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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-13
- nF J. LARRrE KEEsE.

1nNEItA.. !,
me funeral Of arre Sees. ), ma F,.a,n .o,r,,rv.
Natop. Guard, who was killed BY the accidental expIc.
sion Of musket at Camp Cameron near Washington, on
Thursday morning last .ok place yesterday afternoon
rom Chr'st church, BROOKLYN The ceremony was an
exceedingly imposing affair, and was witnessed by the
elite of South Brooklyv The peculiar and meancho'F
circumstance attending Mr.. Keese's death lis ssat
popularity social and literary circles and &c presence
Of the military, al, contributed TO rsnds the s,ene pecu
liary solemn Ind interesting linton street frcn, Har
rson street First psce, WIS thronged with ladies' aud
gentlemen, while the church was crowded to such ex
cess that i with extreme difficulty that even the
most intimate friends Of deceased could gain admit
taJce.
tanning the body OF deceased drove up before the CHURCH
door. The coffin then carried into the sdilce and
acted pail bearers on the occasion and dressed
ia full uniform Then followed the reading Of the burial
service by the Rev. Dr. Garfield which was exceedingly
impressive ts character, and drew tears from almost
every person in the building. The service being
concluded the relatives and friends Of deceased then
took their last view OF the corpse. Frs. the
youthful widow of decessed--tbe bride of an holr,
| as Il whose lamentations found echo IN
| every heart; then followed tho mother, brothers
| and sisters OF deceased who took equally aztec
tonate leave Of the dead, and then the concourse
Of friends. Finally, when al nai taken leave of the
corpse, and the coffin about to be removed TO the
bearse there arose Wild piercing shrek from the be-
reared widow, which sent q thru through every one
L II
| witness touching and solemn that which
| was enacted yesterday at Christ church Even the
guards shed tears and away out in the Streets several
yards from the church door, the women wept Ike coil
| dren.
The coffin having been placed in the hearse, process
sion formed, and the c0rtege moved towards Green
| wood in the following or ier-
| Reserve corps and honorary members Of the Eighth
| company National Guard, ~ citizens dress,
| acting escort 100 men,
Two platoons OF the Ninth regiment in uniform,
| bering sixty men, preceded by a dunn corps.
| LeaTee, attended
| tional Quart, ia Uniform commanded by Sergeant
/ kttle.
| Carriages conta lining the relatives Of deceased
| The friends of deceased.
| There were twenty five carriages in the procession
many OF which occupied by the FIRST families in the
city and few military notabes. Captain Hobrook
aided by Sergeant Ferry, Of the Third district police
aided in preserving order and proved themselves very
efficient At least Ave thousand persons must have beer
/ present 10 Xitueaa the mineral.
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NEWTOWN IL. ~ REGIMENT.
II

The Fifteenth regiment has been notified for three or
weeks to be ready at twelve hours notice to march
to the defence Of the country Like nearly all others
they were not full The Newcomers offered 10 send one
company they could be equipped On application to the
Union Defence Committee they generously offered to give
81 OO0 provided NewtowD would raise by subscription
50 900 more for the object They raised not only
quick time. The company organized, Uniformed and
ready. Now we told cannot go without enlsting
for two years. We are willing and anxious to go for
three MONTHS and do not finish up the job IN that
time viii stay until il is completed. Many Of us are
mechanics and from $40 10 $50 a week We do not
20 to make money but country. There
are plenty of iii the regular army with who can
not do better. The intelligent farmer and mechanic,
who can earn from 81 600 to 81 500 year. do not want
TO compelled to the regular for two or three
years. We know the men that needed on this
occasion, and why not let us 60? w.
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THE BANNoCKBU2N BATTALION
CAPT. NAsoN's ADDRESS TO THE MEN oRGAYIzE
UNDER HIS COMMAND.

