According to press reports, the registering officer for the draft in Brecknock Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, a Quaker named Joseph Dickerson, resigned his position after some severe intimidation.  Two nights before, his home was badly damaged in an attack, and the next day he was left a note telling him his "grave was dug."  Such reports became commonplace as the conscription law began to take effect.  (By John Osborne)

The yearly Regatta of the New York Yacht Club was held as usual in the waters around the city.  Fifteen large yachts took part in a handicap race from Hoboken to Owl's Head, Long Island, via Governor's Island, and back.  Prizes of $150 were awarded to the first three boats.  (By John Osborne) 

Around noon, a fire broke out in a storage shed at the Chicago and St. Louis Railroad Company yards below 12th Street in Chicago.  Wind spread the flames straight into the large Engine House nearby.  The Engine House was completely destroyed and three passenger locomotives inside were badly damaged.  No injuries were reported but the disaster caused a severe disruption to the company's operations. (By John Osborne) 

The second high stakes trotting match between George M. Patchen and General Butler took place at the Fashion Racecourse at West Flushing in Queens. Crowds were down from the previous meeting, which the press explained as the the result of the rowdiness that had occured at the previous meeting.  But more than two thousand watched George M. Patchen trot off with the $5000 prize money, winning both heats handily.  (By John Osborne)

The Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States and the British Provinces opened their national convention at the Clark Street Methodist Church in Chicago, Illinois and elected G.H. Stewart of Philadelphia as its chairman. Delegates from twelve states and the District of Columbia attended, together with representatives from Canada and Britain.  The YMCA's extensive work with the Union Army featured heavily in the reports. (By John Osborne)

Colonel Frederick D'Utassy was an Hungarian immigrant who had served in the Austrian army.  On the outbreak of war, he had raised and became colonel of the 39th New York Infantry.  Colorful and flamboyant but a target for critics, despite his proficient combat service at Bull Run and in the Shenandoah Valley, he was court martialed in spring 1863 on a variety of charges, including fraud and selling commissions.  He was convicted and dismissed from the Army and also sentenced to a year in New York's Sing Sing prison. (By John Osborne)