The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-05
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.


THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO HARBOR pkFEsCEs-THE
FORT PICKESs FLAG-TEE VETO IN RELATION TO
THE $50 900 HOSPITAL ORDINANCE. IT..
In pursuance OF a special can this Board, which had
adjourned until the Monday August, met yester
day afternoon at one O'Clock
VOLUNTEERS
A series or resolutions offered Respecting tue
bounty Of $50 TO be offered 70 volunteers.
In connection with this matter Alderman Boois pre-
scented IN ordinance directing the Comptroller TO pay
not exceeding $4,000 70 defray the expenses u
the bounty 70 The volunteers.
The resolutions and ordinance laid under The
rue as they involved the expenditure Of money.
Alderman MITCHELL offered resolution the effect that
call made 81 nine members should be sufficient 10
vene meeting.
Alderman DAYTON wished 70 amend by inserting that
each member should have at least twenty four hours
notice.
adopted
The following communications were sent ip by the
Mayor, but not acted upon
HARBoR pErEvcss
MAYORS osr1cE, NEW YORK, August 4, 1862.
Tc fBg HoSoRAuE THE COMMON Council
GrSTIHMEH-I deem IL my duty 10 again ask your at
ention TO the delences Of this harbor In April last
YOU will remember this question engaged the attention
or the state Legislature and tho Chamber Of Commerce.
well that OF the corporate authorities Of the city,
wihon, resulting in favorable action on the part OF either
In the however, the government Of the United
States whose especial duty Is to provide these
deenccs, has been performing this duty with com
menIable rigor So far ortGcatons Of the most sub
stantia character and OF the most scientific construction
render harbor secure shall have nothing
10 desire. But the present has taught that
floating batteries Indispensable auxaTies
Qualifications II would with certainty prevent the in
OF ropclad steamers. Nor j. it to be presumed
tia, Tho federal government has altogether neglected the
construction OF these auxiiaries though cannot be
pected that with SO many other pressing war duties to
perform, II can give the subject TINT prompt and
full attention which its Importance demands. II
seems 70 me duty which owe to the
government and to ourselves, in emergency like the
present. to cooperate with II in efforts for pro-
lection trusting to the justice the government 10
fund as hereafter whatever amount u money We may
advance FOR this purpose But il we had such
expectation j. knew that not dollar Of our advances
would ever be returned 70 wise economy would still
dictate the expenditure for cannot afford TO have this
city and its untold wealth for single moment subject
TO the possible contingency Of capture whatever may be
the cost d making its deiences Improbable The rebels
arc vigorously at work. employing all their ard
capacity in the construction OF rou clad vessels aud
their unhaowed cause finds much SYM atls abroad
among the enemies Of popular government that common
prudence dictates that should be prepared for any and
fences in condition TO safely defy the assaults OF the
combined navics Of The world Our government is en-
gagged in life and death struggle. Our in
and men, and manhood, bid doubt as TO the ultimate
result Of the contest But il wish to render sue
cess both speedy and certan and To repel rather than
invite foreign Intervention, should not lose
moment in putting on the whole armor Of war. We
should be armed at all points: for is
business every other vocation and thought should be
in subordination until the rational victory over ali ts
enemies is complete. IL under ths conviction 70
the duty OF every citizen whether occupying private
public station that earnestly recommend your honor
able bodies TO take immediate steps to operate with
the federal government in pcrfcctng tho deences 81 this
Larbor The most judicous mode OF doing it,
to me, would be to make appropriation Of million
dollars for the construction Of iron iron plated
ries and ships TO be expended uude the Joint direction
Of commissioners OF high character and proper aHaca
Gns 70 &c aponea oy me corfSsais auIS,y and the
not overlook the fact that this action would be
ton Of the letter Of the city charter hut feel that both
The extreme urgency Of tho case aad the manifest desire
Of onr constituents IN making all necessary
GEOR;E opDYKE, Mayor.
PORT f1cKEss flag.
