The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-26
THE TwENTY.EIGBTH REGIMENT

This regiment which was TO leave the city OF Brook
bn on Tuesday last for the wars did start az the
necessary preparations completed Several un-
fortunate circumstances have attended the oganzton
week sgo their commanding officer, Coouei Michael
Bennett, dangerously injured by fall from wagon.
His tkull fractured and his life for time
despaired Of. ne in critical condition. though 1t Ia
supposed that with he will over
The volunteers have not ockcd rapidly into this
giment might have been expected, as there are
not equipments enough TO- an who may oGer,
the number Of men being about 450 somethipg must
should be done for the fine fellows who anxious
TO opportunity Of defending their counrys aag
There arc number Of Germans Connected with he rsg.
ment chiefly residents OF Williamsburg, who per-
feet In drill and reported excellent sharpshoosers
Annexed are the names OF the command: Lieut. C5
Edward Buns, commanaing; Major Brewster, ACTING
Lieutenant Colonel; Adjusant d. A. Boxer; Surgeon
Rice; Engineer, Van Kaneke Qaarsermsstcr, stsiger
Assstsnt Quertermaster, A Nerusca; Cha pasu ". H.
Hill; Pay master, Russell; company A, Capt Brewers
Company B, capt W. Becker; Company c, vacant Com
Company r. Capt. scLeppor Company O. Captain Jasoo )
Keueer; Company H. cap. Henry Nus, companyI, capt.
Cbas. Keih; Company J, Captain Jacob Habber.
One of our reporters paid visit 70 The Arsenal
yesterday Afternoon, where the Twenty eighth st
tinue be stationed; but found that there any
likelihood Of their leaving, as bad been reported
There IL blame attachable 10 tue officers or any
other parties connected with tho regiment. Tho real
truth that their full number (450 for the rst detach
ment is made up, and they are most anxious 10 bo
their wey TO where their gallant services viii shortly be
called into requis iton
The sole delay IL occasionod By tho lacS or nc.
coutrements and clothing, together with scarcity "
ammunition and belts We're these requs es supplied,
the regiment could at proceed TO where ching
orders may determine
The Arsenal yesterday, too was the arena Tor many
pleasing ard entertaining EXPLOITS amorg the younger
members OF the corps well as OF gTss and sadness
Mothers fathers, wives children, brothers, sisters and
relatives there, cnped into the beef thst tney
were going to leave and 70 pay their parting ws1ea and
20 gve, perhaps, their last blessing 10 taoae wlom they
loved dearly on earth.
These natural tics OF affection which arc en.rlnaa :
round the hearts o. those respect and esteem must
venste themselves such occasions 10 ars nos every
day occurring but II Is particularly ard peculiarly fp "A
rQspsct TO tho soldier, who takes his e "a baud when
serg out 20 fight the battles of his county rh.s was
papaby evident yesterday at the Brooklyn Arsenal
u strong pitous sghs which told their soft
gueh yet the fact could not pc hidden L masy presens
tel, ght be the last sight and last night they voad
have wih those whom they 30 revered and .seeIned.
II ~ expected that they will be ordered OH tbs day,
which Is tho ndent desire of the gallant Themselves
They are stu Kept closely to dr and viii be grea' ac
QUESTION On their arrival In washington 10 the o.hor
cofts who proceeded them. uiting party wli
remain Brooklyn for supply the Twenty eighth until
tn regim sDt's frl quota Of men De completed
The regiment up 70 yesterday had not received any
marching orders, Ia definitely known when their
reu oval 10 Washington will take place They still re-
main az the new arsenal az Cortland avenue,
KEEP, under rigid military discipline Orders are daily
nnd hourly expected for their transportation Il Was
suffed Yesterday that those OF tho corps who fully
ca tipped will be despatched forthwith and that the
msfnctr VII follsw a. possible after wards.
There must be msmanagement somewhere In regard to
tho gallant Twenty. eighth.