The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-17

recruiting omco VIII snoruy De opened IN Philadei-
phia and 1t s more than probable that the br inch offices
in Cherry ard South streets in this city which were
closed in December last, win be re- opened.
THE METROPOLITAN MILITIA.
ACTIVITY AMONG TIE voLUNTEERs-rHB MILITIA
PREPARING. .
The feeling Of supporting the government is gaining
upon the minds OF the people with rapdty that
prsng. The had hardly reached this city Of the
Of men to uphold and support the federal govern
uen. when there at once sprung into several
volunteer companies and the zeal and industry that they
show IL ,heir perseverance to perfec. themselves in
military pr5Tes that they sincere in what
they ere doing aud hat t1ey will chcerfuy lay down
their lives, IL be Necessary, for CaentsiIng the
strength Of the existing government
We continue reports the volunteer companies at
present gArizpg in this City s,ipio Hasser has
called meeting this evening a The oerner of Bsoome
and Ec,cer streets, Il cfga volunteer regi-
ment. ...' t..t-s.
Ex-AdjutaLt William l.. Ale. has opened an oftiSe IN
the arsenal corner Of Elm and White for the enrolment
VI volunteer company, having III le Of "First Reg
ment National Guard" tB plopo go to raise thou
rand men, and TO divhe them ,nto eight companies
AS each compsny 10 formed they - 20 sent down 70
Bedloe's leila d, this service 'ius hcen accepted
rolled Yesterday, ana II 10 expected thai but a
short time win be occupied completing the number ro
CURED The Office the arsenal will be open for the re-
ception e volunteers every day until further notice
fam ten NJ. til five p. M. They have another Office
a. 10 Centre street, which win be open from till
p Il. In few days an election for officers viii be h L.
The following order has been issued
0ffcere and members OF the police departnr 40
questedto direct persons desirous 70 enrol
t.,t t1oT 1frVan nn0x ~
corner Of Elm and White streets W. II ALLEN
BY permission Of John A. Kennedy Eq superintendent
The New York zouaves, a comp,ny f.rmed after the
pattern OF the Chicago Zouavee cee each evening for
drill at the Of Fourth and rhon son streets This
corps organized last July, and have been working
hard since 10 perfect themselves In the famous
Zouave drill They have sent their President, Mr. Haw.
kirs, to Albany 10 tender their services to the
Governor, and are preparing to make up a regi
ment Of volunteers. They at present number sixty
men, and receiving fresh members every day. Their
drin last night was witnessed by large number Of per
sons, and several signed the roll They all
hardy young men, endowed with just such spirit is
needed in the volunteer regiments.
Tie right wing Of the Seventh reg ncnt nposea Of
companies 1, 6, Z aud 8, had q public drill yesterday
evening at the armory rompkins rket The large
han was crowded aies and gentlemen ami tue drl
was spoken of in the highest terms Leuenant Colonel
Pond commanded them during the first f hour and then
gave way Colonel Leers Want OF room compcs us TO
defer speaking further for the present Of the drill Of the
right wing This evening the left wing 30 through their
drill. A large attendance is expected Immediately
after the drill the officers held private meeting, bat
nothing had transpred up to Late hour last night II
is rumored that the Seventh will be ordered
to Fort McTenry, in the Chesapeake Bay, 60 as to
be near the city Of Washington in case they are
needed. Tho members all express willingness TO 30
South wherever they may be ordered. There is no
doubt whatever that they true TO the Union TO
Al meeting Of the Sixth regiment, held last evening
the following resolution unanimously adoped:-
Resolyc 4 That the Sixth regiment Is now, as ever
IN favor C sustaining the Union and the constitution o.
the United sates and that we are rtay TO perform our
the Stale Akl nation.
At meeting Scot. Life Guard, list evening, the
corps resolved Immediately tender their services,
regiment TO Governor gan, by him TO be rendered 10
the federal government 70 suppress insurrection.
The passage OF the resolution called forth the greatest
enthusiasm and the veterans the battle aelds of Mexi-
co seemed to be their ele nent, avowing
their determination to hold up and defend with their
lives the ttas and Stripes without regard to where they
may be carried
The oficers Of the regiment are all gentlemen who
have been tried under hre and will give unbouuded
deence and satisfaction those who enlist under them
distinguished rgneer and infantry officer Of the Uni
ted States Army hss expressed his willingness assume
the command.
committee win proceed TO Albany to day to tender
the regiment for immediate service
An Executive Committee of twenty officers will arrange
the recruiting stations ard headquarters Of the reg
ment.
recruiting rcnde zyous will be opened this morning
442 Broadway.
Others will be established Immediately Of which due
notice viii be given.
About 400 men have already been enrolled
meeting will be held this evening, at the Mercer
House, for the purpose OF organizing volunteer reg
ment under the auspices OF Mr.. Hassler and others
Another meeting will be held at 5s4 Broadway 652 Grand
street % White street for the purpose of forming
volunteer regiments meeting win also be held by the
Division Board Of oncers OF the state Militia at the
senal this evening
MEETING OF THE sEvENTY-STSTn REGIMEsT-TIIE
SCOTCH HrGHLASDERs voLUNTEER-THEY ADyER-
TIsE FOR RECRUITS.
meeting Of the officers and commissioned officers
OF the Seventy ninth regiment (Hghand Guard), was
held at their headquarters the Mercer House. last eve
niDg Colonel Thomas W. McLeay presiding The object
Of the meeting stated by the Colonel was 10 hear the
statement of the views from the officers and non-com-
mssoned ocers In respect TO the rendering OF the SER
Of the regiment the Governor of the state in ac-
cordance with the Presidents proclamation
Captain Memson said he had not had opportunity Of
consulting his company the subject, but from his
knowledge OF his command and the confidence he felt IN
his men, he was convinced they ready TO do their
duty to the country
Captain Barclay observed that he was in the same po
sition Captain Memson, but judging from the feeling
manifested by the at drill on the previous evening
"a foin thovx ha dv whp
Lieutenant Brown reported that eight men belonging "
his company were ready.
Captains Christie, Morrison and Reid reported favora
bly, OF their respective companies.
SERGEANT clerke said 1t his belief that the regiment
ready, TO mn 60 wherever the stars and Stripes
led them.
was moved by Lieutenant Colonel Elliott, seconed oy
Lieutenant McNic, and unanimously
Resolved That tender services TO the Governor
TO be at the dsposal Of the federal government to 81
anywhere we may be ordered.
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