You know...you make some valid points and then you say something foolish like this. You know very well this is a vast over statement. Davis was going to fire on EVERYONE. They were rioting for goodness sakes! He did exactly the right thing. Why do you suppose there was a food shortage in the first place?
At least Davis had the courage to position himself in the middle of the chaos and deliver the notice in person. You fail to note that NO SHOTS WERE FIRED and the riot ended 5 minutes later. Please quit using this argument to counter the draft riots they are not equal.
I was just pointing out the error of your statement. And it would have been hard for Davis to separate himself from the disorder since it was happening right outside his door.