The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-22


homes here and stand, beside their fellow cit-
zens Of other States, upon Mexican battle fields,
or shut themselves up in Mexican towns to en-.
force the observance of a proper respect towards
our flag, which has been planted upon their
walls We say, what are the citizens going to
do, for the matter must come before them perso.
naiy, or else our volunteers must 90 mserably
clad, to say nothing of other discomforts, to re.
present New York, the Commercial emporium"
of The country The legislature of South Caro-
lima, has appropriated the sum of $4,000; Vir-
gna mas given $4,000; and Pennsylvania is
about TO contribute from 5000 to $40 600, for the
use of the volunteers, called for from their seve-
raj States But what have the authorities OF New
York donea Have they acted like mon I But
above all, have they established any claim to the
title Of patriotism 7
some months ago, on pleasant evening,
large meeting was convened in the Park. There
stands were erected, and speeches, full of big
deeds and valiant acts to be done, were made;
political veterans of all parties, political yros, or
the dominant party, and takers, charmed with
the sound of their own voices, from all parties,
and OF no party, addressed the immense meeting,
and were received with cheers and deatenipg
shouts of applause, showing how willing the peo-
pie were to encourage those who were willing TO
go forward in the enterprise which had already
commenced, which had been so gloriously be.
gun. Some time after this enthusiastic meeting
OF the people, another meeting was convened in
the Chambers of the Boards of Aldermen There
also big talk was made; our invincible arms, our
patriotic sons, our worthy sires and our future
|; fame, were spoken Of in terms most agree
able 10 the ears Of those who might con.
ceive themselves to be at all Interested in the
euloges or expressions of high hopes. But "talk"
is cheap, and Alderman after tea, is of all men
best calculated to deal in this low priced article.
Several long speeches were made, based upon
the proposition to appropriate an amount of
money sufficient for the immediate uses of the
regiment of volunteers about to be raised in this
city. After the subject had been amply discussed,
our magnanimous city Legislators, our very demo-
cratic representatives Of the dear huge paved
thousands, concluded to appropriate $1,000 Yes!
enc thousand dollars This is the amount which
our Corporation decided, after much debate, to
contribute towards the fitting ont of three regi-
ments for their distant service; and this too after
individuals, officers in the regiment, had become
personally responsible for expenses already in
Cured, such as rent of drill room and recruiting
officers.
Albany has emulated our example, in fact her
local authorities have entirely outdone ours in
the sharp practice of economy. The Albanians
raised company of volunteers, and asked of
their city government 500 to aid in fitting them
out. This was fatty refused by the common
council OF that city. This reminds us of the miser,
who applied to a brother pinch penny for lesson
10 the art of saving. go, WE'LL" said he, of
whom the lesson was sought, take a seat we
can talk this matter over in the dark" and with
his fingers extinguished the farthing rush. light,
which was burning at the time in the apartment.
We study economy says our corporation, as it
apProprates 81 600 for her volunteers. Well
give you lesson says Albany, and she refuses
aid altogether.
But the people themselves are about to express
their NEWS on this subject. A public meeting of
the citizens Of New York, without respect to
party, is to be held this evening at Mechanics
Hall, No. 472 Broadway. The object Of the
meeting, as stated in the call, which may
be found in our advertising columns is "to
make such arrangements as may be deemed
proper to provide the volunteers, about to be
ordered to the seat Of war, with extra articles
of clothing, and necessaries suitable for the
campaign" 1t is to be hoped that the
call will meet with response suited to the
importance OF the subject to be considered. The
city authorities have acted with foolish short
sightedness, stupidity, forgeuul even of the po-
ltical capital which the members might have
made out of the occasion. The General Govern
ment will, OF course, assume the debts incurred by
the volunteers, and the amounts advanced by
corporations will undoub eddy be refunded, as
soon as action is had upon the subject at Wash.
ington. There is no way left now, however, but
for individuals to come forward, and by their per.
sonal action, shame the miserable 81 900 move
ment out Of notice. Let us cIothe them well.
feed them well, and supply them well with the
little comforts which they can carry with them
into camp, and our volunteers viii repay us in
the honor which their appearance will confer
upon those who equipped them. In the name of
patriotism, if men to be found among us will
ling to go out on these expeditions, let them be
made comfortable and let the citizens do it them
selves, and so leave the Aldermen to their rich
nners and dainty suppers.
4 Every man to his post tonight, at Mechanics
Hall.
| MILITARY MovRMENrs.-We learn that Colonel
James Bankhead, of the 2nd regiment U. 8. artil
lery has received orders to proceed to Mexico, to
take command OF his regiment, already there In
the past year the gallant Colonel has fitted out
over four thousand recruits, independent of the
Californans. We understand he made applica.
ton, some time since, for orders, but the govern
ment deeming the services of an officer of his ex
perence OF more importance at this post de-
clined his application, giving that as a reason
We believe that he now proceeds to the seat or
war at his own particular request.
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New YORK Gas CoMPANY.-The attention of
the New York Gas Light Company is particularly
invited to the report of the proceedings of the
Board OF Aldermen last evening, when they will
flndthat the Superintendent of Lamps and Gas
is called upon by resolution to report to the Com
mittee ON Lamps and Gas OF the Board any fai-
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