The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-07
INTERESTING FROM PENNSYLVANIA.
INTERESTING FROM PHILADELPHIA

INTERESTING FROM PHILADELPHIA.
PBnADxPTuA, May 8, 1851
MosenssI Of Toops-O.srs Waiting for Ordersyle Camp
q. Trea.on Broken Up-ProbGbly Ehsal Accidea. 10 a
Soldier at Bordentc1ao-goId WsGsser anu SaoD-Drcft
usof Mm-stSsy CsnEOa Seat from Philadelphia, dc.
The weather here during the past few days has been
very cold and uncomfortable, with storms Of wind and
rain.
Company Of the Second regiment OF United states
artillery, Captain r. c. Pratt commanding arrived here
yesterday from Fort Nackinaw, Michigan. They are on
their way Washington and leave to-day for that city
they number fifty three men, eaA Of whom is provided
with the rife muske, caibre fifty eight United
Gates stxdla was shown by Corporal Savage. 1t
rectly distances from hundred TO thousand
yards enabling the renan TO arrange the sights Of
his rifle with certainty. Il was presented TO Corporal
2avago for superior shooting.
All but two companies OF those at Camp Olden at Tren
ton left that city propeers yesterday morning.
about half past eleven O'clock for Annapolis. me Third
rsgmeas numbering about 800 men, WITH tnes nsd
Franklin and the First ana Second regiments the &C
torsra Woodward, Raritan, and Molison Others
camp At Bordentown, the following boats ready
the Fourth regiment board, which left trenton
for that village last Wednesday The Delaware Fanny
Cadwalader, T. W. Bruno, Pendulum and PATRON. The
regiments that yet remain in camp the Essex brigade
and the hudson brigade Their destination Is az present
unknown though it is expected that they viii follow the
others in day or two The camp all the morning pre-
sentcd busy scene, but everything, nevertheless,
done with perfect order and without loss Of time Thou
sands Of persons assembled 10 witness the embark
alton Of the troops, and for considerable distance
the banks were lined with spectators The
tops Of the houses and buildings in the neigh
borhood were crowded with persons, and the feel
iDgs manifested by all present. as the gallant fell
lows moved OF, affecting 10 the extreme. Many OF
the we're weeping, but duty conquered and with
wives and mothers and sisters and lovers waved nod
ded fond goodbye; and the words "God bless you,"
though not heard at that moment were felt IN the hearts
Of all and cheer after cheer was given and returned
the boats moved slowly down, followed come distance by
nearly the whole OF those assembled to bid them to
victory, die defending the laSs the constitution and
Some fifteen or eighteen bsrges, with signal lights,
were lying opposite Boz nssvn al past seven O'Clock
last night tie whole ., Ne troops being on board rhey
arriy between the hours q and Ave- and remained
there up to the time stated above each boat being ready
70 start at Though the rain falling in torrents
II did not deter thousand persons from waiting
patiently 10 bid them as adeu danpen the ardor
and enthusiasm OF the OCCASION and Ecene similar to
that enacted at Trenton was repeated at Bodentown,
Of those at the former place taking the for
the latter to bid them second and last goodbye.
About six o'clock TO night accident OF a serious
ture occurred Two Of the Second regiment, Company
=, of Jersey City, named Hughey McNichos and James
Wszel, were foolishly playing with loaded revolver
and bowie knife when the pistol, whch in the
hands Of young Wszel accidentally discharged the
passing completely through and GU. at the back He
alive at eight O'Clock tonight but ii s feared that
the wound IS fatal AS say the parting was very sad.
The Governor this morning issued proclamation, call
ing uron those who wished volunteer TO do once
go that they be well drled and ready for service
when called upon. They are 70 be uniformed and equip
ped by the State.
The in the eren. wards of city of Trenton
and through Mercer county ously engaged making
out lists preparatory to drafting should there be any
cessty FOR doing IN the Fourth alone in the city of
Trenton there S5l persons capable Of serving 1t is
said three regiments could be raised in that city alone
last night there was company .. Home Guards formed
in Trenton numbering sixty four men, and on Monday
night last another company Of one hundred men, CAPTAIN
Il. NancIeve.
The weather is cold amos, TO freezing to night {nine
o'clock and this afternoon between twelve and
O'Clock sntw fell il Trenton and neicnborhood.
Tho First regiment, Fret brigade, Colonel Lewis
manding Of ths city Phi ielph AZ numbering 40 men
expect 70 receive orders 70 leave tomorrow fboy
ordered 10 to-day but the order counternand
owing 10 the nlpossibty Of getting their ppsacxs
cartridge boxes, belts, &c. All they nave now has been
drawn the State ieparcmert and they are de.ained
until they can receive The aecsssares furnished by the
United states.
Company OF the Firs AT Terry Captain Isaac G. Bas
Sit First regiment, pennsylvania volunteers Philade
pbia, Colonel Patterson numbering seveutyour men,
leave TO morrow corporate guard were ordered to-
day TO proceed TO the Baltimore depot and receive their
rations,
Company Of the same regiment, with the game mum.
Der Of men, Captain Charles rappsr expect also leave
at the same time. Their destination is unknown.
Company Of the Philadelphia French 2ouaves, Cap
tain Baudn, received order today General Pat
terson 70 obtain Their provisions The regiment is
posed Of SEQ nen, nearly al lTenchnea They have
been ready and waiting ior orders about eight days
Since the account published IN the HERALD Of the send
ing Of large quantities OF provisions to the South
happy 10 state that has either been received at
Baltimore depot been sent By any train which leaves
here for the South In their places noticed the arrival
this afternoon Of tons OF articles eyclusive OF proy
sons) necessary FOR army arr for continued
pagn There also seventy boxes Of shell and six
pound cansters for the Prov derce Marine Flying Artl
lery, directed 10 Washington.
Sixty were seat today from here 70 asss, in
compelling, necessary the bgdlng OF the bridges be-
tween Philadelphia and Baltimore.