GAIT. NAsoN's ADDRESS TO THE MEN oRGANIzEp
UNDER HIS COMMAND.
GESrEaFS-C Conscious OF the responsibilities mpoeed
by your business neutrality-suspicious. Of the Obligations
TO your families aud your future az soldiers on
great and free nation have by arrangement entirely
honorable alta ,hed the Bannockburn Battalion 10 the
British Volunteers The reasons are as rolows-First-
The British accepted corps sccond-Its nu-
mericai enrolment Is satsfactory-tha the at.
tachment - OF the battalion Under my com.
mand will place il In position TO he mustered
Immediately into active service. Th.rd-That the mo.
tves which induced the organization OF tie CORPS com
prehend the enlightened and faithful sentiments which
actuae the feeling OF the battalion under nv command
FourthThat the subsistence Of the wives and families
of the under my command only be provided for
by attachment to an accepted corps fifth-Thst the
commandant Of the British Volunteers Ia a qualified
commissioned officer Of the British army who volun
teers his services TO this great republic from his
enlightened sentiments and ehivalrous character
Gentlemen war is fearful alternative to adjust
disputes. n is, however, the inevitable copse
quence Of principles operating on the economy Of
civilization, where nation the section OF nation
retrogrades while the other advances There nothing
In the destruction OF human life in ouch issues which
common sensc contemplases with childish horror All
born TO die. If this debt has to be cancelled
under the urgency OF war; II is not oppression but
requirement. lawful in ts nature and therefore lust In
the severity OF its demand. Thank God, providing
against t ostrages de6nceess virtue and innocence
my command have characters, homes and families Inair
precious blood will be poursd out TO sustan the authority
OF the constitution, and the glorious mmunes which te
enlightened authors conferred upon the oppressed on nj
nations n the Northern legions composed Of the ma
teral ouch commanded, not in the hour of reel
ing carnage will sisters, and other little nnOcents OF
the South have reason 10 fear that the sancy III virtue
and innocence will he outraged The traitors opr bigb
destiny and Christian civilization must be sWent fro
the face OF the earth, and their gentle osprin carn
nober purpose 10 1--we for by the fate OF their fathers
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THE BROOKLYN PHALANX.

AN AT EAL TO 7 Mt HIUIEO VfKfHhNo'
The regiment being enrolled in Brooklyn, under
the of the Brooklyn Phaanx desires to call the at.
tenon Of the patriotic citizens of Long Island to the
cessy of sending contributions for the Of
the men enrolled in this regiment. Some three hundred
men have already enlisted many Of them without
employment and have therefore, TO be taken care Of by
the generous support Of the citizens Of Brooklyn
union with this regiment OF several companies from the
interior of Long Island is fully expected TO be
ready inspection in the course Of the coming week
1t IL TO be hoped therefore, that this regiment represent
ing as IL viii the patriotism OF the Of Long Island
may cali bey contributions from a classes In order
TO its equipment and mastering into the United States
service. The Hon. Nelson Cross Dr. E Martindale
will always be present at headquarters, Musical all
of Fulton and orange Streets to receive contrba
tons subscriptions that may be sent in.
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THE SOLDIERS Of OUR CITY.
THE FIFTEENTH REGIMENT.

Colonel }. Mcleod Murphy, commanding the Fifteenth
regiment engineers aud teegraphers), has issued the
following order
HEApeuARrERs FIFTEENTH REGIMENT INFANTRY,
NEW YORK, MAY IL, 1861.
The companies Of this regiment will be mustered by
their captains at company headquarters, at 10 ~ To-
morrow (Monday). Immediately after each Captain will
march his company, without waiting for any other to
the Bellevue Garden foot Of Eghtieh street. East river
and report his arrival strength his command
to the utant who will be in waiting there The
panies will possible after their arrival at Belle
be mustered into the service Of the United States
and receive their arms and equipments
By order Jno. Mcleod Murphy, Colonel
WALTER J.. CASSIN, Acting Adutant
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THE FIFTY-FIFTH REGIMENT.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HEHALD.
The Fifty fifth regiment Garie lafayette, have from
the beginning of national troubles volunteered them
selves to the government and ready to take
the oath for any length of time This noble regiment
composed entirely of patriotic foreigners, could have
they have been forgotten and therefore, every
member feels the slight.
Please 10 pubsh the above, that the Governor Of the
State may give some satisfactory answer regarding
the negligence with hch regiment has been treated
and oblige very much a member of
FIRST COMPANY XOUANES GbRDE LAFAYETTE.
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THE SIXTH AND EIGHTH AVENUE RAIL.
ROADS AND THE TROOPS.

