The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-22
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY, JULY %, 1862


hearty afer his soiourn amsag the rebels. and
was rse.ei warmly by host " friends who surrounded
HIM upon his D. DO VIM Esq was appointed
Chairman Of the meeting, aDr John Y. Savage, Esq Sc
eretary. After rme dyscussson IL was unanimously
agreed 10 hold y, bic me- oiig In aid The at
ing gentlemen invited to attend and speak at the
meeting Generas Ms asher, Shiei and Sweeney James
7 BrAdy, Esq, liSasrd .. German ESQ.,. and Judge
Charles paiy. General agher last even ing To his
departure lor Albany in orde TO present the claims Of
ths Irish Brigade 70 the citizens of that city.
TIE RECRUITING OFFICERS MEETING.
Tho committee which 70 wait upon the Mayor
Boards Of Aldermen and Councilman and Union Defence
them a. their meeting, from tho following organi.
tons
Hlhouse Light Infantry Captain Bowlcs; Thurlow Weed
Guard, Capt Mofck; Haieck Guard, Capt. Jefferson;
Anthem Battalion Of Lgh, Infantry Capt J. H. stewart
FIRST regiment fmtirc Brigade. Lieut. Rodd; Fifth New
York Artillery, i.eu SchIIler Stanton Legion Capt W.
Badger; Fourth regiment Empire Brigade, Capt Phalon
sERENADNG OUR WOUNDED HEROES.
The honor Of serenade by the hands Of the Eighth and
Forty nrst New York Volunteers paid Colonel Won
elisa Saturday evening Last Tho Colonel is present
lying III gunshot wound At the Prescott House in this
city. This testimony or respect prove quite
soiing to the feve. ed frame OF the sick soldier.
THE FIFTH AND SIXTH MILITARY DISTRICTS.
Professor Elias Peissner. military instructor at Union
College, has received authority from tho government to
take command OF regiment TO be raised in the Fifth dis
trict In tho sixth district Colonel Matthew Blunt has
been selected by The committee which pet on Saturday
evening last.
THE STANTON LEGION.
This regiment Is fast filing up The encampmsnt
structed AT Nav Dorp, Staten Island where recruits
beng sent daily.
REC RUIIING FOR THE FIRST REGIMENT NATIONAL
GUARD.
Capt Joseph Fl. Cook, Company Of this regiment
IL fast recruiting sthis headquarters An extra bounty
Of s. outside Of all other bonnes offered every man.
and che company rs, We are happy 20 say fast Hing up
CoRCoRAN ZOUAvEs-FIBST PARADE OF TIE THIRD
REGIMENT EMPIRE BRIGADE.
This parade or Sunday, the Goth inst, at East
New York under the command OF Col Marriott N Croft
who rs thorough military man, and the able manner In
which he handled the battalion gave proof o. hs skill
Capt Alexis B. Smith ordered to act as lieutenant
Colonel, Capt. Charles j. Dunloevy Major and First
Lieut. W y. Fersse Adluant. TIE drill consisted OF
breaking by tne right Of companies tho rear which
dono remarkably well wheeling by tho left into line
Of battle, aft0r which they marched by the flank
in quick and double quick time, all OF which
movements well performed rs 10 astonish many
old sold ers who were present They were next halted
AMI wheeled into column by company, closed in
and formed into line Of battle by the companies
while marching. In consideration OF the many raw re-
cruts The whole parade pleased those present. VINO
kna.lolscd their satisfaction by apuause aud other
acclamators. Colonel Croft Capt Smith and Cant. Dun
eevy working hard for the speedy completion Of the
regiment, SO that IL may be early in the field.
FIRST REGIMENT NEW YORK MOUNTED RIFLEs, COL.
DODGE.
few recruits needed by Captain G. II. Dean and
Lieutenant b. II. Engelke who have been detailed for the
purpose Of filing company for special service, to be
attached to tho above mentioned gallant and popular
corps Of mounted rides Both Of the above officers have
consde abe service having been with the regiment
since ITS entrance tho field twelve months ago. This
cashes and Reconnaissance through The country
since the capture OF Norfolk Va On the whole IL is
Of the most desirable organizations in tho service for
the jersey Hotel, II Cortlandt street.
CORRECTION.
Lieutenant Colonel G. II. Picrson of the Forty third
New York regiment, arrived in this city on Sunday
morning from tie Army Of the Potomac, via Washing.
ton. While in that city, in relating, incidentally the
state of affairs the James river, Washington
resi- oDds misunderstood biz statement by making him
say ha. "a balloon reconnaissance disclosed large
Of rebels tie south side Of the river
City Point" The statement. merely given camp
rumor. and not az fact. Lieutenant Colonel rierson
does not wish 10 appear record alarmsi. In
regard TO another portion OF the article that officer
rays lie did not express Ills belief that the rehos wond
book up the James river near the bluffs az Uermont
~ The time no Passed that point there seveniynye
sail Of United States transports there and many
&c miles below
Lieutenant, Colonel Pierson visits this city with view
10 obtain command VI one Of the new regiments now
being raised here. He brings with him written
testimonials OF his fitness and capacity for the Ones
which he seeks from Generals Franklin, Smith and Han
Geek
Military Appointment by the Governor.
ALBANY, July 81, 1892.
The Governor, on the nomination Of General spnoa
has appointed Colonel Jourdan Colonel Of the First Brock
Ign regiment, Empire Brigade.
The Governor has signIded his desire TO afford General
spnoa every facility 10 promote the speedy organiza
lion OF his brigade
Patriotic Action Of Saratoga County.
SARATOGA, July 81, 1862.
The Supervisors Of Saratoga county day voted TO
pay the volunteers four dollars month for year
listed under the last call.
The Pennsylvania Regiments.
HARRISBURG, July Il 1852.