The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-07
UNITED TURNER RIFLES.

The New York Turnvereln-known throughout the
whole country as body Of men making gymnastic
cses and the deycloperent of the snews daily prac-
ticehaye not been behind hand in manifesting their
patriotism for the welfare of the country and the maine
nance Of the integrity Of the Union
The organization Of Turner's numbers about ftesn hun
dred men. Nearly II not all its members have been en-
gagged in the revolution OF AS in the atherand aud
present exes from Europe Though defeated in their
elorts free their country from the despotic yoke OF
ranDy they not dsheartoned and the spirit of free
dom st buIns within their breasts, and seeing the land
OF their adoption about being despoed by rebel horde
they have determined to ser their perpeuate
that Onion for which Washington, Putnam, Sumter
Warren and others have shed their lifes blood.
Animated by such praiseworhy motives the "yeren'
resolved 10 form regiment, armed with rihes-this fire
berg the national weapon of their country The
panzaton being reported 10 the State authorities Tue
preferred services Of the regiment Immediately
Cepted, and measures taken TO provide them with suitable
commentators. Franz siegc ex officer Of the socie
", designated Colonel but having numerous cir.
Gle Of friends at st louis he proceeded to that pl TO
raise brigade Of Wcstern soldiers to serve during the
war.
Yesterday afternoon the United Turner Rifles were for.
may mustered into the United states service by Captain
Seymour, Of Fort sumter celebrity, and Captain smith
Of the United States Army. In the presence Of the In
spectors tho field officers also elected Max Weber
distinguished as highly accomplished soldier and gym
mast was unanimously ected colonel OF the regiment
The name United" has been adopted account Of
the regiment being composed Of companies from VII.
iamsburg, from Newark and this city. The command
t and armed with Mimic rifles and sabre bay onets The
headquarters in orchard street merely rendezvous
for the officers the troops being encampcd ut the Turtle
Bay brewery, in Forty dh street. the Fast river.
Their ranks ar FULL having attained the number pre-
scribed by lawto wit, hundred AMI seventy live
rank and he. hoollowing list Of the officers thus
far elected and sworn in
Colonel Max Weber; Lieut.. Colonel Francis Weiss; Ma
Tor, Engelb@t Schncpf Adutant, Rudolph Huckhuhn
Qlarermaster, George Mulch surgeon, De- Joseph Han
Assistant Surgeon Frederick BodeNann Assistant
9uartermaster, Charles Torch; Company A, Captain
Meyer b, Captain Anthony Bracklin O. Captain Charles
Hochleten u Captain Joseph otto, r. Captain Ernst O.
Bernet L, Captain j. semsy; q, Captain VIM. schoeu
ii, Captain J. Doehn; Captain stumpt X, Captain John
Hoeiling.
Two ags TO be presented TO the regiment by its
lady friends prior 10 starting 70 the Of One
OF them ia Of white silk MATERIAL upon which tho
Of the regiment and the motto Of the Turnverein
"Bahnfre is worked The other Is an American ensign
also made Of silk The stats OF both banners VI sod
oak, and highly finished The regiment 10 drilled in light
infantry tactics, and gaining rapid proficiency in the
handling OF the firearms. The uniforms have already
been nfacted for and expected to be ready in
week For scaling fordcat ions, aud other daring feats
whore agility OF necessity, the United Tuner Rides
will be Indispensable, and valuable acquisition the
service.