The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-24
MOVEMENTS OF VOLUNTEERS.
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learn that tho men ompoyed on the Great Western Rail
way have formed themselves into rife regi ment which
Director Of The Company Ths regiment IS now eshs
hundred strong and the detachmens At various places
are being drilled
In Toronto the Globe informs us meeting Of the men
employed by tho Grand Trunk Railway took place on
Wednesday last, MIR. r. Christie, Superintendent OF the
western section Of the line, the chair One hundred
readiness to join tho new corps. " ID anticipated that
very shortly the number will increase to about four hun
drcd.
Three hundred and eighty employed by the Grand
Trunk Railway Company In Montreal have agreed 70 serve
The Pilot rays last evening await
ing the return Of General Williams TO take his advice
the subject"
NEW VOLUNTEER coMPANIEs
The Montreal Victoria Rifles now number upwards Of
hundred membcrs They havo rendered their services TO
the Deputy Adntant General bat has not vet
been received. The uniform we understand, Is to be
Canadian gray cloth, with red facings.
The Montreal Gazette Of yesterday gives currency TO
that the bank managers and clerks propose form
ing rife company, but no definite steps have been
taken. The members Of the Montreal Hunt contemplate
forming themselves into body guard for General VIII
liams, commander OF the forces.
new artillery militia company Is about TO be formed
in Quebec, and Is rumored that Mr. Frechete editor Of
tho Cnadi is to be captain. About thirty young Cana
dians already on the list.
The people Of Brantfod have formed rife company.
AT meeting held last Tuesday evening they elected
their non -cominiss oned officers and passed byaws
By the Canada Cdsete We also learn that number OF
officers have been recently commissioned TO positions In
unteer companies being organized In several small
towns inland who who would Fat once be brought TO the
frontier in the event Of o war.
drill association has been formed 1t Quebec under
the auspices Of some Of the leading merchants. Men,
bers pay twenty-five cents entrance and arc liable to
expulsion they neglect to attend thrso drill nights in
succession
A NEW DRILL ROOM FOR THE VOLUNTEERS.
fFrom the Toronto Globe Of Dec. IA
A meeting OF the Committee from the Merchants
Rifles and Victoria Rifles, held Saturday, at the
residence Of Colonel Javs Bay street take into con-
sderaton tho best means to raise funds for the erection
OF proper drlroom for the volunteers and militia
Colonel Jarvis occupied the chair After short discus
sion committee appointed to draft memorial TO
the Council requesting the grant Of building lot on the
Esplnnade and also for appropriation to assist in the
erection Of the building The meeting then adjourned
TERRIFIC RUSH TO ARMS.
lFrom the Toronto Globe, Dec. 211
-Four comfans Of tho Toronto Active Force drilled last
night in the Exhibition building, under command Of Lieu
tenant Colonel Durie There were about one hundred c'd
fffg men present including No. company, commanded
by Captain d. Macdonald; No. 8, Captain James Smith;
No g. Captain Patterson, and the Highland Rifles Cap
tain A. r. Fulton Unfortunately the did not arrive
tho Union station una few minutes after the time
specified They had consequently to await the arrival Of
the northern train from Congwood so that they did not
reach the Exhibition building until nearly nne O'Clock.
The Victoria company Capt Ord, accompanied them but
did not di, as Meyare not yet to,mcd and have not
received th3ir rifles from Qnebcc The night was very
cold and about couple Of hundred spectators who
present had 10 keep themselves constantly in motion
otherwise freeze. The volunteers showed considerable
proficiency in their dr-the companies Of Captains Mac
donald and Fulton especially being exceedingly proficient
The men manifested very great desire 70 learn, and in
OF the arising from the short experience
OF the night The men were conveyed TO tho city by the
company of law students and others OF Quebec have
enrolled themselves into Tany styled sNo Riao
yotgaers" The company is limited by law TO fifty five
officers ard privates.
MONTREAL BANKER VOLUNTEER RIFLES.
EFrorn the Montreal Gazette, Dec IL.
In reference to the project which we mentioned some
days ago Of the formation Of company By the officers
and olcks Of banks, correspondent informs that II
fbn fc QtplU hlyr
meeting he'd tn Ednbug last month"; Of the proceedings
Of Bankers Volunteer Comrany:-No. Company
(Pankers) j.. r. yPresentation OF Piate-Thc prizes
gained at the recent composition Of this company
presented to tie successful competitc;s Friday
ing, and the event made the occasion Of festive
ncctiig III the Rainbow Hotel. Adutans Campbell and
Hills, Messrs Swan Of Braid farm, and Mr. Brydcn Mon
tc:ib, cf Neither Iberton present gucss, and
About sixty sat down dinner After the usual loyal
an patriotic toasts the various prizes were presented as
follows
sni stand, to be competed for Annually. Tho
winter recevinga silver medal and being entitled to
gold medal he holds the cup for three successive years
Shot for at IJo &c., Soo AGO. 500 and COO yards. Five
I rounds al each distance.
O. Company prizes at each OF the above distances Five
/ ro nds.
! leo yards, gained by II points.
] 200 yarts, gained by 10 points
] ac0 yards, med by points.
! 400 yards, gained by points.
| 600 yards, gained by points.
| eco yards, gained by points.
g. The Captains Prize--a superior sporting rife, by
Dickson Son, in oak and leather cover with fit
tngs Presented by Captain Hsy shot for at 800, 500
and 600 yards. Five rounds at each distance. Gained
The Lieutenant's Prize-a handsome silver mounted
opera glass in sling case. Shot for at l6O 200 and 400
yards. and gained by 81 points.
on triday December IL, companies and six OF the
Montreal Foot Artillery were inspected by f3rgSde MAJOR
Waller of the Royal artillery the presence Of Coonos
pyao and ayee and large number Of speca,ofs The