The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-08
METROPOLITAN WAR MOVEMENTS.
DEPARTURE OF THE TWENTIETH REGI-
MENT, OF ULSTER COUNTY.


After disappointments, the noble twentieth
regiment Colonel George w. Pratt, was at last permitted
TO proceed TO Washington, after being barracks in This
city for days. They arrived here on Sunday the
18th uitmo, mastering seven hundred and eighty one
men, every one Of them soldier eager TO proceed nme-
date,y 10 their destination Their encampnen ever the
Centre market not exactly the place the roops cared
about occupying and the second night after their arrival
they were transferred to the and commoiOus bar
racks erected in the Park for the accommodation Of
troops In rdaSitu
While stationed there the time was not passed in
tery inactivity on the contrary every spare moment
devoted 70 perfectng the men in the manual Of
and the proficiency in the duties Of the solder The
regiment had come to New YORK; by order of the state
auihores 10 be transported TO the scene OF war rnme
datey, but means OF convey had been provided
Meet OF them had left home families, business ard em
pioynent meusd with patriotic spirit 9 serve Their
country IN the hour Of need and protect the haose1
tag from further insult and ndignity.
Instead Of being forwarded 10 DAY or two after their
arrival, tie regiment was compelled Inactive
and not nnfrequeny rumors were circulated ths; they
would soon be ordered TO return 10 their hoes without
so much &c having even seen an enemy much less having
exchanged fl0ts.
This rumor sooon turned into stern reality for on
ass Sundy morning the etct from Albany ordering
the regiment back 20 Ulster county The reason alleged
for the corntermand was, the federal authorizes would
accept 10 more militia but only those regiments yolun
teerng or Two years The chagrin Of the officers was
unooInded TIER feelings, not expressed 10 loud tones
we're none the ess deep The prvases, however showed
Their indignation more openly and took advantage Of tne
they imagined was an nfiction OF great wrong They
SAID that they mad set ont TO fight for their country ard
they will not return until fna, peace is declared
Some OF the spoke Of volunteering for two years.
even at the risk OF losing their identity regiment
Shortly after receiving the message from the Governr
ordering their return some Of the troops showed mutt
nous spirit, the caterer coming IN for share OF tne
abuse Colonel Pratt however soon checked ns oaburst
babe hs 10 be patient. ard that mis- friends and him
self had that the should proceed 10 tner
final Gesf nator Snre enough at O'Clock on Monday
evening, the order 70 come Immediately by rail 10 Wash
Tho al
pronnlgate at once
On receiving this glorious news scene Of er.hus
ensued which rnay be better imagined than described
Cheer upon creer rang upon the arr the President the
Governor General Scott Colonel Pratt the Tag and every
name and subject the troops could think Of their ren
zied delight was made The object Of their yoce.ocs
cheers.
The commander wss deeply affected at the enthusiasm
displayed by lis men, and allowed them unrestraned
liberty to express tneir feelings Order being finally
stored, Colonel Pratt addressed his 10 fathery
manner, remarkng thai through the influence OF friends
the regiment had been ordered instantly to leave camp
snd proceed 10 the capital ether desigrai
wncn future despsches would explain. &c also Thanked
defgong many haroeaips without even murlnur,
congratulated them on the speedy prospect Of beng
enabled 10 show Of what Material the UAter regimen s
ccmpceed.
He continued the regiment would be aleu-
ed TO PARTICIPATE % any action they would lot
wise exorerasei the State authorities from al
blame n Keeping them back, that the only
Of sner beng detained was, many volunteers
Offering that the United States authorities 10Th
TO accept any more militia for three months service
TIE remarks Of Colonel Pratt we're repeatedly interrupted
With applause at the conclusion be gave orders 70 ges
10 readiness for marching In less than haf an hour
every KrsTEacx WAC strapped, blankets rolled papes,
DC. fled away, chests, franks and boxes were appro
grated 10 stow away camp furniture and surplus
clothing aSay ard the reg naen stood under arms, await
lrg the final order, " Forward, march y
requiston made on Quarterraster General G. A.
