The New York herald., 1862-07-30

States they existsd WHOM this rebellion began the
united undiyisibs and towards this
they pladge their united and energetic support The
Generals remarks were received with applause through
out.
At the conclusion OF General walbridge's speech on
motion Of Mr. RICHARD p. Buck, committee consisting OF
ths Following was appointed 70 receive FOR
the purpose or raising q regment-R. +. Buck, NJ ID.
Msngam, Y. D. Samson, Everitt Capp. H. IA. Smith,
Adon smith, Jr. Hobert Herrick, JOS kctchum, Jr,
The said that they had already received SUBJ
scrpoDs 70 the amount OF between GOO and So OO0
paper would be circulated amongst the members Of the
Exchange and he trusted that all who able would
contribute boray for the furthsrance Of the ohlecI
aimed at
course OF which he advocated the raising OF three million
in order to pat speedy termination 70 the rebellion.
The proceedings thon terminated.
The committee will meet frequently TO transact the
business hand
Interesting Letter from Colonel NuSent,
OF the Irish Brigade.
HOW GENERAL AEAGHER's COMMAND FARES DURING
HIS ABsENCE-THE SUBJECT OF SPEEDY ENLIST
AENT.
The following letter has been received by Genera
Meagher from Colonel Robert Nugent Of the sixty ninth
regiment, who is Acting Brigader General Of the
Irish Brigade the absence of the former gallant soldier
He speaks energecay Of tho necessity OF promptly re-
infor, ing the brigade
CAMP on FIELD, NEAR HARRlsoS's LANDING, vA.,l
July %, 1862. !
General THOMAS FRANCIS MEAcIuR:--
My DEAR l;ENERAIYour letter of the 2Ist instant was
handed to last evening by Lieut. Foley, Of the Eighty
eighth. am hpapy 70 SEQ by it-what, OF course,
ticpaedhat were bsilv engaged in behalf OF the
Irish Brigade Onr ranks have been decmated by the
recent battles and by sickness Incidental Southern
climate that it is absolutely necessary that should
have strength recruited by eves Not that what
remain to willing and able to do their duty in
whateyer contests the uure may require but the demand
for camp and fatigue duty such that every Of
the brigade IS less constantly employed whereas,
there hands to do the work 1t would be much
lighter for ALL Besides il must be apparent his Excel
elcy Governor Morgan, who takes great interest
recruiting, well 10 the public generally, that it
would be conducive 10 the efficiency Of the service
TO send iato tho ranks OF old and tried regiments
manded oy oicers Of experience those new recruits
which may from 70 time lie raised than put them
into organizations and under officers who in most cases,
without any practical knowledge warfare and who
with the bst possible dispositions, will require months
training to become effective soldiers The policy OF the
Commander III Chief OF the Army Of the Potomac has
been you aware, to train army before bring
ing it face to face with the enemy and for this purpose
the whole Of last winter spent by troops the
camps in the Leighborhood OF Washington and have
the authority Of that great master OF the science Of
Napoleon for always placing certain number Of new
nizng them in separate bodies. where the ncxperence
OF one cannot be qualified by the knowledge OF
other.
The Eve hundred recruits for my regiment which you
promise will be heartily welcomed by into ranks
aud wi am confident, find in the veterans who left
good friends and companions who have all the hearth
and frankness of tried Irish soldiers With such
socat ions, and under Of training such would
feel great pleasure in adopting towards them as
only equal number Of the rebels but to carry our
green flag In greater triumph and with even gal
aftry than has yet been borne My past experience
has convinced that the Irish soldier fighting in ma
ona organization and with all the stimulus the pride
OF and natural confidence, Is invncbity
man can well be- trust therefore, that those patriotic
who aborng hard TO raise soldiers the
fence of government and laws will the necessity
Of deyotng their attention first to the old regiments al
ready in the field and that while entirely regiments
should not Be neglected should employ their earliest
and most earnest efforts
Captain Whty and Icutenants Carr and Cabin passed
down the James river in the Louisiana last Friday on
their way to New York, in good spirits. and, though ther
wounds severe unite with you in rejoicing that their
have been spared They are all brave fellows, and
trust viii live long TO enjoy tho gratitude Of their country
and the reward Of their gallanry and suffering
ientcnant Donovan also Of the Sixty NINTH was by last
in the head but he also will soon be parol
ed and be able Join his brother officers in New York.
There reason to believe that Sergeant Haggcrty.
whose coolnsss and have all had occasion TO
admire, is yet living, and trust most sincerely it
few days however, will resolve doubts. My brave
officers, Captains ISddy and shanley and Lieuenan,
Burns are still In New York and Brooklyn, and from the
favorable accounts receive Of their health hope
welcome them back to their commands.
Ihe health Of your brigade continues to improve daily
and the good order and cheertuness which exist the
camps your departure is very gratifying Every.
Thing so.s Q" smoothly and, n n fact have very little
own health is improving but still am and WILL sup
peso, for some days, be unable to leave my tent.
Hoping soon TO have the pleasure OF seeing you
more among us, remain, my dear General,
Very truly and sincerely yours,
ROBERT NUGENT.
General Irish Brigade.
General Aeaghcr has also received the following from
Adjutant General Hihouse:-
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, STATE or NEw YORK.
ADJUTANT GKNsRAi's OpFICE, :
Albany, July 70, 1862.
f,G,o Adler EyEnAl r. y. MEAGHkR-
directed navy he Of
letter OF the 22d nst addressed Governor Nor
and 10 you OF his Excesncys desire
that the object OF your mlssD TO New York may b. ac-
The State authorities have no direct control over the
general recruiting service. but far their power
permits, viii be ready TO cooperate with you llng up
he ranks Of your brigade reduced by sickness and dec
mated in battle am, General very respectfully, your
THOMAS RlLIH0UsE, Adju,ant General.
The Troubles OF Recruiting Omccrs.
The follow ing from officers accompanied by the
the parties which they do not, however, desire
published, speaks for Itself
TO THE EDITOR or THE HERALD.
NEW YORK, July 2s, 1892.
We are ten officers in this citv. All been
vice. in the late actions wounded all honora-
ment Have all OF us more or lees men, Can recruit over
full companies within thirty days But there is Diff
Guilty in the way, namely have selected the officer
we wish for Colonel having full confidence in him,
and than could have In stranger. most Of
have served with him and know his qualifications (such
s better than any socaled examnationsJ;
and comes the trouble. We sent proposed colo
mel and captain to Albany. The only satisfaction TO be
obtained f satisfaction II be cacd) from the Cover.
was 'He could give them authority. The state
laid out in Senatorial districts, and they had
ter apply u one OF the committees" Such
would be simply absurd, as we are only soldiers,
not politicians. We might, perhaps join regiments
in the field, but we have idea (perhaps a
foolish one) of all being together. We would
although would be arduous taSk organize the reg
fnent independent regiment, and when complete
oner TO the but Of rich men,
and could therefore, pay the bountcs and necessary
expenses OF subssting clothing and equppng body Of
800 There are many wealthy, patriotic citizens in
New York and IL they would assist tho regiment in It's
ion, they would find that fine regiment could
he raised under their auspices and care and under o
GER from gieen, left the Empire state. We
made ave applications 10 the Secretary OF War No
reply TO any of them ONE OF THE TEN.
Captain Donaldson, OF the Second Regi-
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
CAMP NEAR HAnRIsoSs LANDING, Va, July "a, 1862.
Being informed that an advertisement appeared re