The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-27

THE SIXTEENTH REGIMENT NEW YORK
STATE MILITIA

Alb Nuiy LING regiment, organized In Albany, ant
raised principally from the elite Of the young Of Gin
ton Franklin and st. Lawrence countless made magnih
cent display on Broadway yesterday they marched IA
abe pier where steamer awaited them to convey them
to the seat Of Regiments Of well trained and dis
cpneo men have almost daily passed through that now
srest military highway own Broadway, but from the
day the gallant Sixth Aprbroueht
the reality OF warlke movements before the eyes of our
ctzens, no inner body Of men has made this city their
route to the South The regiment is periec ,ly
equipped and provided with al the military
raraphlerala of soldiers entering upon cam.
pAgr. Their uniform and acoourtrements are
IN every respect in accordance to the United
States Army regulation. Their muskets are of
the Old United States pattern these will be exchanged
for Enfe.d rifles at Washington Tho officers are hardly
ostrsuishabe from the United States officers who have
received their military education In any Of our colleges,
for sogeher with presenting all the physique and bear
ing Of veterans, they the regular hat, with tn
turn leaf and feathers, by the regular officers
The c cers are men all in the carly prime Of fe and
men ana officers are Of that stamp likely % show tbs
rural districts, they present all the appearance Of
men accustomed 70 outdoor pursuits. They are =
cicers 4 accounted the taest officer In the army
refss scmewhas over six feet six. They left Albany
sn ~
ter O'CLOCK per the steamboat Mcdonald and two bages
The regiment disembsrked at the foot of Fourteenth
en- to pier No. g. where the embark and from
thence TO be conveyed to Elzabethport. From Four
roe SouSS ectna on their way through Ffsh ave-
most hearty greeting from the fair denzens Of that
fashionable thofoushfsre. At the Washington Parade
Grouno the regiment once more halted and in very
feW noente the enclosure crowded by enthusiastic
citizen who from time TO time loudly cheered the
Zion OF colors Tnough coming from the country, the
brave had friends in the city. a. where would they
net these times OF patriotic sacrfces and as In every
Ctsr insthnce has been member Of the fair
represented the sympathy and good will Of the communi
~, dtly this the case no~ Coloael Davies
placed Bis men in q position favorable TO witness the
as and hear the kind add essed to them
BIZ the donor Of the Two beautiful flags which in
future 20 accompany them through veal or woe for
ExeeL tn not the to leave their flag trophy
10 sLemy short time needed In placing the men
In postr and the kindness Of their far friends would
Mrs Rowland the wife Of the Adjutant whose gift
1be Gags were with some other LADIES' having taken
gwen. anc Colonel Dsvies standing few feet in advance
Wss erased In the following terms by Mr. ROBERT
Hosx President Of the Republican Insurance. Company
Coz DAvns-It is my priv ege to stand here this day
ashe representative Of Mrs Joseph HowAnd present.
IN her name these beautiful coors to the gallant reg
ment pncer your command. She wishes me 70 make
This presentation in as few words as possible Her
heart you know, full Of the tenderest emotions at
this moment Of departure Of the Sixteenth egiment for
reap its full share Of the glores Of the campaign and
can vcuch for that she IS fully as any OF you. is
y,
country. Your mission 10 a sacred one You 20 forth,
representatives Of this great State battling for the ma
ss bs 70 y dGH v
rest I'll the foundations of society The safety happiness
and we'll being Of yourselves, your families, fellow
Go FORTH thsn, feareessy and cheerfuly In the
full assurance that the prayers Of those you leave be-
hind x dy ascend 70 the Throne q Grace in your BE-
cannot more nttngiy conclude than by quoting two
lines from that beautiful hymn to the aiy q our CON-
AID this DO your u,osto-In God h your trust"
Coone D briefly rsspGnSdsd 70 the address III. &c
ege OF himself and his command 70 fight under the ban
nefs that day presented them One was the revered flag
peoples freedom an6 happiness Gag endeared TO them
BY every association and by every tie that can link
patriots heart to the home o. ms me o.nsf nag
kind and gentle heart who In the hour when their coun
try called for their SERVICES had prompted her with
1her-a flag which would evor cali back their
xtoush,s the friends they had left behind them This
clce Assuring them himself and command preferred that
their deeds should speak for them
Tie flags were then borne past the regiment the men
sauinz shem and the band playing "The Star Spangled
The regiment then fled off the ground and took up th
march through Broadway. Along the whole route tn =
regiment was enthusiastically received. The cheering
was continuous, and the waving Of hndkerchiefs
@ O sna sss sex ans xss
steamer put ct once into the stream, and a. 1t
rounded the Roanoke the gallant crew Of the gallant ship
menta compliment which the Sixteenth a. Justify
turned The steamer viii start this morning for Eliza
bethport from whence the regiment VIII be conveyed oy
ms following i correct list Of the officers Of the
Led and sa6 ones,-rhomas A. Davies. Colonel !;
Samuel Marsh Lieutenant Colonel Buel Palmer Major
Joseph Rowland, Adjutant Arthur Dewint ouaEtermas
.rscr,s Ns4a Henry n Tnwrsend Pavmsater ROYAL B.