quiet.

There is no question that the rioting yesterday was engaged in by vastly larger numbers than on Monday, and the spectators of the disorderly scenes were increased also by many thousands.

[Homer_J_Simpson]

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The Reign of the Rabble: Continuation of the Riot-—The Mob Increased in Numbers – 2-6
The Escape of Lee: Nearly His Whole Army Across the Potomac – 7
Army Operations – 7-9
The Indian War: The Murder of the Dustin Family – 9
The Battle of Helena: The Rebels in a Tight Place – 9
The Rebels Raid in Ohio: Reports from Cincinnati – 9-10
Charleston Attacked: The Assault Commenced on Friday Morning Last – 10
Important from Vicksburgh: Gen. Grant Paroles 31,927 Prisoners – 10
Port Hudson Ours! Unconditional Surrender on the Morning of the 9th – 10
The War in Tennessee: Evacuation of Chattanooga by General Bragg – 11
Morgan’s Great Raid: His Movements in Ohio – 11
News from Washington: Our Special Washington Dispatches – 11
Editorial: The Raging Riot-Its Character, and the True Attitude Toward It – 11-12
Editorial: The War – 12
Editorial: Every Man’s Business and Duty – 12
Editorial: A Letter from one of the Rioters – 12
Editorial: The Conscription Must be Enforced – 12
Editorial: The Families of Conscripts – 12-13
Editorial: The City Council on Exemptions – 13
Editorial: The $300 Exemption – 13
Object of the Mob – 13

[Jim W N]

THE REIGN OF THE RABBLE

That could be today's headline. As true in 2023 as it was in 1863

[Angelino97]

That could be today's headline. As true in 2023 as it was in 1863

One reason for the draft riots was that you could opt out of the draft for a fee. So wealthy draftees could legally buy their way out of going to war, whereas the poor could not.

The legal privileges of wealth are even more pronounced today than in 1863.

[Jim W N]

I’m sure that’s true, but the “Rule of Rabble” I was talking about is the criminally fraudulent Executive Branch of the federal government in D.C. and its support of invasion, crime, and mayhem across the country.