The New York herald., 1862-01-08

II tuero Dc added 10 tho latter lie volunteers
tho State an available forcs o one hundred and three
thousand three hundred and seven 10 shown.
1t estimated that In addition 10 the foregoing ssgre
gate at least hundred have bsss drswa
from this State and mustered oresnixaseas not
meysted above.
This force scattered over nine sssss IN forty hrss
different brigades and under twelve generals o divss
Twill not attempt 70 hsighten the importance " The
foregoing exhibit by comments. Ths figures ere more
GALLASrRY OF NEW YoRx Tnoops.
The New York troops have taken part Y every eassg.
ment during the war, east Of the Asyhass and south
with their loyal blood. Their besing has q all times
been that Of fesmen contending Tor nrssde rights Thsy
have never forgotten the dignity and humanity a the
citizen and neighbor IN the unfsrm Of the soldier
Courage cooness and the endurance Of veterans have
characterized them in the hour Of danger M the rst
TO obey the forward call Of her young commanders
was among the earliest to inscribe hts name the
bright page Of hero martyrs 0shsrs Of beloved
disease; and from yss others not : breezs from
the South hut bears upon the manly sghs of those who
because they loved and would defend their ooun,rys
rights, AL tho lelons cell When the enduring record
shall be made up in all that constitutes the brave s0
der, the ior Ihe Union will suffer nothing when
pared with the grand struggle which gave rs national
existence.
MAJOR GENERAL Z. D. MORGAN.
On the 2s.h OF September the President rendered me
the appointment Of Major General OF volunteers under
the act Of Congress Of July rs 1851 and subsequently,
created the state Of New York into military department.
ten ,h; tbe-o we're no copsii,u;ious oSeeon. 70 nv
holding tho office, and In view OF It's practical advsn
tagts 10 the service accepted IL, although, o! course,
not intending to receive any Of its eniolumsnis.
This summary Of facts, connected with meeting the rc
QUESTIONS OF the general government 10 respectfully sub
Comptroller and tho chiefs Of the several stan depart
ments will present all necessary details. The Legis-
ature WILL sm sure approve the efforts that have been
mado to meet the demands OF tho government. The ex
gency has been great and the Of providing for h
and Of meeting IN all respects the desires Of the public,
have a times been beyond the ability OF those charged
with the duties II feeling Of inpatiencc has been
manifested in consequence, while Hs influence has been
somewhat disncartenng upon the public servants was
TO crush rebellion, which In all future time win bo ad
judged the most csussless and the most wicked that
history records.
CONTRACTS FOR SHOES, CLOTHING ETC.
Under authority granted from the War Department,
contracts have been mado by me for large supplies of
uni ms under clohng shoes, ordnance stores, equip
account OF the United states and free from any pecuniary
subm,, form Of the contract Of which several San.
died have boon executed by me. The uniforms with
which our troops are supplied being more satisfactory
10 them, and, in certain details appropriate than
those furnished from the government store house. havo
had the privilege under authority from the United States
TO furnish additional supplies, from time time 10 our
troops in the cld SO far as practicable and am glad 70
this 10 cause Of mutual satisfaction 10 troops
and 10 the War Department.
much military experience located la the Office Of the Com
missary OF Clothing AZ Washington, through whom onr
troops supplied with clothing and to whom spllca.
tons for supplies Of various kinds conld be made since
tho ddc OF November the Inspector General Of tho
state has been stationed In that city. Ills experience
the field his familiar acquaintance with army ocers and
his position the star OF the Commanding General hay
given him peculiar facilities for visiting the camps and
inspecting the condition Of regiments and knowing
thor wants.
II is known you that the rst thirty eight volunteer
regiments fitted out by tho state Such also was
the with tho three months militia. For the re-
mander Of the force the general has fur.
nished and ~ 10 furnish, nl the mears and supplies
have therefore been in accordance with tho general rgu
htions Of the army. recommend that appropriation
at once be made for supplying certain articles Of comfort
rendered very desirable, h not necessary by the al
yanced season, which not provided FOR by the army
regulations, and which, whic adding 10 the comfort of
the soldier will promote the efficiency Of The service
THE VOLUNTEER ALLOTMENT SYSTEM.
II moi till September that the War Department by
general gave effect ~ tho act OF Congress of July
last with reference TO the allotment by volunteers of
portions of their pay for tho benefit OF thcr families.
Finding that tho system not generally adopted
II deserved 10 bo, requested OF the Commissioners
TO examine The accounts Of the Treasurer &c visit tho
regiments ia the field Tor the purpose OF bringing the sys
tenn 10 their attention and procuring its adoption 10
largo extent possible He directed to state 10
the volunteers that application would be made the 10
gsaturo to authorize tho employment Of The Treasury Of
the state as the deposary cf the funds allotted Be.
foo no had completed his abors Congress, by act,
placed tue matter in the hands OF commissioners appoint
ed by the President, who 10 without conn
tion u IL however, desirable that tho Treasurer of the
State should bo promptly authorized 10 receive and
burso any portions OF their pay that the volunteers may
desire. Connected with this recommend the adoption
of equitable system Of relief 10 the families OF voun
tecrs.
sncs tho oreoing OF the rebellion have devoted nv.
self wholly 10 the duty IA hand and have earnestly en-.
doavoed to preserve The high rapk Of this In all