The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-01
THE CAMPS IN THE PARK AND ON THE
BATTERY AT NIGHT.

BATTERY AT NIGHc.
The temporary barracks erected IN the City Hall Park
for the accommodation Of the reg ments await
ing orders to proceed to the war; have become
permanent objects Of interest TO many may properly
be termed Of the sgns OF the metropolis Hundreds
congreeate in the Park and also the Battery at AN
hours to witness the recruits 80 through their evoutons
with volunteers who 10 obedience their counrys
call, responded with that ascry which 'ghtened
patrotism produce. II 10 needless TO say
Of the young men, although fresn from the
village schoohoGso intelligent and well informed
Observation-Disclosures which, when united with physcs
strength, will make them formidable opponents IN the
field Of battle However attractive the camp may
the Younger the day time when Broad say s all ouste
and excitement, II Ia the sfths oy
gssliRht Indeed. the scene which he Park pres
every hight is very beautiful imposing che
enclosure lit up with gas and early the even
ing the recruits have ampe space 10 prom na1e
but when the hour OF nine arrives singular
SUDDENLY takes place On either side OF
the walk mau deposited, which sppa IL be
very comic table and invite repoes. looked
the volunteers last evening pr~pa ing 10 deliver them
selves up the Of Mo- poeus cauIi but
srulae them upon having such comfortable quarters
the present time updoubte before the camp
win terminate they win nave 70 endure more stgae aed
exposure than they experience or the Sd
thst pHntly assemble IN tie Park eogage freely the
discussion OF the Impending aud the of the
respective to The contest the volunteers
casonaly participate in the conversation We overheard
the regiment would return 10 their homes safety,
which con Of The Empire state resp ,Ddsd, Well,
whether we die not We III light" Other members of
the regiment relieve The monotony Of the cir
by which they are surrounded by reading the
pars while here and there may be seen those who chase
away gloomy thoughts by dwelling upon the glorious
mission they called TO discharge, the honorable per
Torrance OF which win gain them imperisbab'e
Not few OF the Twentieth regiment complain Of the
mus kets which they have, but they yet
fully equipped they codenty expect that they viii be
furnished with proper equipments previous their
but they relieved every two hours, they do
consider this necessary military duty severe.
The Battery In the evening epliven!pg
An appearance az the PARK and consequently Ia
wiling TO the ounger; stil, stroll Broad De
citing times, for every third person that we meet
ia . member Of some military organization. last
hastening to the camp. and their singular unt
form and rapid movement materially contributed u
the briDancy and gaiety of Broadway by gasiigh..
stroll through Broadway in the evening by these
fellows previous 10 their departure nspe
them with patriot, fervor they their
shining constellation en and are reminded that
the hues Of the flag which they sworn 70 upholt
were "born IN heaven, while from every building floats
the stars and stripes upon whose ample folds they
in characters of living light the heroic deeds revolt
topary times-Bunker Hin and Yo ktowa constitutional
liberty and all the blessings that make people free
intelligent and vrtuous Reaaing much the glori.
past upon our banner Who doubts that the nation
honor may not be connded 10 them with safety
MAJOR ANDERSON AT FORT HAMILTON.
MAJOR Robert Anderson being attached To the depart,
ment OF the East has been assigned the Of
DIVISION in which Is included the Notifications and garr
IN New York harbor and its vicinity Yesterday
being the last Of the month, MAJOR Anderson proceeded
70 Fort Hamilton 10 muster and inspect the troops sta
toned there. At nine O'Clock yesterday mornIog the
Major took carriage at the Brcvoort Hou.e, and IN
attended by any one, was driven down TO the fort.
Arrived there he was received by Captain Doubleday
his companion from Fort sumter, who was garrtsonsd
there and Brevet Major Oliver Sneperd, Late from
noa Texas The troops consisting OF i've companies Of
the ihird regiment infantry, viz
Company B-oliver .heperd Brevet MAJOR Commanding
Ompany G-Msjor Brookes.
Com ANY K-C~ptsin sykes
Company D-Captain Schroeder
Company H-Lieuienant Bell, Commanding.
and three companies Of the First atilery under
mand Of Captain Doubleday, Leutenapts Davis and Hail.
were must cd on the parade ground 70 be- inspec'co
owing 10 the delicate state o. health In which Nsjr An
derson "a IN he only inspected the battalion OF infantry
and the remainder, by order OF Major Anderson
mustered and Inspected by Major Snepsrd.
Of The force stationed At me fort and othess INJECTED
with the service, examined oy the commander,
and be to,k his departure at three o'clock suffering
severely from the cough under which no aoorng foe
usual cerept MES attendant upon the Of muster
~ and Inspector we've on ths dsprnsed With
owMH " The reason above mentioned The wsre,
Sfter specton, paid of and leave o. absence granted
The infantry battalion yesterday pchsf their tents
tho our enclosures Of the foft the quarters psde
being close asd coS1ned the men having been used
10 bfvouack 10 the op, air white 90 du Texas u
usun In times Of war nat shs has Of tae oouss-y
NJ timee floating fort, locations The fsg Fort
Hamilton ~ na yeetsi Gay herno,n for ihe
son that We gale prevailing me osoner inc, snces
1enoe7tre u useless. me utmost tsnce ~ erefcsed
The sirot guard tia, kept by sAe veven,e ,ssssk
sAfa W fuspicse4i veseea Leaving ih. nA00, tos aad