Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-04

THE sIxrI-NrSTH-Tbisf famous regiment,
composed entirely Of Irishmen, and numbering
fourteen hundred and hfty men, arrived In this
city last night at \ O'Clock, per rail from An
nspolis Junction Notwithsta nding the "sloppyn
weather, our citizens turned out very generally
70 welcome them 90 the Federal Capital, after
their fatiguing march hither. The Sixty -ninth
Regiment has proved to the citizens Of Maryland
and To the country, since their arrival at Annap-
oils. that they ere no holiday soldiers; that while
they love their adopted country, ard will defend
ib Capitol and its EXTREMIST limits Of territory
nom the hand Of the spoiler, they are always
ready to extend the ight hand of kindness TO all
with whom they come In contact. So well did
Sixty-ninth conduct themselves during the tenn
porary occupation Of the route between WASH
ington and Annapolis, that petitions numerously
Hgned by the citizens OF that city and the coun-
trv along the route, were sent to Gen Butler, re-
questing that they might be retained there, -
permanent guards to the road. And vet, the cit-
zens realizing WHIST q sense Of security was i'm
parted all around by the presence Of these troops
took occasion In every business transaction with
them to swindle them to the utmost They
charged IS cents each for eggs, IS cents apiece
for fp pies. ~ cents each for oranges, and for
everything they sold the men they charged from
len 70 twenty prices. The boys never COM
planned; paid in hard cash for everything they
bought, showing I'm every particular their sense
OF honor and gsntlemsnly bearing men, while
their efficiency and discipline as soldiers were
admired on all hands.
During their occupation Of the road they made
manv arrests Of suspicious parties when they sent
forward TO Gen. Butler, at Annapolis. Among
others arrested by them was Edward z. Weston,
the Boston pedestrian, who, Il seemed, had walked
all the way from b. ston to the Junction on his
way to Washington To offer himself to the Presi-
dent as bearer Of dispatches. As no one In the
Sixty ninth knew Mr.. w and az he was in pos
session Ct many letters ard documents addressed
TO distinguished personages, he was regarded as a
suspicious character, and placed under arrest for
two days. He bore his confinement with much
good humor; and finally squad of Massachusetts
troops came out on the road, several Of whom
knew w eston. and he was released. He then re-
fused to leave the Sixty ninth boys, and waiting,
came forward with them. Night before last the
men expected TO come on to Washington in a
train from the city, and accordingly broke up
preparation TO jump on board the train. The
people living In the vicinity, several large plant
ers and men Of consequence, Joined together and
paid them parting visit, sitting with them
around the camp FIRE, and aiding loudly In sing
ing the "Star-spangled Banner; and "Colun,bia,
the g. m Of the Ocean " They exchanged hearty
Rood-byes, and left for their homes; but the boys
had to remain till yesterday afternoon, except
three companies that came forward as a baggage
guard.
Last nigh, the men looked pretty well tagged
out with their Exposure to the incement weather
On several nights when they Lad to sleep en- the
ground, with only the thickness Of a blanket BE-
tween them, there came heavy frosts, which
chilled them TO the bone. Some of the bows
raised United States A ~, which they hoisted at
Patu1ent, considered the most dangerous point on
the read, Many Of the citizens warned them that
down, but they avowed that the flag should re-
main. and were not molested, though threatened
The nrst night they were placed on gard over
the road, they arrested lieutenant and twenty
six men, Of the Massachusetts volunteers who
lad been stationed at Patuxent for the night, and
had left their post, and gone about mile to
farm house for shelter. The men were sent for
ward as prisoners.
On their arrival here they marched to their quar-
tiers, Columbia Market, corner Of Pennsylvania
avenue, and Constitution cfice, f. street, between
Eleventh and Twelfth Tbs{r
as follows:
Michael Corcoran, colonel; Robert Nugent,
lieutenant coloneli James Bagley, nsjor, tattend-
Ing regimental business In New York; John
Mckeon, adjutant; James b. Kirker, engineer,
offending regimental business In New York;
Mathew kehoe, Paymcstsr; Joseph b. Tully,
quartermaster; Robert johnson, surgeon, Ton
Ieaye;l James L. Herman, assistant surgeon; ].
