The New York herald., 1864-01-05

colonel Fsrshan, james u Thompson, Esq., Judges
Ia.hrop and Hcssbosm, Admiral Farrasrt, Chief Ensi
Decker ana hest Of others. rhs good things pro-
vded being properly disposed ef Mr. Charles spencer
on behaH Of The friends Of On Mayor Opdyke. made
lengthy address cute complimentary 10 tina. gentle.
man
Mr. CHAiRMAs.-I am quite overwh3lmed by your
genercus words For your too 6attsrng commentator
sSS Fellow s.sn:
who have met here 70 ou in his greeting tender my
failed 10 appreciate profoundly suen kind reception
from those whose friendly efforts were so Instrumental
10 placing In the honorable once havs Just vacated
time u meets me al The threshold, on my return %
private lie where your ssnerons expressions Of cona
deuce cannot fail 20 give keener zest 10 the happiness
feel q being relieved from Official cares the manner
10 which nave performed my official duties, as CD Of
spess but ha. Of others hope
that the general verdict will be as favorable as that
Of friends For myself only know that save per-
formed my duties 10 the best ofsny ability The Office
most difficult one to f satisfactorily, because its
powers are In no degree commensurate with the great
results which the public expect from ts proper ad.
minstration. TO be elective 10 producing municipal
reform It is absolutely essential that its powers
should be increased. ] entered upon its duties
with q determination 10 exercise whatever OF
power influence conferred upholdng interests
and honor the city and the nation These the lead
ing objects that Eept constantly in view during my
s s na ne
Union would be fatal blow 10 the future growth and
prosperity OF the city and we also know that whatever
dishonor may benl the nation or whatever injury may
be inflicted on the Of popular government by fall
crush out the Shareholders rebellion, viii be felt
Of the Union. Impressed with those views, havs all
proper occasions employed every means at command
sides recommending such municipal action as seemed to
conducive 10 this endwhich s but just TO say has
generally met the prompt affirmative response Of the
position gave to stimulate the sentiment OF patriotism
and 70 weaken the ties Of party SO that the citizens Of
Of the 10 ts efforts 70 suppress the rebellion
When consider that twothrds Of the voters Of this
city opposed the election Of those by whom the govern
ment Is admnsered and when consider also that
the controlling influence this city the centre OF
press 70 every portion Of the country win be seen that
cannot overestmae the Importance OF its subordi
mating party to patriotism % such am happy to oeievs
unless the dsgracefa outbreak OF July last constitutes
an exception ton Yo1 SIR have rc,srrsd in appropriate
your permission will say few words In vindication Of
those in authority who were charged with want Of
known you all that u occurred In the absence OF
entire organized military forces condition Of things
given by the Governor or the State who is
in chief Urgent as was the necessity for these troops at
Maryland and deemed !. unsafe IN the
then condition Of the public mind TO leave this city with
out asnge regiment for ts protection and SO declared
the outbreak ensued. The moment heard Of its
existence, and that I. had overpowercd the po..
70 my ocsMaor Generals Wool and ssndord and placed
in their hands requisitens TO call out ell the military
down. requesting them at the time exercise ali
possible prompttude and vgor, these known by
mob views II harmony w
eniertAned by Generals Wool and eandord prompt
% carr, ss Them s. Gs Mssnwns Gsnor; C. Wool
tary strengh proceeded 70 send teegrams messages
20 the Navy Yard to washington TO the Governors Of
procuring troops From that hour until tho riot was pus
ance Of his whole duty Besides the efficient services Of
seconded S the the Of sns o
government and by members Of the Common Council
due % the supper. given by these gentlemen 10 tho
rigorous policy bad requested The military authorities
y Governor who supers.Sed me- n au
thority, far - the State militia concerned and
that were thus saved from divided councils, which
might have resulted most disastrously to the city.
doubt any other riot Of such formidable character has
been suppressed by such slender means and with little
while sa was not Of danger from Ss
fact that my official position and my wcl known loyalty
rioters hatred. never snrank from the assumption q
any responsibility or the performance OF any duty that
my position demanded II as one OF our daily Journals
.:s g:sssss sy fear ~ bad n' fortune
20 my action on matters purely municipal must abide
by the record OF which, OF all things relating my
official acts, you have spoken with TOO much kindness
and partiality. Sir, you have made some illusions
to the future that it would be improper for pass
over in silence While most cordially thank you, and
those for whom speak for your kind antcipatons
my behalf, desire say for myself that have such
expectations aspirations Having succeeded in main.
tanning the good opinion Of my friends through term OF
two years. in high and responsible Office my political
ambition Is quite satisfied Be assured however that
shall not lose my interest in the welfare Of the city that
has honored me with Its chief magstracy, nor In our
State and national governments. believe political
institutions dispense chocer blessings than have resulted
from any other form Of government known among men,
and so long as live they shall have my best efforts for
their maintenance. In conclusion, permit mo to renew
10 you and all who have honored by their presence
here TO day, my cordial thanks for the hearted
welcome given me on my retirement from ofnce
Speeches then made by Recorder Hoffman, Street
Commissioner Cornell Richard Busteed ESQ.,, Col Farm.
ham, David Dudley Field, Admiral Farragut DR.. G, r.
Woodruff and Others The OF the occasion
closed at about five O'Clock.
The New City Government or Brooklyn.
ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
The Board Of Aldermen organized evening by