The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-27
COLONEL WILSON'S ZOUAvEs.

CAMP WASHINGTON STATEN ISLAND, May 26, 1861
Our regiment, the Sixth New York State Volunteers is
now fully mustered in.o the United States service
Capt. Cogswen Of the United States Army and Surgeon
Alexander Mott went through examination OF the
remaining five companies yesterday; the oath was
administered TO the men after which the regiment being
complete, the field and sta officers were sworn in aud
we now, after so long delay can get uniform and
arms. Capt Cogswell is model officer with th trough
knowledge Of bis duties combined department so gen
tlemsply that he went from camp leaving impress
zion upon the minds Of both officers and men that win be
lasting. We proud Of our regular army that It con
tans such men as Capt Cogswe and Capt Seymour the
gentleman who mustered our first tive companies into
service. The greatest enthusiasm prevails among tho
men, The late news from the seat Of war las ade bam
50 eager ~ Be upon the march that their ardor can
scarcely be he'd within bounds.
No withdrawing the vsriousreports which have been
made concerning us, ] am borne out by Captain @
and the inspecting surgeon in saying that not better
Or mere thoroughly disciplined set OF men have as yet
been turned over from the Sae TO the United States
aid ia the defence Of government. As one OF the
officers Of the regiment may not speak Of my brother
officers In the ten nos that could and should were
II Otherwise but justice 10 my associates demands that
should not pass them by without brief notice Several
cboDges have recently been made who unit
hoG positions have been invited to resign, and others
every Nay capsule have taken their places We have
now BODY OF gentlemen whom, as associates, am
proud Of and ~ officers able and willing 10 do their
duty ard then whole DUTY % their country, aud to dare
every Danger IN defeLcc " glorious flag We have
now ore hundred men more than the full regimenta
quota, all Of whom eager TO CO. To-day
being sunday, according to custom suce our
encnmpmtnt here, reqincntal parade held
in the presence OF large OF visiters. Our
Colonel talks but little but works much he Ia alb
seut from his petition upon the nolt, and we all feel
that he VIII 10 ever sense be our leader upon the held
Of sirle should be oar envsble lot 10 see active ser
vice.
our location here lie very peasaa. one 10 better site
for CEN could have boon selecset-fresh water fresh
air snd plenty OF rcom We have abundance Of good
wholesome fopd and fiuce the removal from the Qua
rsptine grounds into our new quarters very lew men
have required medical aid
The following is a list Of the held, staff and line Of
fcersi-
gield Oncas- Colonel, William Wilson Lieut.. Colonel,
John O. ee hton Major VIM. Il, Newly.
Sof Oficas-Aci ltant, j. Heary; Qusrtermaster,
NJ f. Breoiey Surgeon, 7 c. pesce Assistant Surgeon,
Edward 1y pcn.
Company A. Captain, Burgess First Lieutenant La
than; Ensign Cox
Company B-eaptain, A. r whiting Ensign, vanquisen
Company Captain r. H. Ha2cltine; First Lieutenant,
II. Bailey; Ensign, Hannah
Company D-Csp'an, Patrick DUFFY First Lieutenant,
Haegorty Ensign fnghistle
Company F-Capain, DuFrame; First Lieutenant, Rod
dy; Ensign, Matthews
Company F-Captain, Norman First Lieutenant, Heary,
Ensign, Barber
Company G-captan, Dobey; First Lutenant, D. Or.
vile; Ensign, Black.
Company H-Captan, Peter Duty; First Lieutenant,
elapp; Ensign, Evarts.
Company I-Csp,aln, Mccormick; First Lieutenant,
Kaufman; Ensign, spence.
Company K-Ciptain, Holze; First Lieutenant, sui
way Ensrn, Craie.