The New York herald., 1862-08-14
THE CALL FOR TROOPS.
Military Movements in New York and
vicinity.


Military Movements in New York and
Vicinity.
THE DRAFT CALL--coMMUNIcATIoNs AS TO THn
sANE-wHo ARE EXEMPT AND VINO ARE NOT.
The States quota of troops under the draft call viii be
nearly sixty thousand and the quota OF New York
county l251s. When is taken into consideration the
great population OF this State the chances are that there
will be but out OF every forty who will DO compelled
to shoulder the musket Almost every person you meet
forget this fact. and necessarily good deal OF
frs and worrying narrowed UP. The Empire State
its resources is well able to bear this burthen
OF draft ana IL is hoped that whom draft does
commence it will be with that quetness and sacri
fcs which is due to the and TO the patriotism
which should pervade every true lover Of his country
tandng the number Of would be exompts who
have the past ew days hurried to the City Hall and
other places there still thousands of brave men left
who will not shrink from the path Of duty wnen
military duty, yet the very necessity for that compul-
makes them the stronger in their nations detcnca
and terrible ia the of enemy that may be
encountered. The rules and regulations in relation TO
carrying Of this draft will bc issued by Governor
Morgan to-day or tomorrow With regard to those who
are EXEMPT and hose who not, and the different
points argument which have recently arisen in regard
to the same, will probably all be setou in the order
coming from the Executive Of the State In respect 10
the cali hundreds Of have been addressed
Several of them quite frivolous and again several Of
them possess large amount OF conjecture and legal IN
quiry which will hereafter be the subject OF much dis
cusson and inquiry n draft docs actually take place in
this state Several OF these communications cannot be at
present answered until the government shall determine
upon the intricate questions brought for adjudication
by the stirring events which agtating the coun
try. There different opinions expressed relative to
those matters even the great minds of the country
are antagonisc arguing the points peculiar to
them The folowing however appear to be- according
TO the opinion of high military authorities true answers
most a the leading inquiries which have been made IN
relation to this liability OF draft
The three months who fought at the battle Of Bull
.c,rno haan htcnl,a In
draft
An alien who has declared his intention to become
citizen of the United States and consequently sworn ale
glance and put under the protection Of the United
States government, renouncing any allegiance which he
may owe to any foreign government. Is lable
A British subject belonging to the New York National
Guard Is not liable.
10 regard to the liability Of active iremen il Is fact
that the United States law enorces heir liability, and
the State law does not However, there is no doubt but
that the former will overrue the latter.
A youth, whose father came TO this country eleven
years ago. the latter becoming citizen, ana his
son not twenty one years Of age, is liable 10 be drafted
man forty five years old, wanting three months can
be legally drafted for nine months
There various other questions asked which may be
published in relation The matter There is point
however, which must be remembered by all When the
country is actually placed under martial law, and 1t be-
necessary 70 strictly enforce the requirements APP
eraining TO such condition OF things the government
is liable make any changes in local and state laws that
they deem necessary for the pubic good This will lead
q the that may be different ideas in relation
to those who may mayanot be liable to the draft, il
srch tllng at al taxes place.
THE MusIERING oFFICE-IMMESsE NUMBER OF RE-
CRUITS.
At the mastering Office in White street the Medical IN
spcctor Dr. Mott and his efficient assistant Dr. Gahun.
have been busy possible for any two to be in
attending military inspections For the rast two days
there have been upwards Of six hundred mustered in
at this Office ana the TACT speaks well for the great impetus
which has been given recruiting since the prompt pay
meat Of bounty commenced From morning until night
the office s crowded with recruits, and cannot help
I-;vnf fhnf hnlly
should the time for doing be prolonged BY the govern
ment.
THE MONITORS.
Recruiting for Captain Howands company TO be e..
tachcd to Col Gnrney's First regiment National volun
teers is rapidly progressing, sixtyseven having
been already enlisted This company will be model
| in It's way, none being admitted but those who are
known to be Of strict moral character. Capt. Rowland
Just The TO be placed in command Of ecient
body Of mon; and Col Gurney congratulate himself
on having 90 energetic soldier In his command. Tic
headquarters OF "the Montsrs'' is at 3sS broadway.
oUR WOUNDED soLpIERs AT DAvID's ISLAND.
There must be upwards Of one thousand sick and
wounded soldiers Davids Island whose wants we'll
attended The ladies OF New Rochelle foremost in
their attentions 10 the brave fellows and TO their tender
and solci,ude convaescencs may be attributed.
ARREsr OF SOLDIERS ny THE POLICE.
The order Of in relation 10 soldiers paradna
through without furlonghs, is still being
strictly carried by the police Yesterday hundred,
of these stay. at home gentlemen politely taksr
charge OF conducted the police headquarters where
Inspector Carpenter ATTENDED their wants As
brought before that gentleman however, they were dis
charged with reprimand and an Injunction that they
would Immediately proceed TO their different regiments
THE FuNKRAL OF GAIT. MoScK STANTON LEGION.
Tho remains Of Captain Marcus Monck, of the Stanton
Legion who burned at the Rainbow Hotel welnes
day last, will bs inferred to-day The funeral wn take
place from the City Hospital at o'clock and be al
| tended by two companies OF the Stanton Legion.
WAR MEETING AT PORT RICHMOND, 8. I.
An enthusiastic meeting Of the citizens Of Staten
Island was held at Pert Richmond Monday evening
last Peter Iafarge Es. presided upon the occasion
with Mr.. j. B. Pollock Secretary. After intro
ductory remarks by the chairman the following resolu.
tioDs, offered by Mr. orvile Jewett, adopted
Whereas, the President Of the United States has called
for additional force for the suppressn OF the rebel
Resolved That we heartily approve of such call and
| consider IL the imperative duty OF every man living
the protection and enjoying the dement's OF gov
rnmcnt 10 do all his power to carry out the wishes Of
Resolved, That We arc for the perfect union Of the
States and the maintenance Of the authority Of the gov
ernmen and that we VIII sustain them AZ all risks and
Resolved That The time for words alone has passed. and
| the time for deeds arrived; and that Tor mme-
diae, prompt, constant and energetic action until the
| time for action shall cease.
Resolved, That every man that i not with u against
US that every voice that refuses distinctly TO spcak
and every baud that refuses lnannly 70 strike when
occasion requires for the preservation of country In
It's length breadth and integrity, the voice and the
| hand Of an enemy. Uoud applause
Resolved, That we have come here TO ght 10 act and
that viii without delay contribute literally of our
means to forward cnlstments and carry out the great
being instituted for the aud vigur-
prosecution Of the war, well assured thahe greater
the sacrifices make the speedily we shall
country rejoicing in the blessings Of peace and
tho whole constellation u sars in political beaveh
stored TO their accustomed bTiancy and beauty and
never again 10 be dimmed or obscul cd. (Applsusel
| lengthy speech was then made by Mr.. Erastgs
Brooks who, in conclusion, said that he
by the people Of NorthiSd to offer In their name, the
Of $50 special bounty TO each recruit who weuld
volunteer for the war. Fifteen volunteered before
/ the meeting ady yournsd.
| THE IRISH BRIGADE.
Recruiting for the Irish Brigade Is quite brisk, and
under the able exertons Of COL Nugent there doubt
but that WI be forthcoming in any number Yes.
terdsy hundred men were mustered in Lieut..
Hurley OF tho Eighty eighth loves for Harrison land