The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-02
THE SOLDIERS RETURN.
ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF THE TWELFTH
REGIMENT.


REGIMENT.
The Twelfth regiment New York State Militia Colone
Daniel Butterhold left Philadelphia their return from
the seat Of war at eleven O'Clock yesterday morning
arrived in the steamboat John Potter pier No North
river, precisely at seven O'Clock last evening It will be
remembered that this regiment were among the mos,
prompt TO respond to the call Of the President Of the
United States for to defend the Union They took
their departure from New York and their friends the
2lst OF Apriliamediately after the Seventhaud pro,
ceeded to rtnsburg where they were placed in General
Pattersons column under command OF Genera Banks
They also made the advance from Chambersburg to Win
chester AT the expiration Of their term of service the
men volunteered remain ten days their stipulated
term Of service, IN order to allow General
Banks TO reinforce his column by volunteer reg mons
but the expected achievements having arrived before
that time, tho reg nent allowed TO home after
General Tanks had passed high epcomium on the men
for their sodcrlkc bearing and strict obedience to mill
tary law The last place the regiment stationed at
was arpers Ferry AS the regiment, according TO dcs
patch expected TO arrive in this city at ten O'Clock
yesterday morning. the reserve, 10 tho number Of
four hundred were the q,S 10 have everything in
readiness to give them fitting reception The headquar
tiers Of the Twelfth, No 594 Broadway decorated
%iIh ass banners and steamers which nttored grace
forest OF bunting were the words, IN bold letters,
( TWELFTH REGIMENT, l. G..
Y~s~ec~rsSN~Ses~
cmbizonei American shields. Throughout the day
the building was throngcd with ladies anxious the
Twelfth on their return from the OF sirc the
day wore on however became manifest that the reg
inent would not arrive until evening" aud about two
O'Clock Geographic despatch verified that fact.
AT six O'Clock tho reserve Of The regiment, atred ia
black coats ana white pants and Hook and Ladder Com
paay No proceeded TO the Battery to await their ar
rival Tho Battery crowded with people, many of
whom were the particular friends aud admirers Of the
regiment.
AT seyen O'Clock the steamboat John Potter hove to
alongside pier No amidst the cheers Of the people and
several reports from cannon stationed tho Battery
The landing OF the men was soon completed when they
proceeded their march up broadway To Union
square, Hook and Ladder Company No having the
right OF the line, behind which were the reserve Of
the regiment, and squad OF policemen, under Deputy
Superintendent Carpenter. The regiment followed re-
cvng the honors OF the crowds OF people assembled in
Broadway they passed The following re apparatus
were stationed al different parts OF Broadway those worked
by steam whsng IL or as the regiment passed Steam
fire engines Nos. SO, AZ and Al 90 hose IS hose 81
egic, 30 engine hook and ladder 49, engine t. engine
II, engine 80 hook and ladder H. and hose T. All along
the route the ovation was continuous and hearty.
for the Union in various ways AS the regiment passed
the New York Hotel few ladies observed standing
on the piazza looking langudy down the PROCESSION
without the slightest sign Of vitality enthusiasm in
their position Arrived Union square the regiment
macChcd round IT, and halted ia front OF DR.. Cheever s
church, where they were dismissed
Three fourihs Of the mon express their determination
10 go back 10 fight the rebels They have had hard
duty to perform since they left New York. such skr
mRhne, &c, and they hardy set Of fellows,
inured TO hsrdshps and fatigue in any and all phases