The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-03
CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING MAJOR
GENERAL WOOL.

TO RSrpRR TO TROY, &C, &C.
BY the following cosrospondenoe II win be observed
that the powers exercised by General Wool since h ar
val IN this city 10 assist In the equipment and emoarkar
lion Of troops have been suspended by General Scof
accordance with which he win in day or two return 70
Troy and resume his routine duties at his headquarters
in that place. On the 30th Of April the Union Defence
Committee Of this city, In concert with which General
Wool has been acting and to which he has rendered in
valuable service aoopred series OF complimentary reso
iutions They were communicated 70 HIM a. Follows
Union DEFEScT COMMITTEE or NEw YORK,
No. 80 Pine street, April 80, 1851
A. meeting held this day, the following resolutions,
submitted by Mr. Bistchford, were unanimously adopt
Resolved, That this Committee regard II as an ncuu-
bent duty TO express their high appec alton OF the wis
Wool, commanding this military district, evinced in
ments OF critical emergency in the affairs Of the country
Resolved, Az the deliberate Judgment Of this commit
tce that the activity and sagacty OF General Woo have
boon emnently conspicuous In the arrangements made
by him for expcdtipg the transport Of troops and sup
pies To the scene Of acton and especially 10 in assuming
the yespcps blity ef despatchng the fne regiment Of
New York fremen Zouayes, commanded by Oolcncl Fla
WORTH thus avoiding the delay which might otherwise
Resolved, That this committee desire 10 express IN
these resolutions their grateful Of Tho distinguished
services rendered by General Wool since entering upon
bis duties in this city and their Acknowledgements tho
War Department for slordfng thus community tho great
advantage Of his military skill and hong experience 10 the
Resolved That while the organization OF tho Western
Department Of the United ststes, comprising within its
limits the national capital the a1e judicous and
patriotic management OF Lieutenant General scott, Com
mandDg General OF tho Army, insures public confidence
and the protection Of The national honor, the Committee
deem II fortunate for tho coantry that the President has
exercised the saglciois discretion Of placing the Eastern
Department under the control OF an officer worthy OF oil
the confidence reposed 10 him.
Resolved That this committee dosire moe. emphat
caly to express their gratitude to Major General Wool
for the propptness and readiness with which no has
yeed 70 their wishes and requests aud assumed great
and heavy responsibilities which the exgency OF the
vernmen, rendered necessary aud tho1 most earnestly
request the War Department and the President OF tue
Vnned states 70 ray and ap The conduct and the
aso that he may BIO continued In command IN this city
and Of This Department
Resolved, That copies Of the preceding resolutions pro
psry authenticated be transmitted 10 the President OF
the United States Lieutenant General Scott. and MAJOR
General Wool Extract from me r!nutes.
JOAN DIX, Chairman.
s. DRAPER, Wee Chairman.
VIZ. N. EvARTs Secretary.
TnODoR1 DEHoS, Treasurer.
General Wool Acknowledged the reception OF the rcso
iutiens In the following manner
NEW YoRE, Nay l, 1891.
TnE Hon. HAArlruy FISH, &c :SIR-I had tho honor OF
receiving, through the sub committee, composed Of
Mesers Draper, Grnnen and Bl4tchord your letter OF
yesterday date, inclosipg the resolutions Of com
mtee II would be doing injustice TO my feelings
did not express the great pessnre the
Afforded as wen the deep sense the gratitude owe
to the committee for the kind asttrng expressions
contain cd ID these resolutions.
efforts have made 70 serve my country in this ener.
gency that those efforts have been appreciated by
mttce OF whom il s not 10 much TO say that for intsl
gence activity and patriotic zea in their c)untrys
vice IL would be difficult TO find hotr equals ia tue
United States; Of all shades Of political opinions and
many heretofore prominent and active In supporting
those opinions at this crss Of their countrys fate they
have acted side by side and believe, have contributed
more 10 rescue the capital OF the government from its
late perilons position than s at present known der
stood By the country.
