The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-13

aroused On every hand for self defence are
being adopted. The active volunteer force Is receiving
large accessons TO its numbers; new companies are DO
ing formed everywhere and old ones ned up the Pr
Yates assduous IN mastering the details OF Inc
drill and the officers directing their ATTENTION 70 tie
study Of military tactics Of higher order Thc sedenary
force too, awaking from it's sumbers-the influence
OF the Leader and other journals whose patriotism has
not been set aside FOR the purpose OF squirting % ASH
inston, beginning to be felt throughout the country ana
showing itself in meetings of officers Tor drl anu
greater desire among them 10 become possesseu " .no
qualities necessary 10 command Az tnese ,sp. sro
cheering signs which prove that the country IS uy ave
TO the danger being ulled false ideas Of security,
and that its spirit is fully equal to that which mpued tue
men who, IN 1872 turned out 10 repel the ooasuui "a
waller. In Toronto this spirit is manifested everywhere,
and among all classes showing itself in the military mus
tors which arc held every day Saturday, for instance
was busy day among our embryo soldiery, and 81
night military matters formed almost the sole theme OF
| conversation in public places.
pain or TIE THIRD BATTALION.
The first drill uf the officers OF the Third baifiop To-
ronio Militia (seentary) took place on saturday after
noon at their drill the corner Of King and York
streets Twenty officers, including the Lieutenant
Colonel, W. r. Jarvis Esq, were in attendance; three
were reported sick two drilling in ons of the volunteer
corps hvc out Of town and five absent without cause as
WAS present AZ drill inst tor and found apt pups IN the
gentlemen assembled Their progress will doubtless ne
rapid as all pay the greatest possible attention 20 orders
Ard appear determined 70 overcome every ohcuiy oi
| the training.
With BATTALION.
The officers OF the Fifth battalion. Lieutenant Colonel
Crawford commanding met Saturday at three o'clock,
for the purpose taking steps TO perfect themselves In
drill There large muster upon the occnsion, the
following being in Observation-Disclosures Colonel, j.
Crawford, MAJOR T. Preston; Captains Charles March,
G. storm Jsmes r Armstrong Has01 a Murray nnr VII
Duncan (Adjutant), and George Arthurs Leutenants,
Brooks Gossage oclavips Prince, J. Isffoy McCaul,
James vansit,art, James jackson, John G. Evans,
Charles Carroll, J. j., vickcrs and W J.. Harper
Ensigns, B o'Donohoe, Hugh Alexander, Ross
Rryson 7. W, Harris +. G. Malloch, W. W. Duncan c. W.
/ Paterson. w III, Chisholm q Mcki hprourh
| Bergman and Quartermaster John Watkins The roll
being Called the SUBJECT OF drg was broughvup, After
some consideration, was decided 10 suitable
| place and competent person TO instruct thoM Acom
mee was appointed for that purpose The question Of
uniform also taken into consideration hut no definite
action was adopted The Meeting, which was of very
enthusiastic nature adjourned ill this evening" when the
members viii IN ct ~ the Rssn House, and from thence
proceed to the dri room that may be selected 1t Is
probable that this will be in tho building the corner Of
King and York stre ets,
SIXTH BATTALION.
The officers OF the Sixth battalion met in the evening
in The building adjoining the store of Mcssrs Bry
son Bros Yonge street On tho roll being called by The
Adatant the following reported themselves present.
! Lieutenant Coenef John Cameron Majos itrratt W.
Smith and +. c. Capreoi, Captains Alfred II. Couson,
George Niche Robert Gmonr Robert Hay and Jonas Ap
Jones; Lieutenants George NJ. Hawke (Adiu,an) and
Samuel George Wood, Ensigns James Michc, Ernestns
fronbe and Edward Sprasge Tho absence Of tho others
i'll most satisfactorily accounted for. propo-
sition made ant unanimously adoped that the Off
should meet regularly FOR dsi at least week.
Major Capreol beray offered for the purpose the build
| ing in which they were assembled and The Offer WAS
thankfully accepted The III II dr viii be hc, On satur.
day evening next, when ali the officers OF the battalion
| are expected TO be present
| oTsgR BArrAIoNs
The officers OF most OF the other battaons in this city
seven IN number aitogeherare agtaliny tho question
of drill and meetings Of all OF them Will doubtless he held
this week The Cooues of two three Of the baaions
are absent from the city, and hence the delay that has
taken place There but few vacancies in the ranks OF
officers and for every vacancy we are credby inform d
there are nearly ten applicants, some Of the command
ing officers have concluded not to recommend For ap-
drill conclusion which no one viii nndtaut With.
