New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-17
THE WAR SPIRIT IN NEw-JERsEY.

The people Of Hudson Comfy are becoming thor
ouehy aroused in regard TO national difficulties and
they stand united in their determination TO support the
Federal Government. N Hud,on County alone nearly
or quite the quota of men required from the State can
be raised.
Yesterday, Brigadier. General Hatfield, not having
the authority to offer the services Of the Brigade TO
the general Government urns,ncted, called meeting
Of the representatives Of the several companies on
Friday evening next 10 consult and determine what
duty and honor require Of them under the cireum-
stances. The meeting will be held at the Hudson
House, Jersey City.
f. C.. Hopper Captain of Company u, I'd Regiment,
has called meeting of his company at the Hudson
House on Thursday evening next TO take action in
reference 20 Offering their services 10 the Government
On Monday afternoon coasting schooner was dis
covered living in the BAY with Palmetto flag flying at
its masthcad A party Of the "Glass-House Boys
procured boat and proceeded to the vessel ordered
the captain TO lower flag and substitute in it place the
stars and stripes. The captain refused, when they
threatened TO pitch him overheard and sink the
vessel Tue American flag was soon spread out to the
breeze when it heartily cheered and the Palmetto
was slowed away below.
VOLUNTEERS FOR TIE GOVERNMENT MEETING ~
JERSEY oITY-THREATEsED ATTACK UPos A
NEWSPAPER OFFICE.
A Union meeting was held last night at the Hudson
House in Jersey City, for the purpose Of taking action
10 raise volunteers whose services TO be rendered 10
the Federal Government. :. w. Scudder, esd, WAS
chosen President two VicePresidens from each Ward
were also chosen, and C.. III. DamIner acted Score
tary. At the head Of the hall was displayed large
American flag together with the portraits Of Gen. Geo.
Washington, Gen Scott, and Henry Clay.
The following named gentlemen were appointed
Committee 10 prepare resolutions TO be presented az
future meeting Thomas Il. Potter John II. Low the
Hon. Samuel A. French, David Smith, Chas. A. Wool
sew, and j. o. Ronse. A motion was adopted author
zing the above Committee TO confer with the minute
men who have called meeting with view OF
cert in action.
Col Gregory Of the I'd Regiment said tha, the quota
of men for NewJersey four regiments Of go men
each, and that about one half of these were TO be
raised in Hudson and Essex Counties. IL was the n-
tention Of the Hudson Brigade 10 volunteer en- mass
motion by Mr. Potter to open roll for signatures
was received with applause and adopted.
Stirring speeches made by Dr. III. ID. Holt, the
Hon. NJ q. slaight, Benjamin Van Ripper and John II.
Low Dining the speaking cheers were given for tho
Stars aud Stripes the Federal Government Major An
derson, &c. Beamn Van Riper advocated the striking
down of every Northern man who advocates Seces-
sion and all tIaitorous newspapers.
Mr.. John Low proposed that az some future period
they cell upon the propretors OF The irican Stand
ard in jersey City, the editor OF which had much
malgned the Government, and make them hoist the
American flag, make them leave the town. THIS
proposition was received with Tremendous Cheering
and cries of Let's do ii tonight" Tie roll war then
opened and 20 names were signed in few minutes
Three groaps were given for JEFF. Davis, after
which cries were made to 90 TO The Standard oihce.
After the adjournment crowd Of about 300 persons
went around ia front Of The St0Hdar6 Office where
they hooled and Yelled and demanded that flag be
hung out, and threats 10 mob the office were freely
made. No further yelling and grooming done, and
the party promised to come again if the Hag was not
displayed today "Wednesday. The crowd also went
around the house If Of the propreto and there
made noisy demonstration.
The Hudson Guar,s met last night in Cooper Hall,
Jersey City, for preliminary action, with view Of
offering their services to the country.
The directors Of the Bank Of Jersey City hold
meeting this morning TO act upon proposition 10
tender TO the State loan OF $4,000 10 assist in the
equipment Of the quota Of troops called for by the
President