The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-01
DEPARTURE OF THE TWENTY-EIGHTH
(BROOKLYN) REGIMENT.
THE SCENES AT HEADQUARrI


This ine eorps, numbering $50 strong, LEFT Brook
Ign Arsenal with reserve OF the Thirteenth regi-
ment yesterday, for their quarters Of Wash
ngt0n, amidst the greatest enthusiasm tee lovers
Of the Union and the constitution, but, on the other
hand with manifestations OF deep and heartfelt gfsf by
their friends and relatives-n the reissons o.
wife, mother, children, father, brothers and
who seemed 70 view the separation that be
forever.
Our reporter arrived a. the Arsenal q. half past
nine O'clock, and found tho regiment on driu n
the large upper room. Lieutenant Colonel ans, who
the dues Of Colonel Bennett duriog his indspo
sition, was engaged in putting the men through Their
They, being fully equipped and uniformed
presented very imposing, warke appearance, and The
regularity with which they went through their
did them great credit. and viii rem ier them in
portant auxiliary when they take their place with The
great army that is concentrated At Washington.
Vast crowds Of men, and children had coagre.
gated in front all around the Arsenal and woen the
thrilling martial instruments Of the regimeDtA pand
payed eniivenng and spirit stirring ars The regiment
paraded acted signal for fresh crowds TO present
themselves. Some thousands were there sud load and
repeated bnzzas were given for the gallant "WeD.y
eighth.
tepd corps deeply at heart although cot abe TO sSke
his part IN the discharge Of hs mental Dates
the parade locker on, snd appeared 20 fee 9oh
had attained in dri'l.
IL is highly CRAFTY ing to state that no prohibition WIS
ssued against the relatives OF the soldiers obtaining al
mission Many there TO take last fareweii, and
whilst many Of them gave vent TO their eelogs in socs
and tears the brave soldiers 10 return told the not 10
weep or vex themselves, as they had embarked 10 go
undertaking To support and defend their
and that when the war was over they would return 10
The interesting and painful scene which present
cd itself that Of The little children embracing their
gallant and anectionste fathers who for the hove Of
wi hall haaf n ~.
earth. When the martial airs OF " The Star 3panxled
Banner and the "Red, White and Blue exqasiey
the assembled multitude and the spr. OF pair ap
peartd 70 shine brilliantly in every sountensnce
THE PROCESSION DOWN PORTLAND AvKNUE AND
FULTON STREET.
On leaving the Arsenal at eleven O'Clock the
procession was formed Captain Folks aud the
police the Fourth precinct headed IT, the entnusi
ter imagined than described The banner OF the
and Stripes hOated from every window along tie oe
Guy Han. Cheer followed cheer and tbs ~elkin re.
sounded sgain with the acciAInatons or dovoted,
tai hful and loyal people. From the w,,do~s
hotta Of ladies' kept waviog their handkerchief and
other exhibitions Of appreciation manese, which
truth uly Indicated the feeling Of the popular VIII
Righteousness Of the which the North cog lged
Such a public ovation II when greeted tbs ,eu Of
Tho twenty eighth Will not soon BIO forgotea os iben
Il fully equal those which previously given
&c the intrepia regiments which preceoed them.
SCENES AT THE FULTON FERRY.
When they arrived at Fulton ferry they passed over
10 Ne York IN boats specially engaseJ for the purpose
ano when they landed on the New York sds "
welcome greeted tnem, the dense multi1des Cheering
them VIGOROUSLY
They formed into marching order ard proceeded No
Futon street, broadway and Cara Slrta Moore
street, 20 pier &C. where toe Star q the sou'h,
steamer, under command Of Captain Kewney, u
mess II receive them. The greatest demonstrations
Of pubic enthusiasm greeted theGa 90 Iii IL
whore line OF march, and xneu they reaone
the pier tho feeling Of the cro~d was
% kec a0o distinguished Character The uodAua.od
energy and courage which mate hem u
going TO the Of strikaug aGa
II Mble character. One tall brave fellow called cut
"ibf,e cheers TO- the North weil make eosme4
lax he DUST y The Red, White and Blaeh ''rne 5tsr
sp,ngle0 Banner !" 1.-THE Cir, Lett Behind Me-" doms
ss.e, b. me- we're well performed during h. march
Beng ordered 20 rest and take retire shneuts
vessel ready ney enjoyed themselves IN The
pier ygro
Captain r. C. Downing, superinteudant o, the
ssnar, CONDITION. OF the sixty ninth regiment aGd
weais splendic sword presented 10 Bicn by Cpon,l
DeavsD the officers Of the SIXTY ninth proc ~
the ta OF the South 10 JOIN The sixty ninth Tshl q.
Washington
After the men had refreshed themselves Tor which
thsy amply furL Ahed before leaving
Culole Bev us mad them ranked up IN ,2nse Faan
they, after taxing leave Of their fiends ard
rns Star OF the SOU put from z, Ut nss
be- tn at hnpast three O'Clock and poeeeoen dJ<D ne
river, amid the booming OF cannon from the New York
soe Of he The Asia tCunaTd stasmer), On To
eytey CITY s1e also forth her loud artilsry in
honor ~ the sparture Of the valiant rwerty eghta
ist he officers connected Sith the rventy eighth
pal iish-d IN u previous number OF the AGtAAD