The sun., 1861-08-22
Military aud Naval Movements.

RECRUITS ARRIVED.
A detachment of U. S. soldiers arrived in
this city, yesterday, and were Immediately sent
over to Governors Island, TO DO mustered and
told or for rcgimcntal duty. They wero re-
cruted in Philadelphia.
TIIE FORTS.
There is a General Court Martial in session,
at Fort Columbus, trying some men for de-
sertion and disobedionce Of orders. Light bat
terry drill is the order Of tho day at Fort Column
bus, since yesterday.
a detachment Of blue Jackets arrived in this
city, Yesterday, from Buffalo, and were turned
over to the receiving ship, North Carolina.
BRooKLYS MILITARY AFFAIRS.
The members Of the Mcclellan regiment Of
infantry, Col. W. Il. Brewster, arr notified TO
meet at the armory, corner Of Henry and Gram
berry streets at 10 o'clock this morning, for tho
purpose Of being mustered into the service Of
the United States. The men, as fast as re-
cnited, will hereafter be sent to Camp Scott, on
Staten Island. Capt Taft's company of artl-
lcry, with six l2-pounder breach loading can
non, (BiShop's patenD is attached to this resi-
ment. They went into camp yesterday.
Five companies of the 1st regiment Long
Island volunteers, stationed at Fort Hamilton,
were TO have started for the seat Of war ycster-
day, in compliance with orders from the state
Adjutant General.
The commandant of Fort Hamilton having,
it is understood, represented to the War Depart
mcnt that dminution of the force under his
II
an order from Lieutenant General Scott was re-
cciycd in answer countennanding the original
order. The volunteers will therefore remain
where they now arc until relieved. The five
companies Of the regiment at Fort Schuyler
were to have started for Washington yesterday.
The latter are in charge Of Col. Adams. The
former are under command Of Lieut.. Col Gross.
PAYING orr THE 69rH REGIMEST.-Three
companies, II, u and II Of the G9th regiment.
appeared at their Armorv, over Essex market,
yesterday morning and signed their pay rolls for
the pay they will receive tomorrow. To-day the
remaining companies will go through the same
fonnalites. Al present they will receive but
the regular army pay, but they expect, and
doubtless will receive additional pay for building
Fort Corcoran. Lieut.. Col. Nugent still ne
mains in command OF the regiment, until he NJ
ceivcs his commission and orders as captain in
the 18th regiment L. =. infantry, TO which
post he has been appointed.
GAIT. MEAGHEH or ruE 69ru.-Captain
Thomas Francis Meaghcr, Of the Goth Regiment
has not vet determined TO accept the offer OF
Gen. Fremont of a colOnelcy in his staff Until
the future action Of the SiXty-ninth is detcrmin-
| ell on, he will make no decision. Should they
| rc-enter the service he will draw his sword in
| their ranks in preference 10 any other position.
II will be remembered that when Capt. Meagh-
| or began the formation OF his Zouiyc company
Il for the SiXty-ninth. he was urged bv many OF
| his friends to raise a regiment for his own COM
| mand, and there is no doubt that IL could have
l been organized without the slightest difficulty,
| his name heng popular with our Irish citi-
| zcns lie, however, modesty declined not
| wishing To accept the responsibility Of the post.
| Should he accept the offer of Gen. Fremont, he
| will doubtless distinguish himself as much foT
his galaniry and military ability rs he has al
| ready become through hi, talents and patriot
| ism.
SECoNp FIRE ZoUAvEs.-Thc Second Fire
| ZuuaNcs, Col. fairman. LETT their camp on
| Staten Island, YESTERDAY and marched up Broad
way to the seventh Regiment Armory, where
/ they remained last night in order To be In readi-
| ness for an carly start this forenoon for Wash.
| ington. They numbered seven companies AMI
were all uniiormcd, though but partially armed
and presented very fine appearance. The mer
seem generally Younger and smaller than the
First Regiment Fire 2ouaves, but have the same
| excellent muscular development and resoute
look which distinguishes the members Of that
| unfortunate command
| Coz. CoCHWANE's Regiment. The L. s
| ChaScur~, Col, j. COchuue are Onlered to lcav,
tOdaN for the seat of war, but their going l.
doubtful, They are now all at Wlllett'a Point
| the three companies at the Palace Girlen
having joined the other, at the Point Yesterday
They number about $50 men,
Cor. MING'- OwN.-Ncw York's Own, C,l
| Ming, q regiment which was started when tn,
first levy for troops was made, and has sine,
| then received $500 from the Union Deien,,
| Committee, besides, it is reported, large sum
| from private citizens, attempted Yesterday io
| the tlird or fourth time 10 produce compln,
| for inspection lN the proper medical officers, a
the Volunteer, Depot, and failed The medica
examiners say that the highest number eve
produced 10y Col. Ming, OF men lit for service
was eight, lie says he has about LOO name
| ON hi, rull
| DEPARTURE or THE LONG Island VOLUS
| rEERs.-liall Of the First Regiment OF Lon,
| lsland Volunteers or BROOKLYN PhalanN depart
| ed tor the seat Of war Yesterday ait moon, boinj
| the five companies ChcsmIe,i at Fort Schuyler
| under Lieut., Col. Gross. Inev were taken o
the steamboat Atlas 10 South Amhoy, withou
touching at the tity. Prom South Amboy the
| proceeded to Washington by way OF the Cam
den and AmboN Railroad. The regiment va
armed with muskets, but are promised rllit
when they reach Washington
DErAHTuRE OF TIIE ANpERsoN ZouAvE''-
| The Anderson ZOuaVes, Col j, l.. kiker nay
l D, length started for the seat OF war. They We
| aiken Yesterday AFTERNOON from RtkeTs lilal