The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-08
THE EXCELSIOR BRIGADE.

We yesterday spoke Ut length upon the quarters Oh Ins
brigade, and the success that attending the Efforts OF
the officers in command TO for the men oil the
comfort that was possible To-day have but few new
facts to lay before the public, il we may except
the arrival of two companies Of recruits from
the State OF New Jersey, that have been collect
ed by the chaplain OF the brigade. Everything
is going on with the precision and discipline
Oh the regular army. There 10 one thing particularly
noticeable in the eommssariat, that The employ
ment OF French cooks others having anything TO do
employment Of these savestneary third of the
provisions that are ordinarily consumed in serving out
rations 70 the men and officers Commssary Thompson
s deserving Of the highest praise for the regularity with
which everything is conducted, he alone having all the
cares Of supplying over one thousand men with three
There is a probability OF Col sickIes Brigade being
joined by the British Volunteers, but there At present
some little dilcufy IN the way as i is not clearly known
brigade. II more than two, it s confidently expected
that the Engsmen win be one Of them II only two
allowed they receive no more, having already that
number
Mr. sickIes, in his double position Of Colonel and
Brigader General Is exerting himself 10 the utmost TO
forward the interests Of those under his command tn
comfort OF the being one Of his chief objects In
this he is warmly seconded by all his officers
INSPECTION OF THE NINTH REGIMENT.
According 10 orders the Ninth regiment mustered for
inspection at three O'Clock yesterday afternoon Wash
ington Parade Ground. They mustered hun
bred and fifty strong, all Of them fine looking, active
men, and as the majority Of them exempt members
OF the Fire Department. and Injured TO fatigue and hard
work, this regiment will doubt be Of the most
effective bodies Of furnished by this city for the SER
vice Of the federal government This regiment was also
one Of the FIRST to volunteer its services The men are
all very enthusiastic and have volunteered TO dur
ing the war.
The regiment was commanded by Colonel Van Buren,
his resignation, which rendered time back not
having been accepted.
When formed for inspection the right Of the reg nent
and overcoats but without They had drum corps
Of sixteen pieces, under the command Of Drum Major
Whelpey The regiment was inspected by Colonel
Van Buren, in the presence OF upwards Of four thousand
people, whose frequent and hearty bursts OF applause
testified to the admiratin they felt in viewing the pre-
cson and regularity Of the At the close OF
the inspection which lasted about hour, the reg
ment reviewed by Brigader General Hail. and at the
close he called the officers to the front and pronounced
the regiment to be one Of the finest In the State
and said he had been both surprised and de-
lighted with the proficiency OF drill displayed by the
under their command He concluded by saying that
the regiment might expect orders to leave for the seat Of
within week. The regiment then formed into
companies and the line Of march taken up through Uni
way 10 BYoone street, where the dismissed.
All along the route the greatest enthusiasm prevailed
Waving OF handkerche;s by the fairer sex
and hearty cheers from the menf greeted them
cipai hotels and stores crowded them pass
The only exception TO this the New York Hoel the
front Of which appeared to be deserted, and formed
striking contrast to the appearance OF the st. Nicholas
pied by eager TO catch glimpse Of this fine
looking regiment on its way down Broadway. .
number Of officers left for Albany last night to pro-
cure the necessary arms for the regiment
ANOTHER RIFLE REGIMENT
70 orvaniz np under the ansp;cea of Dr Martindae