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The Daily Dispatch: July 25, 1863., [Electronic resource], Progress of the war. (search)
I don't like to uphold a mob. The ordinance then passed, receiving thirteen votes. The Board of Councilmen met at 11 o'clock, President Jones in the chair. The ordinance from the Board of Aldermen was received relating to the draft. Mr. Russell said that the opposition was to any draft. Mr. Gross.--I agree with the gentleman from the Twenty-second (Mr. Russell) when he says the opposition is to any draft whatever. The opposition is to the draft, and to the draft only. The peopMr. Russell) when he says the opposition is to any draft whatever. The opposition is to the draft, and to the draft only. The people reason that even if they pay three hundred dollars now, what guarantee is there that they will not again be called next week, or week after next? The act under which this draft takes place only exempts such parties from this draft for pay of $300. I am in favor of relieving all from the draft. I am opposed to an unreasonable, unjust draft, like the one now being enforced, which falls so heavily upon the poorer classes. I trust that some amendment may be made whereby the $360 will only be