The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-28
MILITARY MOVEMENTS N NEW YORK.

MILITARY MOVEMENTS n! NEW YORK
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DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST REGIMENT
VI. UNITED STATES CHASSEURS.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC FAREWELL TO THE REGIMENT
THEIR MAHCH DOWN BROADwAY-SCENEs AM
INCIDENTS OF THEIR DEPARTURE.
The above regiment, under command of Colonel Johr
'Sochrane last evening marched down Broadway, from
Fourteenth street to pier No. L. where the put
on board the steamer Atlas and conveyed to Camden
en- route TO Washington. The regiment has been In
course Of organization for two MONTHS and under the
supervision OF such officers Colonel Corane and Lieut.
Colonel Shalcr 1t could not help advancing that state
ct high proficiency which 1t so well exhibited while
marching through streets yesterday The Chrsears
have been encamped at Wets Point, short distance
from Fort Schuyler, for the past week where Lieut.
Colonel Shaer has been unrng his exertions bring
the that standard Of discipline which Is so neces
sary to make the lighting soldier and well has the gallant
officer succeeded In his Efforts The steamboats, running
to Wiies Point were crowded to overlooking yesterday
on their morning trip, with the friends of the SOL
oilers, most Of whom were of the gentler SEX
Then and there were enacted the departing scenes
ot sorrow aud heart break which, Of ate a,asl have be-
come so common among us One year ago although the
norzon OF our national prosperity dimmed by few
'theatcning clouds, did not dream that these
would be so frequent among We did not think that
'or neris w0aH Raterand palpate with agony some
bad donned in tho oders uniform, disappeared
from our vision 10 meet amid the shock OF battle the
1nhes Of has coun,ry-and those enemies his very
brethren and oountrymen. We did not think that the
din or traffic in streets would be drowned by the
Nap OF the departing soldier and the social joys Of the
nome circle clonded with the melancholy Of lost reia
lives No. wo did not but still the dreadful truth flashes
upon us and though we may grow cold at the frequency
OF departing friends yet mast DO remembered
men file swiftly through streets TO confront the foe,
that file Of throbbng humanity may, in a few short
months, be mingled with tho earth which they stand
martyrs to the Of liberty. 1t these reflections
which cast around the circumstance Of departing rcgi
meht so much q the sacrednes and soemnity which all
must feel.
From early hour in the morning Col Coohrane was
on the camp grounds Wilet Point in order to super
intend the preparations for the departure Of his regiment
Of there considerable hustle and confusion as
the regiment brings with it its entire equipage, camp
equipments, Nc. which had all to b. placed board the
poat for transportation. The camp was crowded by
friends Of tho soldiers and sad whperiDgs bitter tears
ana encouraging words mingled with the noise Of hasty
Preparations AS soldier fastened to the boat, neum
oered with some burthen of no minor weight, no
consciously casped around the neck by some fair ARM
graspcd in the hand by steadast friend who
to take s last interview Then there would be the loving
Interchange Of conversation:-'luke Of yourself,
JIM one lady remarkng very sarcastcally, "Nhnever
you do Billy, remember never to rum, &c This delayed
the regiment some considerable time beyond the honr
appointed for their arrival in New York, and they did
hnd at the foot Of Fourteenth street Fast river until
about five O'Clock. The trip down the river, from vii
let's Point. was occupied by the men in singing
silitchos OF military songs, cracking suggestive jokes
aud cheering every craft which might happen
in turn On jsomharkng at tho fno, Of ponr,eerb
street the regiment were formed in line of march headed
By body of police and fine drum cors and proceeded
up the street to broadway and down broadway to nier
NO. L. Their march down Broadway was characterized
With enthusiasm on the part of the thousands who turned
QUITO give he regiment hritant denartng cSner T
ochrane marched at the head Of his men cverv
inch soldier" little behind and to the left Of whom
lowered the TN form Of Iieut (t ShaIer Eyerv ono
is well acquainted With John Cochronc G as an
American statesman audit is to 90 into any
detailed account OF his career His record as public
ms hagh ann hr,11p
to take that as criterion 10 ude of his future achieve
soldier the American Union army will have
Shaers life as soldier in our militia regiments is
equally well worshy Of notice his connection With tho
Seventh re,m. mi IN which he 81 distpgisbed himself nc
an officer and L4tieiap of tacn being known tn ali
Tao regiment fIIowsd hdsc 40 olIcnrs YESTERDAY
DOW Gown bsoalway WIN si5ady, dete mined step,
,snlyes also looked r, sarkay ,1 and finer or better
ei0pped body " ynep .s ~, vel LETT the CIV of New
York Not a sing. man was TO be seen in tho ranks
Iabornq rnaor H. Ici. Of 9uor ana everv ono moved
as though he was dong 50 ihrough The impulse Of duty
and not from the hasly Psion Of the moment Every
regiment moved scnty. conpaet,y and steatiIv down
Broadway without wo4 or a look to distarb the har.
great thorrar , and cheer upon cheer Of
ent hnrs. fsnn no Inns Of thousands The Uniform OF
the nan he;ng nearly the same as that of the French
Ihassenrs iossted ontn PICTURESQUE and their good
marching added greatly to their personal appearance on
th;s occSson AZ tha Epark an ,nmense crowd cenpre.
gated 10 soc them and hearty cheers were given for
SoIone q hraas Tnenant Colonel Shaer and tho First
ror;rnort Im;,od Sta,ss Chasepurs Unndreds an the
route rushed 70 shaLc hands h the two distinguished
adicers and ladv dressed in black confrontedColonel
Chrane md extended her hand which that gentleman
cordiaIIy prusred.
On fba ARRIVAL at per No North river the same incl
dents or leave Lg were enacted as at Willets Point
very affecting incident occurred between Colonel Coch
rane and little boy Of about six years old which is
worthy Of remark The little fellow rushed up to the
f,Inci Win hunde of wearing appare and while tears
cboIad HE nttoyance sad.USir will YOU please give
ti.t - my brothsr who ia drumncr bow and going to
me- killed. Colonel Cochrane put his hand on the fine
little fcows head and assured him that he would
seemed pleased the assurance and though the scadng
te irs h9wed down ms noseht @ al, ns Who d
dressed him SO anectonatey His brothers the
Colonel asccrtaned to be John Fry, Of Company u.
The regiment were then put on board the steamboat