The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-04

l1iy when the subject OF Ne war was introduced The
hundreds Of brave fellows present appe 70 have only
States and an essaest desire 10 support Tag which
now waves triumphant
AZ eight O'Clock precisely the meeting was constituted
by Sergeant Beatto being called TO preside and who
called the assembage 10 order Its object endorse
the resolutions passed unanimously by the officers a.
previous meeting which appeared in our advertising
columns. sr VIM. hckim was unanimously elected
secretary TO the meeting.
The chairman having explained the objects Of the meet
ing II was moved, seconded and carried unanimously
tha' member from each company be- appointed COM
mtee 10 prepare resolutions in support those passed.
by the officers NJ previous meeting The following wore
then appointed First company, AR Caderxood Second
Mr.. Haywood; Third hr simpson, Fourth, Mr.. skillen
sixth, Mr. Montaomery; seventh Mr. Mackenzie; Eghlh
Mr.. Stewart; Tenth Mr. Orr. The fifth and Ninth Com
panes were not represented.
The committee then retired, after which Mr. Metcaf
called from al parts TO address the soldiers pros
ent That gentleman did so in spirit STIRRING and pa
triotic address
Captain obn Mason OF the Seventy ninth being loudly
called on, next presented himself and addressed the
meeting Tho gallant officer concluded his address amidst
reter ated cheers.
Several Of the speakers addressed the soldiers 10
The committee having returned to the meeting, the
following resolutions we're proposed ana carried with
single dssentient.
being ,mons the hrs IN this city volunteered their
General tanaiO,d 70 hsid ,ae. Tssd
whereas officers and Of the several compsnes
on The hs above Sdsr, ressnsd and
ourselves our families and in many instances to the ialuy
S s sna nv os1 OF ass read 81
fSs s ana ssi s
using he Of his high position TO back up msrepe
the opinions Of onr iellog citizens compel to publicly
MAJOR SANFORD
in opinion; without sceden mpernent and
con,enp. Of every member Of this regiment.
Of h Inv seventy se
ready end 70 for as order
Resolved That are due to Brisadier General
and Tor his Iniirsg exer,ions 70 obtain ia behalf Of
that 70 which We claim ''
regiment meets with special appreciation; viz his
The Board Of Officers place the seventy pinh regiment
respsc n as tS%pe successful
Resolved, That fellow citizens who forward
Hea sa s this
received at the hands worthless oicers has not
ready defend and protest iSese ao5ie and be
loved institutions built by our Washington, Jefferson
Signed BY Robert ralderwood John Hayward W. Simpson
Orr, VIM. Montgomery.
The meeting shortly afterwards broke up bnt not be
fore giving three fearful groans FOR General Sanford and
Colonel NcClay
special meeting Of the Tenth company, Captain Joan
Mason was held at the Mercer House. thursday
ing First Lieutenant Cornwall presided, The following
resolutions were presented and adopted
Resolved That having been recruited attached our
selves to the Seventy ninth Highland Guard hereby
termine to remain manent nsmsers o. the regiment
der our respected commander Captain John Mason.
Resolved That place the most implicit confidence In the
energy and devotedness Of commanding officer that
do not individually take fuTouRh from him
70 pass into other command and that should he yoln
ieer into active service resolve with him IN body In
to any CORDS he may Judge TO attach himself.
The spirit displayed by the men speaks most com.
mendingy Of the uDtring commander He TO have
infused he ardor Of the true soldier into the OF
every man under his control The company are, with
few exceptions young men, mechanics hardy and intel
lsent In numerical strer 9Th they muster one hundred
men, and cannot be exceed by any corps for the work
of var. To day they win attach themselves TO any
luneer regiment ami TO the seat Of in defence OF
their country.