The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-17

and when the battalion sauted the coors the spectators
4 uncovered.
| The dri proceeded With regularly, and was fre
quently applauded That portion which compr sed the
firing by company, wing asd asosn, particularly
excellent and peculiarly impressive Both soldiers and
spectators to realize the fact tina. this
swapping Of caps may be exchanged for uring
that this harmless aim at vacant spsce may be
ceeded by battles In which brothers breasts the
gete, that all this marching and countesmarcnng
rCorvrng and firing may be required the face of
enemy instead Of before admlrng friends, with the
thunder Of and the whstling Of bullets FOR music
| instead Of the sweet strains Of the band
just before the conclusion Of the drill, Col vosburg
thanked the spectators for their presence and aaenio
and then assembling bis soldiers closely around him,
briefly addressed them. He said that they had doubt
less read the Preedents proclamaon but Of any fur
ther action in regard to the militia Of the State knew
nothing, except by newspaper reports. No requsition
had yet arrived from Governor Morgan, and he
did know yet what form that requisitlon would
take. The reports that he had volunteered the
| services OF the regiment untrue, aud could
scarcely say what report TO believe The whole matte
was n present in the hands Of the themselves.
they decided TO 60, he would lead them, far Mt
Vernon, at leaet Cheers) He knew that they would
be always ready to do their duty when called upon
(Cheers) The Division Board would meet TO- morrow
ard then he had doub. that conclusion would oe
arrived at and he would Immediately announce IL to the
regiment (Cheers.)
Like meet of the regiments this city, the members
Of the Seventy first represent all shades Of political sen
ment bat they ali declare that the question now mar
rowed down TO government government, a coun
try no country and that they viii support the Union
forever. Several members informed us that the regi
nent would turn out its fun force If required South
AL Of the members are Of American birh foreigners be-
ing rgdly excluded and this New York national re-
gmen the American Guard ought 10 be the foremost u
| the 6eld and in the fight
| THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE UNION
MEETING.
The committee Of gentlemen who met on Monday at
Mr. Simeon Drsper's office to make arrangements for
public Union meeting reassembed yesterday morning in
the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr.. C. II. Marshall took the chair. large number Of
applications received from persons desrous Of hav
ing their names annexed to the CALL
On notion the following call for another preliminary
meeting adopted, after which the meeting adjourn
ed
The several committees representing the organizations
formed for the purpose Of giving proper form and expires
sion to the sentiment so snmstakaby manifested by tho
citizens Of New York and s vicinity in favor CT sustain
ne the authority Of the constitution and the laws Of the
country are invited TO meet at the Of the Cham
Der OF Commerce, on the corner OF William and Cedar
streets Wedne sday, at eleven O'Clock A. NJ to make
tbe necessary arrangements for general meeting OF all
friends or government, irrespective OF former pot
alopinioHs or Organizations
MEETING OF THE REPUBLICAN, CENTRAL
| COMMITTEE
large and enthusiastic meeting Of the members OF
this club held at their in the Cooper Institute
eight O'Clock last evening, Simeon Draper, Esq., pre-
siding.
The CHAIRMAN opened the proceedings with speech in
theI Irpio tha i'm
Of the federal government in the recent levy of
troops generally sustaining the action Of President
Lincoln
The that General J. w. Nye the recently
appointed Governor Of Nevada Territory would address
the meeting tended swell the number OF tho audience
many Of whom greatly disappointed ascertaining
| that he would not be present.
Speeches were delivered by B. Franklin Jones, Law
socatc Of Gen. Nye, Messrs Briggs Oliver Spencer and
Others and several refoutons unanimously passed,
| Of which give the most important
Whereas is affirmed In a Hartford desp itch OF the
18th nst that Colts works running night and day
turning out large quantities OF pistols for the Southern
rebels and that large number o. forwarded
that day by Adams Express Company to Peter Williams
| 4 Co of Richmond, Virginia; and
whereas, there Is to believe that the Southern
rebels being supplied with arms through their
agents located the border slave States therefore, be
Resolved, That this practice, preposterous well
suicidal TO the government, should not be tolerated
other day, and hereby call upon the proper auhori
or water, Of guns other material into any State
Territory south Of Mason and Dixons line, until first
proved be for the support Of the general government
Resolved, That those who voted against the bill 70
state showed most conclusvey that their love OF
pot.s p,ovsd hemseves unworthy Of public confidence
Resoved, That this club hats with joyful satisactbn
wbsh words cannot express, the course 70 promptly
the citizen soldiers Of the Union to suppress treason
and rebellion and to preserve, protect and defend the
constitution Of the United States and the rights and lber
ties all the peace loving inhabitants OF this republic
Resoved, That Xe exu in the assurance that we have
President and U1binet that keep their secrets
in spite tratorous spies; who by their acts show
the performance OF their duties and for the support of
such an administration In such course with firm re-
lance Divine Providence, we pledge our lives our
| fortunes and our sacred honor.
Resolved, That we heartily approve Of the Presidents
proclamation and the determination OF the federal govern
ment to maintain the laws and uphold the flag OF our
| fathers.
proposed by gentlemen who showed some acquaintance
| with Wesley hymns II was carried by acclamation
| The CHAIRMAN announced that despatch had been
ceiyed stating that the troops for Washington from Mas
sncbuses would arrive In the city by the last Boston
train (cheers) The Rhode Island troops had proceeded
to the capital by water. cloud applause)
proposed that the club in body should go up to
/ the depot TO await the arrival Of the military.
IL also moved and unanimously adopted that the
club be ready 70 respond to any call for public mass
meeting expressive of devotion 10 the Unon and for the
support Of the national administration Of the federal go
/ vernment.
The Republican Glee Club then favored the company
/ with some OF their choise harmonic, and, with warm
the meeting adjourned.
THE WAR TEEIING IN BROOKLYN.
The popular feeling In the sister city, though quietly
manife,,cd continues strong for the government, and
tie military are up and doing, making preparations for
| responding 10 the cqusition OF the President. Tho
SEVENTEEN regiment commanded by Col. Samuel Ora.
ham, and composed mostly OF adopted citizens and demo
Gratis are in favor man, OF lighting for the mante
nance Of the Union The seventeth determined 70
sink party politics in their duty to the whole country
Col Abel smith has rendered the services OF the Thr.
j teen,h regiment.
Among other signs Of the popular feeling Is the move.
ment which is foo, TO raise volunteer battalion, TO
be styled the Union Volunteers list has been opened
for enlistment at the present headquarters, No 3fah
Atlantic s,reet where from other voun.