The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-04-22
Military Affairs.

Military Affairs.
COLONEL WILSON APPOINTED C0LONEL OF THE
sIxTY-NINTH REGIMENT.
Colonel William Wilson, OF the old New York Sixth
regiment OF Fort Pickens and Pensacola fame has just
received from Governor Seymour colonel
ofthe old sixty ninth New York regiment This commits
sion at this time, coming without any solicitation his
part being entirely unexpected is peculiarly gratifying
Colonel Wilson, and will be received with marked IA
vors Of approval by his friends being In part slight
testimonial OF appreciation for his past services.
Colonel wilson, though democrat, has from the very
commencement Of the war been a firm and staunch
tirely in the discharge OF his duties, he has In
every instance thrown his whole influence and
personal efforts in behalf OF Union aud the gov.
eminent, .rght or wrong" So strong has he been
In hts adherence the protested object OF the that
he has in several instances given slight offence to the
leaders OF his party 0utspoken and frank sincere n his
professions (Which his actions in the service have fully
verded) this action on the part Of the Governor win
doubtless be regarded by the public OF the best
appointments that could be made.
While Colonel Wilson has been fully sustained and re.
cognizod BY the state of New York. and has received
many Hatterng testimonials from both public and pri
vate sources, the government at Washington could and
should by simple order recognize and reward his ser;
vices II would be than reasonable for Colonel
Wilson TO ask the government that ho be mustered into
the service at once that ne oh up his regiment the
May 20 1851. The Secretary Of War could by such
an order reward q brave soldier and do
the Colonel and his friends Colonel Wilson has been
strongly recommended BY the state Legislature and Com
council NJ this city, also by immense NUMBER
Of citizens throughout the state and city, for the position
Of breader but with the recognition OF bis by
the government in the manner proposed he would feel
abundanty satisfied with his present commission, and
woud be ready once more 10 enter tho lists and ght or
the In which two OF his life have been ant
Inauguration of a Mcclellan Camp aSg
Club In the Eighth ward.
MASS NESTING OF THE MANHATTAN ASSOCIATION
MUSIC, SPEECHES, ETC
mass meeting OF the Manhattan Association OF the
Eighth ward held last at 1e6 Spring street,
for the purpose Of inaugurstng Mcclellan club f the
coming Presidential campaign. About two hundred and
fifty persons we're present. and by the aid OF foil band
Of music large audience OF Juveniles assembled In tho
street 'front.' Of the buding and contributed largely 70
the enthusiasm OF the occasion -,
The meeting was organized by the appointment OF Mr
NJ b. Cox as chairman, and the usual anmbor OF wee
presidents and secretaries. - -. -
Mr.. FRASus j. TucKER who addressed the meet.
ing in a speech OF hall on hours duration IN
deen Of McClesns patriotism and ability as military
commander ard urged tho necessity on placing him in
the poston OF Commander IN Chief on the army ana navy
OF the United states, by cectng nm s Mr. Lincoln
the potsac 20 the imbeciy aud cupidty OF the Pres
dent who held The abolition OF slavery AZ paramount 70
the I'm on under constitution as IL stood previous 70
| the rebellion and who would II reelected for tho
suing four years destroy The republic beyond the hope
/ u redemption -
Mr. JogN srAArs and Mr.. JOIN B. T CHUTE, whe spoke
much In the same strain the former speaker ali being
strongly ia favor OF Mcclellan Me OF tho Dc
/ mocratic Convention for the Presidency.
The meeting adjourned By giving three lustv checrs
Cor Mcclellan. Vie unsoo and the oopstSplson