The New York Herald Newspaper, April 18, 1861, Page 8

4 4 . << ¢ ao 4 i} & 2 > * s il MC risen [CONTINUED FROM FIRSMPAQEY) ote jes | $4, Pa De persons associated with him whe were anxious 10 Orgs Bd nie a meeting, Gnd hed inserted im the sity °.B @ notice of their intention. They had Fe anya take place, they had suspended operations +'i) the resi; was known. He had consulted with perw.ns of diff rent views with regard to it. They wer [des'.rous of a unjon with those; them assembled. “de would request the Secretary to read the call which nis friends had put forth. s ‘The Sposrany then read the Oocument as follows:— anaroby, are in- ‘to asvemble jn my ss convention to ave greenies the views of ‘eity of New York the present gency. Thesimve of the meeting will be annoumced :& Gxmeumas 7:04 what mode of action would be ‘adopted by the cevamittes to aid the Union feeling, and gecetved the rap) y that the formetion of a mass meeting wae the grand-c’oject of the present assembly. -” Mr.R. H. McfJunpy said there was but ene object that had caused all parties to be collected there, and for the infermation-of those not present on former occasions he ‘would state what had been done. A few merchants had met together in the streets, and had privately conversed om the subject of calling a meeting. In the absence of a ‘more fitting place being readily obtained, it was agreed that the nucleus of a meeting should be bed at the speaker’s residence, which meeting took place. A committee was appointed, but no resolutions were made, as it was thought better not to adept any at present unless they were well known to al! parties. Notices were sent to about two hundred merchants of all-political parties and feelings, most of whom were The call was as follows :— — New York, April 16, 1861. ‘Smm—At a mecting held at the house of R. H. Mc! ‘Faq., you were ted a member of a committee to make arrangements for # public meeting of citizens of all par- He would now propose that a committee’be chosen to draft resolutions and obtain public ; that this meeting understand and approve of resolutions, 80 that no member should b» able to repudia'c them after- wards. The next thing was to choose a placo of meet- ing. A call bad already been prepared for those present to sign, and he would wish the Committee on Resolu- tions to present their report if they were prepared. * Mr. Evar7s inquired how many organizations were ro- presented at {hat meeting, and was answered that, in addition to tmt body represented by Mr. Partridge, there were the Chamber of Commerce, the New York Stock Exchange, and a large representation of the mer- chants. Mr. Evarts then said that he believed the feelings of all parties were now bound together in one common interest, and that the committee had deemed it better to meet the assembly, und@rstand their views, hear any resolutions that might be Offered and incluae the whole in their re- solutions. He Would suggest that representatives of the _ Yarious organigations be added to their numbers, #0 as to have unanimity in the preliminary steps. Avy resolu- tion that might be presented to the meeting could be re- ferred to this committee, to bejamalgamated into those for the general meeting. He supposed this meeting to have no other object than to organize a mect- ing of the citizens of New York without reference to party or politics, The meeting was notto be one of the merchants of New York, nor of the laboring classes of New York, but of the city of New York, and all its population. He would therefore wish that all other or- ganizations would present their documents, and the com- ‘mittee be empowered to frame the resolutions and present them to the mass meeting without the necessity of sub- mitting the same to any minor meeting. The Cuarmman called for the names of any members of other organizations for this special object to add to this committee. ‘In answer to an inquiry, Governor Fisn proposed that if the committee had no power to increase with- out a resolution from this meeting, he would move that the commitee be increased. Adopted. The Sxcretany then read the following call, to which ‘the gentlemen present were asked to affix their signs- ures:— The undersigned invite their fellow citizens of New York snd its vicinity, without regard to previous politi- cal opinions or associations, to meet at such time and piace as may be arranged hereafter, to express their sen- iments in the present crisis in our national affairs, and heir determination to UPHOLD THE GOVERN MEN OF THEIR COUNTRY AND MAINTAIN THE AUTHORITY OF iTS CON{TITUTION AND ITS LAWS. Mr. 8. B. Cmrrenpan said that the proposition had been to bold the mags meeting in the Cooper Institute. He had not been in consultation with the committee who had the duty of designating the place in charge, but he ‘thought that was not the best place that could be obtain- ed in the city. There never had been such a meeting held in this city as this will be, and the place will be totally inadequate. He would suggest Union square and tho statue of Washington as the most fitting place. That the hour should be four o’clock in ‘the afternoon. That all business should be suspended £0 az to make a solemn and imposing declaration. That the meeting should reparate far and wide from this object all political associations and ideas, but join together in the one grand idea of Usion, He knew speakers would pre- fer to speak within walls, but he expected this meeting to beat least twenty-five thousand strong, and the Cooper Tustitute could not hold more than three thousand. Let it be Union equare—the name is significant—with the statue of the Father of the Country looking over the meeting. (Cheers.) Let