New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-07-13
Local Military Affairs.
MILITIA MOYRMRNTs.

The e4th Regiment, n. Y.S.N. G., Colonel
Conkling commanding and numbering over 300 men
embarked on board the steamer Merrimac last night
en- route for Baltimore The field aud staff officers Of
the regiment are
Colonel Frederick A. conkins Lieut.. Col, Henry D. oui
well Major Thomas Barclay Surgeon James Eorya Chap
laiu the k.v. Dr Mcieod Adjuan Lieut. L. Is MITCHELL
QuaTtermaster, Lieut.. George +. Doat.
Tie lih Regiment Light Artillery will leave for the
same place on Thursday at 10 a. from their armory
corner Of White and Elm streets recruiting office
has been opened for the esd Regiment, Col Chambers
Al Jefferson Market where recruits will be received
to-day and TO morrow.
GEN. SANFORD TO THB MAYOR.
The following is the reply of Msjor-Gen.
Sanford to tie letter Of Mayor Gnnther protesting
against the Withdrawal Of the militia from the city;
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION n. Y. S. n. GUARD
NEw.YoRK. July l2, 1864.
Hon. C. GopyREY GusruxR Mayor Of the CRY Of Nes York
SIR: Although cannot concur in your definition Of
patriotism, fully agree with you in the necessity Of
retaining organized and disciplined military force in
city, sufficiently strong to suppress any attempt OF
the lawless and evil disposed members OF our commu
nifty 10 the scenes Of arson and plumber which
dsgraced city last Summer during the absence OF
the city regiments
In answer to the present call of the President upon
the Governor OF State only 500 have been de-
tailed from this division quota of the ~ 900
CURED and after this detachment is withdrawn,
shall still retain twelve OF the disciplined regiments OF
the Let Division in the city, ready. willing and album
dainty able to put down promptly any demonstration
against the peace aud good order Of the community.
IrcgFet that alter TINS explanation to you Yesterday
in person. you should have deemed IL necessary TO pub
lsh your letter, and hope, therefore you will have no
objection 10 the publication OF this answer TO aay any
fears which you may have excited.
am, very respectfully your obedent servant
CHAs W. SANpfoRD. Major General
LINDSEY BLUES BATTALION.
bas
gar A. Roberts of the ed n G. s. n. " to organize
regiment battalion Of volunteers for the 100 days.
CURED by tho President under bis recent call and If
sufficient numbers be enrolled they will be uni
formed and equipped for service Immediately.
Tie Lindsey Blues are attached to Company X 22d
Regiment.
Their recruiting headquarters at the corner of
Broomo and Mercer streets.
THE RECRUITING MOVEMENT.
The enterprsing Chairman of the Enlisting
Committee is cxerting his best cndeavors to FIJI up the
ranks OF our gallant army. The new bureau
designed for the accommodation of persons who desire
to be represented in the army navy works admirably
and has become popular feature in our military opera
ons More than hundred ndiyi duals have already
made deposit Of e335 each of which sum $500 w be
paid to the volunteer and s35 TO the agent who brings
MN 10 the COMMITTEE. Among those who have cod.
ributed to this fund are several putrotc women and
others who are legally exempt from military service
Recruits Tor the army 10 apply on the Now York
quota under any future call also received by Mr.
Blunt, and men are coming forward in considerable
numbers TO take the county bounty OF $500 and enter the
service; Although volunteers for the navy are not re-
ccived by the Government, Mr.. Blunt has made ar
TO take all naval recruits who present them
selves and have them credited on the NewYork quota
Any person desiring substitute for year may pay
to Mr.. Bnht l35i whercupon recruit for the navy
for that period Is taken and the gets his exemption
papers These recruits also taken for three years
Recently about eighty men have been sworn in at
Tamnany Hall, under the auspices of the Hancock
Committee, and equal number Of citizens received
their exemption papers. About fifteen hundred men
are credited to this city future calls Arrangements
are now being made by which large number OF the
sailors already enlisted here will also be credited to this
city, thus adding several thousand to excess of num-
bers and diminishing the chances Of draft in this city
In future calls for volunteers
A grand demonstration of the colored people
Of Memphis, TENN, took place few days since The
participants marched In procession. with music, and
proceeding TO the soldiers Home. presented flag 10