The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-05-21
DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST REGIMENT
OF MICHIGAN VOLUNTEERS.

Fort WAYNE yesterday wa' the scene OF
unususi tunull and confusion. The order to
march came upon the officer, and men quar-
tered thore quite unexpectedly; but, like
good soldiers, they prepared a. once to obey.
Many thirgs commenced had 10 bs compile
ted, au! many things rot yet commenced had
to be made. Manufacturing all this, the
Industry Of every person connected with the
Regiment brought order out to scanning
chaos in due time, and. at present writing,
the entire body is upon Lake Eric, en- route
for The seat Ut war.
At Ave O'clock the mon took supper, aud
Immediately after proceeded to embark on the
propeller 1linois aud st"emor Nay Queen.
Four companies took up quarters on the for
mer, and the remaining six companies on the
latter. At least two hours were consumed in
getting the men slowed awav in the propel-
Ter, when she swung away from the Mssiss-
ippi. to which she had been moored, and
turned her head down the river. A large
number OF men were on deck and several in
the rigging, who checred Justify to their
comrsds, and the members OF the artillery
company, aud we're answered back in cheers
as loud and lus,y az their own.
The May Queen camc to the city, and
stopped for short time 1t the dock o. the
Michigan Central Railroad. A large mum
Der Of ladies were on bosrd-wives and moth
ers Of the officers and men who were about
to leave them; and, during the short trip, liz
tie family gatherings could be seen in every
portion Of the cabin. Many sad leave ia.
kings we're seen, which we're oft r,peeted, and
when the dock WAS reached, il was ssd, iu.
deed, to see wives and mothers bid the loved
ones the last good bye. In the fore part Of
the cabin the Codwater Cadets were station
ek, and soon after the beat left the Fort they
called upon se 'eral Of their friends to talk to
them. In compliance with their request
Messrs. D. q. Dennis. j. B. Crippen, Arte.
mas Allen, Of Coldwater, and the Rev. Mr..
Root addressed them, charging them to do
their duty in the coming strife, and asking
the Blessing Of Divine Providence TO descend
upon and return them safely to their homes
aud irieuds. At the conclusion Of these re.
marks the company returned their thanks by
giving three cheer, for the speakers and cold
Coldwster"
The Michigan Central dock was complete
ly crowded with people who had assembled
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steamer came in eight, set up terrific shout
which was heartily answered by the troops.
Neariy = half hour was consumed NJ the Cen.
ua dock in receiving passengers, which was
passed by the soldiers IN cheering the Colo.
lionel aud Captains Of each company, tho Ia.
dies and ciilens Of Detroit generally, The
The band played "Old Lang Syne, !" "Home,
Sweet Home" and The girl left behind
mo-"
At nine o'clock the plank was draw in,
the liues cast of, good bye said fo' The last
time, aud amid cheers, the sending up Of FIRE
rockets and the patriotic music o. the band,
the May Queen left the dock ard entered
upon bsr trip.
The men all seemed willing and anxious to
go, spd when they reached the boats gave
vent to their 'pirts IL various ways. Some
sang, Others danced. and two or three like
squirrels ran GP the rigging into the cross
trees and waved their caps to friends ashore
The prevailing song among the Toys seemed
to be, "Ob, wish was in Baltimore" the
line "Ill live and die in Baltimore," seemed
to be dwelt upon with peculiar ztst.
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