The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-23


teenth) have been mustered IN part, but Il viii be
week or ten days before of the regiments be
get ready TO leave for the seat OF war.
DEPARTURE OF THE SECOND REGIMENT
NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS.
The Second regiment, under command OF Col. Joseph
D. O4rr haing Troy, which arrived in this city on
Sunday morning last, took their departure from the bar
racks in Canal street at four O'Clock, proceed to
yOrress Monroe by order Of Msor General John A. Dix
me Second regiment the first volunteer command
dered the Of BATTLE Of which fact the officers
and feel not little proud They muster eight hun
bred and thirteen rank and file, and fully armed
equipped.
The government has provided the steamship James
Adger for the transportation OF the troops which viii
take them direct TO the fort AT six o'clock the regiment
embarked on board the steamer, but did go sea
ewing TO order calling the field off election OF
Bgadier General OF the Fret brigade at the St Ncho
e stream and anchored there for the night inasmuch
~ vessel can pass the coast guard after night.
The following correct list Of the officers OF the regi
Ment:-
Colonel, Joseph B. Carr; Lieutenant Colonel r Wells
kenyon Major, Richard D. Boss Aolatans Timothy
". f. Kisselburg Chaplain, Rev. " A. Lewis; Surgeon,
\. D. Bou,econ; surgeons Mate, lie Roy Mclean Ser
seant Major, LIE Grand Benedict Quartermasers Ser
seant, A. j. Donnelly Drum Major Thomas E Bulger.
COMPANY orrICKRs.
Company A-Captain, j. w. Armitage; Lieutenant,
c. W. Link Ensign, G. 4. Hitchcock.
Company B-Captain, W. A. Olmstead; Lieutenant,
7. O. Haddock; Ensign, L. Churchill
Company C-Captain, G. 81. OTIS Lieutenant, s. L. Per-
kipe; Ensign, ". H. Pitt
9ooupsny p-O,ptsin, n. cassda; Lieutenant, j. Nc
Company captain, & W. Park; Lieutenant, J. A.
Gross; Ensign, q. Harrison.
Company F-CAptsin, G. W. Wilson; Lieutenant, j. H.
Quackenbush; Ensign, +. w. Wilson.
Company G-Csptain, W. H rbbt.s Lieutenant, j. A.
Company H-oaptain. j. G Mcyutt; Lieutenant, T.
O'Brien; Ensign, W. McFheters.
Company I-Captain, w. McConke; Lieutenant, j. la.
fura Ensign, G. Tefe.
Company K-captain, j. Arts, Lieutenant, H. W. jan
DEPARTURE OF MEAGHER'S IRISH ZOUAvES.
THE IRISH ELEMENT AT FEVER HEAT-"FAUGH.A-
BALLAGH'-FoRTY- EIGHT IN THE FIELD-TaE
PoPEs IRISH BRIGADE REPRESENTED, ETC ETC.
After tantalizlng delay of several days. Meaghers
Irish zouaves and thehree hundred of the green
sod who enrolled themselves to fill up companies in the
gallant Sixty ninth, got board a special train at
Jersey City yesterday afternoon, at four o'clock and
went of on the wings Of steam to Join their com.
patriots in the field OF action. From an early hour
yesterday morning everything martial ap.
Dearance around Phelan's billiard saloon where
the god Of billiards gave place 10 the god Of
war, and changed the scene OF Berger noto-
rsety into q spot of warlike excitement. The compa
ment In the full OF the term. The strong
active snd wry, and when they get fair chance judg
them,n and pioneer themselves into the front rank OF
military From the first rosy blush of young Auro-
Irish zouaves crowded by the relatives AID friends
Of the brave lads who about being drafted of to
neld Of glory or death Il was pleasing 70 observe
Of those fair of the Emerald Isle, who were
present to bid their adi-ur 70 their relatives
and friends. The company numbers huu-
dred picked men every Of whom manifes;s dsposi.
ton 70 clear the valley Their uniform consists OF y
looee navy blue jacket fnged with red and pantaoons
a buish gray with caps Ia Sixty ninth regiment About
half past three o'clock the Irish Zouaves received the
der 70 march and they issued from Pheans billiard sa
loon amid perfect storm OF cheers from those who had
congregaed TO witness their departure. Owing TO Sc
we're ndsposition Of several dsys duration, tue dstn
guisned rebel OF 49, Captain Thomas Francis Meagher
was unable TO march at the head OF his men, conse
uent'y had TO ride down 10 the Jersey City ferry in
carriage Broadway, as usual alive to the Excite
nent o. hour aui contributed Its thousands to inspire
the Zouaves with In the cause for which they
were about 10 fight As they marched down Broad
way, cheer upon cheer rang out in the air, and the
echo did not die away until the got board the ferry
boat at the foot OF Cortland street Here there were
scenes affecting that would be impossible 10 descrb
them with fidelity The wringing OF hands the 81 -
OF tears the sob OF love and the wall OF .,.,. s,a
deep into tue hearts Of mar mo ware oniv ook rs On
10 eeniee' anu rot intrude upon grief which twa,
lnssioic to soothe Among the gallant fellows, who,
by the by, are well drilled regiment which has
left this city yet considering Their limited opportunity
who distinguished himself in the army Of
the Ponif during the late difficulties in Italy.
He goes Sergeant 10 join the Sixty ninth regiment
His name ia John Geeson six feet Eve Irishman with
all the portly bearing OF soldier He presented
with gold medal BY Lamoricere the 5th Of last octo
Der for his brave at the battle Of Ancona aud
promt ted from the rank OF Sergeant to that OF Lieu
tenant This latter distinction corded to him for
taking Monte horatta while in charge OF company Of
skrmishers He Is gallant o ripperary and there
fore thoee Of whom Thomas Davs has sung in the
following manner
Meet hi N In his cabin rude,
sitting by his dark eyed Mary,
And you'd swear he knew no other moot
Than love, and song, and Tipperary.
He wounded three times In action.
The arrived at Jersey City at half past four O'clock
and taken beard the cars, which started at six
O'Clock for Washington. The whole battalion under
the command Of Major Bagley, who, since the reg
left has been unceasng In his exertons In forwarding
supplies and completing the necessary arrangements ia
this city the comfort Of The regiment Both tn
Governor OF the state and the Defence Committee refused
70 forward the battalion contrary &c the special order OF
the Secretary OF War, and the expense OF transmitting
them 10 Washington had TO be borne by the Sixty ninth
regiment.
The following the officers Of the Irish zouaves:--
Thomas Francis Meagher, Captain; Edward X. Butler,
First Lieutenant Maurice W. Wall, Second Lieutenant
Wa. oDonohue, First Sergeant and - Kelly, Second
Sergeant.