New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-18

TRIP TO THE EAST-RIyER CAMPS.
RKER's ISLAND wILLETT's POINT - FORT
sCHUYLER-CAMP TAMMANY.
Although it is impossible for the excursioniH 10
visit the several camps, to which the Suffers poa,
makes its daily trips, any one excursion the sa
from the city to Fort Schuyler and the island camp"
is very agreeable for even those who have no relatives
to visit A stranger taking this trip would gam
better idea Of the beauties of Eastryer scenery
than in any other way he could devise. Tie last steam
boat, General Arhur-formeTly the Massasoi', ou'
recently heightened 30 feet and put IN complete repair
throughout-is much more commodious swirl anu
comfortable than the Major Anderson which nus pe'e
toiore been employed in this service. Inc me nao
been established by the Suffers, who have contracts
TO furnish subsistence TO the several camps; anu DO
sds the large quantity Of campstores when are car
red on the boats arrangements have been made 10
take passengers and packages at moderate charges
Since the line Of Suffers boats was established there
have been numerous disturbances on board between
the inen of different regiments going to and IRON ther
respective camps and lady passenger have frequently
been alarmed aud ANNOYED by their hghts anu
abusive language. To remedy this serious cyl the
colJrels Of the five regiments supplied y
the Suffers have agreed TO detail, each IN their
turn armed guard TO prevent soldiers from
coming sbaft the shaft and to arrest any dSordefy
ones.
Thus the most perfect order is maintained on board
and all the unpleasant features OF the tP are removed
Capt. Holt and Mr. Collins, clerk Of the General Ar
thur, very cbiieing and attentive to heif business,
thn the landings made without cohusion OF Tors
Of time The fret tp Of the Genernl Arthur sinee Der
alteration was made Saturday last, the passage
from Peek clip Rkers Island occupying only forty
five minutes, inclusive Of the lnding ut the loot Oh
Tenth street. T.. Il.
RIKERs ISLAND.
Or Rikers Island the 3lst Regiment OF volunteers
under Col. Prn't is occupying the camp recently va
Gated by Col. Hawknss Ioaaves. There are about
7SO men, exclusive of tie field aud stafi officers. Inc
regiment has been in camp about ~ days, and beyond
ZONE &c or 20 who lick with colds the health oil the
men Is good. The not only unuIi orned, but
more tran 400 are actually barefoot, and OF course
| suffer much in wet and chilly weather
Tn. Coloae las found Impossible procure shoes,
A. there ARE only ABOUT 1000 pairs OF shoes IN tue
army in the city and seven regiments are wait
ing TO be shod. The evil should be renedied hi once,
for there in be no reasonable for delay when
there are thousand Of dozens OF pairs OF shoes III
private lands which could be purchased within twenty
| four hour. Many of Col. Piatts men have only one
shirt their backs, and have not had chalge OF he
for six weeks Ii may readily be imagined that great
discoutent should I've felt among them. About 2DO on
/ the men have no blankets. but Notwithstanding all
tLer pryaions the officers bear cheerful testimony 10
the alacnty with which Their orders are ooeyed'
Ieg neni i ready TO take the field soon ~ It can be
armed and equipped. The field officers were elected
| on the 18th OF Nav. Tie last Of the companies was
mustered into tn. service Thursday and me field aud
rta officers on Friday las The rat are Of nrslra,e
quality TIE men are drilled four hours day, the Of
| fceTs one hour The island looks very cool, green
and pleasant al preseni.
| wILLETT's POINT.
The second landing OF the boat IL made IL Wiett 8
Point near Which Col j. Mcleod Muir by regiment
have pitebcd their CAMP There are about $50 at
! -: al q in a
| MANNER Like the other regiment, they draw the
regular army raiioas with the quality of which they
are perfectly satisfied Thecamps quite two miles from
the landing and visitors viii find convey
nnce provided for reaching it. Wagons may, however,
be hifed at WLite-Sone The regiment IL to be mus
tered into the service tomorrow, aud lu supply OF
arms are expected before Monday. About 90 OLD
mnsies for purposes of drill already IN the hands
Of the Orders have been received TO be ready on
Saturday next to take the field and no doubt marching
| orders will be received with little delay
Religious services held Sunday In the morn
ing by Catholic priest, and at evening parade by the
! Rev Geo. r. Port, Chaplain OF the regiment. There
are but two men in hospital. Tie first ins allment Of
uniforms 400 in number, received on Wednesday,
and the remainder Friday. At about O'Clock on
Friday night general alarm was sounded the drums
beat 10 quarters, and shots were fired by the guard
The leapt to their feet In al instant and In less
than I've minutes the regimen, drawn up IN line
Of battle. The Colonel we'll satisfied with the re-
suit Of his experiment.
PORT SCHUYLER.
After leaving Milestone tie PROV Of the boat ia
turned toward Fort Schuyler, and in few minutes
the strong walls Of the fortress towering above her,
The fort il now occupied by Col. L. d. Bakers fine
California Regiment, which comTriaes ten companies
OF nearly 100 each. Tie men are ali uniformed
and armed with old muskets for drill. On each Sum
day morning there il inspection; each evening
| dress-parsde Battalion drill once day Company
drill twice day.. The order and discipline in the fort
| IL fret rate, and officers and mutually well
satisfied. The Government rations are very good, but
complaints Of insuhicency Of bread have been made
The regiment il sadly in want OF a band. There
only eight in hospital, all or nearly all Of whom
are sufe ring from diarrhGa. There have been acc
| dents nor any serious Of illness.
The last point touched at during the trip is Great
| Necs L. l., where Col. W. ID. Kennedys Jackson
Regiment have pitched their tents and called the
place Camp TamInany. There are only about 700 men
on the ground for although the ranks nearly full
q large number are absent on leave. There are l25
small tents, and 10 large Ones marques. Tie
do their own cooking by nesses, az they will when
they are in the field and the camp is governed accord
ing 10 strict army regulations. No dress uniforms
have yet been procured but undress uniforms Of gray
knit jackets, gray pants and shirts and glazed caps
have been furnished TO all The inspection will prob
ably take place early this week. The regiment, we
are told, will not march, under any circumstance
until the men fully armed and equipped, and the
officers commissioned. Camp Tanmany is beautifully
sitnaed hill overlooking the water where during
the hottest weather, there Is pleasant breeze, by
night and day. In field hard by 10 cool spring,
which furnishes an abundant supply Of pure water
sufficient for three thousand men.