it rain or shine I shall be there, and it will be a test of the patriotism of the people of this city. (Loud applause.) He would move that the meet- ing be held in Union square, and that the hour be four o'clock P. M. on Friday. ‘Mr. Ruccixs enthusiastically seconded the resolution. ‘He said that Union square was the proper and most sig- mificant place for the holding of the meeting. It would show that we were ina Union and not inarickety com- federacy. That we were citizens cf the United Btates, and not mere confederates in plans of dismemberment. Mr. MoCcrpy suggested the use of of the public garden in Fourteenth street as being commodious, and partially covered. It would better secure the comfort of those who were to be present. His further remarks were drowned in loud cries ef «No, no,” “Union equare,”” Mr. Evans was glad that the meeting was nearly una” mimous upon the subject of having am open air meeting. ‘They ran a little risk from the weather, but that was nothing. ‘The Cuammax—I think not, It should be fair then, it bas been foul so long. Mr. Evarts continued—He thought Saturday the best day, and he would suggest that the stores be all closed ‘and the meeting held at two o’clock in the afternoon. (loud and varied cries of “Four o'clock,” “No, two o’clock,’’ ‘Let it be three o'clock,’ ‘Never mind the ‘Weather,’ ‘Good soldiers never caro for weather,” &c., oe.) Well, let it be three o'clock. Mr. McOvroy said he felt pleased to eee such unanimity for Union eq The resolution , therefore, read as follows:— ‘That the mass ting be held in Union square, on Sa- turday next, at o'clock P. M. Unanimously adoptyd. Mr. 8. Brown moved).as an additional reco!ntion— ‘That this meeting reconiiaend that all stores and places: Of business be closed at two o'clock P. M. Unanimously adopted. Mr. Evans moved that a committee of fifteen be ap pointed to take the matter in charge, to cause stands for the speakers to be erevtod at each corner of the square and to get up the preparation for the Meeting in a man- ner best caloulated to unite all possible interests, The appointment of the committee was left with the Chairman, with power. A subscription paper was handed around for funds wherewith to discharge expenses. Tho paper was nume rously eigned, and the subscribers were requested to send the amount of their subscriptions to L. B. Cannon, Treasurer, at the office of Grant & Son, 62 Wall strect. A Guxrizman called upon the meeting to give an ex. Wression of rentiment relative to the course adopted by «he Journal of Commerce; but the motion was not acted ron by the meeting, and, in fact, mot with disappro” “. ‘warts stated that it was thought on reeponsible ‘h wb the Seventh regiment might be needed in fore Saturday, and that varions oftizens ‘veer iption to afford means for their im- ‘resented the following document:— ATIONAL GUARD, “4 Pay the aumas Boh opposite oor Botice. On the suggestion of one gentleman that the names bo read, Mr. Evans said that no one would tike to hear the names read unless his own were on the list. (Applause and laughter.) Several names were therefore at once added to the list, ‘The number of signers to the call of the mass meeting ‘was very large, and embraced names of the most im- portant merchants and others in the city. The following official notice has just been issued by the Chamber of Commerce:— A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will take placo at their rooms, corner of Cedar and William streeta, on Friday, April 19, at one o'clock P, M., to take ‘nto consideration the propriety of sustaining the national administration in the present crisis. Mr. Perit, President of the Chamber, will preside at this meeting. YOUNG MEN’S REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE. RESOLUTIONS EXPRESSIVE OF LOYALTY TO THE UNION AND CONFIDENCE IN THE ADMINISTRA- ‘TION. A regular meeting of the above Committee was held at their rooms, No. 618 Broadway, last evening. The room was nearly full. After considerable routine busi- ness was transacted, a resolution was adopted appointing @ committee of three to confer with the managers of the forthcoming Union demonstration, to signify to them their readiness to participate in it as young men. The special committee appointed to draft resolutions respecting the present condition of national affairs, pro- sented the subjoined preamble and resolutions for the consideration of the meetin ey ae and rebellion, should at this time declare their and devotion to the government at every That the representatives of the young men q of blican party henceforth disclaim all party feel- ing and forget all party strife, while they range them- vy h, side of loyal men of all parties in sup- port of government. 2. Resolved, That we have unwavering the administration, and that we will not paticntl questioned nor one. hag rad Ks i qe = patriotism of those in authority when, neces- sities of war, their lips are sealed fom pelt. vindication, Mr. Frank Suxrgarp briefly addressed the committee, observing that while they would not abandon the prin” ciples of the republican party, they should adopt some platform upon which they could all unite in this struggle for the upholding of the Union and the maintenance of its laws. In conclusion he said, let us be united in this heroic struggle; let us detach ourselves temporarily from the party and rally to support the constitution and the laws. The President pro tem. then put the resolutions, and, without further debate, they were unanimously adopted. in hear WHAT IS DOING IN THE SIXTEENTH WARD. At a large meeting of republicans of the Sixteenth Ward, informally convened at the Public Reading Room, 245 Eighth avenue, last