The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-29
Military Movements In New York ana
Vicinity.
RECRUITING IN THg CRY.

Military Movements In New York and
Vicinity.
RECRUITING IN THE CRY.
Recruits Hooked into the eoes for tho past few
days rs their could be recorded, and there is
every hope that the dsagreeahle necessity of draft vii
not be resorted Few appreciate the great lmpe
tus which has been given volunteering throughout tie
entire state since the rst rumoe draft has been
in circulation People very DESTROYS OF avoid-s
this alternative possible and but short time renntns
for them tohi Gp tue ranks uAdr the last cail q W
President Accounts from the dinefent recruiting efees
Of the city speak qalie hs0ei!aSiy OF the progress
which is beng msde ~ this quartet, and The military
au hoTiies are quite sangune of raising any amount %
which the cove nment may deem II ezpedent 10 call
THE ENROLMENT OFFICE.
Over $50 Goo have been already enrolled upon
the books uage Advocate General Anthem, who con
tnualy his post attending to Inc interests OF his de-
officially; but in Others they met haf way and their
duties laraiively easy. Al the New York 6as
Company this work OF enrolment was carried on without
any attempt whatever ut coneeanent by the employ ea,
every facility being given the ocers The Only arrcstI
for interfering wish The business OF me enrong ocef IS
that OF MIR Holden, who, after being placed IN dursuce
vile period oi eight nine hours, thought dscro
ton the better part OF valcr" and Immediately gave all
the requisite information.
RETURN OF THE NINETEENTH REGIMENT NEW YORK
STATE MILITIA AND NINTH RHODE ISLAND.
The militia regiments OF the State hree months men,
are last returning from their duties N the held Yeser
Militia arrived IN this city, on their way to Newburg
The Nineteenth have been doing duty at Baltimore since
their departure from their native locality. They
fine body of men, and would do good service IL called
upon meet actual fighting Is 10 be hoped that they
will again volunteer to servo their country for the full
The Ninth Rhode Island regiment took their departure
for home from this city yesterday afternoon having ar
rived from Washington at late houS on Wednesday az
THE SIXTH SENATORIAL COMMITTEE.
A meeting OF the above military committee was held
at the City yesterday afternoon. Peter Cooper ESQ.,
occupied the chair An additional check for $500 was
sent in BY Mayor opdyxe Mr. Kelly spoke a IN serms a
come forward 70 aid the committee, when a vote OF
thanks passed 70 that gentleman contribution Of
chairman Of the Financial Committee OF Niah ward,
An adjournment was then had until next Tuesday.
MOVEMENT AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE.
is the intention Of the Custom House authorities 10
organize the employees OF that establishment mill
tary body for the protection OF the property connected
with that department II would be well for the Custom
House officials TO do something in the way Of aiding
listments 10 the city
MEETING OF THE ENLISTMENT COMMITTEE.
The committee appointed at the Park war meeting OF
terday afternoon, Mayor opdyke in the chair Mr.
Chsrcs Gould appointed Treasurer cf thu associa
An Executive Comml.sc o. nlr. members was appoint.
Ell, motion OF Gen. WetlnoTe, tie names Of which VIII
The meeting then adjourned to meet this afternoon a,
the same place
PRESENTATION or SWORD TO COL. NUGENr.
Quite select party of gentlemen assembled ut Chas
participate ia the presentation Of beautiful sword 10
Colonel Robert Nugent Of the Sixty ninth regiment New
York Volunteers Inc sTcsa vas o., ey
elaborate finish with which IL Is got up reflect
The greatest credit upon all concerned The scab-
bard Is silver, with gilt moGniings, representing
wre ths Of laure tipped with lions head. Tie grip is
soid silver, uIted with an eagle. Tho toe piece
represents wreath OF hurels with the letters u 50
in the Tue blade Is American Steel beautifully
chased. and bears the following inscription
"pressfted TO Colonel Robert Nugent sixty ninth Tegi-
6 Ia aim rattD u flAs
battle c BY Neil Bryant, q. OConnor, Daniel Bryant.
