The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-25
COLONEL ALIENS FIRST REGIMENT.
THEIR DEPARTURE TODAY.


ON the authority OF regular order issued from the
White House at Washington, and handed to Colonel Allen
by Major General Dix the First regiment OF New York
volunteers expected to leave their picturesque and
ny Quarantine, Staten Island yesterday FORE
noon, but, owing to some extraordinary and un-
accountable twist or the red tape, they were
destined to a sudden disappointment, and com.
PEELED TO fall into the 10 then) dreary monotony Of
camp life Staten Island. As the learned
that their departure had beeu delayed, they famed
frottcd ard "compl,mented" several gentlemen whom
they supposed the immediate Dying to the
report OF their departure having got extensively amongst
their friends and aimIrers the boats which left for
Staten Island from ten O'Clock A. " until I've p. NJ were
freshted with loyal individuals Of both going down
them or On each boat load being emptied out on
the island the visers found the pitched around in
every conceivable posture-salen, logged and Of
humor with the whole world and mankind in particular
Some lay the green sward with their blankets under
their heads; others lay the "rugged pathway" that
lay between the activities without thing beneath
them the materials which nature had furnished
The beampE smiles and gentle attention OF the daughters
OF the Empire City, however, aroused them from
the apathy Of despair and several or Colonel Aliens
shortly after wards heard to that If they did
not get route by next Monday thsy would 70 home and
live forever IN peace.
This regiment now mus,ers muscular lads all uni
formed with the exception Of their knapsa ks fcw
articles absolutely recessary for the sriuous undertaking
10 which thew are about to embark. The uniform
Consists OF q polka Jacket United states
STYLE gray psnts heavy gray coat They armed
with the old muket, 10 thorough state OF repair They
mustered into the Uoi,ed states service tae
second Of last april and have strained every nerve
the many art OF military tactics since that they
present noble front any 70 rebel balls Their
destination Is be Fortress Monroe where they are
70 ing 10 have pick ~ thc bone Of co7en,icn" With
their fellows
on thursday the regiment came 10 New York,
participate N the ohscquies OF tbs lameuted Colonel
vosburgh and 10 receive their muskeis, and the
splendid stand Of coors manufactured FOR them by
81 ,t lad upff xfnt Ia
funeral cortege the regiment hat in the Park
where the flag was TO be presented to them The fair
Mrs A. b. Mott, Mrs. nr Peters, Mrs Coles, Mrs Pine,
Mrs Bedford Mrs. Chas Strong and others.
Dr. Alexander b. Mott presented the dlga neat spe-
cnen OF feminine workmanship-on behalf OF the ladies'
with few appropriate remarks. On receiving the Gag
Colonel Allen spoke IN soldier I've terms IN reponse 70
upon his regiment, After the presentation the regiment
went through their drill in double quick time, and the
perfection shown by the appreciated after the
usual popular They the q,i rive and
want TO fight for the Union, the constitution and the
laws
The regimen, will positively embark for Fortress Mon
roe day They viii leave hesr quarters az Quarantine
Staten Island, at two O'Clock r NJ precisely, and will
march up Broadway, hating AT the Assor House, where
they will DO reviewed by several distinguish cd military
gentlemen They viii continue thesr line OF march up
Broadway far their limited time will permit, when
they viii and embark from Canal street wharf
board the cbWieyed for their transportation
or state as their number indicates they have long
waiting the summons TO proceed to active service. In
their commodpns quarters at staten isiand they have
been FOR month past constantly drilled by the most
experienced officers until they have reached their pre-
sent high standard OF efficiency Although ready 10 de-
par, at short notice any time within the last month, they
have met with various obstacles, aud the authorities st
Albany only Furnished them with arms few days since.
The material Of the regiment is exactly that calculated
FOR efficient service beng composed chiefly Of from
the FORCES workshops OF city These hardy Hons of
toll will shrink from pc rl, will complain az hard
chip OF soldiers life They 60, knowing that they
to be used In fighting their countys battles and assert
lne the national supremacy, and are enthusiastic as
10 he result The character OF their officers s 100 wei
tnown 20 need remark Colonel Allen IA graduate OF
West point, an accomplished engineer and thorough
dr officer and tactican Lieut.. Col. Garrett Dyckman
h one Of that band Of New Workers. who covered them
selves With glory In Mexico Major James NJ Turner is
40 well known CITY ne To render remark needless
Many Of the remaining officers have seen service and
brace names OF Mexican and Nicarsguau fame aud all
are In the highest OF tho term, ;omplshed gen
ticnep All the members ask IL q be ptaced 10 the
of the confess and they viii not suffer sir good name
to return aTnshod b.. tdd resh glorcs to the Empire
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