The New York herald., 1862-08-20
read from the Mayor relation 70 the matter together
with onefrom Captain Clarke, now at New orieans;-
MAYoR's OsFrcr. August IS, 1892
To riR JOINT COMNrrykE OF IHx COMMON COUNCIL o. Ma

read from the Mayor IN relation To the matter together
with onefrom Captain Clarke. now at New 0rieans;-
MAYoRs Ospicr. August IS, 1892
| 10 TIE JOINT CoasrryEs o. IHx COMMON COUNCIL ma
GEsnErES-I have this day received from the military
authorities al New Orleans Tho accompanying lester
taiing the request Of MAJOR General Butler that hs pod
OF brgador General Williams, who fell IN battle
Rouge be erly cared for us arrival while sux
the ordr Of tho family of deceased reside At New.
burg On the arrival Of the steamship North star this
morning. with the romans board. | al ected tie
body OF the distinguished soldier be removed by an
undertake Mr Senivr, 10 the Governors would
now respectfully suggest to you gentlemen view OF the
distinguished military position and services Of General
Williams, and the heroic of his DEATH recel, ed
while bravely leading troops against superior mum
beGs 10 victory winch his sklful disposition as the
commanding general tended greatly TO secure ana in
view Of the fact that the deceased was from our own
State, and his remains are returned for burial with us
that u Is due from u.s. and accordingly would respect
fully recommend that ub.commitise Of your body 10
represent the Corporation this city appointed 10 ac.
company the remains OF General Williams 10 Nowhurg
that the Chairman OF each OF the Senatorial Mitry
Committees be invited TO unite with you this tribute
Of respect would also suggest that appropriate resoiu.
tions Of respect be eared for submission 70 tho
rable ths Common Council ut their meeting have
ascerained tnst the Mary Powell viii leave the
city from the foot u Jay street, past three O'Clock
n practicable the committee take that mode of convey
ance a. the best which Is attalnable.
GEORGE OpDYKE, Mayor.
DxrARrMENr or TIM Guis
Nrw ORLEANS, August 10, 1902. I
sRIns steamer North Star, which sails this day for
New YORK Dears tho remains OF Bfyadsr General Tho
mas Williams, OF the United States Army who fell in
battle In front Of Baton Rouge, La. tho morning OF
the 9Th inst commanded BY Major General Butler
70 request that your Honor win the body OF
the gallant soldier removed from the ship upon her
arrival at your city ontombed await ths further
orders from tho family OF deceased who reside in
the interior o. the state Of Now York. From what
10 think that you viii comply with alacrity with the re-
quest Of the Major General have thu honor DO very
respectfully your obsdisnt servant,
To his Honor GEORGE orprgE.
Alderman MITCHELL Counci.msn Ripper, t:edney aud
Ross were appointed the Committee alIadod 10 n tao
Mayors letter
SPiNoLA'S EhPlRR BRiGADE-CfRCULAE FROM TIL
GENERAL COMAAEpIN0.
HEADQUARTERS, SawoIA's BsmApE,l
LAFAYETTE HALL, 6e2 broadway, august Is, 1852.
Colonel Cleassen stated few days ago In communion
ton addressed 10 the OF the HsRALp certain
regarding aid In tho shape Of funds, which hereby fully
endorse and beg respectfully 10 enlarge upon II by
stating that thus farwitb the exception OF about
hundred dollars Tor tho Fourth regnento, dollar
Of aid has been furnished TO and received by this brigade.
The officers OF this brigade in spite Of the inducements
given 20 other organizations have progressed but the
working recruiting officers and thsroSrs as tho geu.
eops wealthy and patriotic public TO aid my Fourth
regn,snt 70 eaabs ms 70 take Tho aed seon Any sub
scriptions IS tho following officers will b. thank
fully acknowledged aud usoJ the shall direct
and statement furnished how, for what and whom
paid
TO colonel p J. Caassan, No. sos Broadway, Now York
city.
!. 10 coiouei +. K Braucx No. 400 Broadway. Now
To Colonel James O. Borks, No. 5s4 Broadway, New
York city.
Awaiting prompt action tho part OF my fellow citI-
gems, am tho publics servant 10 command,
Brgaiier General Commanding Empire Brigade.