! air ACTIVE FoRcE-vfcToRIA
The members Of tho Victoria Rifles, under the
mand Of Captain Ord meet for drill on Wednesday and
Saturday evenings, in the room Over tho store Of Messrs
Bryson Brothers. Yonge Under the able nstruc-
ticn Sergeant Major Hunns Of the Thrteth regiment
they making rapid progress in their "facnps. the
marching wheeling, &c, being performed with much
precision for beginners. This week they vii! be supplied
with Enfield rifles and instructed in tho manual
and platoon exercises, Tho members arc quite
enthusiastic aud prosecute their drill with the
greatest possible srhit. On Saturday evening
Notwithstanding the difagroeabe weather, there
was an attendance Of forty.six with large number Of
spectators. This may bc ered the crackv corps
the city, being composed chiefly Of young who
afford to spend the time and money necessary educac
and equip themselves, tn military sense and be-
sides wen built robust and vigorous Their uniform, the
OF which is 10 bs betrayed by themselves, DO
completed about the middle of January u win be Of
handsome brown cloth and when the company turns
in full dress very lno appearance will be presented
/ THE MERcnANrs ciiY GUARD.
The members Of this corps will arrive at a high
OF efficiency under the nsruction Of Capt Goodwin
They in the Armory ST. Lawrence Buildings. twice
week and there is always largo muster. gopt Boyd,
the commanding officer, takes much interest in the ad-
| vancenaen, Of the mes. When uniformed this viii be a
hne company taking rank with the Victoria Rides, be-
tween whom and the Merchants there is good deal Of
| friendly ryary.
The officers Of the old established volunteer companies
taking great pains with their They regularly
for drill in the armoly and having been Cor long time
under instruction have considerable s as rife.
these belong to tCIaE9 A the
iationsthc others being class B'and receive small
SIM aunnay from the government, though sufficient
to be Of any appreciable benefit Their uniform green
similar 70 that Of the rifle regiments in the regular
! vice.
and win probably be soon undertaken Mr.. Stephen How
ard and Mr. Daniel Brooke are understand, enrolling
young men desrous Of serving and with fair prospect
! Of speedily obtaining the numbers required.
| Coara
project, which is meeting with considerable favor is
foot FOR organizing corps for naval service In.
lake. The nucleus for sch force already exists in tht
Royal Canadian Yachp Club, the members Of which ar,
well adap'ed for any service reqiirirg knowledge
the ceast and Of nautical afairs generally Mr. Arm
strong the Secretary of the club is, learn endcayor
ing 90 procure the Of those willing to The
Hon Cant Emsey spoken of as the commander OF tho
corps, which We hope soon 10 see fully organized
ARh0RY---THE FAIL
On Saturday columns contained letter from
teman who has recently come amongst MS, announcing
his intention of giving $50 ownrds erecting suitable
ormory in this city Tho initiative has already been pro
dactire OF good g. NJ tfaWke Fsu, sonniaw OF tEeate
Hon Dr. widmer, authorizes us to say that be III add
similar for the purpose; aId have doubt,
from The spirit alive among ci;i2cnE, that If
mtee Of the proper parties be formed OF III 900
I or 81 500. If required, can easily be obtained.
II questionable whether wooden building wOnld be
1 sufficiently sao for araory u could easily be
! broken into and tho arms removed. At all events
il more substantial building cosld be had
| il would be much mro desirable. saoh a
| building IL the old Hank of Upper Canada. II
| Is vacant, Rnd could easy be converted into
srinery. The money raised by Subscription could
/ be expended in erecting wooden building 10 the
1 rear OF the bank for the purpose of drill-a suli-
GENTLY large structure TO enable large bodies 10 60
| through the movements required in the field. We
know OF place suitable for the purpose than this
We in whose hands the building is at pre-
sent but il the government have u at It's disposal
trust they viii the necessity of giving armory
FOR the volunteers Of this city without delay We by
the Journal de Qbec that the building known the Gus.
House in that city about to be tted up bs the gov
armory and drill room the active force
Of Quebec. No time should be iost providing similar
| accommodation in this city; and we feel c,ufdent ths
citiz'ns will cooperate with the government il
eyery way possible 70 bring about the object desired
| Arrival Of Fresh Regular Troops al
| Quebec.
The Sappers and Miners from Halifax arrived yester
day. after an overland journey Of ten days and o hours
The party consists Of and eleven sappefs
gneers They left at two =. NJ the 26b and occupied
six days between frederckion and Riyere du Loup
They will leave Quebec for Toronto Monday morning