The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-06

coed to the of war in this city be Immediately
organized into companies and mustered into the service
OF the United States when they will be fuTnshsd with
food raiment &c. and sent as soon possible to join
the army. We learn that Gen. Gaines does feel him.
self authorized to provide for any fresh troops that may
be raised Some definite Of action win certainly
be laid down for his government in few days and the
only wonder is that he has received clear and
positive orders from the department before this He
and abe to subject himself 10 censure from The depat
men II his views do not coincide whaheirs and IRON
the volunteers his acts are not sanctioned by the gov.
II was reported in the city yesterday that General
Gaines had received enclosure from the Secretary Of
War, covering without remark comment. copy of
letter from the department 10 Governor owsley OF Ken
lucky requesting that fac,ionary pay attention
any calls suggestions from General Gaines II this
report be trae act oil Official dscouricsy aoge
Their objectionable coming from such a Marcy TO
accused by his bitterest enemies, of anything
than too much zeal in the public service If the
mander OF the western division has been guilty Of act
deserving OF this skulking kind Of repmand he
titled to general court-maitia and ought himself
demand it. the department refuse to bring his conduct
| to that test
The Governor Of this State learn received yester
day communication from the War Department. inform
ing him that two regiments Of infantry lin addition we
suppose to the four regiments which the department was
aware were already recruiting under the guson of
General Tayor) would be required from Louisiana and
mastering in This requisition has already been far
anticipated that fifth regiment that Of Colonel peyton
and better never put foot battle 6eld has been
dispatched to the theatre of and sixth nearly
filled up that it can be easily completed suppose. at
twenty -four hours notce-New Orleans Bulletin Mav
! IS.
ALABAMA
From the Tuscaloosa Flag Extra Of MAY 251
II will be from the following letter OF the Score
tary of War to the Executive that Alabama called upon
for ten companies of Infantry Rinemen be organ
Mobile where they will be further organized into re-
gimen' As the full complement Of men called for have
already volunteered there will be but little delay the
transportation to the of
The first ten companies have been called on by the
.ee ny clrcuiar ieer) TO comply with the
requistion immediacly- and TO proceed, when organ
lied" to the city Of Mobile.
The Greensboro Cavalry were the second company
reported TO the Governor ready for service but
the war department has called infantry rHemen
ony-this gallant troop which is in high state of disc
We learn from the Adjuant General that he ontic
pases the arrival Of the Louisa Hopkins" in few days
the counties above us. to Mobile.
TENNESSEE.
In the absence Of Major General Campbell on Tues
day evening" Adjutant General proceeded to
certain according to the law and the proclamation of
Governor Brown, what companies to have the
honor Of marching to the Rio Gande from the second
double many companies were rendered would make
the quota for this division but upon examination
infantry companies to whom the law gave the preference
The following the names of the Captains Of the COM
| panies accepted under the law
| Nashville Blues-Capt b. +. Chcatham.
| Harrison Guards-Capt X. c. Foster
/ LeRlOn-Capt o. H.
| Dixon Springs voluneer-Capt L. r. McMurray
I Union Boys-Captain w. B. Walton
Polk Ciuards-Captain r. A. Bennett.
The announcement of the accepted companies was re-
ceived with deafenng shouts Of joy from the gallant
who found that they were to march; whilst the dsap
pointment of those who not accepted marked
and deep.
In the same manner the two cavalry companies from
the second division selected and resulted in the
choice of the following
American Guards-Capt H. D. Allison.
Statesville Cavalry-Capt j. w. Marshall.
or ende but
they doomed to sad disappointment in having
the privilege Of marching In the third division Major
infantry companies for the service It found that
there were three companies having preference under
Captain vyhitfed's- Hickman county.
Captain Alsxander's-Lawre renee county
Captain Maldens-Marshall county.
There thirteen other companies rendered, from
which three to be chosen by balotthe following
Captain Chdress'-Rutherfordc county.
Captain Frierson's-Bedford county.
Captain Northcutts-Warren county.
- The three Cavalry companies were not designated on
Tuesday, but TO be selected yesterday II is en-
pee,sd that the Infantry companies Of the second and
when they will be formed into batalons and regiment
elect their several officers and depart forthwith for the
seat OF war.--NashriHe Union, Nay %.
MARYLAND.
Gen Sanangclo of Baltimore, formerly Adjutant Gen.
eral under Mura has rendered his services tho Pres
dent After thirty four years of military service in
Europe he came here twenty-five years ago.
NEW YORK
In another column will be found an advertisement
the object Of which is to obtain recruits for the corps
Sappers, Miners and P0ntoniers.
IN the services Of these troops Indispensable
Always at the of honor with the advanced
them in the enemys way Under the direction Of the
Engineers they superntend the construction Of trench
es batteries and mines end build or destroy bridges as
occasion may require. No troops have finer opporu.
nifty to obtain distinction In time Of peace il propos
ed to station this company at West Point whore they
will Of study adapted to the duties, and
assist the Cadets in practical engineering, such the
construction Of field works bridges and mines It is
intended also TO detach few of the best men act
the Notifications under construction and
sometimes in the absence Of garrison to take charge
Of finished work and apply such slight repairs may
be needed.
In the performance Of all these duties mechanical
skill and the general intelligence which characterises
mechanics Of the first importance Native mocha
MICS would be preferred, though foreigners of high
qualifications would not be rejected We observe that
Of non-co mmssioned officers the sergeants receiving
$40 per month besides quarters subsistence, clothing
same y sergeants in the line Of the army. The lowest
class Of privates receive than the dragons, hhsr
to the best paid soldiers in the service.
We know that mechanics are full Of military ar
DOR We recommend to their notice this new and bril-
liant corps which gives every opportunity for dstinc-
1t Is understood that few intelligent young farmers
and sailors would also be enlisted
At ameeting Of the Independence Guard, held at the
Amoury IN this city on Tuesday evening June 3D. twas
Resolved That this Company respond to the call of the
Commanuer-ln CneI ana invite the UNIFORM corps
city and of Brooklyn unite with them in the formation
of Regiment OF Light Infantry for the service Of the
United States wherever required; said Regiment to be
placed under the command Of Captain John T. Cairns
Resolved That we extend this invitation 10 gentlemen
OF this city who may feel disposed to unite in organ
zation OF this kind
Resolved that the Indepe ndencc Guard tender the
ofther Armoy for the purpose Of organizing said Reg
ment.
In pursuance Brigade ORDERS the Commandant Of the
Tenth Regiment hereby socis the voluntary services
Of such members feel disposed to respond to the call
Il
required from this State be hold in readiness Tor
duty the southern frontier Applications may be made
at $40 Broadway between the hours of A. NJ and 10
NJ from this date until ath instant BY order OF tho
Colonel
Seeing article in the New York Herald copied from
the Albany Atlas stating that the Fire Engine Company
No. 20 in Albany offer their services volun
teers wish to Intern the public that such 10 not the
and that the Company represented to be in Albany