The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-24


Montezumas" need no longer BIO jest Young men,
o are fond Of glory now !: your chance Mexico N
Orleans, fire q salu,e from Missouri rifles!
From the St. Louis Era, May l4.l
In tho mountains the Of the Platte and Ar
kansas are many bold darno traders and trappers who
would take pleasure in being organized into mounted
troop to march to attack New Mexico. They would
eou be obned IN sny auser Their manners ihs'
their skill marksmen, and their knowledge Of the
country, would render them exceedingly useful and
most formidable in invasion of that country II five
hundred thousand Of these troops properly
organized they would be able possession Of
the government of that country. This force would be
the available the convenient to the scene Of
against that portion Of the territory Of Mexico and il aid.
ed by mounted volunteer force from Missouri. would
nSmSsr ~ ha part n the 5 country The
be glad get clear Of the grinding exactions Of the
Mexican government Prompt steps to attack that part
of the Mexican provinces, would draw of part Of the
Mexican forces from the frontiers of Texas and would
give us the control Of the Indian tribes But long
those provinces are under the Mexcans they will have
the control Of the Indians and may In that annoy
and injure very much A blow at santa Fc would
do much to ensure the tranquility of our Western
frontier.
from the Baltimore American, MAY 2sl
We understand that Major General Smith, the senior
officer of the militia Of the city received orders from
the Governor Of the State to proceed organize
his Division The General has commenced filling up the
vacant Offices in his Division and have doubt that
in very short time the whole city will be prepared for
any call, under active and efficient officers.
We learn that the Governor Of Virginia has received
requisiton from the Secretary Of Wsr for three regiments
containing 30 companies OF EACH including Officers
From the Baltimore Patriot, May 22l
We received by the mail Of this morning from the Ex
ccutve at Annapolis official proclamation from Gov.
Pratt The appeal which is thus made to the of Ma.
achieved such high and everlasting honor in the of
the revolution will not sure, be made in vain
[From the Philadelphia United States Gazette, May AL
We understand that orders have been given to Com
modore Stewart, commanding the Philadelphia Naval
Station, to cause the sloop Of Germantown at
the navy yard be completed with all convenient de-
spatch. The Germantown is, we believe, of about one
thousand tons measurement and will carry twenty-five
long 80 poundersefectve weapons, those and danger
sells, believe, which Mr. Secretary Upshur directed
to be .aAt but the completion Of the plan postponed
Now the service requires their use, and they will show
the value of such ships
[From the Newark Advertiser, May 22]
Governor Sratton arrived at Trenton last evening from
Chesncys, the Secretary Of State. Immediately upon his
arrival ays the Daily es the Secretary Of State laid
ment at washngtoa which arrived this morning bearing
date the 18th Of May making requiston on the Cover
70 men each. The Governor will announce the subject
officially
The Trenton National Guards, on motion Of Lieut. Wall
have rendered their services to the Governor to assist in
meeting the requisition of the general government
From the Albany Journal May 22I
We understand that the Secretary Of War, in pursu.
siden to accept the services Of 1000 volunteers has
made requistion upon tho Governor Of this State for
the immediate enrolment Of regiments of infantry
volunteers These regiments including officers &c. Sc.
when iull are to number $780, They to be Differed
When required for actual service these regiments to
be mustered in pursuance Of due notice. by U. officers
at places which will be designated
From the Providence Transcript. May 221
His Excellency Byron Diman received this morning a
requiston from the Secretary of War, for battalion
1--we comPaneO of infantry to be raised by voluntary
enrolment The whole number Of officers and soldiers
called Cor from nls Ststs, b scs
From the Boston Times May al
salute Of artillery fired at Waltham by the ar
tllery company the reception the news Of the gal
liant action Of the American troops, Maamons We
Seos this The first se fired in New England in
who are fighting the battles of the country
From the Washington Union May AL
Circular to Governors or states.
WAR DEPARTMENT, May ls, 1896
Congress the President to accept the services
Of volunteers
taken into the service of the United States under this act
to be appointed and commissioned, such have
the laws Of the State from whence they are taken and
that the volunteers received into service have the
organization relates companies bata
ions and regiments please see the append
cd to the law herewith marked AZ 70 both Of which par
lowed him. the President has decided that the number Of
prvates in all volunteer companies shall be limited to
sixtyfour.
On the psrt of the President have to request your
Excellcncy to cause to be enrolled and held in readi
for muster into the service Of the United States the
following volunteer corps [see tables B and C.l
Due notice will be given your Excellency when their
officers Of the army will be sent to muster them into
service at such place or places az may be designated
where the inspecting and mastering ofcer will be in
structed to receive under the rank of commits
stoned officer who is in years apparently, foryhve
under eighteen. or who is not in physical strength
and vigor; the horse of any volunteer not apps-
renty Sound and effective with the necessary horse
equipage or furniture.
requirements Of law may prevent much disappointment
to the Jealous and patriotic citizens of your State multi
udes Of whom the President doubt will be eager
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
WIN. l.. MARCY, Sec'ry Of War.
To the Governors Of Maine Newhampshire Massachu-
New Jersey, Delaware Pennsylvan Maryland, Vir-
gina North Gsr0ns south Caroline oil Mch
For the quota from each OF these states, see table
similar circular was addressed, on the 10th May to
the Of Arkansas Mississippi Alabama Georgia.
Tennessee Kentucky, Missouri Illinois Indiana Ohio,
and Texas for organization at the earliest practicable
period, the quotas as shown in table marked c.
(MEMoRArpuM-Al
Memorandum che Of roisnteer corps under
the act of l3fh May, 1915.
company Of cavalry, or mounted men, will consist
off, captain first lieutenant, second lieutenant SER
gesnt: copors SSs. isr,isr and nd Dsca:%
regiment of cavalry, or mounted men, will consist
of-F,eid and STAFF Onccr.-l colonel, lieutenant
colonel major, adjutant Il lieutenant in addition to
the lieutenant Of companies)
Nonco missioned staff sergeant major; quarter
master sergeant; principal mus'cian chief busiers
and 10 companies for the organization of which see
above. - -
A company Of infantry Tor rihemen) will consist of
captain; first lieutenant; second lieutenant; ser
geants corporals; musicians and Ga privates, as
tablished by order Of the President
battalion infantry Tor rihemcn) will consist Of field
and staff officers lieutenant colonel major adJu
iant "a lieutenant of Of the companies but in addi
toni Noncommissoncd staff sergeant major; quar-
termaster sergeant drum major and companies, for
the organiz ation OF which above.
regiment of infantry Tor rifemen) will consist Of
Field and stuff Ofcers.-l colonel, leut-col major
adutant IA lieutenant Of Of the companies but not
in staff sergeant major,
quarermater sergeant, principal musicians. and 10
companies, for the organic ation Of which above
(TABLE-B.J
ENRoLLED, NOT JAILED
SERVICE UNTIL FURTHER OspEn.
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