The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-22

very houses shook 70 their foundations with the cone
SOM on tie water the people were equally excited,
and the most frantic efforts were made 10 Keep pace
with the transports 0arsmen strained every nerve
40 be with volunteers long they could but after
= few Dues' vigorous pulling gave up the job In de-
spar oontented themselves with waving their hand
kerchiefs and cheering until their forms no longer
observable 20 their friends board the fast receding
feet.
MOVEMENTS OF THE TRANSPORT FLEET.
The steamship Chesapeake which to have sailed for
Norfolk at three O'Clock yesterday afternoon has been de-
ained until to-day of having to discharge
the cargo which abe took In for Baltimore will pro
coed in the morning 10 the Navy Yard and take In 200
sailors. The steamer Monticello also detained till
this morning The steamships Columbia Whiting; James
Adger, Phillips, and Marion, Cole, lying at pier No.
Norsh river have been chartered by the United States
government, and taking in provisions, consisting
OF -four beef pork, &C. and it is said they VIII carry the
troops that to-day for Washington. The steamship
Roanoke, of the New York and Virginia Steamship
Company. has also been chartered. The steamship Ala
bama OF the Savannah line, Ia dschargng the cargo
she board for Savannah aud Is said that she has
also been chartered for the same purpose.
AT 40 T.. n. yesterday, the United States steamer
Harriet Lane Captain Faunce fred two guns weighed
anchor and beaded seward followed by the troop ships
Baltic with the Twelfth regiment ,he X r Cuyer With
the Seventy first and the Coatzacoaeos with 200 Rhode
Islanders The Columbia with the Sixth regiment, lett
her pier at z5 p NJ and anchored in the North river
The Ariel will take the third battalion OF Worcester vol
unteers 300 strong, commanded by Major Deyens with
regulars The Monticello, Marion, James Adger and
tice the Parkersburg has also been Chartered
II is understood the fleet will rendezvous in the lower
bay and all start together in convoy Of the Harriet Lane
THE RHODE ISLAND REGIMENT.
This fine body Of men, from the loyal State Of Rhode
Island arrived per the Empire State, late Saturday
night They remained board till four O'Clock, when
they were transferred to the ooazacoaos the former
vessel not being adapted for ocean service. The men
made comfortable throughout the day circum
stances would admit. They number some thousand
strong fine sprits and as determined as they
capable Of doing their share with the other Union
regiments, exemplifyng the Specification of the glo
rious banner of the Union" The Stars aud stripes "
The stars for those who are in the taion the
stripes for these who 90 OUT Coonei Sprague
pre- eedel TO Washington in advance OF his
regiment. he will then resume command. and whatever
may be the destination OF the regiment,
befa them remain with them and partake OF all theifu
ties The took her departure from the wharf
in company with the other ste last evening, amid
the cheers OF the thousands who assembled On the
wharf applaud the gallant fellows engaged in the Ser
vice of their country.
ARRIVAL, OF THE MASSACHUSETTS RIFLES.
The third battion of this formidable regiment, mum
bering PSI men left Worcester Saturday morning last
at eleven O'Clock They arrived In this city yesterday
morning at eight O'Clock and breakfasted the Fifth
Hotel They quartered at the Arsenal and
supped the Howard House prior to their embarkaon
for Annapolis eight O'Clock lust evening they marched
from the Howard to the pier OF the steamer Ariel on
consists OF fine. athletic and powerful men. they
are with terrible sword Dayones fastened by
patent catch OF Yankee invention to rifles OF modern
improvements The men were loudly cheeret as they
went slowly down Broadway, lesurely smoking their
segsrs with perfect nonchalance. The following the
officers OF Toe battalion
Con maudent-Major Charles Devens, jr.
Adjutant-J. NJ. Gcodhue
Company A-Capt. A. b r. Sprague.
Company B-Capt. Charles KnoSiton.
Company Capt NJ. S. Nc Convlle