evening, Isaac Dayton was calied to the chair and Henry C. Parke was appointed secretary, The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Onto, and were unanimously adopted:— Resolved, That the + condition of our country calis upon all loyal patriotic citizens to rally to the support of the constitutton, the Union and the conatitu- tional authorities of the nation. Resolved, That a committee be named by this meeting. to be composed of citizens of this ward irrespectively of past politica! differences, and that such committee be re- quested to make suitable arrangements for an expression of sho sentiments of the people of this ward upon the ex- isting national crisis, and to take such measures ag may pT pene to contribute due and proper aid to the na- tional gover: ‘moment. The following gentlemen were named as members of Orhtieas Orton, Washtagton Smith, James 7. Brady, J Ww. Renney, A.J. H. Duganns, Samuel B. H. Yavod, George James Cuthell, Michael Halpin, George Manchot. William J. Haskett, Daniel Gary, William’ F. Ha Cushman, Emannel B: Hart, Samuel ron, William N. McIntyre, Hi Jobn H. McOunn, Asabel A. Lenman, indsay, Peter Ful iam Yo ison, Charles P, Johnson, Witiiam D. Silva, David R. Jaques, Hen” ry Morrison, Jonah 'Willetia. McKay, James B Dema- rest, John Delamater, William Ramsey, nis Harris, Ro- bert A. Adams, Franklin Mara, Arthur Abmooty, Alexander McLeod, Samuel Radcliff, Edward Riley, James B. ter, Jobn Sedgwick, Thomas Christy, Hooper C. Van Voorst. On motion the Chairman and Secretary of the meeting were added to the committee. On motion the meeting adjourned to meet again at the call of the Chair. METROPOLITAN PREPARATIONS FOR WAR. Military Mavements im the City—Mecting of the First Division Board of Oficers— The Militia in Readiness—Active Re- cruiting of Volunteers—Formation of Numereus Volunteer Organilations— Drill Meetimg of the Seventh Regi- ment, dc. That the war spirit of our people has been thoroughly aroused need no better confirmation than the array of intelligence which we spread before the reader this morning concerning the spoedy and extensive organization of military forces. Everywhere throughout our city the note of prepara- tion is sounding, and our armorics, meeting halls and drill rooms night and day give token of the busy activity which pervades every class of the community. Recruit- jog, enrolling, organizing and drilling seem indeed the order of the day, and the banding together of men for warlike purposes is proceeding on a most extensive scale. The President’s proclamation ond its accompanying requisition on the Governors of the several States for the furnishing of troops, has met with a hearty response on every side, and from no place more so than our own city. The necessity of such measures none now seem to question. The political distinctions which heretofore existed in men’s minds have been with a sin- gular unanimity suddenly erased in view of the present emergency. The lukewarm in feeling have been con. verted to the canse of asserting the honor of our national flag, while the cold and indifferent have been changed into ite warmest advocates. The characteristics of the present crisis are certainly new ones, recent events Hav- ing 0 modified them as to leave the only question at issue with every citizen whether the insult to the fing of the country consummated at Charleston on Friday last shall be resented. The crisis has thus assumed a very different phase from that which it presented at the outeet of these troubles. Then the diffculty was a political oee—now it has become a national indignity. Men who gave their @ympathy to the South before the first gun was fired from Fort Moultrie upom property and men un- der the protection or our fing, now declare that the time for conciliation has passed when the gio- rious standard of the republic hae been the object of hostile mesiles, and serves no longer to shield from danger those who claim protection beneath its folds. An insult to # nation’s flag touches that na- tion on its sorest point, and the present war epirit of the country springing out of the con- filet at Charleston is only the same which humbled the Algerine piratical hordes at the commencement of the present century, and more recently rescued Kozta from the terrors of an Austrian dungeon Yesterday throughout the city the enthusiasm of the people was exhibited in the display of the American colors from the hotels and principal buildings. The desire to volunteer in the service of the government has be- come almort universal, and our merchants seem dis” powed to favor the movement so far aa lies im their power. Several of the clerks connected with the exten sive firm of Stone, Starr & Co,, in Duane street, are members of the Seventh regiment, and their employers state that in the event of that organization leaving the city for active service, they will continue their salaries doring their absence, and retain their situations until they return. We understand that at the establishments of Mr. A. T, Stewart and other merchants, and at several of the banks, a similar provision has been made for clerks who are to leave witn their regiments, Tn the Seventh there are some two bundred honorary sasuaboze who express thylr iassubien 0 Join sem when they leave the meetings tive been Bess to leave. We understand go; at a inte hour last Bight the regiment rocsived erders 10 depart for Washing- ton om Friday next at thre 4p. THE NEW YORE FT gewen Z0VAVE REGIMENT. Colonel Ellewarth, of Zousve fame, has commenced the Organization ef 8 Zauaye regiment ia this city, to be entirely composed Of menibers of the Fire Department. None other are to be recetved but those who have done