New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-02
VARIOUS WAR ITEMS.

TuE Nrw-YoRx BRTIsH VOLUNTEERS. - British
residents or Others feeling interest in the British
regiment forming in this city TO maintain nvloate the
Stars and Stripes and who desire the British Noun-
teers TO bear Union ag invited TO send subecrp-
tons 10 Mr. Stetson at the Asor House for the pur-
pore of presenting them with stand of colors.
COL ELIswoRrHs ZouAyEs.-All communications
and packages for the United States National Guard,
lst Regiment ". Y. Zouayes, Col Ellsworth ;, Will be
received at David w. Lewiss Office, No. 10 Water
street, New-lork.
LETTERS NEWSPAPERS FOR TIRE FIRE IoUAVEs.
Lieut. w. X. w. Chambers of Company +, Fire
Zouaves, being unable to accompany his regiment, in
consequence of the death Of bis daughter leaves for
Washington the first part of next week, and will take
any communication from relatives or friends to any
officer or private in the regiment if the same is sent to
him. They may also be left at the office of Tie n. \.
Sunday Mercury.
THE POLISH LEGIoS.-Seyenl companies OF the
Polish Legion now being formed by Julian Allen,
paraded yesterday As yet they have received Of their
uniforms only the square cap but the remainder Of their
outfit will be ready in a few days. They are a 6ne-
looking body of men, and will do no discredit TO the
stars and stripes.
The 73p REGNFSr.-This regiment have been
marching alterna ly by companies TO Fort Richmond,
which they will garrison until further orders. Each
company il detailed TO do duty there for five conseeu-
tive days until they have all had their turn when it is
expected the regiment will occupy it in body. 1t is
yet uncertain whether they will be retained on the
island, or soon embark fer the seat of war. The Hos
suth Rlemen have now possession OF the Fort.
TnEArRcaL.-Mr.J J. G. Burnett's annual benefit
-. -. ..l..,
night when the irrepessible Seven Sisters will appear
for the l59th time. Mr.. Burnett has filled the part Of
the old negro in this medley with such distinguished
success that he mus, necessarily have crowded house.
A copy of the famous " Cufees song for the Union"
which has not yet been heretofore published will be
given to each person attending Mr.. Burneits benefit.
FoRrY-sx FLAGS on OSE SHEET.-Messrs'
Christopher, Morse 4 Skppon of Nassau street have
determined TO encourage juvenile patriotism by issuing
sheets OF muslin which are printed iory-six Ameri-
can flags of various sizes for less hanthe same number
of cents. Colors warran' d not to run.
CoMMIssARY-GrnRRAL.-Mr Alexander Cummings
has been appointed Commissary General of New-York
City. The appointment was made on Monday by tho
Secretary of War.
HoNr (;u.Rps-The various organizations IN tins
city for home protection, by whatever name known,
are ucsed TO send two delegates from each assoca.
ton meet ut the Cooper Institute Saturday even
ing next, at o'clock, for the purpose Of producing
concert Of action and union.
NOTICE "A gentleman well instructed in infantry
tactics from the first position Of soldier to the most
difficult battalion movements, oilers bis services 10
ne wly -rased companies ms an instructor He is also
acquainted with the simple maneuvers OF cav
ay including the saber exercise. He is unfit for act
i've campaign service by injury which ioroids pro-
tracted physical effort Direct communications ad
dressed Saber," Tribune Office.
A DECLARATION.
40 the Editor Of Tie NJ y Tribune.
SIR: have heretofore sustained the principles OF
the National ,raic party know Of no party now In my
devotion Union. and willing to be enrolled with the
whole State in its support. "M' LAWToN'
The Scott Life Guard acknowledge the receipt Of
?5 bo1es he'n boxes cheese ?ss'e bIske ooA bApp