The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-04
THE SCOTT LIFE GUARD.
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This regiment ne the first OF the quota cal cd for by
the United States government, is In garrison the Ar
scpal Central Park The drll aud discipline already at
tanned is astonishing and many Of prominent military
anege that 1t quite perfect in detail garri
con or troops tho regular amy revee daylight
every rises and answers TO roll CALL by six A. 81
every thing about The gaTrssn is in tbs most Clearly add
perfect order. At seven II. tho companies march in
order to breakas II eight, the companies parade for
drill, and are vigorously exercised IN light infantry
tact,s unt ien when hey e.un oquarters until three
O'Clock. IL the meantime guard "a ssDleQ, outp0sts
and pckets stationed ard police detailed At hall pas'
three L. M the olcers 80 through c regular dri' -
hours duration, aud at t1fpast i've T. : IT, ~ -
,,-u.x 80 OF the regiment iaksa aco a. s
NJ the c9rpaEiis agsn form ard march 20 suppsr al
T. b. tat.1 aaa 1t t naif al hour later there Il
not voice to ce herd in The garrison Tor this efficient
state Of dfcplnc-the credit Is mainly due to Captsn
cipna ian and arm officers the State The regiment
expects IN low days g. take up their ae Of march for
The feat OF and they anticipate long severe
odcereo by experienced and well tried officers under
the command OF The gallant Hudson the United states
army, The state OF New York may feel proud OF IL re-
gimont probably No regiment left The STATE ander
such competent full thleeJourhs nj them
having passed through the terrible conflicts On the deds
Of Mexico. Lieutenant General Winfield Scott being m
honorary member OF the corps and in whose honor ths
regiment Is fo med, vii undoubtedly give these gallant
spirits an opportunity ID prove themselves nvncbie
We hope the city authorities x TO tue Guard
are promptly presented with a stand OF colors
SECOND REGIMENT.
An appeal is made 10 the patriotic ctzeos Of Nes
York IN behalf Of this corps These are without
the common necessaries OF life. As the government.
viii furrsn nothing until they mustered INTO ser.
vice, donations of btankes money or provisions will he
most thankfully received by the ouartcmaa,ar or any
member Of tho committee, Who will acknowledge tho
same through tho prese J. II. Hobart Ward Colonel
addsn farnsw rth, Lieutenant Colonel james Decatur
Potter, Major; Louis T. Nnard, nauie y. Concynr
nanel " Gavit Executive Committee; William Tldnn
Treasurer lieutenant G. J. Murphy, Quarlcrmagter
Acting djutant.
rnE SCOTT LIFE GUARD AND TIE THIRD AVENUE
RAILROAD.
communication appeared in yesterday Hvtsp
stating that two poor volunteers belorgngf 10 tho First
Regiment Scott Life Guard elected from the cars Of
the Third Avenue Railroad account Of being unable to
my their fire. Ias evening Sergeant Thomas sun
" Company r, Captain Parsen, called at this Office aud
IN ttico TO the railroad company well 70 the honor
Of the cnt tesred 10 have the statement corrected
lie says. that II the members OF the life Guard sta
Nnc nj The Central Park have any business 10 transsct
IN The city they transported the road free az
charge Tor which purpose regmenta pass issued Ia
them. Any man representing himself n member or
regiment, withou. that pass may either be put down
impostor . soldier leaving without the kuoyedge
CONSENT Of his officers.