The New York herald., 1863-09-01

exemption and The board were able 70 CONSIDER some
twenty i've or thirty, tho majority q which we're Aid
over The number claiming albenags WAS quite larse.
While those for sSnn. vss "seaspusS s.
1sed parties having brought Witnesses W testify 70
sAsr identity, which 9 rendered absolutely nscessary
that rule shall be strictly observed BY all parties BY
doing which thcy viii save themselves no small degree Of
Ous or substitutes offered and accepted and
party promptly paid the three hundred dollars exemption
O'Clock.
Tzs u8HTH pnHRI0r.
The serving OF notices upon the conscripts mis- dis.
trct commenced yesterday, under tho drecons Of
Provost Marshal hannise. The only noticeable event
during the day was tho appearance q ssbs.ituse for
Mayor Opdykes son. The examination OF exemption
claims VIII begin next Thursday.
TIE NINTH DIsrRIcr.
The examination Of consorpts claiming right 70 ex-
smpton for legal causes did mot commence in the Ninth
district Yesterday, - was expected Captain jenkins,
Provost Marshal for the Ninth DISTRICT had his numerous
CORPS OF assistants quito busy the whole day in preparing
Ne necessary notices. BY which the winners Of prizes
dreds notices served upon conscrps and every
thing OF pleasant manner The examination Of
exemption claims win begin on Thursday next.
The DRAFT Exemptien Committee.
Tho Draft Exemption Committee, consisting Of Mayor
opdyke, Compsroll@ Brennan and Supervisors Tweed,
poy Blunt and Stewart held their hrst regular meet
ing at yesterday, the Compsrolers private Office.
Two members, Supervisors Purdy and Stewart, were
absent.
The committee organized by choosing the Mayor ~.
their chairman and Messrs. George +. Thompson and
Cornelius Corson their clerks.
The principal business transacted was the consdeYs
ton Of SCI Of rules and regulations the
Of the committee in passing upon all claims for sxemp.
ton. ts.s t1.Na1e
Comptroller Brennan proposed ses Of rules, which.
after being duly canvassed were adopted The striking
features Of these rules were:-
Tys-Ths meaning Of The word citizen. which ID 70 bs
hold ~ including al persons liable 70 military dusy and
conscript,on.
Sscond-Thas the term "neads Of families" embraces
~ married men with their wives living. whethsr having
brothers. sisters or other relatives depending upon them
1HrdIn reference to nremsu, the certificate Of tho
Firemens COMMITTEES lately appointed BY The Board q
mony relative TO the claims OF hremen for exemption
EbuytA-m the Of militia men, tho certificate o.
the colonel 0 the regiment 70 which the conscYpt b.
longs or the captain Of hs company, or commander q
FsfiAp-A similar rule has been adopted - regards
policsmsn, who Win be required 70 bring suitable proofs
from their superiors
SiaA--In every Of application for exemption for
diligently sought 70 procure substitute before ne WIN Do
An regards this last rule NO agreement has been ar
.ya 4 :, SSw 70 y: e .a con
depend upon the course pursued BY the Provost
Marshas who have very large discretion n the matter
9 granting drafted men extra time TO seek for subst.
tutes
The committee are to at nine O'Clock every morn
ing in the Supreme Court room, Nos IS and 81 Chambers
street.