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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
FIRST REGIMENT NATIONAL GUARD, COL
WIN. II. ALLEN.

This regiment will leave their quarters at Staten island
this morning and land at Thirty fourth street wharf and
march from there to the Arsenal OF Thirty fourth
street aud Seventh avenue, where the will receive
their and be fully equipped. The entire regiment
will then participate in the funeral ceremonies OF the late
Col Abram s vosbureh, by marching do Broadway TO
the South ferry in company with other regiments and
from thence return to the City Hail. where they
be the recipients OF beautiful stand Of colors which
will be presented to them by prominent gentleman Of
this city, after which they will return t. their quarters
at Quarantine staten Island This regiment Will posi-
lively sail on Friday next being already under marching
orders and as this will be the last opportunity afforded
the public TO witness the best drilled finest look ing
volunteer regiment that has left this city would ad
wise all lovers Of their country TO turn ont and bid them
God speed on their journey.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
THE PARK BARRACKS.
HOW THE SEVENTEENTH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS
LIKE THEM.


me seven teenth New York; volunteers Colonel Land
ssgs regiment having arrived at the barFacu-whlcn
are kept in very comfortable sanita conditionn the
Park yesterday presented very imposing and animated
appear ance The appear 70 relish much their new
quarters and the healthy nature OF their accommoda
tions pleases them WE'LL and freshness of spirits and
military ardor seems reign throughout this fine corps
The regiment up TO its full quota, and the men are
fne, robust, athletic fellows, ready at any moment
when called upon TO proceed to the seat Of war, ar"
their share in the great and arduous contest -.
pending They make q fine am sANs
their arrival, on Tuesday = - WHICH a !, s ="
public attraction = ening are ob;a,c,s u -, ,nnch
The sn'' .oecs,lv when thew arnos. ~ orada
~-lcSs ana precision which they manifest in going
AfUugh their evolutions have marked them out as
highly disciplined corps and although, yet tsey
not received much audabe notoroty through the press,
yet they are well deserving of the highest
both in regard TO their appearance good rep ation
In all respects they not whit behind their gallant
companions ia who have proceeded to the scene
action and In which they too, destined to
spicuous part
| Colonel lansing remarked that he might adopt
the language of Colonel Won Stienwer: We have not
med much fuss In the papers, but we viii, make our
yer on this head they will form nvinclbe barrier
to the invading foe when they meet fa,e tho
| battle field.
Besides the Seventeenth, Colonel Tompkins OF the
cond regiment has four companies, who still occupy
quarters in the Pa,k but 1t supposed they viii bs
eng allowed to enjoy the easy drill and morning and
evening paTades which they well acqut them-
solves at the latter companies the gal ant
teenth viii soon be drafted oil 10 headquarters at Wash
iDgtop.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
NINTH REGIMENT INSPECTION.

Pursuant to general order the Ninth regiment Colon
Styles, assembled in full fatigue uniform at Washington
Parade Ground yesterday for inspection numbsr OF
the men wee without overcoats all Of them without
mufkets They presented very creditablc appearance
however, especially Company A. City Guard as il ia
more commonly called The regiment was attended by
full drum corps dressed In uniform After being In
speced, the Ninth marched up Fourth street 10 Broad
way and Gown Broadway far the Park The lugpcc
tioR showed fun regiment notwithstanding many OF the
pfmbcrs were absent on business, &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
LINT, BANDAGEs, ETC, FOR THE ARMY.
TILE EDITOR


HEAL QUARTERs TTK N. Y. MEDICAL AssouAnoN0
For THE SUPPLY OF List, BASDAGrs, &c,
New YORK May %, 1851
The Executive Committee, deeming IL right thai the
public, who have generously promptly contributed
their aid TO those who have gone forth in govern
ments defence, should have account from time
lime Of the distribution Of their bounty would respect
fully submit the following reportThe twelfth Second
Fifth and Eighth gments the First German Rifles the
Vermont Rifles the Steuben Volunteers, Colonel Haw
kins' Zouavts, the Annapolis Hospital DR.. satteree
edical surveyor Miss Dix and the sick (of the army
in the United States hospitaD have been supplied on
Iequston from the following articles, distributed from
NAV In Nav n
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
THE TRANSPORT w. II. BOWMAN.

