The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-21
MAJOR GENERAL surLrR's EXPEDITION.
OUR BOSTON CORRESPONDENCE.

xbarkation Of H. hiaiA CsnneI..c1 and Toeniy st
Aassacausetis Reoimers on Board the C1astluhon-At
Jecing Scenes at me Camfsw he Departing Soldiers
Retiew Of The rcsnyurA BY General characterization
and Equipnscfn Of ns Tfocps-Hcye Rei'Rorcexena fo
he Consolidation Of the Too Reginenss-Visit o.
Members Of the Guy Government to The Coasfittioa, dc.
The part or this goody city has been the scene
Dr unusual excitement to-day, consequent upon the
sharkauon Of the Twenty sixth Massachusetts, and the
Ninth Connections regiments General Buffers division
ON board the steamship Constitution
Ery this morning Camp Chase was In state OF I'M
swonted and significant hustle and activity When
rived there ut nine O'Clock tho already struck
and1y rolled ccmpacty the ground ready for
porston. Old benches and tables longer be used
were hroyn huge bondres different points Of the
camp ground and knots OF soldiers surrounded by their
friends aud relatives enjoying the generous warmth
and brilliant flames with heartness not little increased
by tho clear frosty atmosphere Of the place 1t being
tLsr last day the camp the friends of the soldiers
wero permitted within the lines say last word Of sor
yrowfu parting hopeful encouragement to those from
whom they wore about to DO separated, perhaps for
mouths perhaps forever and great many awaited them
.selves or the permission.
have doubt there sad hearts on the ground
but there they mostly brave ones for nearly
all seemed cheerful and happy, and the asses from
the mills in Lowell looked upon their departing lovers
with pride and admiration for the mon themselves
they joyous though danger formed no part of
their mission and oneh the promises to bring back
the heads Of eminent traitors in rebellion that were made
are fulfilled cur government will be spared tho duty
bang ng jeY Davis any Of his partners in treason
In the Qaartermaster's department were hard at
work repackng Of uniforms that had opened
como back TO their places in time for tho departure
South Everywhere was heard the note OF brsy prepa
CATION" and officers were hurryiag from pailt TO
Another getting their men ready for the short TO
Che cars
setts rec iomod, and the ombafkaon on board
tho commenced: but 1t is slow work put tho sand
nc On Of cars 50 it was an hour before the train
sta ted tor Boston, The engine handsomely drapod
IN the coors " the Union and tstcfuy decorated with
aags.
matches of Songs and chou that gave rather
curious idea of The present occupation Of John Brown and
others, whose soas, tho sopg says are ching on
was no, before aware that Clam digs ing is pursued
either as profession or an amusement tho other
world; but Twas apprised Of tina. emarkabe circum
bosterous, ana couldn't help ITSELF ] suppose ii It
.asnt equally melodious When the train finally started
crowd. that lined the banks along the road
All the Incidents Of farewell that occur on every such
occasion were repeated herewavng Of handkerchiefs,
Of the campag In the shape Of important part OF
Mr. Davis anatomy, fair maidens strainng their eyes TO
catch tho ono long, last, lingering look, and aged
shouting cautions 70 the young and ardent troops.
After the arrival Of tho train in Boston
the line was very. soon formed, and, preceded
BY ten .vi,tsous looking policemen latter The
manner Of the b dway squad) tho REGIMENT marched
tie Commen whsie they passed in review before Gen.
regiment and their physique is fine. Nest OF the men
tl and salwor,h, and very intelligent in appearance
hey are Thoroughly equipped and armed with mus
gets OF tho Springfield pattern & 1858 and $780, The
band which accon anes the regiment very nearly the
anne that which attached to the old Sixth rcgi-
nent 1t consists Of twenty four piec and under the
ERECTION cf Geo. Brooks and s. Il. Barrows, first and
econd leaders, and worry credtabe to their ability as
After the review the Common tho regiment pro.
