The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-02
NEW JERSEY,


EXTRACT FROM TIE MESSAGE OF GOV. oLDES.
The requisiton came 10 hand Wednesday, the 18th
inst and on Friday the 10Th inst the indications were
clear that New Jersey ready for the emergency
that Informed the Secretary Of War that quota was
such condition thai the government might commence
muster the into the service and such was the de-
throughout the State for the privilege OF serving
the government and such the iudispoton OF some OF
the southern border States to meet the requisiton made
On them that offered the government two additional
regiments. On Tuesday last the Esd inst, Ltutenant
the United states Army detailed for the purpose com
menced TO muster CONTINGENCY into the Service The
militia have been well equipped provided with comfort
able and suitable uniforms, and the United States govern
ment has placed in their hands effective arms These they
will net dhoner Ipoint to the forces OF New Jersey
ready Tor the held with PRIDE they are body OF well
ordered men, Voluntarily exchanging the comforts and
OF home for the pers and prvasons OF the
camp not at the stgaon OF passion but under brave
ard solemn OF their duty TO protect the priceless
blessings entrusted 10 them have made arrangements
for The comfortable transportation Of the troops, with
provision for ten days and suitable supply OF ammuni
ton They are expected TO leave here to morrow. /
have given directions that al important telegraph line,
time abandoned by the company that estao.
shed H. should be put IN order at the expense OF the
state. have directed that the reserved militia be 80
f prepared Tor active service as that they may be com
peey enrolled, and their company field ami general Oil
be elected according 10 law and request that auhor
~ be given TO the Governor 10 draw upon the treasurer
for the necessary expenses ateudant thereon In tho
Torrance OF the duty that has devoycd upon me- have
received ofcien, aid from tue military officers OF the
state and from patriotic citizens Aud take pleasure in
mentioning that the bunks of the State and the New
jersey Railroad ami transportation Company hive volun
without other security than the confidence that the state
would rs debt any advances that under the
circumstances they might make h. me. The condition OF
the country renders II important that the Legislature
make timely provision for such exgcneies may
And TO this end recommend that Appropriation OF
81 COO 600 be made for the purpose OF repeng invasion
TO suppress nsurrecon ice IL my duty TO call the
attention Of the Legislature 10 the insuficency OF the
supply OF arsenal and 10 the hands Of the mill
tia There may be about 900 stand OF arms In toeraby
coed condition for use In the hams OF The militia,
and about 600 stand OF arms in the arsenal with iiut
1hpgg Tho m
cd percussoLs and should secure as soon pps
sibe oas 10 000 stand OF the most approved musket
and rifles and additional Geld pieces and military stores.
New Jersey the natural highway from the South TO the
North Not only docs the line Of travel for years show
this but the fact impressed upon u by the memories IF
the Of The Revolution when ravagng army, march
ing through our borders, proved upn the subsance,
burned The houses devastated tue fields and pagcd the
granaties OF the people From the spirit already mani
Tested by these who have risen M 70 DO the enemies Of
the nation, advise that reliance for defence be placed
only God an the srorr Of power We should be
prepared 10 resist In asion should Circumstances threaten
IT, The selection Of several positions IN the southern
part OF our state, or perhaps the establish
troops may DO posted drilled an the duties
OF military service pructccd In artillery and be In gene
raj readiness Of ozgarzaton equipment and discipline,
may become essential TO our protection The states Of
with US In this defence, would doubtless, If necessary
cooperate with New Jersey The fifty ninth sectoa Of
the militia law has reference to this defence but s pro-
visions are Inadequate II has been suggested TO by
highly respectable citizens OF OF the counties
In order TO prov for the families Of volunteers aud
have the expense fall with some equality the citizens,
net should be passed authorizing the Board OF Free
holders Of any county lay their citizens for
that purpose commend this subject TO your respectful
consideration Power should be given the Executive 70
supply at bis discretion regiments that may be
with rations, and 10 give them compensation when
ployed By the State, without being mustered into the
service OF the United States