service tm the depart:nent and are able bodied men, and are willing to submit to the hardships that are encoun- tered by the vokanteer. A mecting of tho Chief of the department and leading members, will be beld thie ‘morning, in order to make a final decision as to what course they will pursue. In connection with the above, the following poster has beon distributed: — DOWN WITH SECESSION! THR UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESBRVED’ - = TO THE MEMBERS OF ew YORK FIRE DEPART. The roment to the NEW YORK FIRE *ARTMENT for one it of ZOUA ‘The subscriber is detailed in New York for the purpose of drilling and equipping the regiment after being organ- The companies will be allowed to select their own ‘The roll for Company C is at the Engine House, 128 West Broadway, from 10 A. ¢ ol, ELLSW ‘M. to 12 P. M., daily. ‘ORTH, of Chicago Zouaves. SEVENTH ‘REGIMENT. ‘The left wing of this fine regiment was drilled at tbeir armory last evening, in the presence.of an overwhelm- ing number of ladies and gentlemen. The drill room was crammed with spectators, and the evolutions of the seve- ral companies gave unbounded satisfaction. The official orders had been received by the commanding officer up to ten o'clock last evening concerning the movements of the regiment; but all the preparations for instant march have been made. The privates have their knap- sacks packed, the officers are fully prepared, and as s00n as definite orders are received, the regiment will be Teady to move at very short notice. As an cvidence of Popular feeling, it may be mentioned that a letter from the director of a city insurance association te a member of the Fifth company of this regiment, promising to set- Ue an annuity of $1,000 on his wife in case he should fall in battle. The letter was read amid loud applause. The Board of Officers was in session until late last night, awaiting orders. FIFTY-FIFTH REGIMENT. This regiment, composed of over four hundred of our French fellow citizens, mustered for drill at the Division Armory last evening. There wasa full muster of mem- bers, including the Zouave company, which is command- ed by Captain Wolfe. A large number of ladies and gentle- men were present to witness the exercises. It is needless to eay that the manual and platoon exercises were credit- ably gone through, for most of these citizon soldiers have felt the smoke of the battle field in the Crimea and in the French revolution, and are therefore no novices in the Bg of arms. Colonel Le Gal, the commander of the regiment, who had been for some time absent ona visit to the South, was present last night, and under his direction the men were bright and smart.. The sentiment of the Fifty- fifth is sterling Union. They are ready to obey the government and to fight for the supremacy of the consti- tation and the free system under which we live. They Jast night tendered their rough but genial hospitalities to the Boston military, offering them, like Roderick Dhu to Fitz Jamee— “*A soldier's bed—a soldier’s board.” THE TWELFTH REGIMENT. The oflicera of the Twelfth regiment were in attend- ance yesterday at [94 Broadway (second floor) receiving recruits. A large accession was made to the command during the day and evening. The old members of the regiment are re enlisting and bringing many new ones with them. This command {s very popular, and is se- curing a fine class of men, They are determined to do their duty, and enthusiastically attached to Colonel But- terfleld, their able commanding oflicer, who is heart and hand for his country. The officers wit be in attendance at 694 Broadway, day and evening, agit! the rolls are filled up. They ineet every day and evebing at the place above designated for the purpose of receifing fresh addi- tions to the corps, Colonel Butterfield left the enrolli Twelfth to his officers for to-day and to. on to Washington in the last evening’s of men in the A large number of printers enrolled Twelfth yesterday. The present number of members composing the regiment is about 450, and it is their in- tention to increase this to 1,009 for active service. The engineer corpe bas been filled, and a number of recruits were received last evening. THE SEVENTY-FIRST REGIMENT. ‘TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. New Yorx, April 17, 1861. I see by this morning’s report of the drill of the Seven: ty-first regiment last evening, you say there were one hundred and eighty men present. This is an error, as there were three hundred and eighty present. The re- marke of the Colonel are also liable to be misunderstood, in regard to “being willing to lead the regiment as far as Mount Vernon, at least.’ The Colonel expressed an opin- ion that the regiment would not be called farther ‘han ‘Washing?on, and that when the regiment decided to go he would be willing to lead them, using the word Mount Vernon in connection with the march to Washington. ‘The Seventy-first regiment are ready and ot to go any where to defend the honor of their country an AMERICAN GU. SECOND REGIMENT, The following order bas been issued by Colonel Tomp- kins:— GRNERAL ORDER. Sxconp Recment N. Y. 8. Licut Isranrry } Strate Garp, New Yous, April 17, 1861. General order of April 9, 1861, is gE ed. The right wing (compatiiés A, Band FP) win Rago ble at the Regimental Armory on Monday svening, ape 22, im fatigue drees, at half-past seven o'clock. oft wing (companies D, I, G and H) will assemble at same place and hour on ‘Tuesday evening, the 23d inst., in fatigue dress, for battalion drill. The (eld and staff and non-commissioned staif wil! report on both occasions to the Commandant at a quarter past seven. By order of 6, W. B. TOMPKINS, Colonel. A. V. REA, Adjutant. NINTH