The New York herald., 1863-08-20
THE CRaET IN nrW YORK.
CoNTINuED FROM FIRST PAGE.

feet state OF preparation. The details for service
WI DO arranged and systenatizsd, and the on
GERS and men instructed rapidly possible
IN everything that pertains 10 their positions and
duties, and especially In the service OF heavy guns Tho
approaches to any y ~ by Land water viii be studied
the range. field OF fire and Effectiveness of every gun
ascertnned aud everything kept ia constant readiness
Particular care will be taken 10 guard against
the danger to oe apprehended from attempts TO spike
the guns or other~ ise destroy the efficiency d
In the outworks dependencies OF OF the forts II
posted In the city commanders will keep themselves con-
stanty advised o the position o. troops IN their ne gnbor-
hood, the coulmGncatons with them or with othor I'M
portant points and the OF reaching In the shortest
time, any point In their neghb0rhood which may be As
sailed threatened. thegeneral government,
and, by comfy or tho state and auniclpai govern,
m0ns in the Of their legitimate functions,
az assaed by ayess violence il viii be tho duty Of the
troops 20 protect tnem II they are charged with tho
protection OF pubic property public buildings or other
valuable interests II will DO their duty to detod them
the last extremity called upon by the civil aclhories
TO aid in Tho maintenance OF order the enforcement. OF
the laws the aid will be rendered promp chccrsuy and
efficiently. Tnc execution Of this last duty Involves
grave responsibilities, and must be executed with tho
greatest discretion aud frmress not 10 assumed
independently, but will be exercised In connection with
ana IN su6ordinaton To thecv authorities The troops
employed 10 this duty Will be kept we'll In hand: viii DO
cautioned to keep cool and steady to pay attention
harsh words other Insults that may offered them
avoid everything that my provoke unnecessary GILL;
sions but W be prepared always TO act promptly EN-
cientiy and decisyey, II Is made the duty OF COM
mHdes 10 see that tner troops fully armed, fuy
equipped and prepared every respect TO give the
greatest effect to tho arms they
gether, and In state OF the most discipline The
ordinary course Of instruction Will be kept up. and no
struggling, drunkenness other dsordery condact al
lowed Guards aud pcksts established IN streets or other
thor0ughares VIII be carefully instructed treat all c
zens with courtesy and respect, and to perform heir
duScs with A little annoyance obstruction ~ possible
The destruction or injury OF public or private pro
perty. either wanonly through neglect must be pre-
vented II posted In parks Improved grounds. the ut
most viii be taken that the shrubbery
injured Tents will be furnished officers and
men and temporary sabing for tho horses Sinks and
WaahhOugeS prOyidod aud
observation by wooden blinds. The police OF
the grmnds in and about the camps and quarters be
msdc 40 perfect as possible, and all accumulation of
rbage Immediately removed. Tho troops that have
been brought 70 tho city and who may be- called upon
laws, must themselves set the example OF orderly and
soldiery conduct and tho attention OF Ill officers
men Is especially directed TO this point
The movements OF troops distant parts the city
to points In ts neighbofhood, will be made as FAR
practicable. by wafer and for this purpose the Quarter
masters department will keep q Sufficient number Of
steamers in constant readiness TO move to any point
these steamers. not armed will be conveyed by armed
steamers and when moving at night will be
from other vessels by special signal.
Movements through the streets or the city will be
made quietly and with as little delay Special
care must be taken IN this movement that tho tanks and
rear OF the column we'll guarded, and IL In
nection with artillery that the supports stronger than
usual
For the troops In the city the police alarm will DO the
slgua for preparation, and will BIZ to tho
orts and vessels 10 the haTbor IN the directed
oy Special Order No. %, OF August II. 1868 To
avoid unnecessary alarm disturb the city
nanders will take tho necessary Tor assembling
the troops without beating gpundiny tho usual alarm
The police authorities have aahorized the captains of
precincts put themselves In communication with the
commanders cf troops posted In their ncgheorhood for
the purpose communicating information and rendering
such other assistance may 10 necessary Thoy havo
also authorized the of the police telegraph for the
purpose OF making reports and communicating isforma
ton when tho troops acting In connection with the
police the preservation at order; and police officers
win % a.tsshsd 70 ho several aegdaaar,ers for tho
and ec!pg ~ gndos wheh troops are moved 70 d'orsns
Command ns or troops in the city will be kept
stany advised q the location Of troops their po,sh
bornood, and when any changss made by t.om the
I9y location aud the reason for tho change win immed.
ately be reported to those hcadquartors.
Tho pubcaion or furnshng for publication, BY pcr.
connected with this command Of any information
ton0f tho troops tho strength condition os the
public works, any ether military information that
Ss ~'s for ssBY
C. T. CHsErHssss, Assistant Adjuiant General,
Troops in the 6isy Hall.
Al nine O'Clock last evening. hr6ash Orders from Bri
gader Genera, Yates the City Hail was guarded by de
,achmen from cscn of four companies Of tho Twelfth
regiment New York State National Guard Col,w. G
Ward commanding. Tho dstachmsnts were from Com
panes b. @. r and X. the whole under tho command q
Captain Nicholas L. Hansen, commandant of Company
Il Eisy be possible that their stay st the Hall will b
'or tew DAYS. s-.s-<-,.. ssn~-s <,...
The $4,000, 900 Exemption Ordinan nee.
joirt committee Of the Board Of Aldermen and Coun.
cilmen conslsns Of Aldermen Hardy and Mitchell and
councmen Jones and Hayes waited upon Mayor Opdyxe
yesterday afternoon for the purpose Of securing his sig
nature 70 the So 900 COO exemption ordinance Tho
tsrview protracted one but resulted In nothing
the Mayor again declining 70 sign the bill.
His reason for refusing 10 comply with the wishes Of
the Common Council that tho ordinance would
tendency 70 nullify the Conscrpt law. He willing
TO pay any amount 70 those who mustered into ths
service of t government, but not dollar to those who
endeavored TO procure their exemption
Tho committee win meet again to-day, and Il Is very
probable that hey will both branches OF the
tommon Council TO meet and the ordinance tho
Mayors veto Jest the ten days expire Ia that
the Comproc. win be fully authorized act and
the money viii DO forthcoming inst readily though
tbs Mayor had been good bumorcd and signed the bill
when be was urged 10 do so.