H. v Calender, William Florence New York, August
Al the appointed hour VIM T. Fioreacc. Esq. the wcii
known Irish comedian, presented the sword in INC ~!
lowing appropriate terms
Colonel Ro rYr NrGtNr.-sr--The very pleas ng duty
OF presenting Yea this beautiful sword has boon assigned
10 In doing 50, apart from The pleasure iee ~ per-
sonaly est yiug my appreciation your services - your
country the battle neld IL y particularly gratifying .
know TINT he GIT comes spontaneously rom those who
admire and respect you, and rom these who arc
proud 10 claim 81 with Ireland ard hcr soEs.
each and al Of the Donors having tish blood IL
their veins presenting this token q rcgai
ieel that il i entrusted able hands backed BY
lute hstrt, Impeci ny sgch nobs sentiments ~
have troui time 10 tttcc shci lsre IN the ra,nc OF
Ireland. Take TO- then, sir, mud 'ct IL be the !en with
which on wi write your name ~ the talbot " yoHg
adopted cont-ys history May lisayea, IN its n.crua
after tn trrn u var shan b. heard ard Lly
you bring osck from tho battle field this symbol q your
bravery proud in Tie knowledge that ycu have never
drawn but % defend sacred principle Eor sheatAci i
save TO spare the taien.
Colonel NtsfSrbrieiy returned tauks 10 his TRENDS ia
terms winch bespoke mors a tie soldier taan tho ot,r
plcdgrg hlnsei TO Wicd the wca on ia defence u IL
adopted countfy's liberties aad maintain rs honor,
After The IRE crtaq. the company psrsook e bogn
teo1s repast furnished by NF OCsnaof Several pt'li
otlc speeches were rsd. by Colone HUterIro,t JOAN
Clancy fsd and others The Mesrs Rryaut and ". y.
Florence entsrnined Inc parry villa songs 40 a.
Fsuobly II cabny tn al J, late hgr wish nne hearty
cheers fsr The men, the cuuststsr and the Tag ot our
country.
sHysSrY-rIRsr REGIMENT sew YORK STATE MILITIA.
Tie Eeyer'y-hrft regiment New fcgS state Nlinta
having volunteered y reman " service WIN seen time
ticg IL RI en- b. sIrprel The following i tue order
y tie War department y rela'ioe ihce,o'--
WAR DEf.HlygNr, .u+urtNF taNtcAL4 OFF1cE
WASHINGTON, August ~, lsC2.
Tbe scvcnty -arsl regiment Sew YORK Mlta--a three
mouths regiment, whose term expires On The 18th inst
having Volunteered " remain Snort tnls until ter
place be Supplied ne department accepts with Plea.
proceed New York aud b. mustered ait - hereby
ucuded MI. u, further r7r i,y az are gwen
L. D. TOwNSEND, Assistant Adja,ant General.
THIRD REGlMENr, EMPIRE BRIGADE.
Company Of MS feshhcut, which y lev hlei, y
composed e as nc body Of uen as ever ihs state pro-
dHced, principally members Dolcugns IL tia Ainericus
Hose eosnpahyDi Brooklyn. IN Wednesday C.pt. Dun
esvs recesed the prize u ty collars offered BY Lieut.
Col Isycrch to the captain who recruited the greatest
number o mon j. three days ani Comrnns carried on
the prize having mustered thirty pnc men. i.e cfccrs
a this company deserve great deaf Of pei. for tie
mannor H. Which thoy have wOAcs sinse their soahoc
ton with the roy sent. TITS company ntcnllats sly.
through inc fliY tNe carry laltA mort WtsSY
ant 10 s expected that az members WIN report rnfnsd
ately NJ camp IN conformity with General urucr No. ~.
u L ordered that ali enlisted men bepib.n4 90 ihs
BRIGADE report Immediately ~ the CnmmanHant Of the
camp East Ncw York oherws they viii be treated as
-eserlers lguterants feese ard butcher nave eSkIed
theneeyes IN every role manner towards the
retiau of tho c9mWany. ard tho connected with
show that the oncsrs have MT qrent ther time 81
vain COZ Rraul y the efficient Commander liz h. ooa.
tluualy ii his pest u headquarters.
nLfs.rrTs ron GEsELAL siCEL.
A central recruiting Office pDF al Ito Regiments
under General Sigel opened on TUESDAY morning
twenty-five dosiars additional bounty paid 10 Rll
cruns enlistiug in any Of these reGfnepis Over hty
men were yesterday enlisted There Il no doubt but the
German popaati of tns city wiu hasten Ia thousands
10 the supsgt TIC gallant eigel SIS name ana isse