The New York herald., 1863-08-21

tho federal authorities may be induced to proclaim the
city under martaiaw and thus accomplish the dabolcai
Oh ccts Tor which the radicals coniending With tho
exception Of small clique of aboonists abso-
lutely no one iavors tho Mayors amendments, which
virtually change the whole character purpose Of the
ordinance.
THB MAYOR couHsELLEp TO SIGN THE ORDINANCE
Yesterday Mayor Opdyke waited upon BY number
OF citizens who advised him TO his upjustinaDle
opposition, and 10 sign the ordinance without further de
ay. Though he did not give decided answer one way
or the other st tho impression no loft upon all his visi
tors was that he Intended stick TO his enlightened
eas In defiance OF public opinion and tho counses Of the
most respectable members OF the community.
THE CITY HALL IN POSSESSION or SOLDIERS.
In view Of The intense anxiety exhibited by tho public
Of our reporters visited the City Hall yesterday for
tho purpose Of asccrtaning Mayor Opdykes probable
deternnaiion. He found tho old hall in tho posses
sion Il company q soldiers belonging TO the Twelfth
regiment New York State National Guard. Sentres
were psrambusting up and down the spacious
corridors, and pickes thrown into every por
ion Of The building Tho back front entrances were
guarded BY armed soldiers and early In the day adms
stsu could not be gained until examination by
"tbe ocer Of the day and full explanation Of the oh
jecs and purposes Of your visit.
tN CITY FATHER CHALLENGED.
Alderman Walsh, President OF the Board Of Aldermen
was thus challenged while entering the hall the
ing, and asked whether he had "basiness in tho
courts up stairs" By whose order these soldiers
permitted 70 disturb the usual quiet OF the old hall
do mot know but IL certainly seems large piece OF
pstipspca N psepe who the habit Of going
ccs si shsls every every Say. Hxr -nss-
''rHERs Is MAJESTY DOTH HEDGE" ETC.
special group Of armed soldiers stationed In the
Mayors ONCE guarding "he sacred person" Of the chief
magistrate Of The city When reporter approached
he not challenged, but allowed 10 pass in quietly
Tho Mayor had just slipped out side door Of his sane
tum the CORRIDOR reporter followed and
took him. The interview very short sharp and de-
cislye 49,
m. oPDYxR's MIND AND MANNERS RUFrLBD.
Our reporter modesy explained his mission, and asked
II there was any probability OF satisfactory arrange
mens Of the dcuios between him tho Aayor) and the
Common Council touching the exemption ordinance.
"Look at the editorial this mornings HERALD, and
you will Hnd out >s- MI, ~ r
Such was ihe curt reply Of the enlightened chief mag.
strate Of this great city His allusion Is Unnecessary
state, article in yesterdays issue, headed
"Tendor Consccncee" which scems 70 have seriously dis
turbed Mr. Opdykes squanimity and good manners.
sEcxsr MEETING OF THE ALDERMEN AND COUNCIL
MEN.
and councimen-- held secret consultation yesterday
afternoon, Tor the purpose Of devsng programme oi
proceedings, anticipation Of veto by Mayor 0pdyko
Tho result Of their deliberations Ia briefly this;
H WHAT rHBY WILL 10.
They will adhere Army 70 their own position, and
pledge themselves 10 pass the ordinance over voio
| On Tuesday next, when the ten days aliowct
| the Mayor viii have expired, they viii meet ant
take decided action, with view 70 raising suic'sn
sum or money the exemption d such persons n
have already been drafted and who under the com
prebensve class Of those In ndigsnt circumstances
The Comptroller will Immediately oonsuk the leading capt
tasts and IL Ia said win be able 70 raise suicicn
advance Of tho legal passage Of tho ordinance
should Mayor veto is, ten days will have 70 9,
pire before the Common Council tako nna action
the prcmisey In tho meantime the uAlucky winners
sthe lottery of iRen should keep cool and mako the
minds easy the subject The Common Council viii nc
fail 10 fain their promise whethsr tho Mayor comes
l 10 the scratch or not.