The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-01
RETURN OF THE EIGHTH MASSACHUSETTS,
REGIMENT.

This splendid regiment, under command OF Colonel
HncSs arrived in Jersey City between twelve and one
O'Clock yesterday morning from Havre de Grace the term
Of their three months enlistment having expired The
Eighth is composed of fine body of ever left
New England and had they but had chance to take part
in The battle of Bull there might have been much
havoc committed the rebellious subjects OF the
United States. II must be fresh in the minds of our
readers fiat il this regiment, in conjunction with the
Seventh Of New York, who abored hard in repairing
the railroad track torn up by the rebels during their
treat FROM Annapolis The Eighth built several strong mi
itary at the places where they stationed
also took the United States frgato Constitution from the
possession of the rebels and had hor safely conveyed
this port The regiment returns in il force, single
man bein,. missing.
Owing to The laencss Of the hour at which the rcg
ment arrived they compelled to sleep in the depot
Jersey city, until seven O'Clock yesterday morning
when they crossed TO New York and marched to the Park
barracks IN consequence Of the Seventh regiment Of
New York having acted with them in repairing the torn
up track above alluded to, they turned out to receive
them and escort them to the Bay State lying at the foot
Of Twen street. East river ready 70 convey them
home. Substantial food was supplied to the men in the
Park, aai about twelve O'Clock they proceeded up
sOadw' headed y, by roth tho SEVENTH to aon
they stacked arms and rested for about an
hour snd half They enthusiastically cheered by
he peop;o as they passed up Broadway About hapast
O'Clock ny got board the Bay iae which left the
pier amid loud cheers from those assembled. On
versng with some Of the was found that they did
aot manifest much disposition to return to the scene Of
conflict at least just yet Colonel Hncks has been ap-
pointed Colonel Of the Seventeenth regiment OF Massa-
,husets aud Captain Devereux Of Company T. Lieutenant
Colonel 10th officers, is likely, will return tho
aead OF their new regiment.
The following is full list Of the officers Of the Eighth
COioDrl--Elward W. Hincks.
Lieutenant Colonel-Andrew Elwe
Major--I}en Perley Poore.
Adjutan.--GeOrgc Cresey.
Qaartcgmaster--E A. ingalls,.
Paynasl er--Roland G. Usher.
Surgeon -Bonnan B. Breed.
LBsistaut Surgcon---Warrcn Taplcy.
Chaplan--Gibert Haven, (Mcthodst.)
Sergeant siaor--John Goodwin, Jr.
Quarternastcr Scrgeant--Horacc L. Monroe.
COmmissary-Edward L. Moves
Hospital Steward-James d. Alley.
Company A, of MISUNDERSTANDING, Albert W. Bart
sett First Lieutenant, George Barker; Second Lieutenant
Samalic! Hodges; Third Lieutenant, Nathan ". Collins
Company B. Of Marbehcad-Capa,n, Richard Phillips;
Frs. lieutenant Abc S. Roads Second Lieutenant VIM
). Roads; Third Lieutenant VIM Cash
Comps,g c, Of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Knott V. Martin;
First Lieutenant, Lorenzo F. Lcnne!l; Second Lieutenant
John II. Haskell
Company u, Of Iynn-Captan, Geo. s Ncwhall; First
Lieutenant, Thcs. H. Berry; Second Lieutenant Ebridgc
J. Saundc, s.ln: Third Lieutenant Ch;s. N. Merritt
Company r. Of Beverly-Captan, Francis Porter; First
Lieutenant, John W. Raymond Second Lieutenant Eeazcr
sies; Th;rd Lieutenant, Albert Wallis
Company +, OF Lynn--Captan, jas iudson Jr.; First
Lieutenant Edward Chandler second Lieutenant Henry
stone; Third Lieutenant, Matthias n. Snow,
Company G, Of Gloucester-Capiain, Addison Carter;
First lieutenant David W. Lowe second Lieutenant Ed
ward A. Story; Third Lieutenant, barry Clark.
Company II. of Marblehead--Caplain Francis Board
man First Lieutenant Thomas Rrsscl Second Lieutenant
Nicholas Bowden; Third Licutepani Joseph $. Caswe.
Company l. of Salen--Capain. Arthur L. Devereux;
First Lieutenant, Geo I. Austin Second Lieutenant T. A.
?. Brewster; Third Lieutenant, George d. Putnam.
on First licutcnapt Robert Bacie Second Lieutenant
a. T.. Gooifdge.