New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-13

that the whole OF Baltimore was ont 10 look at u.s. bnt
scarcely cheer did receive, Which We cared little
for, as regiment bias received 30 many since We
e nome WA. ney VIII commune 20 mig IN on, ears
cannot be mistaken in saying that mischief could be
found lurking in the hearts of majority OF that crowd,
they not kept 10 check by the strong ann Of the
Federal Government. Had one shot been fired at NJ,
Bal'lmore City would have heard different music in
moment, from that made by band, and hope that
the irst regiment attacked viii be allowed to use their
weapons freely. :.
We were detained at the railroad depot till near -
O'clock waiting for cars, during which time the men
threw themselves upon the ground and tried to sleep.
When the cars were ready they were found to be the
old freight and cattle cars, and crowded that we
could scarcely get standing Our officers at last
succeeded IN getting four cars attached, when
allowed us sitting room. We found ourselves at day.
light bu. about 40 miles from Baltimore, aud in course
OF time reached York, Pa, We needed no railroad
guide TO tell us that had reached free territory.
The old dag was flying from church, school-house,
workshop and private house. The men, women and
children out to meet and gave cheer cheer
until we were hoarse and tired in answering them.
The whole surrounding country, the air seemed
changed to us. We proceeded on slowly until we
reached Bridgeport, the opposite side OF the Sus
quehanna River, from Harrisburg about mile dis
tant where the 5th New-York State Militia, Col
Schwarzwaeder, overlook us, having come from Vir-
gnia, via Washington, TO go up on this line. We had
lunch at hotel for which each one was charged Is
cents, although free table was set for those who
wished il.
After resting a couple Of hours we linked ears with
our (e' nan friends and started on, drawn by four
large Engines and train consisting Of 63 double
cars the whole extending fully mile in length and
FAR the longest train which ever came up this road
olr long train proceeded slowly from village TO
village through Carlisle, until reached the Team.
tiful village of Merchandising, Cumberland County,
containing 1000 Inhabitants, where we had TO wait
efourhs Of hour for the down train to pass us
Here the whole village rushed out TO greet u.s. headed
by the ministers and editors, each having something
for us-currant wine for our sck cakes, bread, pre-
serves, pie, cigars, ETC.. for the WELL old middle aged
and young-sll seemed to have something ir their
hands TO give us. Our bayersacks were full, our
hands were full, our hearts were full God bless them
for the kindness shown the weary soldier on that Day
and fredericksburg will hold green place in our
memories when We are far, far away from her, and
should meet the two companies OF her sons who are
In the % Penney lvana Regiment who are on the line
to which to be attached, will try 70 partially
repny them the kindness done by their fathers,
mothers, sisters and sweethearts. The car-whiste
called many of from this good town, but to
pass through nearly similar, until reached
GIeencastle, Franklin Co.. where we had to wait for
half an hour the outskirts Of the town. Here, 80
a. fredericksburg hundreds had something good for our
haversacks and what was surprise when the cars
passed through their in the evening, to
find every house, without an exception, illuminated.
We crossed the Pennsy lvanis line and ran into
Hageutown, Nd, which we reached about IN p. m,
and are now encamped in wood short distance from
tho town, alongside II good rendsof the 5h where
we are remain until p M, when We march TO VIII
Transport six miles distant where are to ford the
Potomac and to Martinsburg, 20 miles distant, to
join Gen. Patterson.
We have Travelled since we left Washington 900
miles mostly through the beautiful valley Of the Cum
berland, whose every inhabitant whom we have met,
has tried 10 make passage through 1t pleasant.
Long may they live to enjoy the beautiful country
which God has given them. We are soon to be along
side of the enemy if they stand aud be assured the
18th New York State Militia viii do honor TO their city
and State; and we feel conscious that return 1t
can be said to US, "Wel done, good aud faithful ser
wants" The regiment il in good health.
UEApoUAxrrRs Co. Y. f2rB N. Y s. T.,
HAGRRsTows, Md, July g. i96L
At meeting Of this Company held this day the fol-
lowing resolutions were unanimously adopted:
,rec, the passage Of this regiment through the tovn'
and Gfeencs s. Penn, from Washington 20
ths place patriotic ladies' Of those towns suppd
us oounuy with refreshments Of al kinds which we're
douby journey therefore,
Re.crs3 Ths, behalf Of his regiment and more especially
, them HEARTFELT thanks Tor their
kindness and beraty and only wish that tho sous hey
haye sent forth 10 on def the Stars and Stripes
nav never meot with less reception.
eaosd That recognize In such receptions nom the psye
ladies Of country bright spot In the history OF folders
s which relieves Il Of much OF its bsrd.hps and forgetting
past trials gather feh courage to 80 forwards the defense Of
Rovd That copies OF the above resolutions be forwarded TO
The Cumberland Valley Journal published hechsnic.ous
County Penn and to the Newell and Boston
P'p''' WIN ''f'' FRANK HOWARD. chshmsa
A. c. CHENEY, Secretary