Some few publications back it ANNOUNCED In the
BxRA1p tina, the transport W. Bowman hal brought
the women and children from Fortress Monroe, as il was
deemed advisable TO do In OF sudden attack by
the secessionists the fortress Since tina, time The
has been preparing another trip and yeeter
day afternoon she left her pier No 49, aud sailed for Old
Point with large cargo Of different lumber articles for
the when she saIed she had board large quau.
y of hay upwards Of forty thousand feet of lumber
and other stores OF character which win be called
int tvnrn data
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
SECOND REGIMENT FIRE ZouAyEs

The inspection OF this regiment which was announced
take place at twelve O'Clock yesterday was postponed
until eleven O'Clock today In consequence Of the non.
attendance OK the Inspector Tho Cbs,ham theatre in
which the inspection TO be held was crowded by the
members OF the corps thore being upwards Of Elk hun
bred mbers present when the regiment Is complete
there will be seven or eight hundred fine, able bodie
connected with H. The election of officers for the
regiment will take place to-day. There are quite n mum
Der coming from the Brooklyn Fire Department 10 ,in
he corIg.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23

order 70 permit few Last words 70 b ,possn and even
Wiz ,~sre made 70 answer the purpose. Al last the
histe Of the repressible locomotive was heard and
he cars ged out Of the depot followed by the deaen'
inc cheers Of the friends OF Company X.
The men wore the Zouave uniform lately adopted by
the Twelfth regiment They looked we'll in IL, and are
one Of the finest bodies Of young that
have len this city They will be able to be in the city OF
WashinA this morning at ten O'Clock providing they
meet with interruption We publish again the list Of
of9cers-Captaln Ralph a. Olmstead; First Lieutenant
". f. Gardner; Second Lieutenant, j. Sinclair Dean
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
TwENTY.NINTH REGIMENT GERMAN IN.
PANTRY

The Twenty ninth regiment New York Volunteers is
now fully organized and the election Of stat officers took
place at the Asena in White street yesterday before
Brigade General Yates The following ia the result, -
colonel A. v. steinwehr; Lieutenant Colonel Clemens
Soest MINOR Louis Livingston. Col Steinwehr has ap
pointed the following oflcers;-Adjutant A s. zschn
scben; Qusrtormester, w. Pipner Paymsster, Charles
Newell
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
COLONEL ASBOTH ORGANIZING A BaI
GAZE

most serviceabls brigade, combining various
branches Of m.<y science, now being formed under
command Of Colonel Asboth, Hungarian onioer Of dis
tinction. The regiment Of Colonel dUtassy called the
Garibaldi Guard, has attached itself 70 the O0sones
command, who, from material already undo
troll, can complete 70 the extent Of
panies any incomplete regir - n~ 0oa
selves. His office ia. 40 or three oom-
The followr- -.sass which NAV offer them
in its - the Aston House, room No. 20.
.ous ns OSssspSaSenSe Which Is most patriot;
TUtassy 10 ,eferen 10 the union Of their regiments
New YoRK, May 20, 1851
command viii be accepted for immediate service would
ask whether the regiment fGarbald Gusrd under your
command 10 yet attached to . brigader Being both
Hungarans and having fought for the laws and consu
tions rights Of native country, ready to
take the field for tho maintenance OF the Union the aws
so much. In addition to the sympathy thus existing
between u.s. the very energetic and skful manner in
which you have organized your efficient regiment,
mbuee me with the sincere desire Of having the nrs
OF the brigade. Feeling assured that regiment, most
OF whose ocers and have proved their ability and
valor in active the battle field commanded by
leader whose patriotic virtue and personal bravery
seldom eauaed would be inspiring example to
the whole brigade, am, dear Colonel, yours truly,
Col. G DUrAssY, headquarters Garbadi Guard.
HEADQUARTERS GARBAIm GUARD, May 20, 1891
to hand and hasten TO inform that very proud
and happy in being able to accept your kind offer to
the first regiment of your brigade che mbrance Of
your noble dee de in Hungary activity and efficiency
in Turkey yonr zeal and patriotism towards exed
country men during your long residence in America
perience embrace with Joy this occasion Of be-
ing once more under the valiant leadership OF tried
HUI garan commander Allow then, dear General, to
assure that will be the sacred duty of officers
soldiers and myself to merit the confidence you place
Us in lighting and dying required for the Union under
truly, D'UrASSY, Colonel
General A. AsBorH, Astor House, New York
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
DEPARTURE OF COLONEL ALIENS REGI-
MENT POSTPONED.

