New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-03-05
lTetc. York, Feb. IL, 1862.

Az OLD SoIDIER.-Thc veteran COL Jonah San
ford, whose regiment-the ODD N. Y. Wis now
stationed in the Park Barracks, is man who de-
serves more than passing notice. COL Sanford was
born in the town Of Cornwall VT. in the year 1871,
but since the year 1914 has been a resident of the
town of Hopkinton, n. Y. He is practicallya farm
or, but las held the following civic offices respective
": That of Justice OF the Peace, Supervisor of bis
town. Judge Of the County Court, Member Of Az
sembly, Member Of Congress- for the unexpired
term of the late Silas Wright when the latter was
elected Controller) and member Of tho Constitution
al Convention of 1896 In the military service he
began rs a volunteer private in the war OF lSl2.
His first promotion to the rank of corporal, from
which position, through successive gradations, he
rose to the position of Brigader-Genoral. In the
latter capacity he was the successor Of Gov. Wright
Although somewhat advanced in years he has all tie
power of endurance and enthusiasm Of youth, which
qualities, together with his experience in both civil
and military duties render bin an able, energetic
and reliable officer. Col. Sanford ia man OF con-
siderable means, and has, his record shows, al
vays commanded the esteem Of the citizens of North
ern New-York. At a public meeting, held in the
latter part OF September last COL 5. remarked that
if door opened lie would himself enter the service
cf his country A petition was soon after sent 70
Gov. H. ID. Morgan, soliciting His ENcelcney' II
consistent with hs duties and the public sersice' 10
authorize Gen. Sanford of Hopkinon, III the County
OF s.. Lawrence TO raise 4 regiment or battalion Tor
the service of tie United States, under the late cali
Of the President for $4,000 volunteers from this
State" This petition was signed by
N
Hon. II. Il. Fech. lo,'dan.
| lion Calvin II. nuourd. Brasher
H. r. James Ldiior St. Law.once Republican oseen'-
+. " i1' iiolbroos. late Col 3Jl Rest N.Y,s.v.
! s. Marsh Lieut..Co. l6th rect. \. " s.
ION L. : Elds.kin late BH.a1ieI-Oene'ai.
D. Ii. Vary, District Attorney.
VA Wheeler, NJ, c. Malone
and many other influential citizens Oh II. Lawrence
and vicinity Immediately after receiving this Pc
tiiion the authorities granted Gen. Sanford power 10
organize a reginent Of infantry. Within = short
space Of time tiis regiment hiss been organized, and
il, discipline has Ieen, 10 great degree perfected.
Almost reIec; harmony has xsted not only between
the officers but also among all The men who compose
the several companies. This is US might naturally be
exrectod Of men who think for themselves, and who
are actuated by one principle in entering upon the
service Of their country. May success crown the eff
forts Of the I'D and their gallant Colonel.
SALE OF CorroY.-M noon to-day Mr.. ID. II.
Burde!t will sell at public auction, at Wheeler''
Stores Atlantic Dock, Brooklyn, i6i bales of Sea
Islaud cotton, conGscated by the Government. This
is he third sale Of the contraband article, by drec-
ton Of the Collector Of tbs Pot. The largest pro-
portion OF the cotton viii be offered in the condition
IN which t was taken by orr forces at Port Royal
where il was found ready for market. a part, how
ever, was ginned by the eontrabands si,er 'ner
masters had fled. The sale will inondo %
bales ginnod at this port THO f'e"f''"s
Tiger will start from The Barge-oiee' 1907 o.
Whitehall stree ebory before nocn for the accom-