The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-03
NEW YORK MILITARY MOVEMENTS.

NEW YORK MILITARY MOVEMENTS.
DEPARTURE OF THE HIGHLAND GUARD.
After many vexaous delays, and less than fsnt
starts, the Seventy ninth regiment Highland Guard,
Isu.enant Colonel Elliott commanding made out to start
at % the seat Of war, last evening Philadelphia
snd Baltimore The regiment mustered at their head
quarters Palace Garden at two o'clock from thence
marched through Twentieth street, paying Brigader
General John Even marching salute to receive the
General Sho accompanies them to Washington. From
there they proceeded the residence Of Mr. Cameron,
No. 81 FIFTH avenue, where the regiment received ele
giant silk banner.
The route OF march then continued TO the Jersey
City ferry where the regiment embarked on the John r.
Jackson and transported to the railroad depot AT this
piace the scene beggared description Al many people
the immense building could accommodate were packed
In and required the exertons the police to enforce
order HIS Honor Nav Van Worst Cher Marinus and
his efficient aid, Mr. Ayres were present directing the
police arrangements Owing 10 an accident happening to
the baggage by a wagon upsetting the New York
SIDE regiment did not leave the depot until ten
O'Clock AS the cars moved out Of the depot the cheer
The members Of the Highland Guard were glad to
gel or AID did scarcely credit the order to leave until
the train By the Oaledouian Club in full costume and
also by B,lsad:er General Hail. Tho following is List
Nsld and stag oecers-Lieutenant Colonel 8. n. e.
Holt, commanding; Major, David McCeland Adjutant,
David Ireland Quartermnster, Patrick Home; Surgeon,
James N9rval. D. Paymasser, John r. Watson; En-
Ctmiony A-Captain, VIM. Manson; First Lieutenant.
VIM Morrison; Second Lieutenant John A. Mcpherson.
Cowcony B-Cap,ain, james Farrsh; First Lieutenant,
John Whne, Second Lieutenant David Falconer
Company CICaptain, Thomas Barclay; First tieuSe
a Esnis Ksan''h Madison Second Lieutenant A. l. o'
oawgans D-Captain. David Brown; First Lieutenant,
John Moose Second Lieutenant, VIM. Faconer.
COMD0cy E@Captan, David hOrri9On; F1rSt Lieuto-
nan., j. B. Ayres; Second Lieutenant, A: Sinclair.
Cospony RCaptAin. James Christie; First Lieutenant,
Rober. NcNie; second Lieutenant, vacant.
Company Captain, Joseph Laing; First Lieutenant,
L. Dick Second Lieutenant "; Ives, v,.., ,0u,o,,,
Robert Campbell; Second Lieutenant, VIM Drake
Company captain, R: T. shilinglaw; First Lieute-
Compacg K-Captan, Fl. A. Ellis First Lieutenant, S.
r. Elliott
ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST MAINE REGIMENT.
ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION BY THE SONS OF MAINE
PRESENTATION OF TWO FLAGs-THEIR DEPARTURE
TO WASHINGTON.
Tho loyal State Of Maine called upon by the Presi
dents proclamation to furnish two regiments Of the
quota called for but has already despatched these from
tho Dgo State and four regiments have gone into
camp, to be despatched needed On the 18th
sult, the a-st regiment from Maine (the Second regi
ment, Colonel Jameson), arriving in this city en-
route for Fortress Monroe, and already on
beard the ship, when the order was countermand-
ed and the command ordered in camp Wilet's
Point, from whence they left only q few days ago.
Yesterday morning another regiment Of the Maine
arriving in town, being the second ipstament of
Maine volunteers The Of the Drigo State residents
OF New York, being DESTROYS Of rendering a hearty
welcome to their brethren, made extensive prepara-
tcns for their reception. meeting called ut the
Asto. House Saturday, afternoon at which fifty
Of Maine present. and 1t then resolved to
form in procession and meet the expected regiment the
landing Previous this few gentlemen dubbed toge-
Their ard purchased fine American flag, which they
INTENDED 70 present to the First regiment The commit
tee took every pains ascertain the hour Of the
arrival Of tie regiment, but were not successful as
they wahed The regiment, it appears, left Portland
ca Saturday morning, and arrived at Boston at two
O'Clock, where tho Boston Cadets received them.
them by Messrs Stevens Dresser Co. Colonel jackson,
behalf Of his command received the same At eight
O'Clock they took the fo- Fall River arriving there
after eleven and were sanferred board the steam
boat Bay State Captain Allen, which Colonel William Bor
den the agent OF the Fail River line, kindly placed at
their disposal At twelve O'Clock yesterday noon the
boat Ape sred rounding the Battery, which a sign
Tor the ncs. unbounded demonstration the part of
the multitude assembled the pier consstng of about
five hundred OF the OF Name all of whom dis.
tDgushe by wearing badge their left breast, bear
ing the following inscription
TIE SONS OF MAINE
welcome the defenders Of constitutional liberty aud$