REGIMENT. This corps will assemble for regimental drill to-morrow (Friday) evening, at the Division armory, corner of Elm and White streets. After the drill a meeting will be held, when it is understood the regiment will formully tender its services to the government SEVENTY-NINTH REGIMENT, A meeting of the officers and privates of this regiment was held last evening at the Mercer House, and was the occazion of a most enthusiastic and patriotic demonstra- tion. Lieutenant Colonel Eiliott presided, and Lieuten ant R. 8, Shillinglaw acted as Seorotary. When the meeting had been called to order the Onam- MAN stated ite object, viz'—to ascertain the views of the regiment regarding the tender of their services to the Governor of the State, in accordance with the President’s proclamation. The question was then put, “Does this regiment so tender ite services?” which was carried with © unanimous assent of voices, and amid loud appleuse. The Cuainmaw read a letter from Roderick W. Cameron, which he said was accompauied by the following to himeelf:— My Ld wor ~~ ‘Will you read the encloted and hand it to Gol. Mel. 1 nope that tome of the Seventy-ninth may go to weaning. ton atonce. I fear they are wanted there, and if @of will go with them, GAMERON. He then read the letter referred to. The foliowing are ite contents:— 64 Pier Avawer, April 17, 1861. Mr Dear Corore1—I am rejoiced to soa the fo- tion of the gallant Seventy-ninth. “Scotchmen are in- variably true to their allegiance, Although, as a sub- ect of Great Britain, I could not accept the flattering offer tendered to me by your good seit, ries stall appoint. ment, still there is no good reason why a good subject of Great Britain should not be an ‘ceepeabie volunteer to defend the laws and the tlag of this great country. I, therefore, heartily tender myself to serve in the FAnks of the Seventy ninth Highlanders, and share the dangers of thore who wear the tu of my clan. I cannot pro- mise to be constant) the regiment; but if danger threatens I will enieavor to be prosent at the mo- ment when the first shot is fired. All loyal Britons must cel as 1 do—that it is for the honor and safety of Great Britain to support their cousins of the United States, and to maintain the Stars and Stripes as an emblem of true freedom on this continent. I am, my dear Colonel, faith- fully youre, RODERICK CAMERON. Corowmt MoLeay, Seventy-ninth Highlandors. When the lotter had been read Col. MeLeay called upon Captain Mason, who proceeded to address the meeting. Events, he said, more powerful than words, animated every loyal and faithful citizen of this glorious republic, and none more than those whom he was now addressing. ‘They were now called upon to defend a flag which waves on every fea and in the marte of commerce of every nation, commanding respect and bonor—a flag under which the most sncred rights of cit venship and the most sacred immunities of civilized life had been conferred and protected; and never weuld that flag be struck down JAP Ppupi'y iy tbat Lud ip wick it wrap Qpet ralged NEW YORK HEKALD, THORSDAY, APRIL 18, 1861. Smart a nade aeatoet ot service to this great nation. ‘The speaker concluded amid much applanee, and was foliowed by several others in similar patriotic terma, after which the meeting broke up amid great enthusiasm. ome twenty recruits were received during the evening. MEETING OF THE BOARD OF OFFICERS. A special meeting of the Board of Officers of the First Division of New York State Militia was held last evening at the Division Armory in Elm street. In the absence of ‘General Sandford, the meeting waa called to order by General Hall. There was a fair attendance of mem- bers! The only business that was brought before the Board was a question as to the propriety of furnishing additional) protection for the city armories. It wae, how- ever, decided that the services of the police would be quite sufficient for the present, and if any further neces- sity ariges the Board will act. The deliberations of the officers were conducted in private, FIRST REGIMENT, NATIONAL GUARDS. Wm. L. Coles, ex-member of Assembly, and formerly a member of the Seventh regiment, has opened a branch recruiting office for the Firet regiment of National Guard of New York voiunteers, at No, 83 Spring street, between Broadway and Crosby. The recruiting officers report that any number of men can be had to defend their na- tional flag. About 160 men have been already enrolled in this new regiment, and the probability is that the re- giment will be full by the end of the week. Co}. Allin requires that musicians shali not be wanted, a8 each company is to have two, and the regiment ten drummers and ten fifers. Their headquarters is at No. 15 Centre street. UNION VOLUNTBER BATTALION. Arecruiting depot, under the auspices of the famous Billy Wilson, bas been opened at 618 Broadway, where it has been in operation since Monday last. An American flag is suspended outside, together with a transparency bearing on alternate sides the inscriptions:—“Union Volunteers; heaquarters for recruiting,” and ‘Bally for the Union.” Branch offices of this organization also exist in various parts, and at all the places the number 80 far recruited is in the neighborhood fof 1,200 or 1,800, including six persons who have been expelled from the South. Billy Wilson officiates in per- son at the headquarters above designated, which are situated in the basement of the build. ing, though hereafter they are to be located im the large room up stairs occupied for weekly mectings by the Republican Central Committee. This evening the companies enrolled at the different recruiting stations will elect their