The Union Defence Committee OF New York;, viii
hereafter honorable In
the history Of the country and to have beon OF ts
members viii be proud ttle 10 the gratitude Of the
nation.
Fer myself, may truly cay that desire no other re
ward Of any kind have here 20 aid In this crisis
tors to the government for one, shall consent
TO any compromises or submission until those who
the forte escna and property that have boon
solen and the Gag OF the United Saes-oor Stars and
STRIPES, dentaed with all our renown and gioryo their
For yourselves, gentlemen Of tho committee, accept
warmes thanks for the efficient aid you already
cordially rendered 10 me, and upon which az we are
allowed 10 work togcshor) sha confidently rely fu
ture IN our tont labors 70 protect aud ceend tho Union
am, with great respect, yolr frenl ana servant,
Yesterday the following letter was received from Con
Wool by the Union Defence Comn,ittee-
To 1Hr UNION DEFENCE COMMITTEE o. SEw foRK:-
GlsurAs,s-i have inc honor 70 enclose copy Of
Scott, by which you VII perceive mat the powers
have exercised snce my arrival il this city sus-
pcbuel Snhli, Win as little praGtfclDle,
fully, JOHN T. WOOL, Major General
Tho following is the letter dstated by General SCOTT
referred 10 in the above communication
IKADQUAEnRs OF THE ARMY, /
WASHINGTON, Aeril 2S, 1851.
Major General JOHN y woo1, u. s. A., oonraan Ling De-
partmeLt of the East, Now York city
GESEIlAI-rhe General in Chief desires NE to nc know
ledge tho receipt Of your letter Of tie 10Th ns and to
say In reply that the very great necessity which exss
FOR carrying the business Of the several stan depart
monts with system under their proper ohcfs oonpels
him 70 request you viii give no ordcgs interfering with
the purchase or ssue Of army 81 ,pics soch orders
self.
The General regrets your narm health does no: per.
NIT HIM TO assign you to an important nnmlnd away
from your headquarters and h. recommends tina, you
return 10 Troy conduct the ordinary routine OF duties
Of your Department ana for tho recovery Of your health
knoHn by him TO 90 feoble have tho honor t, be,
j. Il. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant General.
p. $50 prevent waste OF tho exceedingly liberal
eans offered by tho committees Of private cisens, for
the purchase and forwarding OF all ordinary regular
army supplies ~ such committees may be mlio in
those duties in tho principal siics ras Of course,
does not apply 70 extra stores not authorized By the army
regulations which committsoa or friends y desire 70
provide for the voluntary uooTs. Respectfully,
I. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adiutant General
The Union Defence Committee are deeply sensible Of
the important and patriotic services Of General Wool in
the present crisis or the country ana sincerely regret
that they viii hereafter be deprived OF his cooperative
Efforts and his counsel ON the rcOspt Of his st.or
transmitted 70 General Wool the following rcpiy-
UNION DKKsCE Coxxu1IE or Nvw YoGx,
No. 30 Pgsx STREET, May 2, 1861.
CssEEAt--The Union Defence Committee have Ind the
honor TO receive your letter Of this dso conveying
copy Of the communication TO yourself from the Gene
raj In thief under cate OF 2sth ult Tho committee
learn with sincere regret that BY your withdrawal from
this city they aud The public interests 20 leo the
benefit Of your presence and efficient aid in conducting
the voluntary efforts Of patriotic cItseus assist
the govern mont In its existing emsrgonces W. feel
that bat express tho general sese Of the community
n a AMI rserti
the pablo service and the public safety az much
10 any OF tho which tho puho authorities have
been able 10 avail OF snce the rebellion brose ont Ia
behalf OF the oornratee have the honor t. DO your
obeih Mt servants. {. DRAPER, Vice Chairman.
wv. n. EyAErs, Secretary.
COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES ON MA.
T1ONAL AFFAIRS.
The Joint Committee OF the Common ocuncn on Ma
,onal Aasirs held meeting yesterday in tho commttc,