The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-19
NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY, APRIL 49, lsa-rR1pLE SHEET

attached the powerful locomotive "waioott," was
covered with flags, and in charge Of Mr. j. w. Woodruff
Assistant Superintendent OF the road little delay
occasIoned on account Of the crowd in the building
blocking up the place. but the Chief Of Police Of Jersey
CIV with his men and Sheriff Franss, aided by the
SQUAD Of New York police, soon cleared the way.
During the time the troops in waiting TO embark
on board they continually cheered, and the ladies'
amused themselves by throwing TO the soldiers their
pocket handkerchies and little Tags The order being
given, the several companies were marched 70 their
respective cara and In about half hour they all
safely on board the train
At one o'clock COL Jones informed Mr. Woodruff that
all was ready, and the signal immediately given for
the train to start The first movement Of the lecomo
tive brought out cheer after cheer and the train slow
y gded out from the depot the crowd kept up their
cheers and waving OF flags Among the ladies could be
seen several In tears deeply affected lat the scene and
old gentleman cried like child. When asked II he
had any friends among the troops he replied that he had
not but he felt a. though every one who composed the
little band were bis own sons There were quite num-
Der Of the New Jersey militia who accompanied the
troops "a far a. Trenton.
VETERAN.
Among those who belonged to thin gallant band was
Henry j. White, drum major OF the Sixth regiment,
who stated he seventy nine years Of age, had been
In the service thirty nine years marine and yolun
teer had eight stripes his arm, and hoped TO get
another before he returned to Massachusetts, which he
believed he shoud yet again and again necessary
PRESENTATION OF COI.0Rs TO THE TROOPS.
Bosrox, April II, 1851.
Shortly after dispatches received changing
the programme Of the departure Of the troops and 1t is
said making their destination Warrington.
At half past three O'Clock Gov. Andrews presented a
regmental flag to the Sixth regiment Colonel Edward
+. JOINT Of Lowell, commanding. The Goveanor made
eloquent speech from the steps OF the State House,
the troops being drawn up in line on Beacon
street. Adutant General Schouler, Rigader General B.
F. Butler and other distinguished officers were present
There dense Of spectators, including large
number OF ladies', and the most imposing and
inspiriting.
Governor Andrews, in his remarks, conjRed
the soldiers to conduct themselves like men,
and TO act worthy Of the glorious traditions 0!
the State they represented. They were called to
fight in behalf Of the country, its dignity and purityn
behalf Of the flag which had swept the in triumph
convey ing right and honor all the world. The Co
vernon alluded to General Butler, who by his sde
the person under whose lead they would be for the
present. and he complimented that officer in high terma
In continuation he said that they would be mustered
last under the command OF Lieutenant General Scott
whom he trusted God would spare witness the Union
firmly established all the land They to
pair TO Washington, which had been built under the
Father Of his Country. They had been summoned sud
denly The State government had done all in its power
to provide for the necessities of the occasion,
and they would bear with them its benefac-
tions and its progress. Those behind cherished
them in their heart Of hearts, following them with their
best wishes, and feeling confident that thsy would
mot return until they had done the utmost that patriotic
men could do.
Hare the Governor took the fag and after waving
and FRO amid the applause Of the assembled Multitude
handed II to Colonel Jones.
Colonel Jones took the flag, and saying that
thing valuable upon earth, and that il
would be go priced by his command He declared that,
go help him God, he would never disgrace IT,
All within reach Of his voice cheered heartily, and
many joined in the expression, "God help you jones'
RECEPTION OF THE TROOPS AT TRENTON
TRENTON, April Is, 1851.
Gov Olden directed national salute TO be fred the
State Arsenal in honor OF the troops from Boston they
passed through this city The troops enthusiast
cay cheered by hundreds the depot the State
senal.
ARRIVAL OF THE TROOPS AT PE.sss"c7a.
PHIA.
PMIADnPnA, April Is, 1861.
The Massachusetts, regiment arrived and passed along
Chestnut street eight O'clock to the Continental
take supper there the Grard The soldiers were
mainly quarered at the latter building, which
vacant The cheering was incessant along the line OF
march.