The New York herald., 1862-08-07

burden Of drafting which is about being imposed upon
the north. .t
with regard TO the roll Of enlslments. there appear
now over four hundred thousand names enrolled up
the records and MAJOR Pncknsy taken his departure
for Albany the purpose Of presenting them ~ Aou
tant General Hillhouse.
The rush the City Hall for the purpose OF ming ex
eppton papers s continues. and daily over and over
again may be witnessed some the most perfect spee
mems cowardics ard suoerfugs which one desires 10
look upon during short period Able bodied, vigorous
looking men hasten forward with the abect fear
depicted upon their countsnances, and make the most
in respect g. their ablty Tor serving 10 tns
aeld. Why this should be, Imagination canno, account
for The feeling of fear at almost any monn " as
G, ,ading espec lily when possessei ny men VINO arc
supposed 70 have the rn instincts peculiar to manhood,
and who quail from dong their duty 10 ther country
when it Ia danger OF being broken rp ard dcstro.e
forever. These men rush forward with an engertess
ami c,wsrdlce which Is absolutely sickenng They pay
the fees necessary file exemption pa ers cheerniy,
nd il would not be bad idea u Increase those ies W
hands me amount, md have !. g. ato tn" cols ,se ~
gentleman yesterday ed his papers on the GROUND tul
ne .lrunkri and united for the service TINS u
appears legally Incapacita:es the person and no douoI
Ii ought should the fact be conclusively proven II
have TO fight battles At all, let tnem
be honest aid sooer men, and let not our army 20
counterfeit. OF that Of the inmort Easta The diner
Can.us Offices also well patronzed yeste day
but the fact retive % the uselessness o. their ape
those quarters while the County Clerks o'ce
was on hand, put proper drawback upon the
anxious number OF applicants II there = any
lhing despicahle IN human nature ~ is ths ap
plication for protection freq forega governments
hen the country which these peog reside ant are
obtaining their YER yei3os II in the vortex OF APP
paing diicr' e. peaie probably who have amassed
wealth hsnce in the country from residence oi
years. WI nave obtained independent iive''hoocs ana .e
full bancais Of free istlutions and who cow when the
country out help shrink back upon their orme
residence in another country as plea against peg ari
ed desery ing Of tho most abect contempt at the
bands o all bio Recruiting In the city how
ever progressing ascr than before the order OF draft
received and the various volunteer organizations
being rapidly filed up. This Is owing no doubt, 20
the fact that the bounty money will be stopped after
any money that may be forthcoming for their enlistment
rather than be forced into the service and not paid one
cent.
There appears somewhat OF exodus during The past
days Of person: to Canals this emig being ur-
sued OF course Tor ,hc purpose q escaping h ortc IN
ing draft. Tie derent cunveyances in that direction
crowded daily " ith iiese ,unaways
TIE ouARTERaAsrE. GENERALS orrIcE-rr IS
THOUGHT NO DRAFT WILL BE REQUIRED Foa THE
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND VOLUNTEERS.
The returns from the interior of the State al the Quar-
termaser Generals oifce exceedingly favorable
regards fast recruiting and the opinion everybody
in the matter rs that Ii viii be necessity Of draft
ing for the states quota o. three hundred thons. M
volunteers under the call From ali eseat pe n
this conclusion i lri'e correct one New YORK
H. doing her duty oby in this contest and u would
he FAR better had tho METROPOLITAN city ably come w
10 tho mark in this matter Gen. Arthur returned from
Albany NJ a late lour Tu siay night together with
Governor Morgan and General Anthon, all of whom pro
cecled to Washington Immediately on business con-
Arh.r i posi.ve that there viii be no need q drafting
the States quota der tho late call, the reports
from the different cooncs Of regiments as regards their
oygan1a!on Is highly encouraging. Hence there WI be
furnish but those who necessary TO Ill up
the full six hundred thcnsald called for
THE Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT AND RECRUITING
A circular has been addressed by Postmaster Wake
to each of the employees his department. relative
the matter Of recruiting OF which tho following is
COPY
SR-Necessari,y deprived u the privilege o. bearing
lheess it i believed by your personal erertions
influence dc much In aiding and Inducing others to devote
pcced that you will ON or before the 18th instant pro-
the enlistment Of at least person and that YOU
VIII return this circular 70 this oice, with the name o
the person enrolled certified 70 BY recruiting
officer. -aBRAM WAkEMAN, Postmaster.
