New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-03
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST
MAINE VOLUNTEERS.

MAINE VOLUNTEERS.
The lst Regiment of Maine Volunteers, Col N. j.
jackson, arrived this city yesterday, at IL M, o.
the Bay State from Fall River II will be remembered
that this regiment was ordered 10 Washington abcat
four weeks ago, but account Of tho appearance Of
measles among the men, they were ordered into
quarters at Portland where they remained during tho
past four weeks. They had in all, about sixty Gases
of Measles but for some time previous TO their de-
pargre from Portland the health Of the regiment bad
been entirely restored. They left Portland abOuts
O'Clock a. m on Saturday, and arrived ia Boston q
3 o'clock D. H.. where, for some reason, they were
delayed until 8oclock The reception OF the Maine mee
along the entire route highly gratifying; 81 All sns
stations crowds assembled TO welcome them. Inc
locomotive OF the train wss decorated with ponrat
Of Washington, and numerous fiags While IN Doseons
flag Yves presented by Dresser Stevens 20; OF ma
city, The regiment consists Of $50 men, who nave
volunteered on principle, TO defend the Union, neary
oil of them leaving some employment by which they
earned a comfortable livelihood, and none OF them
have been compelled to enlist through necessity.
They are of character and intelligence, aud are
capable Of enduring all the privatons Incident 70
caIopsigu On their arrival at Pier No - they wefs
received by Committee Of about 800 Sons Of Name
residing in New-York, who escorted them 10 inc
Actor House, where beautiful flag was presented
by Mr.. Henry Dunlap in the name OF the Committee
| Mr.. Dunlap said that the Sons Of Maine in New
York recognized with gratitude the prompt manner "A
President for aid in suppressing nsurrection He we
coined them as the men whoee industry contributes
80 much the welfare of the State and az the defend
| ere Of the Constitution and the Union. The ci liens
| Of Maine in New-York presented this banner asa
tribute 10 the manly response OF their native state s
eyhored them to bear il the socsed sacred soN
of Virginia, not an invading army, but TO save se
still more sacred soil Of the Union from decoration
| Col Jackson receiving the flag made an earnesf
and manly response, in which he said be knew the
Sons of 5aine would be willing to let the history OF
| the campaign speak for the First Iegiment.
Three rousng cheers were then given tor the F'fss
Milne volunteers.
Dir. ii. T. Capron then presented camp-hag.
The Rev DR.. r. ID. Hitchcock, native Of Maine,
then made an eloquent address TO the soldiers Ia which
he declared that much though the sons Of Maine love
their stern mother with the granite breast still more
do they love their country. He said the allegiance duo
the country higher than that due the State but
higher allegiance tran either was due TO the Great
Power above to which, both the day and bis profess
sional character made IL proper for him to aude. This
errand q strange one they bad left the plough In
the furrow, and the plane upon the workbench, and
the merchandise in their shops and with arms In theiP
hands assembled on the day consecrated TO God.
II their just no day was too sacred for its
main They the executors Of the popular
will and therefore God YVES with them.
| poem, addressed 70 the First Regiment, by Mr.
w. c. Baker, was then read, after which, amid pro-
1 found silence during which the immense crowd -
well as the soldiers uncovered their heads the Rev.
Dr. Hitchcock made an eloquent and earnest prayer.
Hail. where they piled their muskets and unslung their
knapsacks, preparatory 70 enjoying substantial dine
ner prepared by special contract with Captain Baker,
the contractor of the Park Barracks. The following
Sfag-N j. Jackson Of Lewiston Colonel; A. William Of
Portland Lieu, Colonies g. 6 Bailey, Of Portland, MAYORS
Portland QusrteTmster W. r. Richardson, Portland sugecni
A. c. Williams Brunswick, Asant-surseOni Geo. Kasz,
Nos Sasd SiaSs H Manning Lewiston, Quarter.
mssersersean.j t. Randall LssLion. Sergeant MAJOR; c.
Freeman FifeMooti d. Jones' DranMajOr O. j. NOrbrcp.
A Poand Light Infanry-capt.in O. W.
Turkey; First Lieutenant g. H. Chsdweli Second do Csas
Company b. Portland Mechanic Blues Captain, @. W.
Walker; First Lieutenant, c. }. Penrel; Second do, j. n
Company c. POrsnd Lsh. Guard-Cap,sin, NJ. r. Fes,sn-
den F Lieaeuan; Chicago zoosye under LsgoIthi krs
Company D. Portland Riae corP.-C.p.sin C. Mssers'
Company D. PoEtlsnd Rias Guard lsi W.
shaw Fss Lisnten.nt A Eite. Second J.: NJ Mr0s
ven. fI.t Lieutenant VIM. KnOwltOhi Second do, T. N.
Company O. Norway Light Infsnty,caPt.n Ges L Bs.;
Company II auburn Ari1lsy5c Captain C. Eme"On fh's
Company l. Portland Rife Guard I'd conpany-csptsn, w.
~ osim4y Flr.' Lieutenant N T. FGrbh Second do H'-
Company K Lewiston Zonsvs Rlaes-csPtain B. oSs0OdI
First Leutsnsnt l.. ID. Johnsoni Second do, o. d. Nye.
The regiment is accompanied by Chandler Band OF
Portland j. Cole leader nineteen performers, and has
an efficient fife and drum corps
The are armed with mimic muskets, May nara
primer and before leaving the Bay State had six
rounds OF cartridges served TO hem for the purpose Of
going through Baltimore. Tents and camp equipsge
have also been supplied to the The officers and
non-coumisioned officers have revOlyers.
The following gentlemen accompany the regiment:
Major Fry of Lewiston Major Shaw of Portland, Col.
n Baker OF Portland, Of Major.Cien. Virgins STAFF,
and Lieut. Col j. T. Miller Portland, of the Cover
nor's Staff
At 5 O'Clock the Maine Regiment resumed the line
of march aud crossed the Jersey Ferry, taking spe
cal train for Philadelphia
THE NATIONAL HYMN.