The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-16

THE FIRST REGIMENr, MASSACHUSETTS,
VOLUNTEERS.

.r,o,rssrp NED OF THE INCEPTION COMMIT
TIE AT THE AsroR HOUSE. CARNATIONS FOR
THE RECEPTION OF rHE Troops.
Al adjourned meeting OF the sons OF kRssachusesp re-
siding New York WIS hela at the Aston House yesterday
forenoon for the prpose Of completing tie arrangements
for the reception Of the First regsnt Vol
untees, they pass through this city, en- ro,s To the
seat Of war.
Nj Richard Warren the chairman stated that the meet
ing on Friday was held without much notice, but they
were enabled to appoint . committee Of arrangements
well to send Of their number to Boston Tor the
purpose II having the programme changed that the
troops would be allowed land in New York instead Of
Jersey City. Mr.. Howe, the bearer or their wishes
10 the commander Of the Massachusetts, regiment
promised TO telegraph them the result Of his
mission early q possible, snd they might expect
despatch from him at any moment The Committee Of
Arrangements had consulted with Mr. Stetson ana the
troope would only accep. Of their hospitality they would
give them good breakfast At the Aston House.
the intention TO give Governor Andrew and the
officers Of tbe reg went cDpeF The whole affair 10
cuopg bsnc OF music oold cost from $500 o 81 600
but the amount coulo be easily raised IN Few hours.
Mr. CrocKer moved that committee should he appoint
ed TO collect subscriptprs, which agreed 70 The
hair appointed J. q: Pearson, Nathan Jackson, o "
Richsrce emo G Edridge.
The secretary Gambler then read the report OF the
hTIabS0Ooht6
The commitue appointed to maze arrangements for
the reception OF the First gnsus Massachusetts voun
teers, beg leave to report tne1 folowin9 plsn:-
We propose To hAye AL the ci,iZens OF Massachusetts,
form procession 10 escort the regiment; t. give the
regiment breakfast on sunday morning, wnic, be
done 81 the Astor House furnishing II to tnem by de
schmepts also to invite the Governor aud his staff
he commissioned officers Of the regiment TO dinner
suitable baoge viii be procured at the Astor House.
Adopted.
Al this stage OF the proceedings the following despatch
was received from Governor Andrew
srArE House. BosroN, June IL, 1861.
RIcBARp WARREN Asto, bouse rev io,k:-
With the utmost attitude tor the invitation ann com
kelltd TO cline BY ter mposibly Of my leaving
JOHN A. ANDREW.
This settled the question far the Governors pre-
coDce' ned aud the meeting expressed much
DISAPPOINTMENT At the news.
On motion taken Tor the purpose OF hear
log from MT Howe what success attended his mission
rsRI dir g the landing Of the troops.
When the hour for reasseWbtog arrived telegraphie
despatch M Howe HANDED 10 the Chairman
Boston. June H. 1891.
be hIc.en cannot come The rseiment 10 IN the hands
ct ,eses ocOcl and lands 81 Jersey CITY II nine O'Clock on
snpR and leaves In special train ss soon IS
soS sSs, x1 oe %s, have %
H cannot be induced To permit them to parade bot VIII do
20 ~h the cocoon wes1 from 70 IN any icy
should you wish them FRANK HIWE
The d,spssDh caused feeling Of general dissopon,
ment; but he Massachusetts, determined
make the OF the difficulty, ana accordingly is
arranged that they should proceed In body Jersey
CITY st half past eight O'Clock this morning, ano
welcome the troops ,heir val there. rhe break
fast AID dinner project wss abandoned and In lieu thereof
It was arranged 10 give the men some hos coffee and
sandwiches ~ the depot.
TIE "so1s" Will wear badge bearing the following
inscription