The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-11-30

Rioi among Soldicr---~rvcrnl Lives I.oa
Tho SD volunteer regiment Che 1hirl Of IN
Irish Brigade left its camp on Dlyids Islam
on Thanksgiving Day, and embarked on IN
Amboy boat Atlas, landing at the foot Of We,
1ih street. in this city, and marching dow
Broadway. An immense crowd witnessed Ia,
parade.
The members Of the regiment, who had Just
been paid, desired iurlough, aud expected
that II would he granted previous to the start.
On arriving AZ pier No. |, North River three
companies, in tol,rablc order, marched in.
Here a difficulty began. Some of the foremost
men, in an intoxicated condition. had left the
ranks, and on returning TO the entrance de-
minded further passes, threatening, If the
passes were refused, to leave the regiment. This
created great confusion and then another dill
Guilty arose. Some women desired to plsl
in, but the officers refusing them per-
mission TO do SO, the men began to
clnmor for their admission. This dispute soon
grew into fight. Some Of the soldiers charged
on the guard, and there were fears that the
fight would become general. The march was,
OF couric, arrested One man who charged an
officer with his bayonet drove the weapon close
70 the side Of the officer, who, as soon as he
could draw his sword, struck the private on the
head, bringing him down Instantly. lie was
seriously-possibly fatally-injurcd. 1t is said
no was afterwards carried on board the boat and
taken with the regiment. The scene was one
OF the widest description. In the confusion Of
the scene the fifth company which carried the
colors, was got through the gate, when large
proportion of the regiment followed.
After dark some of the men ON the steamer
jumped into the river, eUdcavoring TO swim to
the docks and escape, in order to visit their
friends. 1t is not known how many escaped
nor how many were lost. One was rescued
Another was heard to shout for assistance, the
tones Of his voice indicating that he was strang.
ling, hut he was not rescued. Others may hay,
been lost Some escaped to the Battery en-
largcmcnt 10y ropes which extended from ia,
pier TO that place. But in the course of th,
evening most of the men were got on hoard IN,
steamer, and at halGpast twelve o'clock, IN,
steamer started on its way to Ambov, tho Col
onel remaining in the city. The number o
men on board is yariously stated at nom Il,
hundred to seven hundred and fifty men. Tn,
entire regiment numbers nine hundred mon.
Yesterday morning the steamer Wcchawkcl
returned from Amboy, bringing the bodies O
two men, dennis Reagan, about 30 years O
age, Of Co. u, and John G,ntlcy, aged about %
wears, Of Co. C,) who died ON the passage T.
Amboy. Coroner Jackman held AN inquest, an
verdict was returned to the effect that dealt
occurred through intoXication. Probably tho
were smothercd on the passage.
1t is reported that several difficulties occurrc
at Amboy, but it is not certain whether an.
serious casualties occurred.
Lieutenant McDonogh came from Ambov thi
morning with instructions 10 bling on imme
diately such men as he could get together. Il
pursuance of his Order he caused tho arrest q
the men, while other officers, with conhictinl
orders, released them. 1t was understood tina
about hundred men would be sent on yester
day afternoon.