The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22

various regiments for purposes Of drill and guard and
IN several instances regiments have borne them tempo
rariy 70 the seat Of war whence they have
been returned 10 the storehouse Of the committee and
portion Of them have since been disposed Of to the Quar-
termasters Department OF the United States Army.
In connection with this subject II NAV be remarked
that the occasions haye not been inreacn when the
Commute have had the qualification Of furnishing the
public service One Of their earliest acts was charter
Q steamer by the aid Of which ammunition and pro-
visions were supplied TO tho garrison at Fortress Mon
roc and 10 The army at Annapolis, Maryland at most
critical emergency when communication with the capital
was interrupted. The steaner Quaker City was also
chartered temporarily for service between this city and
Southern ports occupied by Union forces This vessel
was FULLY armed and supplied with provisions by the
committee and during the continuance Of the charter
performed efficient and valuable service: under
engagement made with the government she is now one
Of the blockading force on the Southern coast.
In aiding regiments to take the field effectively, the
Committee have supplied cannon, with ammunition in
cases where seemed to them proper do So They refer
70 the following instances
To the Seventh regiment militia Colonel Leerts, onr
ned cannon two OF which on the return Of the Seventh
were transferred to the NINTH militia Colonel Stiles now
IN the column Of General Banks.
To the Fifth regiment, volunteers Colonel Dryee four
held cannon, now at Baltimore, Md.
To the Second regiment militia Colonel Tompkns two
field cannon, now In Virginia.
To the Mozart reg ment volunteers Colonel Riley two
Held cannon, now IN Washington.
In each of the above cases full supply of ammunition
including shot and shell was issued.
Ammunition has, also, been furnished in several in
stances to regiments from other States transit towards
have been aided with and equipments but the rue
TO conne assistance to regiments has rarely been depart
ed from.
One source Of expenditure has been fully justified and
more than repaid in the benefits conferred on sick
wounded soldiers. The first ambulances which reached
tho seat Of war were provided by the Union eence
mee and their has been freely granted from time
time to numerous regiments from other States which
were unprovided with this essential aid TO au army the
field
These facts alluded TO simply 10 show that the duties
ASSUMED by the Committee have covered a wide range
and have not been Intellectual in carrying out the wishes
Of the citizens Of New York. expressed in the reso tn
creating the commttee-namciy sto aid the movements
Of the government MS the public interests may require
Accounts still open with the government in several
or it's departments, md when expended In the pr
chasc OF arms, munitions Of war, wagons &c. are REIN
bursed the result will be fully stated IN 81 bsequent re-
port.
The Committee cannot close this report without an ex-
ssion Of their high gratcaon at the spirited condnct
and gallant bearing shown by of their numter at the
recent conflict in Virginia. Having declined the commits.
sion OF Major General rendered to him by the Executive
Of this state which did not confer an active command in
the field Mr. Wadsworth volunteered his services on the
stan OF the commanding General imm diateiy before the
battle TIE bravery and efficiency Of MAJOR Wasworth
have been warmly commended and gracefully recognized
by the government IN the appointment Of Brgadier
General OF Volunteers.
Respectfully submitted. By order Of the Executive
Commiiee s. DRAPiR Chairman.
=. n. WETNoRx, Secretary
NEW YORK, August 20, 1861.