officers, who will report at headquarters on Friday evening next, when also the whole number of volunteers will meet at the same place for further perfec- tion in organization. Two buglers will be attached to each company, and it is the intention of Colonel Wilson to drill two companies every night next week, unless the corps are in the meantime ordered to Governor’s Island. The organization will adopt light infantry tactics, and, it is thought, a Zouave uniform. ‘The following order has been issued:— Members of this corps who have rolls for receiving sig natures will calla meeting of their organization, to be held on Thursday evenisg, April 18, to elect company officers. A mé of those who have already joined the battalion, and of those who wish to do so, will be held in the large room, on thesecond floor of the building No. 618 Broadway, on Friday evening, April 19, 1861, Zine avery, company must report the names of officers All persons having rolls are requested to it them at the headquarters of the iment, at No. 618 Broadway, before seven o’clock P. M.,on Friday, April 19,186]. The meeting of the battalion will henceforth ‘be held cn the second floor of the bu!lding No. 618 Broad- way. By order of the Colonel. © WILLIAM WILION. @ FIRST REGIMENT, UNION VOLUNTEERS, This body was reorganized last evening by a meeting at the Mercer House. Mr. J.J. 9. Hassler presided, and twenty-three members were enrolled. An Executive Committee of five was appointed for the transaction of business, and Capt. H. M. Burleigh was elected drill ser geant. The chairman announced that recruiting stations had been established at 167 Broadway and 167 Bowery, where those desiring to join the regiment might sign their names to the roll. The Volunteers will meet for further organization this evening. NATIONAL MINUTE MEN. This aseociation, originally organized with a tri-partite character—military, political and social—was in session last evening at their rooms, No. 509 Broadway. They drill on Friday evening at the Mercer House, when the subject of tendering their services, in a military capacity» to the government will come up for consideration. Theif president is Mr, Jobn L. Slingerland. SCOTT LIFE GUARD. ‘This corps of soldiers have come forward to the defence of their country in her hour of peril, with an alacrity which reflects the utmost credit upon them. Their prin- cipal recruiting place is at 442 Broadway, and, so far, the number enrolled is in the neighborhood of four hundred, together with some sixty from the original corps, who have already seen active service in the Mexican war. Intelligence was received last evening that their tender of services had been accepted by the Governor. The fol- lowing resolution, adopted yesterday, explains itself:— At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Scott Life Guard, held at headquarters, No. 442 Broadway, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:— Resol the thanks of the Scott Life Guard aro Bowen, Holmes & Co., and Messrs. Baldwin & Co., forthe beautiful national color fe nor them for use at the headquarters of this regiment. THE FIFTH WARD UNION VOLUNTEERS: A mecting of the above was held yesterday evoning at the Fifth Ward Hotel. They are forming a regiment, and will offer themselves to the Governor when they muster suflicient men. They bave chosen Nathan Kings ley as President, and Messrs. Hewitt and Contrell as Secretaries, TENTH WARD VOLUNTEERS. An organization bearing the above title, met last Tues- day evening at Military Hall, 193 Bowery, for the pur- pose of proffering thejr services to the government. The meeting was only a preliminary one, but atill nearly one hundred men signed the roll. They adjourngd to meet Again on Friday evening, when definite steps will bo taken. NATIONAL 20UAVES. This organiztion drilled last evering at the Mercer House, where some thirty recruits were recetved. fheir uniform, in zouave style of red and blue, attracted no little attention and certainly presents a very pretty and unique appearance. The committee sent to Albany to tender the services of the corps to the Governor, had not returned at a late hour last evening. FIRST REGIMENT, NATIONAL GUARD. ‘Wm. L. Coles, ex-member of Assembly, and formerly a member of the Seventh regiment, has opened a branch recruiting office for the First regiment of National Guard of New York volunteers, at No. 83 Spring street, betweon wi » The tional About 150 men have been already enrolled in this new regiment. AMERICAN PATRIOT BATTALION. The following singular advertisement appeared in one of the morning papers. Why the period is #0 short, or why the secresy, we should like to know. All other military companies are public, and have a stated place to meet and receive membere:— AmeR@N Parriot Batrauion.—Citizens deeming the firat principles of life their duty to God and count: 9 wishing to volunteer for two weeks or two months to duty in this city or in the city of Washington (if neces- sary to pay bee pt own yy ig — ly send their name and address, post o Patriot, station D. Post office, New York. ; ‘ r PETERSON LIGHT GUARD. Captain Samuel Jackson, of the Peterson Light Guard, is engaged raising a battalion, the services of which are to be tendered to the government. It is propesed to make the battalion consist of from seven hun dred to one thousand men, of which, short as the time is that bas elapsed since the enrolment commenced, eighty men have been aiready recruited. SCOTT LIFR GUARD, Recruiting offices for this regiment have been opened as follows:—442 Broadway, 37 Chatham street, Military Hall, Bowery, corner of Houston and Kssex streets, Sixty- iifth street and Third avenue, and 50 Bowery. UNION