+. smith, assistant surgeon, (volunteer;) p. No
Ian, assistant surgeon, (volunteer;) Rev. T. }.
~ oon.y, chaplain; Charles u. Hslpin, military
secretary; Richard c. Downing, commissary;
Louis c d HomerRue, assistant paymaster; Mat
they Murphsy, assistant adjutsnt; Bernard J.
McDermoit, assistant quartermas:er; John II.
McCCnn, assistant engineer.
Company A-JanIes Haggarty, captain; Theo
dore Kelly, first leutenant Daniel Strain, second
lieutenant; Sullivan, second lieutenant.
Company B-rkomas Lynch. captain: Thos
Leddy and William Giles, second lieutenants
Company C-James Cavenagh, captain; John
Smith, acting.
Company D-Tbomas Clark, acting; Thomas
Fay. first lieutenaBt James DUNCAN and James o.
Boyle, second lieutenauts.
Company E-F atrick Kelly. captain; John Bag
ley, hrsilieutenaEt; W j Hart second lieut.. nant
acting.
Company John Breslin. captain; Patrick
Duffy, first lieutenant John Duffy and Michael
Bresll- second lieutenants
Company G-Felix Do Nv captain; p Mcmahon
first lieutenant.
Company H-Janes Kelly, captain; VIM. But
Ter; frat lieutenant.
Company I-Jonn Coonan, frst lieutena n. COM
mabding; Thomas Canton, second lieutenant,
James McKiver, second lieutenant, acting
This rne regiment Is now tenn porarily divided
by the quarteriDg Of the companies In separate
buildings. The headquarters are In the large
building, corner Of Thirteenth street and PENN
s5lvsnia avenue, where are also CHARTERED several
companies Of the regiment They bring with
them four splendid stand of colors, consisting CT
two BEAUTIFUL national naes, one Of which was
presented TO them by the city councils Of New
York; and a large green silk flag trimmed with
gilt fringe and tassels upon a stafY with a silver
plated spearhesd, and bearing, beneath a rising
sun, the words 50 Presented to the 60th Regiment,
in commemora,ion Of the 11th Oct 1861 % Refer.
ring 10 the visit Of the Prince Of Wales to New
York. Another bears tue coat Of arms of the re-
giment, consisting Of harp, sun, stars and
stripes and a castle, with the motto ''Gentle when
strcked, fierce when provoked" between two
Irish wolf dogs, rampant.
The uniform Is blue fatigue cap, blue coat,
and pants trimmed with red cord, and the army
regulation overcoat. They are ali provided with
MIME musket
several companies are CHARTERED In Halls old
coach-mabing establishment and three are In
Coyle's iron building, opposite the w ashington
building room In the old Consti tuition print.
ing Office Is temporarily occupied for the storage
of baggage, but is to be fitted up for guardrooui
The men are all hardy, abIe-looking fellows, and
seem highly pleased at having reached the city
after their delay In Maryland and first experience
In service guarding the railroad. They are to-day
busily employed In polishing their guns, cleaning
mp their accoutreDenss and asserting baggage
and improving every opportunity to 10; down FOR
the benefit Of those at home q synopsis Of their
journey. Ii was thought, II the weather proved
favorable, the regiment would be reviewed by
the President and Secretary Of War to-day, but
his will probably be delayed until Monday
P.S.-We hear that on tomorrow or Monday
the sixty-ninth Regiment will be located In
Georgetown, In the vicinity Of the College
Nor LEGAL TkNDER.-Mr. Charles Kloman asks
to say, rs regards the under the above head
in yesterdays Star, that IL was Washington CITY
bank money he offered In payment for his rent;
and he adds further, VIII every body In Washing
ton knows Of Charles Kloman, that he ALWAYS
pays his dues promptly, and feels honest pride
In his reputation for fair dealing