CHAPTER X.. Draft Riots of 1863.

DRAFT RIOTS OF 1863.

Cause of the Riots.--The London Times.--Draft called a despotic Measure.--The despotic Power given to Washington by Congress.--Despotic Action sometimes Necessary, in order to save the Life of the Nation.--The Rights of Government.--Drafting he Legitimate Way to raise an Army--It is not Unequal or Oppressive.