On Saturday night of the soldiers attached 70 the
First regiment Scott Life Guard, quartered at the old
arsenal in the Central Park, offered pass duly signed
by the commandan OF the company which was at
ached to the conductor OF one OF the Sixth Avenre Rail-
road cars. He informed that Mr. Mason the Pros-
dent of the road had given strict orders 10 pass any
one free Of charge and the volunteer would have been
him. had not Captain W. H. Jamison, Of company II, OF
the samo regiment fortunately happened TO ride in the
came few OF the volunteers receive furlough ON
Saturday evening TO visit their families and leaving tho
barracks armed with proper pass signed by the officers
deem themselves the railroad for gratis ride
They rely the patriotism of the railroad directors To
pass them, and some kind hearted individual does not
pay their fare they numerically elected and COM
PEELED walk distance several miles, after inccs-
sanity drilling during the day. The instructions
have been given 70 the conductors the Eighth Avenue
Railroad,
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THE NINTH REGIMENT.

HEADQvARrFRs C0MrANy r, MIMI Rr6lMFNr, I
NEW YoRE, May IL, 1861. !
Seeing in your issue Of to day letter purporting TO
from several members of the Ninth regiment said
letter rejecting the character Of superior officers
(those commanding the brigade) would most respect
fully they have used their utmost endeavors
have the regiment forwarded to the seat o. war As
yet they have proved unsuccessful but trusting they
VIII at length succeed hereby dsclam any knowl-
edge Of completely WITH the letter in your issue Of
this date Having ali confidence in every officer of the
Nilh eg ment and also of the Third brigade, know
they will do ue justice If ii can be obtained.
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vIRGINIAN RAIDS INTO MARYLAND.
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE GOVERNORS OF


MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA.
The following correspondence has taken place between
Gov. Hicks and Gov. Letcher-
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, FREDERICK May !, 1861.
Hrs TxoEIANCY JOHN LErcHER, GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
srR-Sundry citizens Of Maryland, residing the
boundary OF State and Virginia, have complained to
me OF outrages committed upon their property by the
troops OF Virginia stationed at Harpers Fer
ry also by irresponsible bodies Of citizens of your
commonwealth Cattle, grain, &c, have been seized
cena boats laden with produce have been detlned pr
vate houses have been forcby entered and noendng
citizens have been insulted and threatened. CONT
orders from you but your Excelency will readily per-
ceive that they liable TO provoke hoses between
your people and those who suffer from such unlawful
acts Such collision will be as much depored
by your Exccllency as by me; and I
you will readily consent TO do all In your power avert
it, Believing that is the desire OF the people OF Mary
and, those who have suffered from these depreda-
tons, to preserve amcable relations with Virginia. do
most earnestly advise that you the perpetrators of
the outrages complained of that their acts are unlawful
and that you take immediate steps TO prevent
renee thereof. THOMAS Il. HICKS
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
RICHMOND, Va, May 3, 1881 !
His Excellency Thomas 81. Hicks, Governor of Mary
land-Sr-Your letter from Frederckicty of May l. was
received this morning. 1t will be communicated imme
with instructions to inquire into the facts and make re-
port to desire to cultivate amicabe relations with
the people OF Maryland, and with this view will give in
structons to Col Jackson to restrain those under his
command from all acts of violence and awessness SO
receive report from that officer will com.
municate further with you. Very respectfully, your
ebedent servant, JOHN LENHER.
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NAVAL BRIGADE. STATEN ISLAND.

Divine service was yesterday performed before the
Naval Brigade quarered at Staten Island by the chap.
lain, Rev. G. W. Denison. commodious room in the
brack quarters put In order for the OCCASION and
Se the whole force OF the brigade with the exception
os e guard and sentries, assembled at the appointed
hour There were besides the OF the brigade, many
,s,ors n cm the neigbborbood aud several from News
vorr res u The reverend chaplain, after prayer and
singing some appropriate selections from the Palms,
aasssod his congregation In most impressive sermon.
~ hr,ad HE military hearers TO obey the commando
Of their superior he told them Of the dangers whicl,
threatened the ana me P, mex were TO act IN
ose ans and proec had been endorsed by the people
Of the North lie 6opea that though enlisted 70 take
pih That vel the sword would be turned aside-that
~ south wonl turn moe to her allegiance to tina
, ~ haod lid again smI'e upon the land The
sneuuns y, ~ nsid to the exhortation OF the
preacher and at the conclusion = narchoa 10 their
quietly formed their ranks and WEI " wv
respective quarters
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MCLEOD MURPHY,s REGIMENT.

j. Mcleod Murphys regiment will be mustered iuto
tho United states service early this Captain Chez
ter telegraph engineer take operators who can pass
inspection iuto ranks fer three days more ONLY
They viii serve pryaies except when called on tee-
Send word by telegraph TO Captain s. Chester New York
Immediately. If ready,
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THE STARS AND STRIPES.
FLAG RAISING AT THE NEUTRAL GROUND, VASE
INGTON KNIGHTS.

