The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-10
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE
FIFTEENTH REGIMENT MASSACHUSETTS,


Gallant Massachusetts is fast pouring her volunteers
into acticn, and yesterday another regimen. from that
passed through this city en- route to the seat of war
This is the Fifteenth regiment Ind finer and better
quppod body OF men has not yet been sent do battle
i'll the cause Of the Union.
The regiment arrived at pier 81 North river shortly
before yesterday where they remained until late
hour in the afternoon From the appearance the Mas
sachusetts boys, il cannot DO doubted that they will
render excellent service in the present struggle Thoy
all tall muscular possessing the lightless Of limb
and full devclopement OF natural powers which denote
the true specimen Of soldier Their dress consists Of
The regular army uniformgray pantaoous, blue coats
aud hat which and useful thing us our fight
ing men could have. The regiment numbers ,046 men,
wao armed with the Springfield multets OF ls41
they bring with them fine band of twenty-five pieces
which will remain with the corps while in service. The
Loader il +. T. Goddard OF Boston.
The steam transport came alongside the Connecticut
fona hears previous to the departure of the troops
took On tho baggage 10 Camden, together with
lis horses. % cou,inssarat wagons, five ambuanccs
and two hospital wagons The regiment supplied With
all that requires, but muca complaint Is made by The
men in consequences OF their being supplied with
water while the from Worcester Norwich Their
departure from Camp Scott, Worcester, the
ot touching Farewell and ovation from the natives OF
that place. and short time previous they were The re.
| cirens OF splendid American lag from tho cf
j stun, tribute OF the high esteem in which arc
i"l by that IL is wonder. however, that Inc
Gdis OF Massachusetts, should have particular regard
for the members OF the Fifteenth for looking man
,.r scarcely be found ia the whole regiment The are
All hale young men, and possess the PHI sque and general
appearance to captvae the hearts Of the beauties of
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o. The arrival Of the regimen. in New York ycsterda
morning they conducted to the Park Barracks where
they partCok Of breakfast the officers being entertained
10y The Of Massachusetts the Astor HDusc During
their stay at the pier that locality crowded by tho
trends of the regiment resident in this city aud tho
usual course OF leave taxngs, tears &C. the of
! The hour.
At about Eve O'Clock in tho afternoon the Fifteenth were
put board the steamboat John Potter which conveyed
them to zabethpor, and thence by roll lIarpers Fer
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| The following are the officers Of the regiment -
Cooncl--Chafies Dcvcns Jr., of Worcester.
Lieutenant Coonel-George II. Ward, Of Worcester.
Najor-John w Kmball, of titchburg
Adiutant-J. Hul!s, Of Boston
Qcarermaster-Church Howe, formerly Of Sixth regi-
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| Surgeon--Dr. Joseph N Bates. Of Worcester.
Assistant Surgcon--Ir. S. +. Haven Jr
Chaplhn--Rev VIM. g. Scanon. OF Grafton.
Sergeant Maor-F A. Walker.
| Commssary Sergean,--Wm. q. Waters
Company A, leomnster-Captan lockwood
Company b. fitcbburg-Capt. Simonds.
Company G, CGton--Cspt. Bowman.
Company d. Woos.eT-Capt Studiey.
Company f.. ONford--Capt. Watson.
Conway +, Brook ae!d--Cspi. sloan.
Company G. Graitun--Cart. FuTehan
Company II, Nnrthbrige--Cap philbrck
Company !, webster--Jscc,yn
Company n, Bacsstone-Capt Gratche.