The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-04
HELINCoLN GREENS, NEW YORK MOUNTED
RIFLES.


HEIINCoLN GREENS, NEW YORK MOUNTED
RIFLES.
This regiment viii 60 into camp 10 morrow at Elm
Park and embers requested to report themselves
at headqa ters, 81 md SO Bowery, in the morning
The corps would feel thankful for any donations IF
money " clothing.
THE GOVERNOR OLDEG RIFLE ARTILLERY
OF NEW JERSEY.
Tie First regiment Of Artillery, M New jersey named
after Governor Oden Of thai State organized last
evening q. the Pavilion EysaD Fields BY the election OF
effcers. The several companies were brought the
ground at O'Clock, whe the election was proceeded
with and The inspected by inspector General Vim.
HALTED They are to be commanded by Coicc-aI John
". Lafon. lbe following IA the Est Of field and line
oilcert:-
49,; Ea,o, Wn ia;sen; Private Secretary 10 Oolonsi,
Vim. Harrington.
Company Az .iain, Henry O. gals,eaa Frss Lea.e
Company b. Captain, VIM McNayey First Lieutenant,
VIM. IL Nils; Second Lieutenant, Vim g, a!eS.
Company M;. e.ceonssio sslaana s Henry; Fire. hea
fpaby m,caael VSsien; Second Lieutenant, -.
Gnl<assy D-Csptain II. e. Periey; First Lieutenant,
Charles Faling
Company E--Captain, Vim. Ropes; FIRST Lieutenant
John &. noy6; second 2ieutopans, & g. rurreli
Company E--CAptaiD, Wu Mansfield Erst Lieuten
snt, -; secord Lieutenant, soatimore Iatscn-
George N. head; Second Lieutenant James Wheeler.
Company H-Captan, Henry Q. Halsted First Liouten.
snt James sprsgue; Second Lieutenant Thomas Wells
C.npGry E-Captan, Robert Boyd; First Lieutenant,
Wn Tuttlo Second Lieutenant, -.
Company K-captarn, Philip vough First Lieuten-
ant, -; Second Lieutenant, Peter Doremus.
The to be qnarieYed Cape Nay and to be
mustered In On Monday or Tuesday OF next week.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
THE OFFENCES OF OUR HAEBOR AND CIrY--MEMo-
RIAL TO CoNGREss-rHE SEA COAST ARTILLERY
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. WILSON, Of THE REBEL PRI-
WATERING SERVICE, ETC.
The regular monthly meeting Of the Chamber OF Com
held yesterday day bong the anniversary
Of the Declaration Of Independence Pslatiah perits
Esq. presided
After the reading Of the minutes the following gentle
men were elected members Of the B,ard:-Hush N.
Camp, Samuel Colgate, CHARLES Dimon, John Eadie VIM.
Lye Thomas chsrdeon, James A. Roosevelt Theodore
Roosevelt, Barnet l. Solomon.
Mr. OppyKE Chairman cf the committee previously up.
pointed In reference 70 tho defences Of the harbo
mited hs report Of visit 10 the Notifications around
New York, and with IL the following memorial
INV York, July Q, 1881.
To THE HONORABIE CONGRESS UNYT.D STATES N
SENATE HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES, CoxvKNRp:-
The Chamber Of Commerce OF the stste Of Now York
represent that the Ssfsncss Of e barber
erpment In their present neglected condition they ar
unworthy Of the sovernnent aud utterly unreliable
little fsk Of injury, and lay the city ashes In proof
Of this the following details are respectfully subnit
Fort Schuyler the only defensive work thu. protects
the city from approaches by way Of the East river 70
Nrt Richmond, Staten Island, the only modern and
substantial work that commsnds the main entrance 70
the harbor. lie also without armament
Fort Tompkirs, situated the heights back OF Fort
Richmond chiefly intended protect the latter from
land attacks is unfinished, and tho work It entirel,
The projected fortress at Sandy Hook the largest and
mott important o. all our hnr oor defencee s in the
ie' stage. Of ne construction and unless the sppopris
tons FOR are ircre3sed many months must elapse be
tce will he IN readiness to receive any portion Of s
armament
FoIt Hsmitcn, the Long Island side o, the Nay
cas, has few inferior guns mounted has also the
oreastwork opposite On SIston Island.
inferior gnns Is an old fort Of little strength
The fortifcatcns On Bsdoe slsnd and Governors
Island are ve supplied with guns, chiefly Of the Old
style; but The proximity Of these works 70 the city
dels them altogether Inadequate Of projecting
II from the shells and heavy metal Of iron case0
steamers
these constitute the hrsor derenoes of New York It
' be seen from the foregoing details that Ia their pre-
the city against the approaches Of hostile fee Il IL
ger orally believed that the civil which are now
involved renders our foreign relatoas SO critical that
are liable at any moment 70 be precpaed into eign
war. Under these circumstances, common prudence de-
mards that government should promptly provide for
safety OF me commercial emporium OF the nation by max
rg s de'ences go strong and perfect that they will be
able TO repe any possible comb OF naval force
Your memorsisis believe that TO secure this end fs
Fret 70 Iurn.h ell the existing sortaca.ious with pew
s,mamerte Of the heaviest metal and nrst approved
stve, and with proper gaffiSoas.
secondly. To complete, at the earliest possible mo
fnent the Notifications at Sandy Hook and Foi romp
Thirdly 10 construct Hestng batteries OF Iron 70 guard
the swssh and minor channels, and 10 aid the forts 10
repehfpg or sinking iron cared steamers.
1t is believed III would BE- ample resist all
the accumulated power that seam iron clad huls AID
rifed carcon have given TO ships ofwar rhe manning
ana fearning the 1orts with guns OF the al
proved ETY. sy be done promptly ana at little expense
apd the deteneeess condition Of the city demands thu.
The completion Of the two forts in progress and the
obstruction Of the floating batteries viii require tmo
al liberal expenditure OF money. But this sour mo-
moriaiss venture to hope vii, be given cheerluny.
Hitherto the deiences Of New York have been sadly
neglected sud yet sire has peculiar claims on govern
ment TO provide literally for her sarety she is the
commercial and toanoisf centre OF the nsonthe heart
whcse pus ativus give vitality To ts industry sud cred
apd her muniioens CONT buti0as In and money
sustan the in ts hour Of greatest peril give
ample asm nee iha. che meats Of ceence placed her
command viii never be ueed against the government
its iricnds.
che facts thus briefly stra.e the necessity
ofpromm action in the premises, and a. the
warTeut your memorials 10 eskng respectfully but
earnestly, that your honorable bodies will make early
and liberal appropriations for the objects refcrIed TO-
Mr. OppfKs also offered resolution that a committee
be appointed TO proceed 10 Washington present the
memorial he also submitted the following
Resolved That the local artillery battalion which Il
proposed 70 equip dr for hAYbor and defence
would prove most valuable auxiliary to the deences o.
the city The Chamber Of Commerce therefore heartily
recommends Its appeals for edu. ,ment and other hid TO
the favorable c'nsdesaon OF the state Military Board
erd to 'he liberslty Of the citizens Of New York
The adoption OF the report aud memor created some
little debate
M. PHELPS thought the seneuce referring 70 the imn-
neucY Of foregn somewhat harsh and whbei II
Amended.
Mr. Oppyks considered tbe matter perfectly right and
though. there necessity for attempting TO deceive
Ourselves ABOUT tie threatening aspects of our foreign
relations.
M BLooDGooD stated that be bad conversation short
time sioce with eminent dipomaiist VINO assured HIM
thai Frsnce woG tax good protect the French