The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-06

ChiJ Ergiaeer--.Iunes Hamilton.
Secend AsstScm Engfnfer--W. h. Whitmore
The hug carries fourteen men
FORTRESS MoSnor, Va, S,pt. 80, 1901.
RetieD and in1eotica at Nenrort Nc,os by GEM, al
Vol and XlG--FG,e Appearance of General Phs,ls'
Boaie-Derar,sys Of Officers Recruiting Stypce for
the Tnh Regim M, ant Cast Guard, Caraia Niro,--
High life Among the C,ntrd5and- Wholesale Wed
diss--lfW They We're Perjo,n-d-No,hing ys. Doaoa
South, dc.
Major General Wool accompanied by his staff, proceed
cd at m carly hour yesterday morning, in the Hunter
Woodis to Newport News for the purpose of reviewing
and Inspecting the troops at that point under
OF BIigadier General Phelps.
The review was very successful, the show
ng marked proficiency in drill. Tho in
slection Of arms, Announcements, and subsequently
OF tho quarters Of the men, developed a very
encouraging state OF Affairs 1t made clear tho
fact that have often before alluded TO- that under the
able and experienced military General who directs the
progress Of affairs at Newport News tho rapidly
becoming soldiers in every of tho The bri
gade Will compare with the best in the volunteer service
an in short sine the regulars will find them no mean
competitors in drill, sodierly bearing and knowledge
proper subo?dinaton and desire 10 attain st higher
results. Gen. Wool made close personal inspection and
very much graiied at the result Many OF the naval
officers from the ships lying of the encampmcnt we
present in fun Uniform and watched the review with In
tcrest. After the review they introduced to GEN
Wool hy Gen. Phelps and afterwards paid their respects
y the General at tho headquarters of Gen. Phelps dill
the field and stat of the brigade.
To-day the Tenth regiment in the fort, Inspected
and eyinced a commendabe Improvement ia al pcarauce
and drill This regiment, under Col. Bendix, late OF
the Seventh New York Volunteers, has liberty
Strength and e s'ef COL Elder ana on,ep
master Secley are in New York, sRaiged In recruit
Ing service have often hal occasion TO speak Of the
nrf If fha undH ttndar
Colonel and able and accomplished officers, with two
uniforms cannot that those who desire
to their flag could wish better regiment connect
themselves with. presume the columns 0: the HERALD
will show where the recruiting officers may be found.
The two remaining companies OF Hawkins Zouaves,
now at Newport News under command of Major Khnbal,
will leave in few days for Hatteras Inlet TO join the
giment there. Under the immediate eye Of the Major
they have become equal TO any OF the crack companies
Of that excellent regiment.
Captain Nixon Of the Coast Guard, let for New York
regiment is likely to good deal of service in the
coming campaign. Indeed, already they have
for nsy n,y good name by the valuable
department. II was TO Captain Nixon that Com
modore Barron surrendered his sword when cur forces
There have been two appointments TO the regular army
men who performed little service on those memorable
near the writers Of official reports, ana thereby
placed in prominent position which they filed only on
.paper. great deal Of credit wa given 70 who do
seved little or none and men who performed their duty
CALAMITY Captain Nixon did, failed be recognized
The ackaws VIII lose their borrowed plumage when the
true history Of the Of tho party on shore is
written. The time for that work is not yet
The fashionable circles Of the cohtraband world
convulsed from centre TO circumference last niht Nv nm
event which had not long been the aps but still long
enough TO have produced effect equal to the sudden ap
pcarance of comet or shower OF shooting stars. OF
ing colonies In and about the fort OF negroes or all sizes
and sexes, WHO have left their massas' plantations Cor
their own and ccsntrys good. These happy people
quarters furnished by Uncle SAM and after their days
labor is completed, spend the evening in dancing singing
psalm tunes with original variations, and pulling short
corncob pipes grea, antiquity or in watching the gay
gambos Of the younger ones who perform their antics
unembarrassed by supcrluous clothing Frequently the
good chapans Of regiments stationed about here visit
these colonies, and give them such advice may
proper in regard to their temporal spiritual welfare
During some Of these visits it incidentally that
as is quite customary among slavcs-thoNoh all the rea
tions of man end wife were observed and large proge
Of children had resulted thecfrom-h services and
aid of clergy had been dispensed with set aside
OF course In civilized country these little peccailoes
could not be well overlooked and was suggested By tho
parson that It not too late day to have the wedding
ceremony performed This struck the sconrabands''
being about the right thing and word that
last Sunday night the ceremony would be performed
and all who desired to take part should be present Nine
couples were made happy, and last night fourteen
couples performed duty which might have been done
with propriety long since.
The room selected for the ceremony was a small cue,
dmly Lighted by six candles suitably placed in position
about the room, which shone with subducd brillancy
upon the ebon faces to the number Of about thirty Ave
males aad females grouped artstcay about the clergy.
man, VINO was one VI the three whtcs present The
brides gayy dressed stunning patterns and tho
happy bridegrooms were attred in their best
One couple was married at time, and tho spriyhtly
twos that followed came up,with surprising degree of
confidence 70 the parsons call Of 'Whose next Come
up The ceremony was quickly performed, and the
happy couples passed out leaving an odor OF musk float
ing in the atmosphere, which, In degree relieved the
air Of that closeness which may be observed by attend
ants colored churches Other couples will be Joined
legally together In a short time.
News is very scarce about these parts, they say
here but there is prospect for little In tie news line
shortly.