The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-23
ARRIVAL OF THE PEOPLES "ELLSWORTH''
REGIMENT FROM ALBANY.

REGIMENT FROM ALBANY.
THEIR RECEPTION IN NEW yoRK-MArEMAL OF
WHICH THE REGIMENT Is CoMPOSED-HIsTORY OF
ITS ORGANIZATION, ETC.. ETC.
The name Of Elsworth-how it harrows up bitter feel
ing and, at the tmo, all the patriotic and impul
sve passions Of the honest heart and when behold
regiment among US bearing that title and pledged to
aVehge the death OF the gallant young colonel the same
enthusiasm and reverence arises within U.s. What sad
dcning, and at the time noble reflections are
brought before our vision in connection with Ellsworth
What honorable and high souled aspirations cluster
around the memory Of the departed soldier Then is il
not just that we should bestow few hours Of reflection
upon the men who leaving their families and their dear
ones, grid on the paraphernalia OF warfare, in
order particularly 10 avenge the death Of ono who
SO ably upheld national character for bravery and
fell in defence of the integrity Of our Union All arc
acquainted with the manner in which Colonel Ellsworth
lost his e being the circumstance which gave rise to
the organization Of this regiment When the Of the
death of Ellsworth was flashed across the wires from
Alexandria every patriotic heart in the community
pulsaed passionaely with honest indignation for tho
elon murderer that destroyed valuable and brave
e and for the rebel which the arbite of his
fate. Then throughout the North feeling Of
revenge toward the murderer, which resulted in the
people of the State from whence Ellsworth hailed
equppng and sending out regiment selected from var
Gus parts Of the State which might avenge the blood
recktssy she'd Proers OF aid the undertaking were
freely made everywhere and in conseau ence of these
encouragcments the organization OF the Peoples Els
worth regiment was commenced. The day after the
death Of Colonel Ellsworth, the Albany Eong Journal
contained an article calling upon the people Of the State
OF New York to raise regiment for the purpose above
stated which read as ollows-"let the people or New
York-hs native Satemingle with their tears practical
plans for avcngng his death Let each town and ward
in every county and city OF tho State provide by sub
scrptions Of one dollar or less for the complete equip
|. ment man, to be selected from said town or
ward, the men to rendezvous nj Albany
early possible, and to be organized into regiment
regiments, to be called the Ellsworth Avengers Let
the be between the ages Of twenty two and thirty,
Of undoubed courage and models Of physical deyelopo
ment and endurance, 10 be enrolled for the war"
These suggestions were made by Alderman Bell Of the
Seventh ward, Albany, and accordingly arrangements
entered into in order to raise and equip the
regiment rapidly possible number Of gentlemen,
designated the ellsworth Association Of the state Of
New York, detailed to carry the organization
and equipment Of the regiment The names OF those gem
tcmen were:-lresilent, Hon. Geo Fl. Thatcher Mayor
Of Albany Treasurer, Hon Erasus Corning NJ c. Execu
tive Committee Hon. James M. Cook, John X. Porter,
Hon. Lyman Trcmaine, Jacob L. Warner, Henry A. Brig
ham.
Energetic efforts then put forward by this organi
zaon and the regiment filled up rapidly. The different
and wards Of the State selected their men, the
rendezvous denominated Albany, where the men
drilled received uniforms prepared themselves
in military point for all the contingencies which
the arduous campaign which they about to enter
might bring forth good deal Of bad feeling, it appears.
