The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-02
THE TWENTIETH REGIMENT.

Owing 70 orders issued by the General Adjutsni's De
partment, making II imperative on regiments 70 muster
only the amount Of guaranteed by law vz:-seven
hundred and seventy Ave and in consequence COLONEL
Pratt has given notice that further recruiting for the
Twentieth must cease, inasmucn az twenty arrived
yesterdaymaAing the total number upwards Of eight
hundred men.
opportunity offered the regiment to be well disciplined
before leaving the city. Colonel Prat. this morning b.
sued the following general order
cESERAL oRpERs-so. II.
HEADQUARTERS, ULsng CorsT,l
TWENTIETH REGIMENT LIGHT Infantry, N. y. 8. NJ
Revelle at i've A. NJ
Guard mounting a. seven A..
Surgeon call at eight h-when the sick, able 70 90
end Of the mess hail.
Twenty minutes after meals the companies win be
formed for drill, and officers desired 70 profit by
every available moment for drl and render the compa
panies effective.
Tattoo at 10 O'Clock.
Leave OF absence must be applied FOR hesdqua rters
and no soldiers win be SLOWED 10 quit tho regiments
barracks except for the most urgen, reasons.
No ofcere viii be allowed 10 seep out OF the barracks
Orderly hours half past six A. NJ and -four NJ which
time the first sergeans will attend the stutnt for
ders
The commanders OF companies will immediately make
regulations on the for the number Of
forms necessary 70 completely furnish their commands
By order Of COL Pratt.
j. B HARDENBURGH, Adiu.ant
Captain Webster was the officer Of the day yesterday
THE SEVENrY.NINTH REGIMENT.
In common with the remaining New York regiments
feel deeply aggreved at the actor Of the Military Board
in countermandng the orders for their departure to
Washington. Tho members have been taken from their
employment, and no pecuniary remuneration given them
In the meantme-thus causing great Inconvenience {,
Themselves and families. Night and day they have de-
voted their time 10 drilling and dscpliripg themselves
fnp aNf hkuhf..
coed TO the scene OF action bat the order
thrown cold water on their ardor and .ered them
very very indignant 4 meeting or the Board Ofcers
Of the Seventy ninth regiment held yesterday at
which resolutions adopted expressive OF their sent
ments in regard TO the matter, AMI recommending app
cation 70 the secretary of War; oy the regiments remain
ing in the city, for the acceptance Of their services in
case the Governor does no, deem expsdent
out any more Of the militia for the service of the general
government
LETTER FROM CAPTAIN OF THE REGIMENT.
EDITOR THE HERALD.
For long period General Sanford has been charged
with incompetcncy a commanding officer II no foun-
daon existed for this indcsment during the reign OF
public tranquility, the responsibilities OF state Of war
would promptly dspel such an impeachment.
Let then refer to hs conduct 10 the Seventy ninth,
Second and other regiments Of the regular militia crps
The general orders which directed tina, all the militia re-
gmens should I'll up their ranks and hold themselves
really for marching orders, s construed by the aor
General to that ouch orders aid not apply tho MI
ltia, especially the division under lis command then
fine military corps who have stood seutnes az the
gates Of the constitution for the las ffty yeas, 10
denied the right 70 sgnaze themselves in is defence
the field Of action. Such an act Of ojuat ce-such
couTte Of impoicy-sueh cupaoe and criminal abuse
Of military authority, persisted in would destroy the
morale Of state forces IN the future history OF
country.
To give precedence 10 volunteer corps 10 the grelt in
pend ng crisis Of national danger Is fra ght with the
disastrous Consequences 70 the permanent force OF the
Sale. state militia which Is denied the right 20 aari
cipate IN the glores and sacrifices Of tG Sagare
such calamity has eventuste1 is ct ed OF only
by which marital ardor is inspired and military
prestige is preserved 70 secure popular respect IN tie
era Of peaceful military display.
have recruited one hundred men I'M Ter my command
tie seventy NINTH most Of whom having LETT good stu
atcns workmeu in the city kaDy OF them have c.1sed
up their businesses patiotcay resolved 10 their
country. The conduct OF General Sanford leaves in
a difficult position. presume ali the officers
command OF the respective companies, placed in the
situation The bone AMI muscle OF the mechanic
aud the hard headed energy Of the rising adesmen thus
organized demand respect for their sacrifices, and ]
trust Justice viii yet be DONE equally for their noble con-
duct, and for the safety Of this great country.
a CAPTAIN
OF the Seventy ninth Hghland Guard.