Progress of the war.
The Exemption Bill in the New York city Council — the appropriation of $2,500,000.
The appropriation of $2,500,000 by the New York City Council, to pay the $300 exemptions of the citizens of that place, has been noticed. The preamble to the resolutions sits forth that the working classes are wholly unable to pay for exemptions themselves, and that "the drafting of there men, under such circumstances, would not only be injurious to the interests of the city, but would cause great hardships and privation to their families, and would also be likely to produce a popular outbreak, which might be productive of the most serious consequences." The New York World gives the following history of the passage of the ordinance by both Boards of the Council: The President of the Beard of Aldermen decided that a majority of all the members elected could pass the ordinance. The ordinance was unanimously passed. Alderman Hall.--Does the Chair decide that the ordinance is passed? The President — The Chair so decides. Alderman McCool, who was absent when the ordinance passed, came in, and asked that his vote should be recorded in the affirmative. Alderman Mitchell asked that he should be allowed to explain his position, being absent at the time the vote was taken. He was opposed to the draft, believing it an unequal thing. But thieves had been engaged in his district, and be preferred to see the trouble quelled before doing anything one way or the other. He believed the draft to be a conscription of poor men, and though opposed to violence, would vote in the affirmative. It was moved that the vote taken on the ordinance just passed be reconsidered. Carried (This was because of come doubts as to the legality of passing the paper without thirteen votes.) The vote was again called on the passage of the ordinance. Alderman Mitchell.--What is the necessity of passing this ordinance now! I understand that the draft has been suspended. If necessary, I will vote in the affirmative, but I don't like to uphold a mob. The ordinance then passed, receiving thirteen votes. The Board of Councilmen met at 11 o'clock, President Jones in the chair. The ordinance from the Board of Aldermen was received relating to the draft. Mr. Russell said that the opposition was to any draft. Mr. Gross.--I agree with the gentleman from the Twenty-second (Mr. Russell) when he says the opposition is to any draft whatever. The opposition is to the draft, and to the draft only. The people reason that even if they pay three hundred dollars now, what guarantee is there that they will not again be called next week, or week after next? The act under which this draft takes place only exempts such parties from this draft for pay of $300. I am in favor of relieving all from the draft. I am opposed to an unreasonable, unjust draft, like the one now being enforced, which falls so heavily upon the poorer classes. I trust that some amendment may be made whereby the $360 will only be paid to such as are unable to pay it. There are many who can well afford to pay that sum even out of moneys made out of this war. Councilman Sandford said the only way in which this rebellion could be put down was by withdrawing men and money from the Administration. In the language of Richard O'Gorman, he said: ‘"Arm the people of New York against the aggressions of a corrupt Administration. "’ Mr. Sandford said that he was informed that of 12,500 there were to be drafted 22,304 men. With 50 per cent. exemption this would make quite 34,000 men. Mr. Sandford hoped that no New England example would be followed here. In New England they were drafting at the rate of a call for 300,000 men; in New York, and where Democratic majorities prevailed, they were drafting at the rate of 600,000. He was opposed to giving either men or money. Councilman Houghtalin moved the ordinance passed by the Board of Aldermon be adopted. The ordinance was then passed by a unanimous vote--21 being present. Mr. Gross wished to know whether it was officially known that the draft had been suspended? The Chair stated that he was so informed. Mr. Gross.--In such a case it would be well to have the fact published and placarded through the city. The Board then adjourned.The White Exodes from New York
The Herald, of the 17th inst., gives the following account of the way the frightened citizens of that place took to their heels from the riots: It need not be supposed that the fear, consequent upon our troubles, is confined exclusively to the negro element. On the contrary, there has been a great exodus of the whites, particularly the more wealthy, who seem to labor under an apprehension that the destruction of property is to be general. On Monday evening the immigration to Westchester county (that being the more convenient refuge,) was very large. Numbers went in carriages, and so great was the demand for conveyances that at 5 o'clock in the afternoon it was found impossible to procure vehicles for the use of the city authorities and the Governor's aids. On Tuesday every steamboat leaving the city was densely packed. Many people were obliged to sleep upon the cabin floors, although willing and able to pay almost anything for state-rooms, or even berths. The railroad lines did an immense business. One train of twenty care left in the afternoon, and on some routes it was impossible to accommodate the applicants for passage. Numbers of there people did not know exactly where they would stop, but expressed the determination to get for enough away from the city to avoid danger. The extent of this sudden movement for other quarters may be imagined when it is known that there are nearly a thousand dwellings now unoccupied in various parts of the city, or left in charge of servants. The attention of the police has been called to these unprotected places, and means have been taken to guard them against attack and pillage.Tyrannical order in New Orleans.
The following order has been issued by the Yankee authorities in New Orleans:Headq'rs Defences of New Orleans.
New Orleans, July 3, 1863.
General Orders No. 18.
Hereafter no public assemblages, except for public worship, under a regular commissioned priest, will be allowed in this city for any purpose or under any presence whatever, by white or black, without the written consent of the Commander of the Defences of New Orleans; and no more than three, persons will be allowed to assemble or congregate together upon the streets of the city.--Wherever more than that number are found together by the patrol they shall be ordered to disperse, and failing to do so, the offenders shall be placed in arrest.
All bar rooms, houses, stores, and shops of every description, will be closed at 9 o'clock P. M.
All club-rooms and gambling house are hereby closed until further orders.
No citizens or other persons, except the police and officers in the United States service, or soldiers on duty or with passes, are to be allowed in the streets after 9 o'clock P. M. 