The New York herald., 1862-08-22

issued the following patriotic address,
MAYORS oyrIcE, JERSEY CRY, August 20, 1862.
To THE CITIZENS JERSEY Cry
In accordance with resolution passed by the Common
Council last evening requested to invite te czcns
Of Jersey City to meet at the Common Council chamber
on Thursday evening, August II, at halfpast seven
O'Clock, for the purpose OF taking some united action
in the matter of volunteers, whereby. draft
may be avoided. In doing l would merely
express the hope that all those who desire
the perpetuation OF the free institutions Of our govern
ment who regard the welfare and respect of Jersey
City will attend that united and energetic
ton may be taken TO aid in crushing out the rebellion
now existing against our once united and happy country
z In accordance with the above a meeting was held
yesterday evening, the Mayor presiding Patriotic ad
cruiting The unanimty OF sentiment that prevailed,
and the appointment Of influential committee to carry
Of aayng any feeling Of panic that may exist in regard
to drafting.
subscription to pay $3.50 bounty for to enlist In the
nine months service the State bounty and government
The Highwood Guard are now recruiting at Odd Fol.
lows Hail Hoboken and those desiring enlist should
be prompt in order TO secure position in the ranks.
Richmond County Volunteers.
QuARAsTrSE, s. l.. August q, 1852.
large and enthusiastic meeting held az the
Tompkins Lyceum last evening" at which eloquent and
patriotic speeches were MADE by number Of eminent
gentlemen.
Large bounties were freely offered to volunteers.
The Supervisors OF the county have voted $50 900 for
the support Of the families Of volunteers, while several
private individuals guarantee to pay three Kindred dol
lars additional to the families of such
Other sums, to be appropriated to like purpose,
promised by number Of citizens Of wealth.
considerable number Of mon from Richmond county
have already volunteered in the Metropolitan Guard,
Marine artillery and other regiments.
Richmond aroused will furniah heru u,fota
OF troops under both calswthout to drafting
The Town OF Addison Aroused.
ADDISON, N. Y, August q, 1862.
This town Is fully aroused. Among all classes a mar.
tal spirit prevails. Drafting il at discount, have
already raised full quota for both calls Of tho govern
snt and volunteers still coming in fast and thick.
Addison claims to be the banner town of the State
Irish Regiment % be Raised In Boston.
Boston, August q. 1862.
A number OF patriotic Irish officers and citizens have
Obtained permission from Governor Andrew TO raise
Irish regiment for nine months service Recruiting
will be at once commenced. II Is proposed to invite
General Corcoran TO speak in Faneua Hail.,
The Maine Seventeenth regiment, Colonel Roberts, left
Portland this morning for the seat Of war.
The Massachusetts Volunteers, &c.
BosroN, August 81, 1862.
The Thirty fifth Massachusetts, regiment Colonel Wilde,
leaves for the seat OF The regiment will
be transported New York by special boat and train
Fall River thus not interfering with the regslar passen
ger travel The Thirty Massachusetts, regiment is
under orders TO leave Sunday The Maine Seventeenth
bvouacked Boston Common this afternoon, and left
via stonington carly this evening.
War Meeting in RecI1esstOwn, N. j.
BORDEN rowN, N. j., August 81, 1862.
grand war meeting was held tonight At Reckless
town, Burlington county, N. j. II was addressed by
Messrs James Scarel, Garre $. Cannon, p I. sonei
and VIM. H. Van Nortwck. Much enthusiasm
evnced II 10 thought ths quota Of Burlington county
win be raised without draft.
The Pcnnsylvania Volunteers.
HARRRBURg, August 81, 1852.
Two regiments went South to-day. BY orders received
from the War Department, Surgeon General Smith is di-
rscsd to surgeons persons claiming
exemption with reference ther ability 10 Fight aud do
other duty and that only under ths order those claiming
exemption account Of disorders will but
a poor chance Surgeons will be at once selected from
the various counties, and TO perform their duty
without fear favor. No certificates Of physicians or
adavits Of disease by persons afflicted viii bo regarded
by examining surgeons.
Governor sPrague, of Rhode leland, ON
Bounties.
The following proclamation has boon issued by Cover
nor sprague
Whereas the large bountes given by the several cities
and IN this state for volunteers for the purpose of
obvating draft IA producing dissatisfaction among the
troops In the field and whereas, this system OF
bidding BY each town In its haste 10 relieve itself from
draft, Is a most perneious one, and s croung large
debt which unequallv div ied among the people or
State whom the Cor which IL s iroroased that OF
all its citizens for the preservation OF their
try and whereas undue haste has also been manifest
ed py some II people render themselves exempt
under the Law from doing military duty. Under these
crcumst ances and 10 take such measures ~ may be
thought most proper in the emergency 90 comply with
the cali OF tho President furnish quota Of troops
have deemed my duty TO convene the General Assem-
bly, At time provided by law. Now, therefore, l.,
William Spr ague Governor OF the State OF Rhode Island
and Providence Plantations, In virtue Of the powers in
vested by the constitution u aad state, do issue this
my procamation, convening the Gencrql Assembly Of
this state meet at the state House, IN Providence
Monday the 25th day o August AZ IL ocock NJ. And,
do hereby cali upon the members both houses thereof,
10 assemble themselves In their respective houses tho
I rme aud place Aforesaid.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the seal OF the State at Providence, this
twentieth day of August, a. y. lS6z.
By his Ekcellency the Govunor.
JouS n BARTLETT, Secretary Of State.
Movements i'm Othor states.
The Seventeenth aud Twentieth regiments ct Cru
King Portland The iurmT has cectel Its UfnCers md
i 10 nearly ready TO moyo.
inc business ct Portland src signing m agreement
youuccr at once tho same situations on hoir return ha
they nov nave
i CoNSHCrfCUr.
There were on Tuesday nuc hundred aud eighty on