eynced and the citizens OF Troy and the papers Of
that locality spoke disparagpg of the corps and
questioned the honesty OF those connected with IT, This
feeling practically eyinced Ill subsequently recruiting
for the regiment Troy did furnish single
avenge the death Of Ellsworth. Recruiting went on up
to the middle Of August, when the men were called TO
Albany and quarered in the barracks OF that city, Every
county in the State is represented Herkimer Erie and
Albany counties, however, contributing most men,
The conditions Of entrance the company being strictly
adhered intelligent, muscular and hardy body "
be found in the country are provided Strict
moral character undoubtcd good standing in society and
appreciation OF the in which they were about to
embark being the principal features necessary for adj
mittance the Ellsworth regiment goes out greeted with
| the blessings OF the people Of the North, as
| we'll as carrying with themselves all the in
centves which must excite to heroic and chivalrous
which is imposed upon him by his voluntarily joining the
regiment Impelled by the twoiod feeling OF going out
to preserve the American Union and ayengng the
der Of young and gallant officer whom the nation still
mourns, each member Of the Ellsworth regiment cannot
md better food for nervng his in BATTLE and leading
| him unscathed through the conflict. Who doubt
but as the smoke OF conflict encrcles the battle field and
the cries Of agony from thousands Of dying and MANNED
rend the air, the Ellsworth soldier, clasping
his musket in hand, and feeling the like
| ness of the dead colonel beat against his bosom,
will dash morei vigorously on tn, traitors Of his coun
tryp With these feelings, and under these auspices tha
Ellsworth regiment Forty usth New York state voun-
tcers) inauguraled, and yesterday arrived from
Albany in our city During their stay IN Albany the mon
GERS who all military men OF the FIRST experience and
standing Most of them were personally well acquainted
with Colonel Ellsworth, and several were with him in the
ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION THE REGIMENT IN NEW
YORK.
noon board tho steamer Columbia with two barges,
arrived Of Fourteenth street. North river
at ten O'Clock yesterday morning large crow OF
assembled on the pier and in tho vicinity, in
ordc- the regiment land, and when the first man
set his foot shore he was greeted with cheers from tho
crowd.
After delay Of several hours the got in
marching order and proceeded up Fourteenth street 70
Broadway and down Broadway 20 the City Hall Park,
headed by body Of policemen under Sergeant Suther
land The marching and appearance Of the men were,
perhaps the most perfect and imposing OF any volunteer
fhnf haaln Of YurkS fha
mencemont Of the war. All the men are tall and well
formed with that intelligent look and bright eye which
betoken that they understand and feel the duty
which is before them. Their nimbic step and fine
development OF muscular points were tie univer-
down Broadway they received with the highest on
thusasm and welcome. The piazzas, housatols and
windows filed with ladies, who cast down their
bright smiles and wreaths Of flowers upon that fine body Of
young who about to face the hot shot and cold
steel carry out Of the finest principles OF humanity
retribution for a murderons wrong. With their young
and gallant Colonel their head and their steady deter
mined step bearing testimony to the vaorous pusations
they felt in their hearts, the avengers Of Ellsworth
moved down Broadway to the music OF the fine band
which accompanies them to the war The prayers and
blessings Of AL who beheld those fine young follows the
flower Of state freely uttered and well deserved
Several bouquets frcm fair hands cast among the
men, which they CALAMITY affixed TO the ends Of their
bayoncts.
On arriving at the Park they conducted by COM
panies, 10 dinner. The regiment remained in New York
last nj, hi, owing TO Geographic despatch from Gov
Morgan stating that their would be changed for tho
Springfield rifle this morning. when the win
rive this city. They will consequently be delayed
here until this afternoon.
And now that the avengers Of the dead Ellsworth
place whore they will be led by their gallant
Colonel against the tratof0Is rebels who the ns
gators Of the murder let the prayers Of the patriotic
ascend to throne OF the God OF Battles that He may
shield the bravo young soldiers from the perils Of the
carnage Tho pang anguish and horror that convulsed
the entirc North whom the chivalrcus Colonel Of the
New York First Fire * uaves shot dead
at Alexandria, while tearing down the emblem
of rebellion, still ,everberates with double force
in the hearts OF those thousand and fortysix
mon of tho Ellsworth regiment; aud 1T US cor
s,dcr that though the remembrance Of tina, hour may
have gr WI cold in the recollection Of many, W
thoe men are ready sacrifice their lives TO avenge that
murder and vincate the honor OF the Union With
the battle cry Of "Relnembcr Ellsworth they will deal
death to their enemies he who falls in the struggle
will have the consolation, he expires, that he has
sacrificed young life in the defence of his country and
in avcncng the murder of patriot.
The following list Of the officers of the regiment
STAFF.
Colonel, j. W. Strykcr.
Lieutenant Colonel, James c. Rice.
Major James Mckown. q
Adutant Il. Is. knex
Q8ayto master, Frederick r. Munday
SiMgeon, pr. rockingham.
Assistant surgeon, DR.. Bissel.
Chaplain, Rev. Ioomis II. Pease.
..A,sx, NarAc