VOLUNTEERS, The military spirit which has been evoked is having its effect on persons who have been long out of employ. ment. Inthe Ninth ward thirty-one young men, from the ages ef eighteen to twenty-five years, who have had nothing to do for some time past, have determined to volunteer their services to the government if they will be accepted. It is their desire to augment their number to one hundred men, between the ages already men- tioned, They have adopted the name of Union Volun teers, under the leadership of Captain EF. MoGrath, ‘Their rendezvous is at 647 Hudson streot, where they ro- quest such young men as may be desirous of enrolling themselves in their corps to apply. THE WAR FEELING IN BROOKLYN, In addition to the rendezvous at the headquarters for the enrolment of volunteers, at No. 84434 Atigatic atroet, pr meplipped 1g the Beran of yesterday, it bas beww, avenues. Fifty-seven names have been already enrolled in this corps, the full complement ef which is intended to be onebundred men. The company is to be called the Fast Brooklyn Light Guard, and Mr. Collyer, who has seen service, is expected to have the command. ‘The following order has been issued by Colonel Graham, | troops sleeping in the city they will take up their of the Seventieth regiment:— ters at the Arsenal, at the corner of and No. 1.—e om emommit April 1, 1881, emma and privates of this regiment are hereby ordered to as, SHOW YOUR COLORS. . as the arsenal = ee evening, the 25th —_—_—_ ey a ra aa erat ‘aw | EXCITEMENT ABOUT NEWSPAPER OFFIO and pistols, “‘dismounted.”” The this ip _ wa i be sda Dy the Bate. By me iH] oe SAMUEL GRAHAM, At @ little after three o'clock yesterday afterncen, Col. Seventieth regiment. Lieutenant Thomas W. Davis, of Company I, Second regiment, has announced his intention of opening an office somewhere in Williamaburg, to-day or to-morrow, be desirous of enrolling their names as volunteers to the , #0 that within an there were several here the prt ger geet pre Amd reoruits has Sn Lap a rere geen eeging into. Oh Japa pa Another Union volunteer reoruiting branch office wil repinresls ahyamppnwtrie by simply groaning, and otherwise eviacing be opened to-day at the Brooklyn Military Garden, my 5 rect ors MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN NEW JERSEY. | ‘pof the Neus building, and was greeted with A Union meeting was held last night at the Cooper | 824 applause, accompanied by the waving of House, for the purpose of raising volunteers. L, W. Scudder was chosen chairman, and, upon a resolution, it ‘was adopted to immediately open a roll, which was sign- ed by over thirty men, and finally adjourned, with three cheers for Major Anderson and groans for Jeff. Davis. The two companies of Hudson Guards have agreed to volunteer, and will be immediately consolidated; they number about one hundred. The commissioned Zouaves have also held a meeting, and resolved to volunteer. The Union Minute Men meet tonight, with a view of opening a roll for volunteers. No orders have as yet been received by Major Wright, but as soon as he does, he will at once proceed and draft the required number of men that are to be enrolled from his division. It is presumed that the whole Hudson bri- gade will tender their services, and will be accepted, which, in cage they are, Brigadier General Hatfield will be called upon to go with them. It is said that he has already signified it as his intention to represent Jersey in the demand that is to be made. At Hoboken a meeting of the Highwood Gusrd and Na- tional Guard are to be held, and @ strong feeling is felt among the members of both companies to volunteer. At Newark, the German Turners Society met, and re- solved to form a military corps and tender their services to the government. Deputy Quartermaster Zrawin in- tands opening recruiting rooms in Newark. Capt. Joseph A. Yard, of Mexican war notoriety, has issued a call for the purpose of forming a company. RECRUITING FOR THE ARMY. ‘There was quite an exciting time at the Chatham strect rendezvous this morning. A crowd of idlers collected at the door, and encouraged the applicants with such recom- mendations as, ‘‘Go in and win,” ‘“‘Here’s another wants to go down South.”” ‘The recruiting flags and banners, which have waved on the breeze every day these twelve months, without attracting more than cursory glances, have suddenly be- come objects of interest. Staid and solid men point to them as they pass, with the remark, ‘See, there’s an- ‘other rendezvous;” while the handbill on the door, giv- fng information as to the pay, &., of a soldier, might be an exciting despatch from Washington or Pensacola, judging by the number and eagerness of the readers. About thirty men passed the preliminary inspection at the office, and were sent to Grand street for medical ex- amination. Twenty-one succeeded in passing this second sigan drat forthwith sworn in and despatched to principal dopot, Governor’s Island. Cedar street, and the dragoons had three or four men jeach—the rush at those offices not being very great. It ‘ig @ noticeable fact that in New York the recruits are chiefly foreigners—the Ipish and German element being in the ascendency. It may be a question whether the applicants are actuated by the desire of preserving the Union of the States or the union of their own bodies and souls; but the fact still remains, that very few Ameri- cans offer themselves for enlistment in the regular army— they preferring to swell the ranks of the volunteers. Twelve men arrived yesterday from Boston, and the same number to-day. Recruiting in the ‘City of No- tions” is extremely active, the office being crowded from morning till night. Many members of