The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-20
ONWARD TO WASHINGTON.


Tho Recent Order OF the Secretary OF
War-Activity ut the Camps and De-
pOts-Our Troops Preparing to Leave
Regiments Leaving TO-day-Ten Thou
sand Men to Depart for the Seat OF war
from New York this Week-List OF Regi-
ments, with Companies Mustered into
Service.
&C., &c., &c.
The recent order from the Secretary Of War has i'm
parted mpetue 10 the military spirit, ana the mn
tary world all astr under the expectation Of immedi
ate departure for Washington.
Yesterday was busy day in the city and vicmi-
~, and the United States mastering officers
had their time fully occupied in receiving
INTO service squads platoons and companies,
all rushing forward to complete strengthen the regi
mcrts to which they attached Unusual activity has
suddenly commenced at the recruiting depots and regi
mental headquarters because the nducement Of imme
datey going into service has presented itself TO those
joining Tho terms in which the Secretary Of Wars order
conveyed send the soldiers, uniformed not,
created no little excitement at the various camps, and
the command to march momentarily expected.
But, with great prudence Governor Morgan has de-
ermned TO aid the government in the matter by sending
Off at fst only such regiments full and equipped
nearly So thereby preventing much delay and annoy
ance at Washington the arrival Of the regiments there
The Governor is in the city, and Is arranging for the
departure of the regiments and companies already nester
ed into the SERVICE such only being called for by the
order OF the Secretary Of War He has commenced the
wcrk with great vgor and by the close Of the present
week expects to send away from the city and vicinity in
tho neghborbood Of ten thousand To further
and assist the efforts Of the government he has also de-
serminod send TO the Quartcrmaster General at
Washington thousand Of the New York State uniforms
be supplied those members Of the New York regi
ti,yt milf a
from the regular United States uniform is Of very neat
pattern, and at thesame time Of servceabe quality II
consists Of light blue cloth and pants and dark
blue jacket, with the State button and was gotten up
under the supervision Of the State military authorities
Notwithstanding tho urgency OF the Secretary Of Wars
order none of the regiments their departure yester
dpy did any of those under State jurisdiction receive
formal orders 10 do The two remaining regiments OF
Sckes Brigade under command Of CoIones Brewster and
Graham, quartercd at Camp Scott Staten Island, re-
ccived orders yesterday from the War Department at
Washington TO march immediately, and they will leave
today at three O'Clock by way of the Camden and Am
boy railroad The Second Fire Zouavcs have also received
orders and will leave Thursday next
Governor Morgan wcontnue his arrangements to day
and orders for the different regiments to
cording their strength and condition available He
is conference with General Yates and the duties Of the
latter whose headquarters the Division Armory
Elm street. devolve for the present. upon his aid
Captain Alceck. busy week is before the Governor
and General Yates IN view Of the work at
tcndant upon moving OF the various regiments.
As these organizations are, many Of them, remote
| rom the city, and considerable delay will
10 providing Of transportation, it s expected
that of those under the State jurisdiction will leave
before Thursday, though Governor Morgan
will every exeron TO transmit them Immediately.
The members Of the regiments ont Of town complain Of
sudenness Of the order for DEPARTURE and hope that
time will be afforded them 10 bid farewell TO their friends
Another effect of the present movement of the govern
ment viii be TO consolidate the miscellaneous and
organizations around tho city possessing each
one four Ave companies This step has already
been proposed by German fellow citizens who
prospect Of completing separately the large number
| now In the field
The following s list Of the regiments and ccmpahes
actually mustered into the United States
registered in General Yates Office up TO last evening" and
which comprises those to be sent away under the
order. Tho fact that some regiments have only
Two companies mustered in is indication OF their
al strength, many have companies which not
| petc enough TO be formally received