Arthur for two days aoIs for eght hundred men ant
means OF transportation, and In the incredible snor
space Of an hour the requis.tion answered, and
s-ACal
Owing, however, 10 tie heavy storm prevailing, i
tnorgnt gable 70 defer The final departure mi. mora
ing, and the regimen again dismissed TO D!yoaao 10
the barracks Quartermaster Genera C. A. Arthur, Pay
master General Thomas B. Van Buren, and MAJOR c. A.
tie troops OIL The CELEBRITY with which tbs regiment
paced marching order OF the beet evidences or
what may be expected q Inern in actual service.
the men awake long before the reveille ard IN
proper condition Tor long march. hearty aad eoo~
staniih supper was paraken q AID al necessary e.
precisely yesterday morning the order 20 TO- 10 lue
gwen. and after Inspection by the held az stat o
% inc regiment and scndry military celebrities u
re city, tie Inc of march tasen up, tie reg aent
wheeled ont Of the wee gate Of the Park and rlet down
Broadway through Cartandt street 10 tire ferry they
were preceded by company Of Colonel HaWSrs New
York Zouaves
rhe march through Broadway wss very lively, me
mnerse crowds gathered on tne siteHalks manifested
the most crbourdee enthusiasm, every mcsse, IN the
ranks being decorated III n mature lag presented ~
ihe spectators. In Cortlsnot street temporary hat
occasigred, and r pace, reet was maze interest
ing by soDgs and humorous oad mage. 40 Washington
responded The stop short tie Cheers that tad re-
named behind now csrc riding Up, mounted OF splendid
chargers, ard the command vas put board Ire
ferry boal A. p Jackson, which laid n waiting On the
forward poron o. he boat Senator Fero Go Greene
county, appeared ard addressed the regiment happy
manner pointing to the banner floating over head, Rud
reminding lis friends thGt this emblem Of our
liberty had been deted, and they were now CT tier way
assist N the protection Of that Tag and The MAMIE
nance OF eur glorious Institutions me remarks OF the
Senator loudly aDplauded, and cheers were given
fer Mr.. Fiero, Cclorel frEt'r and the regiment.
anFtar 80 n 1nara mil IA Na,
troops board a. ra past nine O'Clock, bot fully
ta1past ten before tie saa ~ siIeen cars drawn ~
the locomotive WoIcoIt, started out Ct the depot NJ
j. W. woodruff, Asssiaot Super nterdent Of ire road
conducted the train far So New Brunswick
ne scene al the depot was ony equal to the departure
Of troops previously gong that way, and Considering
that notice had been given q ths altar, TIE turn cut
Of spectators was even anger than on previous ocs
Prior TO leaving the barracks Atjgant Earienburgh
favored with ;he following complete ani correct Ell
Of TIE fed, stat a1i ne cfhcers.-
FIELD OFFICERS.
Colorel-qecrge " Pratt
Lieutenant Coionei-ii.ram Shoemaker
Naor--Jheodore Yates
STAFF OFFICERS.
1dusart--j. r. Eardenburgh.
Engineer--D I. Van Buren,.
Hospital Surgeon (assig 10 duty q he brgade)-
A. Crlspeii
surgeon-C Leonard ngerscl
Assistant Surgeon-Robert Longham.
Quarterrnsster-John s. Griffin.
Faymaster--P. z. Overbaugh.
Comm. ssnry-w. s;onpsby,
Cbapla n--Rev. G. DGrsch.
EoN-coMhIssIoHEp s-AFr.
Quartermaster Sergeant r. Easerouck
Sergeant Of Infantry-w. Webster Shaner.
Drum Major-George kyere.
Fife knjor-A Golfer
LINE OFFICERS
Company A, of Cairo, Greene coIniy-Frsi Lieutenant
A. g. Parker, commanding; second Lieutenant, sauos
stsyeRe.
Company r, Of Kipgston-Captain, g. y. Sharpe; Frst
Lieutenant jacob sharpe; Second l4erepaci Cornelius
Eoughtallng
Company c, Of Rnsstor--Captan, J. Rudolph Tappen;
Fret Lieutenant, walter W. Van RAnsslaer; Second
Lieutenant, Peter y Voorhees,.
Company D. OF shokan, Ulster cornty-Capiar, Davis
wipne First Lieutenant, John Hussy Second Lieutenant,
John W scbcOnmaker.
Company e. OF kilensvlle Ulster ccGnty-Capain WI
Lam Lent First Lieutenant, Jacob A. Blaekman Secoud
Lieutenant, Nicholas Sshen.
Company i, Of Rondout, Ulster couniy-Captar, p j.
Flynn First Lieutenant, Edward OReAy; Secord
Lieutenant, icon Murray.
bricks First Lieutenant jas De Balen; Second Leuien-
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