During the Civil War, Wisconsin Governor Edward Salomon postponed the draft several times before authorizing several counties to hold lotteries. In Ozaukee County, Draft Commissioner William A. Pors set Monday, November 10, 1862, for the draft lottery. As he approached the courthouse in Port Washington, he was met by hundreds of angry onlookers chanting, "No draft! No draft!" The crowd included many immigrants who opposed the war, the draft, and compulsory military service. When some protesters rushed forward as proceedings began, a riot erupted, becoming the first major draft disturbance of the Civil War. Pors was pushed down the courthouse stairs, beaten, kicked, struck with rocks, and chased, then fled to Milwaukee and telegraphed the governor for help. The mob destroyed draft materials, marched through the streets under a "No Draft" banner, and vandalized the homes of Pors and several other prominent citizens. The protest ended two days later when companies of the 28th Wisconsin arrived from Milwaukee and restored order. The soldiers arrested more than 130 people, who were first held at Camp Washburn in Milwaukee and then moved to Camp Randall in Madison. No charges were filed, and all were released over the following months. The Ozaukee County draft resumed on November 14 under military supervision and was completed without incident. Despite the riot, Ozaukee County had an outstanding Civil War record.