The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-24

have embaxrassed almost every other regiment, and 70
which shall have occasion TO aude frequently IN this
article The men went quietly to work. therefore, and
were got ready with . facility and comfort al
most unparalleled. We have TO notice in this
regiment the instances OF sefdevotion and modest
heroifm now happily becoming 90 common among our
people. The members mostly mechanics, hardwork-
ing. industrious fellows, with no money TO spare and
with families to provide for They did the best they
could, however, and started Men left their families,
husbands their wives not in that respect but without
hesitation aud doubt Colonel Lyons himself left sick
members Of his household. One Of the Lieutenants
obeyed the orders Of dying father, and parted from
him probably never TO meet on earth Those angels who
record the good brave generous patriotic of
have need 10 be shorthand writers, dogs Hardly
joined the ranks Of the Eighth regiment yesterday
who had not sanctfed his cause by great self sac
rhce The number of recruits offered large that
the officers enabled to pick their men, and those
taken nne able bodied fellows, some OF them
ing in the frst ranks Of society and all worthy OF the
celent corps TO which they attached Most OF the
crus were in uniform and al were well armed and pro-
vided with straps blankets Plates cups &C. under the
direction Of the Quartermasters whom members Of Gen.
Halls stan assisted. No left with the regiment
who not well provided for and ready for efficient
service.
THE SCENES AT THE ARMoRY
Were, account Of the exclusion Of the crowd vastly
more Duene9H war tnRn sentimental AuQ 0ueCt-
ing. The smoked, chstted enjoyed themselves.
occupied the time with receiving their supplies and fitting
out their comrades Most of them were armed with re-
volvers and bowie knives, but there superu.es
carried at least outside the knapsacks, unless small
flask OF brandy and pipe can be reckoned as such.
The uniformed dressed In caps grey pants and
jackets, trimmed with black, and with heavy blue
overccats the officers 10 dark blue caps suits
ard overccats, with gold trimmings. They all went
to work like regulars, and at no armory was there
less confusion and better order. Our men are ev
IDENTIFY becoming accustomed to this sort Of work
and take the thing matter Of course. They said
that they didn't where they going and had got
over wanting TO go to Washington they went to obey
oders and expected to ght they had made up their
minds to it. When asked when their pay began they
replied, "Pay2 Pay2 O. yes; certainly really don't
know. Perhaps the Captain tell you about n-know
ing nothing and caring less about it, IT not for that
they enlisted. Testaments at the companys
for distribution, but scarcely disturbed, as
the mems wives, sisters and mothers had taken
that care upon themselves, and had furnished them
with Bibles beforehand. After nine O'Clock
the companies were mustered, armei and
marched Off 10 dr in the open air, possible
and thousands Of people witnessed these street drills
They were all armed with new muskets and bayone!s
from the Springfield Arsenal which received yes
tcrday and unpacked in the arsenal dprsg the prepare
ticns. Quartermas.er (Adcrman) Cornell attended 10
this AFTER AMI did admirably. Under his direction
also, boxes Of powder vases, bundles and the officers
luggage sent down to the transport by ex
press; and by u system OF checks, like those at
The railroads. he was able 10 obvate all difficulties and
get rid Of the troubles usually attendant upon the
transportation of military baggage After most OF the
companies had departed the ladies and friends of the
volunteers permitted TO enter, most nnwsey, and
then the men were hustled about,
enid scenes Of confusion"
which might have been very appropriate at home, sweet
home, but which were very much out Of place at an
armory. The policemen who admitted the friends and
followers should be blamed but thief riendsand followers
should take little thought TO themselves These
lasting good byes do those who stay at home no good
but weary, dispirit, perpex and confuse those
who go. With all due allowances for the
painful circumstances Of many OF the cases,
still think that the eeif denie Of the soldier should
assisted by the self denial Of his friends. Our city
is camp, and mus. all begin to act If realize
IT, Bid the boys good bye often you please while
they civilians but after they enter the army undo
ORDERS leave them TO themselves treat them as soldiers
don't annoy or worry them yourselves, and both you
and they will be happier, camcr and in er trim afte
the last long look is and the ship stared.
TIE RENDEZVOUS.
BY eleven O'Clock the companies had all started for the
rendezvous, Seventeenth street Union square The
rian, an old, experienced and able officer, started
first in order to procure their from the upper
Arsenal corner Of Seventh and Thirty fifth street.
Until yesterday morning the artillery corps expected to
take eight howitzers like those OF the Seventh regiment
which could be dragged and managed by hand AT three
A. NJ, orders that the government wished heavy
battery, and that six 6pogndePs must be taken.
Colonel Lyons acted upon his order Immediately,
and a committee was appointed to purchase
a,A sbo harpn
necessary. Stalls for the horses also fitted
up en- the James Adger steamer and The troop
dcred TO 60 with the guns, by the same boat The ex
ompt members Of the regiment held meeting at La'a
yette Hall and determined TO escort their comrades &c
the beat and the Armory thus being cleared, the crowd
adjourned to Broadway and the square Along the shady
side Of Broadway crowds assembling; the be
tween Blocker and Fourth streets blocked by
OF people; fc engines we're being stationed along
more nags than ever displayed and bodies OF
marching through the side streets to join the
thropgs on the great thoroughfare
AT UNION SQUARE
The stands erected for the Union meeting crowded
with people, the park filed, and the streets
lined all The way round the enclosure. There
many people present. however, has been Usual here in
New York. partly because the Sixty ninth attracted the
greater part Of the sightseeing people, and partly be
cause the New Workers. with their usuai adaptven S.
have become toned to these warlike Displays AM
take them quite as matter Of course. The engineers
nrst upon the ground, and Sergeant Trumbu was
qufetly presented revolver Dy
Lodge, OF which he member, and whi,h has sent
away almost all It's active masons la the various
regiments The g. L. Fox Guard, also marched up to es
the avore Bowery actor and member Of the Eighth,
whose name they bear, and whom some Of them dis
graced during the day. by getting very much ntox
very dsodery and very anxious for fight One by one
the companies arrived, and took up positions upon the
shady edcs OF the surrounding streets Crowds OF hand
shaking friends, and kissing crying women, thronged
around The men stretched out upon the stones lay
singing, cheering and conversing Then the Adutant ar
rived and after little delay, obtained the report from
the Orderly Sergeant OF
THE OFFICERS AND MEN.
The officers are as followsCo Lyons, Lieut. Colonel
Waterbury, Major Wentworth, Adjutan D. Keeler, jr
Quarter master Cornell Aet Quar.ermaster, J. Smith;
Paymaster, NJ H. Cashman Commssary A. c. Smith, jr.;
Surgeon DR. T. +. Smith; Asst Surgeon, Foster Swift
Chaplain, Mr. Ruiter.