New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-17

Quaker City will pull off her coat for any tight that
Southern traitors may desire.
/, is we'll known that certain Of our militia officers
have been entirely too Free tince the Secession bnsi.
ness began, in exhibiting their leaning toward the
Soutb. Tbess gentlemen will one and all be called to
account and required to chow without qualification or
whether they are for the Union and its exist
ing Government against every enemy to it, on any
ground Whatever Some, il il sad will condescend 70
90 80 far M 10 defend Washington but fur her, The
rank aid file, fnot any higher power will let them
know that no halfway patriots are wanted. Perhaps
onehts telegraph will tell You whether some of these
gentry have not been catecbsed rather uncerernoni'
ouslv. The people " want to know" and they will
FEELING IN THE CITY OF NETWORK.
Very little is now heard in public even from the lips
of the seleot few known osympathze with the Rebels
They have been taught lesson which they are not dis
posed TO disregard Whenever 10 50 trai orous or
mprude as to drop word of sympathy for the re-
belon. he is certain to receive welmerited rebuke,
and that, too, without unnecessary ceremony. few
evenings since O person wearing Secession badge
was observed at the door of the quarters Of the City
Guard while the members Of the corps were giving
vent to their patriotism by singing the Star-SPangled
Banner. On being recognized he had leave to retire,
administered with as much politeness So the summary
process would admit of. is not nvidions to cay that
the City Guard will never falter.
We are informed that several Of the medical officers
VI the Northwestern Dispensary, No. 5ll Eighth Ave.
nue., have volunteered their services to the United
States whenever and however the Government may
command them, and all of them stand ready to do the
same They are ahighy intelligent well az patriotic
body of men,
All classes Of citizens are Joining in enthusiastic sup
port of the Government. Even the clerymeD, in
Conference yesterday could not restrain their pat
riotic feelings. On Monday, at chapel, at Columbia
College the chaplain in addition to the usual daily
prayers of the Episcopal service, read the prayer for
our country, to which earnest "amen" was re-
sponded.
OUR CITIZEN SOLDIERS.
Tho enthusiasm among the military men Of our city
seems TO BIO on the increase. The members Of the First
Division, though working in silence and quietly drill
ing and filling mp their ranks are ready at a moments
cali to respond TO any order that may be Issued II
would be invidous to characterize one regiment as
more patriotic than another suffice it say that ALL
though deprecating anything like prominence in the
matter are undoubtedly ready to respond 10 the call of
duty in support Of the Constitution, the Union, and
their countrys flag.
We did the Twelfth Regiment injustice Yesterday in
transferring II as non.eommittal The fact is that
though the ocers and men are given to proclaim
ing their intentions in public. they nevertheless
warmly alive to the responsibilities Of their position
and ready for any service which their country may ask
| at their hands. The officers are now busy filing mp
the company rolls TO the full number required by Law
one hundred Other regiments are likewise engaged
rim nd pll.uf
are offered for volunteers to enrol themselves under the
coors of corps that in dsys past have furnished brave
officers and men, and are ready TO do so again.
We are informed that officer or officers OF the
10Th Regiment will hereafter be found during the day
and evening at No. 59i Broadway second floor front,
and during the day at No. So Grand street.
Orders have been Issued by Brigadier.General VIM.
Hall for meeting Of the Division Board at the
Armory, corner Of White and Elm streets for this
"Wednesday evening, at u o'clock.
THE VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT.
call has been issued for meeting this evening at
o'clock at the Mercer House, corner of Broome and
Mercer Streets for the purpose OF organizing volun
teer regiment TO respond the call Of the Government
for the defense and protection of our national honor
and property The call signed by j. j. scrio Has
Ter, Addison Dougherty, Charles X. Brain, and Geo.
S. Melville.
| Col. Wm Miller gives notice to citizens and men,
bers Of target companies DESTROYS Of responding TO the
call of their country 10 meet at heatquarers No 6lo
Broadway and become members Of the Unon Volun.
| teer Regiment. Volunteer companies organized will
be received as battalion companies. Persona having
charge Of rolls will bring them 10 headquarters, and
have their companies organized report progress.
! Companies elect their own officers.
Mr.. w. II. Allen, by permission Of Superintendent
Kennedy requests the police force 10 give all nformn
ton 10 persons wishing 10 enroll themselves volsn-
teen subject TO the call made by Precedent Lincoln
| They can do 20 at the Arsenal corner Of Elm and
White streets, daily, fton 10 ii. m. to SPIN.
| The Office hours Of First Regiment National Guard
for enrolment at the Arsenal, corner Of Elm and White
streets hereafter will be from 10 10 p M, daily
An office will also be opened at No Is Centre street
! from to 10 p. m, daily
meeting will be held this Wednesday evening at
u o'clock at the Fifth Ward Hotel corner of Franklin
street and West Broadway, TO take the preliminary
steps 10 form volunteer company in response to the
proclamation issued by the President. All who desire
10 serve their country true Americans invited to
attend
AT the Lake House, corner Third avenue and Seven
! tieth street, q volunteer meeting viii lie held tonight
For other meetings, zee our special notice column,
| on the fret page.
TIE MERCHANTS COMMITTEE.
The committees appointed at the meeting held IN tbs
city on Monday evening the house Of Mr.. II.
McCurdy, met at the rooms Of the Chamber Of Com
merce yesterday. Capt. CHARLEs H. MARSHALL pre-
| sided, and Mr.. SETH b. IiusT acted Secretary.
committee Of Fix appointed on resolutions ard