Colonel Aliens regiment Of volunteers was to have left
yesterday but their departure postponed till Friday
for several The chief OF these the muskess
sent down from Albany the corps and received yes
erday They were the old eiGt locks altered 70 cap
kets nearly q dangerous TO the soldier using as ].
the enemy. Tbs Colonel thought It prudent a nv am
better weapon before taking ns men into the
On Tuesday evening one of Colonel Asrts men waa 40
edentay shot by the unexpected Discharge of his INNS
ket He was on sentry. and hearing noise created by
the men OF Wilson's reg ment he cooked his piece for
getting afterwards 70 uncock it. The result that il
shooting him through the head. ais name was Robt
Nichols. "~S s
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
MOVEMENTS AT GEN. tES' OFFICE

Two more regiments were q Ddked yesterday-name
w. the Twenty NINTH DOL stienwehr and the Thirty frst
Col Pratt Each regiment contains ten companies. They
Win be mustered into the service few days and then
sent into camp.
me Tenth Company Of Col McCnesneys regiment was
mustered INTO the service yesterday.
Col Lansings (Seventeenth) and Col. Murphy's Fif-
teenth) have been mustered IN in part, but II viii be
week days before ehsr Of the regiments be
ast eady to leave for the seat Of war.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
LADIES' UNION LEAGUE.

this city for the purpose OF taking charge Of the wives
and children OF the volunteers engaged in the de-
fence Of the Union At meeting Of the society yester
day. Mrs. Edward Little chosen President, and
twenty tive ladies' elected Managers and twenty
five gentlemen as Advisory Committee public
meeting Of The society will be held Friday afternoon
at the cooper Institute, when eminent pupil, speakers
Will address the meeting.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
THE NEW YORK TROOPS.
.ur srArE MILITARY BOARD.

ALBANY Nay 20, 1851
me STATE Board confirmed to-day the election Of '"0
nncwing officers Of regmens- x.a,
ssziA Rssimens-wm Wilson, Colonel 'onn 0'''e
Lieutenant Colonel VIM Newly Major r.o.
...u,.-an Rsowens-Henry 8 Lansing, Colonel; rh0s'
Nd norris Lieutenant Colonel Charles A Johnson'
1Aior. - po.haeter
7Air.y asrd Regimen-RObi r. Taylor o. n0Cu 's"s,
oaonsl Calvin walker, OF Geneva, Lieutenant Col 'nei
Rob,. ]. Mann, of Seneca Falls, Major oo,on0, !.
7airv second ACKNOWLEDGMENT Aasheson, 00one. :
v,,nc,s pinto, Lieutenant Colonel George F. Lsman'
MAjoy.
me bank excitement ia all over here day. The re-
naming banks are all known TO be sound aud secure,
and the Bank OF the Capital it Is said, will resume bust
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
Major GENERAL BENy. T. BU rLER.

No have received nom Messrs Mann, Stearns BeaIe
an xcecnt autograph OF Major General Butler published
nv q n kndreys OF Boston Naa capital likeness Of
tbe General and gives correct idea Of that efficient
oncer VII, s just nov attracting the attention Oh tne
rutlic by hls active and timely movements.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23

" FOR UNION GOODS.
ne % first in the market with the
Newest styles, and seHs lower
Descriptive catalogues sen on application
AddressJ a. Wells Park and Beekmsn street.
Manufacturing Depot for Union Goods.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
SEyENTY-NINTH REGIMENT.

