The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-26

HE VOLUNTEERS F0Rr HAMILTON.-Much has
beer said about the appearance and condition of the
returned volunteers, now encamped at Fort Hamil-
ton. They have been described being in a mot
pitabe state without the necessary comforts of lfe
All that has been said amounts to but faint picture
Of the reality. Young men, who, but short time ago.
threw down the comforts Of home shouldersd the
musket at their countrys CALL fresh and buoyant with
hope and the pride OF aged parents and who defe nd
ed the standard Of freedom at the point of the lance
what is their condition now As patriotic hearts as
throbbed pulsate still within their war worn and
bearing which they once possessed The elasticity Of
the tread is no longer there Exposure to the
Ing rays Of tropical sun, and sumbeping at night
upon the EARTH with the heavy dews falling upon them
has, for time to come, rendered them UNFIT for
the ordinary vacations of life and they brought
again to their homes Objects Of pity and commseraton
StroiDg through the encampment, Is struck with
the general similarity of their appearance. few
may BIO found who have through friends obtained
something which has the bare appearance Of comfort;
but with those there Is look of detection Many
Of them are wandering through the camp without the
necessary clothing to cover thcm while others are
filthy and in rags, and fed upon the coarsest food
About neon yesterday, they were busily engaged in
preparing their meal Of potatoes onions and salt pork
each grasped with avdity that fare the dante.t
morse They to be received by the city authori-
ties to. morrow, when all will have opportunity of
beholding from three to six hundred of the most mise
rs bic locking creatures beheld by mortal eye
They generally clad in dirty flannel Shirt
red and some that white with apology for PAN
falcons and jacket of the volunteer uniform From
the landing Vera Cruz to the capture of the city of
Mexico these men foremost in the night; but
that is past and by the magnanimous and phiianthro
pic government, Whose request they obeyed in de-
tending its stars and stripes, they to be
paid the Fpaltry sum Of 81 per mouth, for three
months, ma L ing to each man sum of S21 with which
to launch again the tide Of lfe-not sufficient to
purchase ordinary suit Of clothes 1t Is foul stain
upon the countrys page, and one which will speak to
her shame while the nation exists. Now that the
vices rendered they may become paupcrs aud fill
the aims houses-the country longer needs their
services It Is to BE- hoped that the citizens Of New
to perform and render aid to these valiant n
of this empire city, and who the empire regiment
in every engagement in which they participated.
Something must DO done to aid them, and surely New
York which has SO amply provided for the unfortunate
on former occasions will not now tutn deaf ear to
the wants Of the soldier They have suffered and
suffering privetions almost equal to those suffered in
the days Of tho revolution The survivors of that
nict received PENSIONS; but these do not will aot.
They must now look to their Support, without
the means to make start upon. Citizens of
New York. come to the help of these gallant but
helpless men, and to New York will the praise be
spoken.
New Yonx TRoors.-The last of Company G, First
New York Volunteers, consisting of from Is to
the u s. service leave the city Of New York, their
return home TO Rochester and Buffalo. This company
have served throughout the Mexican having been
in every battle under Gen. Scott.
RoBBrRy.-The shoe store of Mr.. d. Doddington,
No 27s Third avenue, was entered about o'clock on
Monday night, by means of false keys, and robbed Of
$780, with which the thief escaped.
Tur WEArHrn.-There Is still a continuation Of the
eAcehr'Nciy WARM yebtcruhy Deink equui III
heat to any day of the summer. There some ap-
pearancc of rain towards evening" but he air still
sutry.
ArTEmpT At SUIciDE.-A woman by the name Of
German attempted to destroy herself Monday
night by swallowing quantity Of oil Of vitrio She
taken from her residence No IA Orange street. to
the City Hospital, where but little hope enter
tanned Of her recovery.
THE STEAMSHIP BUE~A VsTA.-This splendid s,eam-
err will sail tomorrow morning for Halifax. She will
take passengers to that port and back Boston, This
w he n me and tho puon an
viii her gentlcmany commander is just the boat for
such an excursion. See advertisement.
FinEs-A fire broke out on Monday night in house
on 18th street. near 9Th avenue which was put out
with trining damage frs broke out also On Monday
night, In u stable on 18th street near Third avenue
which was also put out with trifing damage