The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-18
GENERAL sAHDroRD's OFFER.
Iudfcna ton or the First Division OF the
New York etnts MiAisia~C0mmuntcs
tfons DC.

Iudfrnation or the First Division OF the |
New York state Milista-Commantcs- |
tions, Sc.
The recent tender Of the services Of the First Division
state troops by Major General SANFORD Governor Nor
Gan has created considerable dissatisfaction among the
rank and ale Of the division. They insist that such ten
der was unauthorized they concerned ami
Ger tanIy rejecting their sentiments Il uncaed
for ard cal uated TO sti augment the which
now shaking the fabric Of tho Union from centre TO
circumference The resolution Of the Board Of Officers
under which General Sanford presumed 10 act was
adopted meeting held in the City one week
ago last Thursday night when representatives fro each
regiment the division present. except from the
Second Fourth ana Seventy ninth regiments The
hton--or rather the amendment 10 resolution which
was adopted-was authorized by Colonel Lefsrts, OF
the seventh regiment, and 10 substance empower
ing Major General Sanford TO tender the services OF the
First Division Morgan the garrisoning of
the The harbor during the temporary absence OF
any regular troops the federal government may require
elsewhere Even accepting this modification of thestae
previously published, such action assumed,
and delegated either by the regimental boards
by the rank and file OF the division.
Again, Gen. SANFORD, in his communication 10 Gov.
Morgan exaggerates the strength Of the division He
says numbers thousand This statement is
hat ambiguous and susceptible Of considerable
PLANTATION, which will volunteer TO give. First If he
convey the idea of the strength Of the dv
sion paper, he exactly touched the mark if he in
tended to convey the idea of the active strength Of the
DIVISION he is nearly two thousand beyond the
figure. The maximum strength Of the division is best
ascerained from the figures Of the annual inspection,
when pains spared to make the number large
possible by coaxing out the members and the lame,
The sick, the blind and the haiti Every counts
inspection he only hold musket and stand his
long enough TO allow the inspector TO examine IL.
Now, upon very careful examination of the official
turns find the following figures detail the results OF
inspection Of October 1860 and that the aggregate
inspection including generals and drummer boys,
five thousand one hundred and eghtysix. From that
number will say six hundred should be deducted to
embrace those who are not active members, SO that
the actual active and average strength Of the
division about 500 AS regards the discipline of
the division with the exception Of three four regi-
ments, is mediocre The two cavalry regiments in
q very poor discipine and the artillery regiment-the
important in the division-wth the exception
Of battery, is also in very poor condition and
its numbers quite small So that Unless TO repel actual
INVASION TO enforce local laws General SandfOrds
Union saving army would dwinde from thousand
down to about the maximum Of one thousand
We might speak more at length Of the inefaciency OF
the higher grade officers In regard TO their utter igno
Of the first principles Of soldier and their total
incapaciy to command troops when engaged in actual
hostes but these gentlemen will in all probability,
be visited with legislative rotrbuon forbear enter
ing into further details Suffice to say that General
Sandfords prounciato precipitate, uncalled for
and exceedingly unpopular among those men whom he
to command, and appears more formidable than
1t is de fueco.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
The absurd and premature action Of the Major General
the State the Of trouble at hours notice. has
created great deal Of surprise The object Of this
DO concealed if So is apparent those who
will be called to make up the great army under the
commando of the aforesaid General. 1t s question yet
by what authority does this officer act without consult
ing the convenience and ability of those whom he will
command The First division, it is well known
ganized for local police purposes, and cannot be
PEELED organization to 60 beyond the limits Of the
State In making the tender spoken Of the object is not
stated nor is 1t known what the s If it wage
war on the South there not many who may have
scrupes against taking this of action Can they BIO
compelled To CO. not having had any previous notice. and
being prepared leave their families business
1t apparent from the ntimed action OF General Sand
ford that he either endeavorng 10 control the desnies
Of the State by using the division body he is unfit
for the position he holds At meeting held Thurs
day evening last, called by the General the respective
colonies referred the matter with reference TO the troops
to the General 1t did not appear that any Of them had
consulted their companies or knew how many would
spond to call in of emergency. The aforesaid
G. neral may recoect that the division subject TO be
assembled at the alarm Of twelve strokes Of the Hall BELL
and the aforesaid General to tender them at hours
notice must imply an intended departure TO neighbor
ing State. While the troops Of city ready aud
willing defend the rights of their State and the const
into civil war under an incompetent General either for
glory political renown. 1t is to be hoped that this
matter may DO made more clear, that those who may
have be ready at hours notice may arrange their
business or social relations. JUSTICE.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
NEW YORK, Jan. II, 1861.
see by your mornngyssuc that Major. General Sand
ford has with the Of the Division Board of
officers, rendered to Gov Morgan the services Of the
entire First DIVISION for any duty tho present emergency
may require Now would like TO know by what
thorty Major General Sanford the Division Board Of
officers has offer the services OF the New York
Militia without the consent Of each regiment, which
know has not been obtained and think there many
who would object long the republicans persist
in DISTINGUISHING the South of her rights. And would
like to ask il would not be imprudent on the part of
Major General Sandfod under the presen excited state
Of public feeling existing in the city, order the mill
tary out OF New York; 1t seems TO me the action of
Major General Sanford confirms what have in
iii the high position he now occupies WI
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
140 BROADWAY, JAN IL 1861.
As your journal reflects the state Of affairs OF the whole
country will you please inform reader Of your paper IL
there is truth in the report to wit that the services Of
The First division Of New York State militia have
tcndereo to tho federal government or defend
the cons,,u, and the UnionP Do you think It would
snst or nec, ssary to occupy the city OF Washington
n. Seventh Hgiment, New York state militia on
with the = OF Mar N proxy g. VIII
or about the A. TIE ~, sLp' oh WHOM III MAY
TO THE EDITOR OF A.. -~spS -. :. ,oc,
Nr,- YoRh, EN- sanford
-, -. - .-o,,- ,aror NJ tbe A n that y. Governor
has oaercd the services of the First dvis.op 10 %
Morgan Now win you please tell me what Tor,
where he got his authority from, 70 90 oner 'ne FIRST
General Sanford has more right TO offer the First
division than you have TO offer every man IN ,ne TINES
Building for any purpose whatever. Both you and |
General urutoru u.a or,,cr r,end 70 your own business
we have excitement enough now, without you separa
cans making any more. The First oiVispn stanu
In their duty. but when