The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-22

The Depsrture for Washington-Gran nd
Turnout OF the Corps-slx Au1dred
and Firy Members on for the Capt.
txI-NarrOw Spirit or tho New Jersey
Railroad Managers, and Generosity Of
the New York Merchants, Sc, sc.
The announcement made In yesterdays ISSUE that our
glorious Seventh Regiment had accepted the invitation OF
Congress TO be present in the capital the Inauguration Or
M equestrian statue Of Washington took most Of our
citizens by surprise, inasmuch as generally aniio
paed that the aterng compliment would have to be de-
clned ewing to want Of sufficient time TO make the
necessary preparations and for many other weghty
sderatiops But il ssonShment was occasloned at this
unexpected decision, the public was not the struck
with admiration at the solder-like promptness and
patriotic spirit Exhibited by the gallant corps
in thus spurnng all obstacles in the way Of money and
bodily comfort when the voice Of their country sum
moned them Scmp0 parotus has been the proud boast
Of the Seventh regiment and before have they
shown the mselves well entitled to the motto the
present occasion
In obedience the general order issued by Co'one
Marshall Anerts, the respective companies convened
shortly after noon yesterday, at their respective
armores and reported themselves in readiness for the
departure. Each National Guard was fully armed and
equipped as follows
Uniform coat and cap, with overcoa, gray pants and
ton OF the overcoat knapsack containing change OF
undercoibpg, extra pair OF boots, stockings fatigue
Jackets shouderkno;s body belt, percussion tape
material for cleaning equipments, likewise buckled
TO the back OF each member while the officers wore
fatigue coats, with the fatigue caps, a Usual,
suspended rom the buttons of their overcoats.
Lafayette HA in Broadway, opposite the Metropolitan
HOTEL was the scene Of unusual excitement and hustle 1t
being known that all the companies would form in militia
ry order here previous to marching for the Jersey City
ferry. An immense crowd OF people were assembled on
the sidewalk in the vicinity and the large barroom of the
hall crammed with citizens and soldiers discussing
in animated tone everything connected with the pro-
posed visit TO Washington. The warmest praises
avshed on the regiment while the Congressional Commit
tee occasionally handled with considerable rough.
for what termed "the niggardliness" in not
offering to defay the entire expenses of tae Seventh in
their trip to the capital and back again The commodous
apartments on the second story, which are used for
drilling purposes by two three OF the companies at
early hour resounded with the stirring notes Of martial
music while the busy hum and hustle of preparation were
audible and visible In one corner might be
seen the soldier fully equipped and ready, lssurey
Ginning on bench, pulling segar, conve-sing With
citizen friend, peerhg out into the street through the
windows at the curious assemblage beneath doing any
Of thousand other things which Is unnecessary to men
ton In another corner again one might behold half q
dozen excited individuals pulling of their civic attire i'm
patiently and obing themselves with all speed the gay
uniform OF the regiment aided and aoeted tia law
yers have 1t, by their brother members who kindly
buckied knapsacks, fastened belts fixed fatigue caps
in their proper positions, and performed all the other little
services necessary to complete the toilet Of the soldier
Here the young musician, in all the pride and pomp
Of his magnitude, beat away smarty at his
noisy drum the rat apau, rat pan rata plan, plan
plan, while there the enthusiastic Guard paced
to and fro to the sound OF the music, practising the
military step and some Of the simpler exercises In still
Other portions OF the rooms colecofs book and pencil
In bsnc, made their appearance, with piles Of money in
their POSSESSION the proceeds OF the dollars neut
on each OF the members The scene altogether one
in the highest degree picturesque and pleasing.
About half past two O'Clock Company 8 or formed in
their small room, where Lieutenant Smith, in command,
addressed them, compimenting them on their fine ap-
pearance and numerous turnout. His remarks
Enthusiastically appauded At the conclusion Of his address
Lieut. Smith introduced Mr.. Alfred Pierce, Of the
organizers of Company 81. Mr. P. said he was not a
say that be was one Of the veteran members of tho
corps and all he had to tell them they were about to
DEPART was this that wherever they went under what
ever circumstances they might be, never to do anything
that would bring disbonor upon their colors
round Of the hearest appase followed this short but
Soon AFTER Colonel Leferts with his staff arrived and
the order was given to prepare for the march The
ponies were santy called together and after perform
ing variety Of evolutons in satisfactory manner,
descended to the sidewalk where they formed in military
order The egress Of the regiment from lafayette Hall
was hailed with slight cheering, but dissatisfaction
ferry would be effected with little display possible
and conducted the sidewalks, owing TO the filthy
don of the streets.
Precisely at half past three O'clock everything being
In readiness, the order to march passed along and
the regiment paraded by flank, four or two abreast
down Broadway TO COurtandt street. and down the latter
TO the Jersey City ferry cheered every now and then by
the spectators on the sidewalks, housetops so0ps,
ipgs ratings, and in fact every spot available TO get
view. The regiment presented a splendid appearance,
ups and downs ana hills and hoows Astounding all over
marched with q regularity and measured tread which
cannot be too highly commended The windows of the
stores and dwellings along the route were flied with
and gave other sgns and tokens Of appreciation, which
must have been very atterng 10 the gallant soldiers.
But, whether or not owing 10 the low spirits brought
about by the dirty Streets TO the unostentatous march
Of the regiment certain is that the paudis
loud and hearty those which generally greet the Seventh
on occasions Of an exhbiien to the public.
By careful inquiry reporter ascertained that the
whole number OF members, including the band
Corps who turned out yesterday and departed for Waeh
ipgton amounted to six hundred and fifty The following
table wi show the name and strength of each company:
Staff, commissioned II
Staff, non commissioned.
Veterans. Observation-Disclosures. ..........
OIuHa .orB.
Troop, Capt Perley.. .....................n
company A. tdPt 90
u, Capt Snaier.. o8
=, tapt- rfice. ..................... 90
u, Capt Riblet. ........................6 %
=, t4pt opei2nt. ...s.............. 80
+, capt Nevefs... ........................ 90
g. G, Capt Munroe.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IS
II, Lieut. Smith. .......................6 81
+" (eneneers) serg Drake ..................H