The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-01
MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN NEW YORK
DEPARTURE OF THE FIFTY-rIFTH REGl-
MENT FOR WASHINGTON.

DEPARTURE OF THE FIFTY-rIFTH REGl-
MENT FOR WASHINGTON.
now THE SOLDIERS DISPOSED OF THEIR SPARE TINE
WHILE AT CAMP NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF THE
REGIMENT, PARTING SCENES, ETC.
Al eleven O'Clock yesterday morning the Fifty nth
giment-otherwise known the Garde ayette-struck
their at Camp lafayette Staten snl and got
der way for the field Of action in the best state of spirits
and with many vims for tho in which they have
cheerfuly embarked.
It seemed rs If the bravo fellows, In leaving the
camp, taking final adieu Of spot endcared to
them by long years OF residence, If might judge Of
the manner which many Of the suogizcd the place
and people During their short probation there they have
made the grounds quite elysum to speak, more in
harmony with the surroundings Of all that is full of re-
pose and beauty than with the busy preparation for stern
warfare. In fact TO q typographical EXPIRES
sion) the grounds have been quite " transposed"
Always beautiful in far nature concerned they
have been rendered infinitely more attractive by the
mrable arttoushcs whi b some OF the norcutrs,s Of
the regiment have lavished them with unspaiing
hands, 50 that II Is literal garden Of flowers &c II
was no wonder then, that they left this spot with
gret which however, was not 10 interfere
with their mi itary ardor and 10 make them thankful TO
old Mars for the chance of getting OF amongst powder
and ball The railway brought the regiment from
the camp tbs Vanderbilt landing from whence
they marched about half mile to Clifton dock, where
they were To embark on beard Of the Camden and
Amboy boats and proceed direct 20 Philadelphia, where
Here they were received in the most enthusi-
astic manner by large crowd Of friends,
carriages filed with ladies', with whom the Fifty fifth APP
pear TO have gained considerable favor during their
joun on the island, were drawn up on the dock, and
many ir hand oustr etched from these vehicles
to shake those of the men in uniform As the regiment
appeared drawn up the dock is exaggeraton To
say that they fine boy Of soldiers yet
secn-men whom the Grdnde Emperor himself woihl
not blush to lead Their peculiar style Of dress,
too, had dazzling and pleasing in the sunlight
com ~ rauim wi
richly sashcd jackets red fez and capacio pantaoons,
locked as If they could devour whole host Of the enemy
In word, every in the regiment (both French and
Irish had the regular cut slap dash swagger of the soldier
about him. mingled with pretty appreciation Of
what soldier should be in the social circle rs well as on
the field Of battle.
They had to wait for long while on the pier before
the boat arrived 10 transport them TO Perth AmbOy but
when she did they got board In "dOube quick tims
without murmlr from q man, and of they started
amid cheers tears, &c.
The regiment numbers $50 men, but receive an
addition OF 100 In passing through Philadelphia They
are fully equipped and armed with the Enfield rifle.
Miss Terese suraud the young and interesting VIVIAN
diere who accompanies the regiment seems sp cia IA
volte with all the men, Her father Sergeant Of the
engineer corps and her brother private in the reg
meDt.
The following is list of the officers, far could be
ascertancd:--
R. De Trobriand, Colonel commanding; Louis Tonrot,
Lieutenant Colonel Francis Jaehl Major Leon Cuvier,
Adutant Felix Petard Surgeon; fheo. Arthand Assistant
Surgcon;J W. Aeeks, . Quarlermaster Chas LIBEL, As
sstant Qartermaster Stewart NJ Taylor, master l..
Eras Sergeant Major and Colonels Secretary Anoinne
Guerner, Quartermas'cr sergeant Justin Bourdounay,
Drum Major; VIM. Rooell, Hospital Steward.
Company A-Aaptain Chas. Navetre; First Lieutenant
Charles B,urguard; Second Lieutenant,
Company CCapiain, Louis c. Battals; First Lieuten
ant, A. vignot; Second Lieutenant, VIM. H. Schmidt.
Company D-captain, l.. ,Masurs, First Lieutenant
Frederick keutze Second Lieutenant, -.
C5mpany EIaptan, John H. 1issot First Lieutenant,
J. Arl0uld; Second Lieutenant, A. Terrain.
Company ECapain, j. J. Four; First Lieutenant, Aug.
Rndingg; Second Lieutenant, r T. Jantzen,
Company G-Captan, J. G. Panmuler; First Lisuten-
ant, John Skarren; Second Lieutenant, A. s. James.
Company HAaptan, Kuntz; First Lieutenant, Philip
Meyer Second Lieutenant, J. Huell
Company Captain, A. T. Veyer; First Lieutenant,
George II. Felt; Second Lieutenant VIM. A. Wool.
Company K-Captain, Geo. G. Williams; First Licuten-
ant, Ashley Van Duzer Second Lieutenant, Phi Rogers.