A subscription for the bcnent Of recruiting was also
tsken up around tbs Office. Mr. Wascman headed the
list with $780, There was sum total OF over $4,000
collected
THE CUSTOM MOUSE AND RECRUITING.
The employees Of the Custom House have exorted them
selves with telling effect relation aid for the sickles
Brigade one thousand tickets having sold by them
fer the festival which Is 10 take place IN aid of that ga
ant body Of men. Collector Barney il about making
further necessary regulations in order 10 further
the interests OF recruiting NJ much as possible IN connec
tion with he Custom House department This is right
yernrnent shond enter with spirit into the work of en-.
coragg recruits TO enter the armies Of their country
SOLDIERS ARRESTED.
Over sixty soldiers have been arrested In this city
during the past few days for remaining from their reg
mens when their time had expired. When arrested
these Inea were brought 70 the Park Barracks, from
whence they will bo removed TO Fort Hamilton immc-
di.ey. On tie lh inst those wiA bo 10 their
different reSimen's at the South Tho police actively
at work hruing up all deerers; and this Is but right,
- th-re are many o. them now around the city.
GENEROUS DONATIONS.
letter has been addressed by Mr. Cersh Banker OF
This city, to biz brother in Schenectady the formers
place Of birth, making very generous orsr in the mat
ter of bounty money Of which tie following j. COPY
notice that the number Of to be furnished by
schenectady county, Under the recent cal Of the rresi
dent il about two hur lrsd Feeling that prompt action
Is necessary 10 reinforce noble army and overthrow
this wicked rebellion now staggering under our blows
raised and s20oicr the secnnd--iu all $780, God grant
that our native county may wake TO sense Of the
mighty struggle we are engaged n, and put forth its
and prosperity. GERsH BANKER.
THE xELIEF COMMISSION AsB THE FAMILIES OF
VOLUNTEERS.
Tie Relief Commission have presented their seventh
report rsssrd to s psymsnt Of funds to the families
Of volunteers. Since their Dormer report had been
handed IN there were 81 3sl paid out.
pHE MASTERING OFFICER, CAPT. LAgSED, INSTRUCTED
TO PAY THE U>lIRD STATES BOUNTY MONEY AT
ONCE.
Capt Iarned the odcsr in charge a, the mastering
Office at 20 whs street. yesterday morning received
srrciions from Washington 10 immediately disburse 10
the recruits their amount o thu United states bounty
money from the nds in his hands for purpose
Il appears that Capt iarned has had 800 900
tho past few days IN his Possession 70 in paying on
tie volunteers, and he but awaiting those orders
rrom Washington IN order 10 10 80. This morning the
payment will bs promptly proceeded With This will
give the recruit Tor old regiment 81 in bounty money
sod q enlistment es. and FOR now regiments tho same
portion Of braty, with but =. fs5.
IRE FIFTH SENATORIAL pIsrcIcr REGIMENT.
Captain john T. I.cekmAn, q Company II, Nnih rcg
cent Now York state Militia, has received the nouna.
Ton Of Iaoutcn,u Co'one of thc Fith ssnaoga, district
re. .igo under command o Colonel pelssner. Tho 10
iamcniation from his brotct o1ers o the highest
character 10 his tness f,r te p itien, aud viii
rally aid his promotion Captain i2ckmau has been In
arve ssrvto wh his reg u,en siace May IL 1851 the
10 th. regiment ft te cry, aud Is just The man fsg
Tho post. .6I IL I.sgisiant Colonct.
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