The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-01
NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, JUNE /, 1861
THE EXCELSIOR BRIGADE.
N6PECTIoN AND REVIEW AT THE CITY Hal
YEGTEHDAY.

THE EXCELSIOR BRIGADE.
INSPECTION AND REVIEW AT THE CITY HALL
YEsTEBDAY.
The Park Barracks, which had assumed rather
monotonous appearance for days past yester
day morning the Of much animation and veness.
This was In great measure not altogether, owing to
the arrival Of four detaehments Of the Excelsior Brigade
at the City Hail. and the well known fact that the regi
ment has been raised and is under the command Of
Brgader General sokes had gathered together larger
crowd Of distinguished individuals than would otherwise
have congregated.
The main body who were to arrive had left Dunkirk on
the previous day, and were met at the New York
and Erie Railroad yesterday morning at nine O'Clock
nies-one from Camp Clinton near Harlem under Captain
Bradee of the Jackson Light Infantry Excelsior Brigade,
and the second from Camp Ecott Staten Island under
Captain Holt, headed by Captain Scott.
The scene which took place at the ferry one OF
much enthusiasm, and when the different batalions nae.
II was Of very animating and imposing nature Tho
band struck up uAuld Lang Syne," after which the
"star Spapgled Banner" was exceedingly well per.
formed.
The two companies from Dupkirk are numbers First
the following 0fncers:-
Frs Company-o Captain, VIM O. Stevens; Lieutenant,
5 Doylei First Lieutenant, c. K. Abel; Second Lieu
Second oompany~CsptAin, Barrett First Lieutenant,
W. y. VNell; second Lieutenant, VIM. TO0my.
The whole four companies arrived at the City Hall
precisely at bal zine o'clock for the parpose Of
oepg Inspected and reviewed before his Honor Mayor
Wood and BrigadieT General Sckes.
The men, being rather fatgued, having travelled oil
night in the caIs were at once marched to the mess
TO hearty breakfast of bread, beef eggs potatoes and
coffee, which they did ample justice to. II il but right
es the meal both comfortable and Of the best qua
lily.
Previous to dcipg eff to refresh Themselves. an In
chod fnAivv
bled IN front Of the City HAIL. the band struck up "rhe
Red White and Blue,' "Ihe Girl / left Behind Me-"
when they had been amply refreshed they were al
lowed hour to rest themselves In order to prepare
as ana AZ eleven c,o OK
compares that the Mayor would be in readiness TO
hem onreyiew parade and would inspect them at half
time appointed
They were all drawn up in line in front Of the City
to FIVE thousand persons present. composed OF the
wealth and intelligence Of the city The windows Of the
hall were ded with ladies, while upon the steps and in
At halfpast eleven Mayor Wood, accompanied
BY Brgadie Geper sckles Colonel Williamson Colonel
Keller 3d. presented himself ut whose appearance the
band played, =" Hail to the Chief.'
RE troops were then formed into open column, at
which time they had hne,. striking appearance,
end were received with deafening plaudits from the
ole named Gentlemen Of military Ssncton and good
many OF the civic authorities then made most minute
Inspection Of the troops during which he took occasion
TO remark upon their fine soldier like appearance and
their apparent fitness for any arduous duty they might
be called on to per- orm In the field.
This part the performance having been gone through
they were then drawn into review line, which made
them TO be much admired. Mayor Wood and the other
gentlemen then took their place the front steps Of the
City Hail. when they passed by in ranks Of twelve men
deep headed oy the band playing appropriate airs, and
giving the general salute The enthusiasm at this stage
Of the movements Of the troops was OF most marked
character and appeared to be warmly appreciated by
them. handkerchiefs waved from the windows of the
Hall, which honor was well supported by the cheering
and clepping Of hands that followed. The whole body
then drawn up in line, and went through various
mao@uvres and evoluons, with an aptners aud preci
sion which could not but be gratifying to ell present,
we'll to convince the thousands Of spectators who wit
Messed them that In military tactics and discipline they
in way inferior TO those who had preceded them
10 the scene of action
At the conclusion of these movements the band played
Tbe star spangled Banner and the troops left the
Park for Staten Island ferry at the foot Of Whitehall
street, where they embarked for Camp Scott to join
their gallant comrades at headquarters On proceeding
down Broadway and leaving the ferry they warmly
and loudly appauded by the multtudes that followed