Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-25

Departure Of Troops frsm View Ysrk.

The grand military ovation which attended the
departure OF the Seventh Regiment on Friday
was repeated Yesterday, with greatly added en-
sixth, Twelfth and Seventy -Hrst r egi ments, New
S'ate militia, and the Massacb busetts and Rhode
Island troops. Early In the morning the people
were sstir, and from TO 12 O'Clock continued to
pour In a continuous stream towards Broadway.
By 10 O'Clock every available spot where q hu-
man being could stand was occupied throughout
its entire length, and from near Canal street to
Grace Church, not only the sidewalks but the
whole Of the street was densely thronged. Every
window. door, stoop balcony and house top were
alive with human beings Of every age, Sex and
condition, awaiting the march of the Regiments,
which II was known would depart during the
day for the seat Of Government, or other destina.
ton where thek services mig bit be required
1t was some time after the bells had summoned
the worshippers to their respective churches be-
fore the troops made their appearance In Broad
way, the Sixth Regiment, containing, bes'd
full regiment, large number Of volunteers lead
engineers dressed as Zouaves, and Manahan's
Band. As they marched along no language can
do justice to the enthusiasm with which the as
sem bled multitude greeted them. Cheers from
ten thousand voices swelling In prolonged chorus
the waving Of handkerch.efs BY fair hands, the
display Of fags and streamers throug hout the
route OF march, made the scene one Of the most
animated and exciting ever witnessed in this city
The Twelfth Regiment soon followed through
the same route, Col Butterfeld heading his COM
nnand on a beautiful black charger, when the
same excltlng scenes were re epeaied and continued
with Increased enthusiasm until the troops reached
the foot of Canal street All along the route the
| crowd had fairly blocked up the passage, with
the exception Of the middle Of the street and the
owners of eligible windows made handsome
speculation by hiring them out places from
which good views of the troops could be obtained
The display of the American flag was everywhere
the prominent feature.
The steamer Baltic had steam up at an early
| hour, and was In readiness to start by noon The
sixth Regiment, arriving first at the pier went
| on board, the multitude upon the dock, the ad-
Joining pier, and % on board vessels In the neigh
When Col Rutherford arrived, Il turned out
that the Baltic had been chartered to convey the
Twelfth Regiment instead Of lie Sixth.
After some delay the matter was arranged by
| sending the Sixth on board Of the Columbia, at
Pier No. 4, and the Twelfth taking pt session OF
tie Baltic, according to the original under
The Baltic left her pier at five O'Clock n. m.
and as she passed down the North River she was
saluted with general outburst of st.a m. whistles
the ringing OF bells and the applauding shouts Of
| Twelfth Regiment consisted Of ten ompanies, of
| about one hundred each, say / 600; band rs;
drummers, 22 artillery and eng ineers, 50; officers
80; sergeants, a.; staf, II; total, 1872
They will find very comfortable accommoda-
ttons on the Baltic, bat there will be no room or
| berths to spare. The recruits were very good
looking men, strong, active and determined IN
appearance. The haste in which they have been
1 u
Judging from their appearance however they
will soon be rendered effective troops The Bible
Society presented each man with a Bible
the Seventy-frst Regiment, Col. Vosburg went
on board the steamer l.. II Cuylsr and at 3X
O'Clock she steamed ont into the North river and
anchored ot Pier No IL. Thousands followed
the Regiment 20 their place Of embarsatlon and
there Were many hurried farewells and most, tened
ewes In the crowd as they took leave The crowd
lined the heads of all the ad ,cent whsrves and
climbed into the rigging OF vesse's and on to
houses and other elevations to Obtain a batter
view of the scene.
The Empire State, Capt Brayton, of the Fall
River Ine, arrived at an early hour and anchored
opposite Warren street. She had on board half
OF The Rhode Island Regiment with Governor
SPrague and snite, constituting about 7IO men
This Regiment bas been evidently made up from
the very best men the State can turn out and
embraces all ranks and conditions Of society The
large proportion are mechanics and tyadrsmep,
whose sturdy, we'll knit frames give assurance
that they are well able to endure the fauyues of
the campaign. Among them are some of the
wealthiest men In the State, some who re- IN the
ranks are said to be worth half million Of d..
lars, and others being pOssessad Of princelv for
tunes Five thousand men offered their services
TO the cause In Rhode Island, from whom the
present Regiment has been made up Governor
Sprague purchased ninety six horses for the epi-
mont, seventeen Of which arrived Yesterday
During the forenoon interesting religious ser
, wees were held on board Of the Empire State by
the Chaplain, Gov. Sprague and suite attending
hey Were afterwards transferred To the steamer
Coatzaooa and just previous 10 their suartuIe
the band, which took Its station upon the saloon
deck ait, played number Of airs patriotic lively
and grave, which greatly delig hted the Thousands
whC assembled to see them of
Governor SpraEue being called FOR appeared
and spoke briefly of the holy cause In which they
had mbnrked. Several Of the staff officers also
made brief speeches. Col. Burnside on Ieintr
pressed to speak, said he would max. them =
speech when be returned Cheers were given for
Gov. SPrague, for the Rhode Island Repiment
&c Six hundred more will follow on w ednrs
day.
The Coatzacoalcos left the dock about sIr
orciock, amid the firing Of cannon and every pos
slole demonstration Of enthusiasm Ii was re-
marked that a more noble COMPANY Of military
men Were never seen here before As the s;ssurr
ieft the pier, the regiment Were gathered upon the
upper deck, and, each with his red blanket on
his shoulders, presented a most picturesque ap-
pearance.
THE MAssAcHUsErTs TROOPS
The Worcester Third Battalion of Rifles Mai.
ChaTles DeVens In command, arrived Yesterday
morning and were quartered at the Seventh Reei.
Inent armory during the day. They numbered
200 men, including Is ofhceTs. In the evening
they marched by companies 10 the Howard Honse
and took supper; after which. they formed and
marched on board of the steamer Ariel At nisr
No 3, North river, which had been living with
:. s.eam up ready to start all day. This body Of
troops are most efficient looking men
Tae following steamers left Yesterday :-Rsltic
with Twelfth Regiment; X. r. Cnyler, with
Seventy first Regiment Columbia, with Sixth
Hos"Cn', Ndu conveyed by tDe u. y steamer
Harriet Lane;) CoatzacOalcos with Rhode Island
regiment. The steamers Vanderbilt. Ariel. Ma
rion and james Adger are also coaled, and ready
to start At an bour's notice
Among the Massac husetts troops are Ave Eng
lisbmen, volunteers, who were through the Cfi
mean war, and who distinguished themselves at
the battle Of Inkermana.
The sIxrY-SINrH REGIMENT
The Sixty-ninth Regiment, which leaves for
washington Tomorrow, has already received VOL
unteets and recruits, raising II to nearly 500
strong IL Ia rumored that Thomas Francis Mes.
gher and County Clerk John Clancy mean 70 joIn
II whenever there is serious danger of collision
The restoration Of Col. Corcoran to Command ha,
given universal satisfaction-Thurlow Wed and
Gel. Bowen receiving the thanks Of the RegI-
ment
MAJOR ANDERSON
Major Anderson delivered a speech at Trenton.
New Jersey, on Friday, in the course OF which be
1t Is one Of tie mos! painful reooI!ec,ions of
that event, that when our barrac ks were on fire
and the men were compelled to cover their faces
with wet handkerchisfs and lie with their faces
upon the ground to avoid sulfocation Instead Of
sending white fag, with assistance to extin-
guish the flames, then threatening us with de.
stuction, they rapidly Increased theiy fire vpon
feeling of humanity