FLAV HAISINU AT THE NEUTRAL GROUND, WASHs
NGTON HEIGHTS.
On Wednesday last a large flag, made by the young.
ladies of Ward School No So situated on the Ringsbrdgo
road, in the classic locality OF Revolutionary history
called the Neutral Ground hostcd over the school
building with appropriate ceremonies. The exercises
were under the direction OF the principal Mr. G. Miller.
Addresses were made by Messrs swackhammer and
Hart after which the pupils rccted patriotic speeches
tho flag have aso extensively assisted in the manufacture
OF lint and bandages for the soldiers.
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WAshiN" IN VOLUNTEERS.

4. toer ps-aquarters Nos. SO and 90 Sixth avenue,
Major Taylor Inspected Saturday evening Company b,
eightyrix men. and the following named officers were
eleeed:-AlexaDder Warren Smith, Captain; James w.
Winter, Lieutenant and Anthony Finch, Ensign. Com
panies G, and TO be inspected also. Az no
more volunteers 70 be accepted by the State, good
opportunity is offered for recruits to into immediate
service. Quarters win be assigned for this regiment
within q two
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/, CHANCE FOR INPATIENT SOLDIERS.

regiment is now in course Of organization at 500
Broadway, where men, but from those regiments de-
tanned in this city, may enrol themselves on presentation
Of certificate Of discharge from their commandments.
Pay and subsistence commence Immediately upon sign
ing the roll The regiment is to be commanded by dig
tinguished officer OF the Mexican war.
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BRITISH VOLUNTEERS.

Company F. Of the New York British Volunteers under
the command Of Captain James Robertson late of her
British Majesty g forces in india is now forming at the
Mercer House AS this company is nearly fu early
application necessary Scotchmen particularly in
yited to enroll themselves.
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SERVICES IN THE PARK BARRACKS.

Park barracks, the benefit Of the soldiers As
the regiment from Vermont had left, portions Of
Colonies sices, Baker and rratts regiments numbering
in the aggregate thousand men, took possession Of
the barracks IN the Park At eleven o'clock the respec
tive companies formed line proceeded to the dining
hall where the religious services held conducted
by the Rev. C. C. Goes. The exercises commenced
by the singing OF hymn,
Am ! a soldier of the cross,
followed by reading an appropriate selection Of scripture
from the prophecy Of Daniel Prayer then offered
by the officiating clergyman, in which the President OF
the United States, The Cabinet, Gen. Scott and the
Northern army were specially remembered, and the
blessing Of God invoked upon them Another hymn was
sung after which Rev Mr. Goss proceeded TO deliver
acdr appropriate to his audience which listened
10 attentvely by the volunteers.
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THE NAVAL GRADUATES

Tho hdshipmon Of the third class, on board the Cons
tuton have been ordered TO sea. About forty Of them
arrived here yesterday and dotachments were sent on
10 Boston and Philadelphia. Those Intended for the
Brooklyn Navy Yard arc at present stopping at the Metro
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THE sEvENTY-FIRsT REGIMENT.

In Saturdays paper perceive among the returned
members Of the Seventy first regiment, the names Of
r. L. White and F. s. Leaycraft of Company H. We beg
ou will contradict ths the above mentioned gentle
men have not returned and will not return until their
sery ices no longer required. VIM Fl. DELANO,
j. Fl. IEAYCRAFr
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JACKSON LIGHT INFANTRY

Company Of this regiment under command Of Captain
Brodercs and Lieutenant Lynch being DESTROYS or M
ing up their ranks have opered two Offices for tho recon-
uen % recruits, one at No 40 Centrc street. and re
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4.~ssv1s, IN comm."e v
John W. Iason, have enrolled two full companies, anu
are stin actively recruiting W. Il. Carroll and
ncNoIjy ara iha cantains If thoae cornnaai0o
ripgton is Acting Quartermaster Of the ana H. fI
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other at the e Frat and Third street.
Those wishing TO join tn company must apply early
twill shortly be inspected and mustered into he govern
M mt service.
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Lexi Sunday evening public meeting would be held in
ng Hal for the purpose Of making statement OF the
%"E performed oy the society in supplying Bibles and
l taments to the troops on which addresses
! be delivered by distinguished gentlemen
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PECRUITs FOR THE SIXTY NINTH REGTMENT.