HE.pQuAKTERs SpIsoLA's BRcaApr, |
I.APASErTE HALL, sos SRoanwAy, August is, 1859 r
All volunteers hereafter enlistng In eithor the regt-
mens Of the EinpTs brigade as Brocy. men, viii re-
ceys an additional bounty OF sixty dollars In cash rnne
datey being mustered service. This sum Is in
addition to all other bounties. y. Is. SPiNOI.A,
Brigadjer General Commanding Empire brigade.
Among the active officers Of The brigade 10 pro-
vide this bounty for their recruits Captains Thomas
ard aichaei Murphy and Captain Duneavy.. These
after the interests Of their men. Capt Thomas
Mu.phy,s recruiting station I. at $50 Centre street:
Second Thirty fourth street, and Captain
nuncavy, No 30 Centre and NO AZ Prince streets The
Burke is magnificent corps, and filing up fast. The
companies Of Captains Crowley snd Riley are tuil. and
n has sixty.avc men and expects b. ready Thurs
day Captain smith i y rumored is about being ap.
this brigade. He is welt httcd for tho position.
rHE IRA HARRIS CAVALRY.
Captain W II. Crecker recruiting for the Sixth reg
ment Now York Ira Harris Cavalry, At No. T2 L,spsnad
street, where those desiring to volunteer would DO well
TO call The regiment IS under the command OF Colonel
Dsvin has done good service during the
II would be well for patriotic person 70 give this
yhaent some pecunary aid In the matter Of recruiting.
SIXTH SENATORIAL COMMITTEES.
meeting Of the Sixth senatorial Distrc! Committee
was held the City Hall Monday Peter Cooscr, Esq.
in the chair. The Finance Committee Of he various,
wards directed to Furnish report ~ the amount or
subscriptions received Volunteers en.sing from this
district are now paid tsu dollars zach.
SECOND REaiMENT NEW YORK STATE MILITIA.
BY our advertising columns it wa bo that the
lInru Defence COMMITTEES have Included this regimen.
among benolciarics, and Lieut. y. W. Dempsey is now
able offer for this oil battle tried regiment
tho s59 cash. bounties besides the regular pay
Tho statement that Lieut.. Dempsey had left for Washing
t congratulate his old friend and fellow prisoner, Col
Corcoran proves DO unfouncd His recruiting bust
ness precudss the possibility OF hs leaving town At pre-.
sent on Monday lac despatched thirty recruits for Har
rson's Landing, va. Lieut. Dempsey beng one OF The
.eturred Bull run prisoners and wounded that battle
aed, any assistance that may bo awarded him in the
niater recruiting will enineny deserved. During
his confinement ald whlo active service he has
Quilted himself like man and soldier,
ENTERTAINMENT IN AID or OUR sloK AND WOUNDED
i fSOLDtHRS.
An ertsnnent IA TO be given Jones' Wood to-day,
by the Young Mems Literary and Social Union OF New
York In aid OF our sick and wounded soldiers Generals
sckes aud Buseed expected TO be present and speak
upon the occasion
for which IA on gksrs Island Colonel TramhuIl and bis
officers are exerting themselves with elect for their
organization.
Lieut.. Samuel W. Mcihcrson, OF tho Fifty third resi-
inent New York state Volunteers was on saturday pre-
rfitu ny iFteuuss tm'ubh hN"Vis "ttnhl-t rri.,
with a sword sa-h and belt The pleasant affair took
place tho house Of H. s. McPhsrson. ia seventy third
street and made specially interesting by tho pre-
sence Of mr. Brpkerhod, OF Chicago, one Of The arst
volunteer surgeons from iha. city 10 Fort poneson and
afterwards AT Shiloh. who related many thrilling Incl
dents OF indy dual herosn that nndor his per
sonal observation. The whcle affair was Of great
eDioypisnt 70 the participants.
TuE MONITORS.
When II was proposed to organize volunteer company
of young men tor te war on an elevated moral basic,
subscribed by the friends Of the
10 the requirements OF one company Two
companies li and u,c third Is being rgSpzed
under command Of Cornelius A. Cooper who haE sesn
service the enty first New York Militia, aGd HLvsc
moral character as we'll sodlery education ht him for
he position. To meet the expenses " our last company
money ID needed. those of means who would con
slider IL privilege contribute toward the fund
sary leave their donations with H. A. Roberts AZ the
headquarters, 3os Broadway, with George W. Reae,
Pine street.