New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-13
WASHINGTON GRAY TROOP, EIGHTH REGI.
MENT, N. " 8. M.
anondan a. H. TIL.

WASHINGTON-GRAY TROOP, EIGHTH REGI-
MENT, N. Y. g. M.
Correspondence Of The ~ Y. Tribune
ASSAPoLrs, Nd, May 3, 1861.
We left New-York on Wednesday, Apnl %, st 6
a. m, aboard the steamer Montgomery. Our tyvop
was the only company on the vessel Ii numbered Que
hundred, men and officers. We had with us q battery
OF flying artillery, consisting of six six-pounders and
fory-eght horses. The infantry portion Of the regi-
ment preceded us few hours On the steamer Alabama
We had very pleasant trip, aud Jared better than
most of the troops which have this way, az we
were not crowded. We arrived here in forty three
hours
The next night after our arrival quarters were pro.
yded for n of the buildings lately occupied by
the Naval Academy, vacated day or two before.
On landing we found all confusion the first troopg
cent here had only been ashore day or two. Pro-
visions scarce, and the citizens much excited at
the imaginary invasion Of their soil and rights. Since
theo, thingo have been continually improving. Pro-
visions are plentiful and good; all is conducted with
regularity, and the people have become recoDciled.
many being converted TO Union men. We have beca
the means of makiog their business brisk 10 gsltiag
our many little wants supplied.
Already plenty Of hard work has been done by us.
One of the worst jobs we have had to do wac taking
some Of guns and horses together with part of tho
Infantry, ten miles up the river and pl,nt battery
an emnence commanding the principal pass from Bst-
more to this city There docks at the place Of
landing the shore the guns end hoses had be
tasen ashore in small scow Then followed tedious
march up bill The only habitation vas log cabin,
occupied by a white man, who could neither write,
tell his age nor how long be had lived there, and
slave who was worse than bis mas.er for about
all be knew was that his name was Sam" He was
as blsck coal II Dan Bryant should trnly repre-
sent this darkey on stage h would be laughed ss a.
an extsvagant burlesque. He wore an old pair Of
shoes the soles going pfsp at every step, his ankles
came down in the middle OF bis feet which were iron
is to 70 inches long. He was rounG-shouldered.
knock kneed parrct-toedin short, the worst speci-
men of humanity l ever saw, excepting the What q
It," should not be surprised ii this was its father.
We had only been there few days when part OF the
9Th Regiment to relieve us, as our regiment was
under orders to start the next morning Upon reach
lag the shore it discovered that the scow, preyi
ously used BY in landing had been removed hy
some one probably Secessionist, to prevent moro
troops from landing. SO We were Obliged 20 wsds
guns on the propeller, which was lying about ons
hundred yards from shore waiting for us. IL
took till l o'clock to get ready for
start. The water was not oDly "wet," but The
weather was positively cold II was nice hx 70 20
in, to have wet clothes and Obliged TO stand In tho
cold while ailing ten miles a slow boat. Upon our
return TO headquarters Capt. vsIian Of our troop
waiting anxioosly upon the do, K, and cbeerioiy
welcomed us back with Kind and sympatbD1ng words,
and told rs TO 10 directly to quarters where we
would lind plenty OF hot coffee and ham ready foe
This just what we needed. IL was better than
rum which il article not furnished US, except IN
rehrOntDio 4udHIifes. AbG VDo BrstmB hsVAhee"s
will be sect home in disgrace. Our Captain is Ls
a man rs could possibiy 10 found 20 command any
company. lie governs by persuasive and mild de-
meanor usiDg profane language himseh and adj
v vsing US to avoid it much a. possible: Gsmbingn
strictly prohibited under no less penalty than being
sent home 10 disgrace. Early on Sunday morning The
order for us to march counter manded, and Tie
Boston Artillery sent Instead Tis great dis
appointment a. our I0nds were fully made up that
Ills beng driven from pillar to post was played out
We supposed ihat If sen, to Washington IL would
cease and besides if there IL to be any fghtng, We
want baud in the g pie.
doubt very much that the rebels intend making an
attack the capital think they heartily SICK
Of tho job they have undertaken. They rcckoocd
without their host having been Id 20 believe through
the misrepresentation OF Tae Herald that the North
would be divided in this contest.
The NewJersey troops passed through these grounds
last Sunday. Ttey numbered about 8 800, and, takea
AS a whole was the finest looking body Of soldiers
have ever seeu outside of New-lofk.
To-day We have received post Of honor, in having
the control the harbor fort, grounds, &c This pU1
an end for the tine being 20 all ideas Of leaving here
for some time to come. SO those who return at tho
expiration Of their three months will 20 home blood
less heroes. SAD.