The citizens had yesterday opportunity Of witness
ing the parade and marching of two splendid regiments
the Ninth and Seventy The former o. these regi
of New York. brought to a high state of efficiency by
course Of vigorous training The Seventy ninth has
lately raised to its full complement by recruiting aud as
yet considerable portion Of the unauthorized
The regiment assembled yesterday at the Washington
Of some remissness neglect on the part Of
the federal military authorities, The inspecting
officer failed to keep his appointment, the no small
dissatisfaction Of the officers and A large con.
cog'e OF people had assembled 10 witness the parade
and for time public interest dviued between the
two lnes-that Of the Ninth, who had assembled for
like purpose, and subjected the disappont-
meDt in the attendance OF the inspecting officer and
that Of the Seventy. ninth The latter however had
splendid band besides efficient drum corps,
and as the gallant Ninth took earlier depar.
turc, the Seventy ninth had the ground entirely
Seventy ninth is Of the first order Many OF the men
belonged TO the old organization, but recruiting had 70
be resorted to to fill up the ranks the required stand
ard An excellent selection, however, has been made
and when uniformed and equipped, the '.braw High.
landers" will make splendid appearance The Ninth
friendly contact with each other during the day While
marching through Broadway the regiments encountered
each other; halt ordered, and in instant the
Seventy ninth formed in line the Ninth mark ing
time. II being the elder regiment TO il was conceded
the honor OF marching past while the other drawn
up in line AS the companies passed the officers sautet
Colonel McDouga and staff, who had taken position at
the head Of the regiment In this way thousands had
fine opportunity Of noting the fine composition OF either
regiment II understood that the inspection OF these
regiments contrctemps like that of yes.er-
day, will take place on Saturday next.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
THE ANDERSON ZoUAvEs.

The Anderson 2ouayes viii be Inspected al their camp
Union square, on Saturday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
THE FIFTEENTH AND SIXTEENTH REGI-
MENTS

THEIR INTENDED QUARTERS BURNED BY SUPPOSED
sEcEsSIoNIsTs.
The Fifteenth regiment, of Queens county, aud por-
ton Of the Sixteenth regiment, Of Suffolk county in al
about eleven hundred men, expected to have gone
into camp at Doughty grove, about mile from the vii
lage OF Queens, Long Island Tuesday but owing to
the fact that the Board OF Supervisors OF Queens county
had refused to make appropriation the support
partial equipment of the Fifteenth and that the building
intended for their quarters fred and entirely de.
stroyed on Saturday night by supposed secessonss the
regiments were obliged TO defer their intention en-
camp The Board Of Supervisors had been asked
appropriation Of six thousand dollars for the purposes
above named, and had expressed perfect Willingness
grant it, had they the legal right to do but they
certaned that such would invaldate the entire
county tax, and therefore necessated deny the
request The building burned at Doughty's grove was
called the Wigwam and was erected for the purpose OF
holding political and other meetings in, and for
the accommodation of picnic parties, &c. Il
adapted for quarterng troops Efforts are being made
TO discover the parties who fred it, The Fifteenth reg
ment constitutes portion OF the nmand OF Brgader
General Chas A. Hamilton Its officers are:-Frederick
n Lawrence Colonel; Vim. Mitchell, Lieutenant Colo
mel Chas A. Burtis and D. Hasied Meeks Majors; A. e.
Siiman, Quartermaster; George c. Baker Assistant
Quarternaster; u. W. Downing, Judge Advocate; W. W.
Strew and J. II vedder, Surgeons.
The companies are stationed at present follows
Company A, at Flushing; Company b. at Astoria Com
pany at jamaica Company ~ at Oyster Bay; Company
al Sewtown CompanIes and are no vet "
An artillery company belonging to the regiment is sta
toned at Flushing, and Is composed entirely of Germans
The rest OF the companies are made Of Long Islanders
committee, composed of Brigadier General Hamilton
Col Lawrence and Major Burts, proceeded to Albany a
few dsys since to wait upon the Governor and Military
Board Tor the Of offering the services Of the reg
ment to the government
The Sixteenth regiment IL commanded by Col Edwin
Rose, who has his headquarters at Bridgeh mpton The
companies are only in part formed. There is at
Babylon another at Greenpot, another at Sag Harbor,
another at Bridgehampton, &c.
The Fifteenth has raised by private subscription up
rda Of pf nr tta
companies not yet supplied and oxertons are be
ing made to largely increase that The county has
TO feel proud Of the regiment and when the mem
bers properly uniformed and equipped they will pre-
cent appearance econd 10 the island
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
THE CANTONMENT AT STATEN ISL AND.