eedsd directly toIOng Wharf and to the observer
here VAs &C Infusion wdrso c0nfoundcd.0 On the front
de or1he wharf was the Ninth Connecticut regiment
hch had left lowell at one O'Clock and marched imme
lately 20 The pier en- thor arrival in Boston, On tho end
the dock barrels and boxes piled up in almost
very direction &c wagons "a new pattern which has
cen substituted for the long tailed trucks formerly the
" OF Boston truckmen dread Of nervous gentlemen
xious as to thar shirs whenever they u those
rmlable vehicles swinging its huge length around
rncr) Ia enwith stores and provisions; vast crowd
essing against the ropes, and porters abruptly intro
icing tho corners Of boxes into the eyes OF persons
zng abst actedly on the hurry and turmoil
But In spite Of the apparent confusion at about I've
clock both regiments were on board the ship. Some
led the Ninth Connecticut reg ment with
methng stronger than Cochituate, and the
ware Of branch Of service which they belonged
fantryor that mythical body, emo lnted marines'' in
her words they didn't know whether they asoot
horseback" was.not surprised therefore on pass
throughthe ship ut about elk O'Clock to find them
ulgng in devices for killing time the favorite
o being lhs that Is an inevitable
tendant on tn, Donnybrook Fair. The Twenty sixth
gimcnt was saved from like fate by Yankee tick
Col Jones. lie had tho cantecns OF his comman all
cked away before 'eayng tho camp, so that the men
nothing hold the liquor IN this connection Twill
te that Cen. Butter determined to entirely prohibit
use Of liquors, either board ship In camp and
morrow he will issue an order forhidding any oi1ccr
sutIer, or other person, to convey liquor anywhere
the Connecticut regiment Ia composed Of strong 70.
men, thcreis no doubt whatever Of their hight
qualities bltthey are badly uniformed, and not
ned Their knaIsacks have boon condemned, aud
Fbody can ace that they wear condemned, poor over
his evil will be corrected after their arrival at their
ination on the Southern coast and they will be armed
board the &c ,istituti0n
ne battery Of artillery viii arrive from Lowell to-
rrow morning, and will embark on the Constitution.
consists Of Six steel riaed guns and six cassons and
rs the Sawyer pr0jectite There are l56 men In the
nnand. The 10 lowing is the list Of the olcers:--
aptain-Geo H. Manning, Salem.
irst Authenticated. VIM. Reinhardt. Boston
econd Lieatenant-yoseph G. saia, BOSTON.
bird Lieatenani--Hensy davidson, Salem
fourth Iieatenant--Geo ". Taylor, South Danvers
he battery is almost wholly composed of the old
pm artillery, OF which Captain Manning has been
der for the last four years. First Lieutenant Roin
dt Ge-Iuan, and was eight years in the Prussian
vice. Second Lieutenant Sala Is an Italian, and has
we'd under al ibaldi.
hero will be six Of the baggage wagons taken on the
stitution. The othsr wagons adibuances horses and
ght viii be mt in one or two transports which will
Ee here shortly after the Constitution, ard viii pro
Ia directly t. the destination the expedition, without
hg to PORTLAND. There are lott In Camp Chase, Colonel
lis II. Frenchs regiment (the Thrticth Massachusetts,
CAPTAIN Reeds squadron Of Mounted Rangers. This
promises TO be very efficient arm Of the division
II all the crack shots, many Of them old Cali
lians. They carry tho volcanic rifle, which
eight Times without reloadng, two army revolvers
the heavy cavalry sab.o. Captain Reed is man Of
tary gica education, at the battle Of
Bethel, and member OF the staff Of the lamented
worth and with him i'll Jacksons house when he
shot.
enega Butler has appointed Colonel French Lieutenant
mel in his division, and the appointment will in all
liability be sanctioned by the President. Colonel
kch has been in military life for many years; was
lain Of the City Guard when it the crack company
bson, and IL the present commander OF the sAnccnt
Honorable Artillery" HIS competency officer
snquestioned, and he Is held high estimation
ken
ke following is tho list OF officers Of the two regiments
leave in the Consultation
rwxyTy-srxrn MASSACHUSETTS REGIMENT,
llouel--Edward +. Jones " Pepperell
soutenant Coone-Hipha b. Farr, Of Lowell.
Aor-Josiah A. Sawtele, OF LOWELL.
Ilutant--George T. IaN is, OF Lowell.
,artcr Jan es Mu zoe. of Cambridge
rgeon--Ans ~ r. Hooker. Of Cambridge
esstant alrgeo y. Bra,lt, ui Lowell.
tapain-Charies Babbage, Pepperel
rgcart Major Easi blo,k, Boston.
ter master Sergeant-deo. II Stone Natick.
lmmissary sorgcant--- Southworth Lexington.
,sptai Steward-W. II. Gray, Acton.
nd Mastn--l,eOFue BruukS. Lowell.