Pursuant to orders receivedrom Col Corcoran three
hundred abeboded men not less than feet "a inches
in height wanted to Join the regiment Immediately,
Georgetown. Apply at the recruiting stat on No ~
Prince street, between the hours OF 10 clock A. NJ
4 O'Clock L. VI.
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THE EXCELSIOR BRIGADE.
A COMPANY OF THE PHILADELPHIA BCENA ",
u

RANGERS ATTACHED.
Captain Edward W. Powers company, numbering one
hundred men, Of the Buena Vista Rangers Of rhadepha
the same which carried away in triumph secession Gao
from the leader OF the mob at Baltimore have been a
tached 10 General Siokes Excelsior Brigade THEY M
rived about week ago. und have been quartered AZ "a
49, Broadway where they were Inspected and mustered
yesterday.
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THE NATIONAL ZouAvEs AT SANDY HOOK

Complaints made by the regiment OF 2ouayes now
quartered OF Sandy Eook that their raons are not or
most abundant superior character correspondent
writes tina! the beds insufficient and the aecommoia
tons wretched The men drilled early 10 the morn
ing and afterwards kept waiting several hours for bronx
fast 1his meal consists Of two small pscep Of ncot
ono piece OF bread and small quantity OF poor coffee
The other meals Her but little from the breakfast Tho
Commifsary Department should attend 10 Inc matter 90
pecFly az these men, situated barren sandy p,tio
Of land remote from any populated place. are unable 10
supply their wants from their private purse
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CHARLESTON AND LIVERPOOL.


THE LATTER.
The Charleston Mercury Of May s, saysIt 10 reported
that an English steamer will leave here in short time
for Livcrpoo She has fine for passen-
gers and 80 favorable opportunity will no doubt b9
awaited of by many Of merchants who are here Ar
Raging to vss europe for the purchase Of their fan sup
nil cc
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LETTER FROM ONE OF THE vERMONTERS-
HOW HE WAS TREATED AND WHAT he SAW IN
NEW YORK.


DEAR FRIENDS OF THE OLD GREEN MoUSTAINs:-0ur boys
arrived in New York Friday. We marched down
Broadway TO the City Hall, and kept in the Park until
about o'clock, when it commenced raining then
marched into the City Hall, place like what
call in Rutland the jail; at least had to pass
through the CRATES for the first time. One of gay
number said that they could not keep him in there all
night, for he hadn't had his supper, and he had
sentinel or sentinel But were marched into
the barracks guns stacked and then OF got
out for the evening. Boys, imagine our surprise and
good feelings at finding old friend and Green Noun
tain boy D. s. D whom have spent many happy day
WITH and hope TO again, after get JEFF Davis scalp.
Now will tell you what we saw.-First ID. took US tu
Barnum's Museum, where saw ali those things we
have heard much about" What Is IT, Abino Fam
lily, Lightning Calculator, and ryhing could think
Of; but, on account of the rain, could not see
much more fun last night, so d. took back to the
camp, but was ready to meet again next day,
and, could we have got away, would have shown
US about the city; but could not he met
at the boat with box Of oranges and some apples.
band gave him three cheers he returning three
for the Union and the Green Mountain Boys can only
say ] wish he was with us. But he cannot be, we
hope TO return our favors by showing how USE
our muskets against the rebels May God bless him and
us until we meet again. We have been treated very
kindly by the New York people, and return QUE
thanks to them for the We about TO SAIL and
mus prepare for ssea sickness for the first time.
think have the elephant, and ie you do get
chance TO read this will tell you all about II when
come home GREEN MOUNTAIN SOLDIER.
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THE NATIONAL UNION R.Ncrpa

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