BY order Of the Secretary of War, Major VILLA
ordered TO seec camp of instruction, cap able OF
encampng thirty forty thousand men, to prepare them
for service the coast and in such position
placed board OF transports in four hours time After
thorough examination Of all the grounds in the vicinity
of New York, Major Villa selected the beautiful
plateau commencing at Fort Richmond at the Mario ws
sAatsn leland, fronting Raritan Bay, consisting
thouaand acres sopDg gently from the staten Island
railroad to the bay This beautiful location capable
forming In line rs 900 at single review with the
entire camp in sight. Major Williamson has a
corps Of engineers, sappers and miners on the
ground, clearing the underground, and making the
place ready for the Sickles brigade, which will
cave the Red House grounds for this beautiful en-
campment towards the latter part OF this week This
TO be fortified camp for the instruction practice OF
all branches Of the service-infantry, artillery and
cavalry The batteries OF steel rled cannon ordered
by this government will be delivered this camp TO be
ready for any service, with men TO man them. The
Sckes brigade hes Of dered six batteries OF this desruc
tive weapon, consisting OF six twelve and twenty four
FOUNDERS 70 be delivered in ten days. capable OF throw.
ing shell four miles containing six hundred musket
balls The bay Ia capable of holding one huu dred sail OF
Transports which anchor in saFety be ready at all
times to embark army at short notice for any port the
government may wish to attack without any publicity
being given To the matter This camp win be one of the
great attractions for our citizens this summer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23
EXCELSIOR BRIGADE.

The men under command OF General Sickes were yes
terday to have been furnished with grand fish clan,
chowder al their headquarters Red House Harlem but
owing to something which the officers had no con-
troll the feast postponed until late hour It should
have taken place at twelve M, and the men we're
eagerly waiting for the summons; but few words Of
PLANTATION and they beook themselves to un
I'll II should be ready. At eleven o'clock there was
parade and review, at which the men displayed the ut
men can never attain the same proficiency without uni
form and arms as they will when once supplied with
those necessary articles Yet without them the men
doing az well as could be expected
There bias been large tent on the plain hes
the Red House, that is capable Of holding some 400 men
II has been purchased by the brigade viii be taxed
with them wherever they may go. II will add greatly
70 the appearance OF Camp washington when erected
the great plain.
The sleeping accommodations OF the men are airy and
commodious. They are not Ill crowded together but
divided into several bulldogs, having for 300
men and for 400 The inluess and propser ven
and present to the casual observer certain air Of com
tort not always attainable in a military encampment.
The rations are OF the best quality and quantity Ea
company OF which there twenty three receives its
ratons at stated times and retres it's wn spot 10 eat
tables being placed for Its convenience To give some
ifea of the amount Of edbles by the men in
single day Il Is sufficient to say that the cho sder pre-
pared for them yesterday at their suppers WAS e1ual
to about 800 gallons This Of course was indepen len.
of the ular raons the chowder should bays been
given to the men in the middle of the day The Com.
mssary OF the brigade, Mr. Thompson is kept busy day
ana night supply ing the wants OF the officers
During the time that the men are at leisure thew
amuse themselves by boxing, playing ball iumping
running, in any other harmless way they NAV see at
II s expected that they will leave in day or two for
Camp Washington, S. l.
The brigade on Sunday evening adopted apr pria.e
resolutions with regard TO the death Of their brother in
arms, Colonel yosburgh.