The New York herald., 1863-07-14

his headquarters the st. Nicholas Hotel where hs could
be found during tho evening. Mr. Opdyke was accord
ngly waited upon BY many city officials; but they, Of
course, feel powerless, and could give only advice.
Generals Wool, Sandford Hall, Brown and others also
waited upon the chief executive Of tho city, and some
shape given TO the proceedings General sandford de-
termined 70 call upon the exempt National Guards now
In this city, and met large number OF them ho rc-
ported at the Seventh regiment armory. They all ex-
pressed perfect willingness 10 aid defence OF the city
The Mayor also determined to issue proclamation
calling upon all well disposed citizens 10 report them
selves at tho police headquarters this morning, and be
sworn In for special service This was deemed especially
wise, in the absence OF Governor Seymour who re-
peatedly teegaphed for ut New Brunswick but did not
answer for the best Of all roasonsabsence Hc was a.
Long Branch and must havo been night before he knew
Of the exciting events OF the day.
II was also determined the returned volunteers
and OF their officers appeared and offered their
services individually and those Of all the they could
get together a the short notice given them The volun
teers will report TO General Wool to morrow.
Tho Mayor expressed the opinion that with the Efforts
already made tho troubles could be crushed without any
resort TO extreme Profoundly solicit.
Gus for tho safety and Of the city he unwilling
TO go farther than stern necessity required IT. how
ever, there should be another outbreak this morning.
and the force preferred be unable put down. then
he would feel TO be duty TO request General Wool to
declare martial law.
Captain Rynders and Judge Advocate General Water
bury, who present, hoped that tho Mayor would
hesitate before taking such step, which they feared
would only result in the present excited state Of public
feeling in s severer conflicts than those already wit
messed.
Mr. 0pdyko said that he knew declaration or martial
In ha
unfortunate but he could other course pursue
If mob law became triumphant. Ho believed that there
would be quiet day the morrow.
The military men present engaged in writing out
oSders and preparing for fresh duties and the tho
handsome ST. Nicholas parlor reminded forcbly Of
generals headquarters in the 6eld minus tho sofas
glasses and other adornments Of the The Mayor
remained here all night.
THE CROWD VISIT MAYOR oPDYKHs REsIDRNCE-
SPEECH OF JUDGE BARNARD.
While the excitement at It's height yesterday
afternoon, and when all respect for order seemed gone
some proposed TO the throng who were witnessing
the destruction Of Cap Manerre's building that they
should march 10 the Mayors residence and give him
sserenaden Tho proposition instantly adopted and
several thousands Of tho people, armed all conceivable
ways, marched in comparatively good order to Mr. op
dykes pahtial residence tho Finh avenue
Tho residents in tho neighborhood terri
bly, alarmed, fearing that general vengeance would
'be wreaked upon tho entire locality but tho
throng paid Its entire attention TO tho building
occupied by the Mayor. Some shouted, "rng out tne
Mayor and SEQ what he has goa 10 say about ~ "Let
Us see him." "oh, he 10 q shoddy arstocrat.n "Burn
the damned buidingn sNo, no. ayes, yes . and 30
on in all varieties. After remaining there for few
moments IL evident that ncendiarfm would DO the
result unless some voice raised to stay II.
Judge Barnard who lives close by, in this jurcure
caeupon. HE appeared, and edgng his way through
tho crowd managed TO get position the stoop Being
recognized, the multitude gave three cheers and de-
maDded speech II was almost impossible to
distinguish at times what tho Judge said
but he was understood TO denounce tho draft q
unconstitutional act, of despotsm
Tho administration had gone TOO far; they had
imposed upon the people, whereat there tremendous
checng But he would call attention 10 the fact that
s have law, that the courts would protect In tho
ercse Of all just and legal rights. (cheers) Hc
hoped for the honor Of this city great and glorious.
that s people would do no such injury destroy
residence Of him who their legally elected Chief
.Ocer wcil, you're about right, Judge" cried voice
the crowd) They should leave and 10 their homes
and suy tho reputation Of city for It's obedience
law.
The Judges remarks grcetcd with loud applause
and the throng In quiet manner Immediately took up
the line OF march for Bosiway TO again witness tho
burning ruins Of the Eighth district Provost AarshaIs
headquarters.
VISIT TO COLONEL SUeESr's RESIDENCE.
Our reporter paid visit 10 Colonel Nugents late resi-
dence No Prince street, at ten O'Clock last night; but
arriving there found that the Colonel had left there
time ago, 10 reside 10 Eghty.sixth street. On
minute inquiry Al the Third Avenue Railroad depot
discovered that all was quiet IN that quarter
GENERAL MHAGHER's REsrDEScE.
having been rumored during the day that the resi-
dence of General hoagher i2e Fifth avenue, would be
vstod reporter left this Office for the especial purpose
Of learning how matters went On inquiry Il was
found that the General the beet Of health land
the hour Of o'cockseverything quiet not tho
slightest appearance Of any annoyance being observable