MAYORS OFFICE SRw YORK. July rs, lss2
To TIE HONORABLE TBE COMMON COUNCIL
GEa1lEMlN-Wc have this day been made The hcnorcd
recipients 1.-THE old flag OF Fort Pckens which in the
language OF the patriotic donors, itself bears witness
Of having waved defiance TO the rebels during the entire
siege and acknowledgements u the 22d and I'D OF November
1851 and the LIST OF January ANA 9th Of May, 1867 II
accompanied by " the rebel flag which for period
haunted nsolcntly over the mi guided city Of Pensacola
and skca on the occupation Of the place. The two
boxes In which these flags 10 made from
the OF gsllows erected in Pensacola and which sp
pears TO have been used 70 tcrfy, and perhaps occa
s,onaiy 10 take the life Of such loyal Unioniss the
this city by me officers and enlisted men Of the reg
lar battalion who have served at Fort Picksns Pepsa
cola since the commencement Of The rebellion, and
the approval OF their Commanding General The &C
companyDg letter Of presentation herewith transmitted
TO you. very handsomely states that the nags pre-
triosm OF the Empire City sending so many oil her
gallant 10 do battle in the Of the Uniunn oar
cordial thanks are due 10 these heroes Of Fort Pckens FOR
remembering our city in this generous and gratifying
manner would respectfully recommend that the
PIXIES thus presented be appropriately preserved the
thanks OF the Corporation rendered the gentlemen who
have paid our city this handsome compliment.
GEORGE OPDYkE, Mayor.
Iw nesrY rHorsASD DOLLARS HOSPITAL ORDINANCE.
MAYORS USTICE, NYw Y0RK, July %, 1862
To TIE HoSoRABIE TIE BoARD or ALDEgnES:-
GENIlENkSl return without approval preamble and
resolution originating IN your Board expressed the fol
lowing Words
Whereas the Mayor Of this city has ct to veto The 70
solutions adopted by the Boards q AlderLen and Council
tai FOR wounded invalid soldiers which the Sisters Il
Of WoSnaeS aas s
bea soldier. are weekly arriving IN this city, whom The
reputation as nuSes throughout the civilized world n nnr
the sole object Of the aforesaid resolutions VAS 10 povae
II sna IL s ssd . Of n: sy
nursing OF the oslmable ladies the Sisters Of Charity which
y ssa A. coaasl j.
ResSivea ria. s Board rssommsnas % hs rs%
sioneIs central Park % put the building which bad
and management Of the Sisters OF Charity >s'
II would afford great pleasure TO Join in recon-.
mendng the Of the Central Park tender
the military authorities the use OF tine building
avail themselves OF the valuable services Of the
Charity, but cannot consent 70 preface the recon
mendaton with statement not german 70 the subject
and which u variance with the facts in the case 10
say nothing OF its violation OF Official courtesy The Oh
sious purpose Of the preamble l. TO administer an often.
sye Tebuke to me for consc cnous performance OF
my dnty In sending in veto clothed in language crn.
puously free from offence, but which presented obcc.
tons that your honorable body has not attempted
answer While cannot but regard the manifestation Of
such purpose, in the absence Of the slightest provo
cation Is obnoxious TO the criticism that infrnges the
rules OF courtesy which should always govern ON.
cial intercourse, am rot disposed 10 regard II ~
q sufficient ground for returning the paper be. |
fore me- because merely involves question OF taste
proprsty not affecting the PUBLIC tere.s and for which
am 10 10 deg responsible But the preamble Is liable
10 amuch greater objection than this Apparently with
the view OF making plausible against the veto 10
which II refers the preamble greatly misepresents the
object Of The ordinance that feel IL 70 be my duty
return without approval II states in substahce that
tie sole object OF that ordinance to provide hos
pital building where disabled soldiers might be nursed
by the sisters OF Charity and that this object
trated by veto II this had been its purpose would
have received my prompt aud hearty approval Brt IN