militia companies have mace inquiries as ta whether they were cligible for enlistment in the regular army, and upon learning that they were, they at once went off to put their houses in order prior to taking Uncle Sam’s blanket for five years. Seven men from Rochester were transferred to the Island to-day. THE MASSACHUSETTS TROOPS, Arrival of the Advance Officers—Great Excitement at the New Haven Railroad Depot—Fifth Avenue Hotel—The Fifty- fifth Regiment, &c. Last evening the announcement that the troops from Massachusetts would arrive at the New Haven depot at a quarter past eleven o’clock, brought together a mode- rately large sized crowd of people to witness the arrival. Unfortunately they were doomed to disappointment, for the troops themselves did not appear. Three officers in advance, however, came by that train, viz: Col. P.8. Davis, Major P. Adams Ames and Major Jonathan Ladd. On the arrival of the train the crowd, however, greeted it with several hearty cheers. DESPATCH TO C. C. DUNCAN AND COMPANY. The following despatch was yesterday received in this Si Bostow, April 18, 1861. C. ©. Duwcay & Oo., New Y! Get some caterer to meet me at depot in New York to provide breakfast for eight hundred troops, I leave at three o’clock. Seo if Railroad can furnish special train to Philadelphia to-morrow morning. Telegraph me a New Haven. P. ADAMS AMES. DESPATCH TO THE NEW JERSEY RAILROAD COMPANY. The following despatch was yesterday evening received by one of tBe officers of the New Jersey Railroad Com- ae Bostox, April 11, 1961. Colonel Davis will be in New York by the train aue at the New Haven station at 11:10 to-night. Have some One of your officers meet nim there or at the Fifth Ave. nue Hotel, prepared to arrange for the transportation of the crowd having cheered it to their hearta’ darted away for the Journal of Commerce. Arriving at the publication office in Wall street, called for the colors of the Journal, and the Stars Stripes were soon run up, amid the acclamations of vast assemblage. The success of the demonstration was highly tory to the masses, whd only desired to'see the Flag the Union floating in triumph over the Empire City, Returning from the Journal of Commerce office, t crowd again visited the office of the Daily News, which they paused, and demanded, in s very exc manner, that the federal fiag should be hoisted. No tention was, however, paid to this peremptory d ‘The crowd was stillon the inofesse, and but fer tl vigilance of the police the whole space bounded by T Tow, the Hall of Records and that part of the Park A great many dodges were resorted to in order to sure @ footing on the sidewalk in front of 68 News Among other devices was pretending to read the of the latest news, under the door. At length one of sergeants tore down the bulletin. Quite a number of THE EXCITEMENT AT MAYOR WOOD'S. Owing to the occurrence of the meeting at the Institute on Tuesday evening, together with the tenor the speeches which were made there, it was that a demonstration would take place last night at this office, who found nothing worthy of notice ‘The Mayor had been in town at his office, he left at three o’clock. troope. Do not fail to have him met. to that of the Churches, there are no means of E, B. PHILLIPS, taining. At about nine o’clock at night, however, President Boston and Worcester Railroad. | dense crowd passed down Fulton street, and An officer of the Railroad was therefore on the spot, | in front of the Kagle office, where they and with our reporters accompanied the military offi- | menced yelling, hooting and shouting at the ui cers to the Fifth Avenue Hotel. of their voices, demanding that the Stars SCENE AT THE FIFTH A VENUE HOTEL. When the officers entered the hotel, as they were attired ia travelling military uniform, the inquiry arose of “ Who are they?” ‘“ Are they the Bostou boys?’ &o, In @ short time the truth became known, and an enthualastic crowd soon gathered around the hree gemtlemen. It was first feared by some tide remarks that the gentlemen would not be well ro ceived; but the doabt was soou removed when one of the ee ee ae cago pongo ways crowd gave “Threecheers for the Boston Boys,” which were responded to in a loud and enthusiastic manner. ial tuken ae cna eh 6 ‘These were followed by six choers for the “Stars and pe ssyete « peypheamprern ees nary} Stripes,”’ three others for “Our cause,” anda final three American fiag from their buildings. On Tuesday heartier cheers than before for the “Boston Boys.’’ The of- at held at: the Hall, . ficers were then allowed to proceed to thetr private rooms to =) gy Sr party Pore rn on Pat transact the necessary business with the railroad officer. prow Reaches ss ap ade la OPPICERS OF THE TROQPS. find sack the offi, unless they ooiplied with The following are the names of the officers of the bidding, A ae @ tm to Gua troops now, at the time we write, on the road:— ceeded to the Mandard office; bat, -B. F. Jones, RF. ; ing their threats, they were unable tw AB. hee complish — their 4 finally left ' Lieutenant Commanding. .. ng ‘There {s, in addition to the aeeu . Lyons: THE FIFTY-FIVTH WROIMENT. Dame the iat a ‘ie in a The Fifty fifth regiment, consisting of about two: hun- Sotten wee in ‘zi Standard ‘ctrorte oF dred men, beniden ofcore and'a full drum corps, under | Hombey of witiones te keop ‘Srery the command of Colonel Le Gal, atrived at the | reomed to increase the excitement. ey station ehartly after the arrival of the train. ‘They were | cured and run up by Major Van Vorst, amid the cheese enthusiastically greeted by the crowd nt soon ax they | {remullitnee hoger and ine wns pence and mapte thelg sppemrange, The Mest report they heard wag