The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19
DEPARTURE Of the Third Regiment.


1.-The Third Regiment left this city Tor the
seat of var, this morning az 10 O'Clock. The De
parture vas Witnessed by large coEcoGIse OF
people The hour fixed for the departure sas
eight o'clock, but the movements were delayed
by various circumstances.
IAN last evening and this morning prepafa-
lions for their departure were going on i-'hg
before six oclock-the hour for the regiment TO
form in marching order-Camp Ander-'n was
thronged with the relatives and friends 81 the
s,autly passing TO and fro. At a little after SIX,
the tireuen Of the ciry marched from Their rem
devious TO Camp Anderson, to escort tue reg-
ment TO the cars. Arriving al the camp, they
found the regiment already under arms, and
ready Tor a start Bat the arranging OF baggage,
and various other necessary Preparations, pre-
vented start until nearly eight O'Clock Hean-
while increasing eroSd' gathered IN az lie
streets If the city, upon the bluffs overlooking
| the line of march, and on al the roads leading
to the camp aud az ;hc camp u-ei Rags were
everywhere fiying, and the city Soie a gal,-day
appearance.
"Abou, eight O'Clock the impatient crowds
along the streets caught gimp Of the advan-
cling column and tie regiment soon after ap-
peared, on South Divi,ion--treet, in close order,
and preceded by the firemen, the resineht~!
band playing, and the c"!cTs OF the regiment
and their escort flying.
"The command marched, through dense
crowd. down Monroe and up Canal street, ACCOM-
panied by friends and fearful faces, aud women
sobbing aloud, 10 the depot, where a large cro"d
was already gathered, covering all the adjacent
hillocks, overflowing the depot and platform,
covering the adjon ug grounds. and filling al
the buildings in the neighborhooi-
Arrived at the depot, a hong halt was made,
and friends and relatives passed along and anon
the ranks, taking their last lare~rll- OF the de-
partipr troops. The SCENE vas beth 81 uar
and affecting. The troops were covered with
dust, AID looked grim aud weary but many a
brown cheek showed traces OF tears. Many OF
the farewell scenes were particular touching
"Cap,. Z. Pierce whose marriage We recor-
,,
with his bride upon a b:i 70. r"',, -urrcSilg the
regiment would not march i" srverai weeks yet.
Arriving at Detroit, he found Telegraph order
ing his immediate return, ant Informing him Of
the intended departure. The bridal parry im,ne
dately turned back, arriving here ye-trfi,s a.
ternoon. His bride awaited him at the DEPOT.
he marching at the head of his company from
the camp We saw the gallant ielrS, with tear
full ewes, vet promptly attending In duty, and
respOndin, to the farewell, Il 49, u..uS trirnd-
with emotions that prevented words. r',r the
last good bye tn his bride, the veil OF a sacred
privacv il drawn. Generally kuosn, and univer-
sally liked, many and MANY fefvent God
bless you, Captain :" followed him as he marched
his company 10 the cars.
Lieut.. Ten Eyck, married on the 9th, also
leaves a bride, and % Lieutenant Neal, whose
marriage took place last evening, goes direct
from the altar the field, leaving sad hearts be-
hind them. Heaven grant them a safe return.
"The parting of Others, with wives and chill
dren, was equally affecting. Chaplain Cunning
leaves, in bis old age, family Of daughters
Col Mcconnell leaves a wife, also. We believe.
Nearly all the officers are married men, and leave
families.
1.-TWO trains were detailed to carry the resi-
ment TO Detroit. The horses OF the officers, &C
cupied the last, with hall the men, the other
detachment and most of the baggage going on
the first.
"The movement; Of the trans, one following
the other, was the signal tor cheers from both
soldier. aud spectators. the waving Of hats, hands
and handkerches, and the last hastily shouted
good hyes. Boquets were banded ti.e troops
from tair hands, and nearly every thi'd u.u-ket
and sword in the command was ornamentet with
flowers The spectacl, was grand and imposing
at this moment.
$50 long as the least glimpse of the depart
ing trains could be seen from the station hand
kerchiets were waved in last farewels and the
crowd remained in their places. But, when tho
trains no longer in view, the concour>e Of
people slowly dispersed. many of them sadly,
going with lingering steps to darkened and lone
ly homes, the fremen boxed and marched back
to the city, aud the parting over.
"When the Regimen; shall return, with vic
toriou. banners, they will be of warm
welcome, as their departure was regretted. To
that happy day let those who mourn the absence
Of friends in their ranks now look forward"
The following account of their reception in
Detroit We take from the AdeertiSer of the lith:
AT an early hour yesterday, the ladies' of the
city sent to the depot large quantities of provis-
ions, which were arranged upon tables by large
corps of gentlemen. As We entered the depot,
just before the arrival OF the train the first thing
that attracted our attention, was Il large Amer
lean flag, festooned over one of the entrances.
under which were these words: welcome and
God Speed to the Third Regiment of voluu.
teers!"
AT the right of the carriage way, ard bu;
short distance from beautiful fountain, was the
officers table, upon which was piled large guam.
titles Of food, eonsistin. of a variety Of meats,
vegetables, bread, cakes, &c, with coffee, tea,
and Lemonade. In the centre was placed man
outh ham, covered with the letters L. S J., made
with cloves, and fsom the centre of which rose
miniature flag staff, bearing small American
dag. upon which had been written by the hand
OF lady over severity years of age, Save our
flag and Americas daughters will pray for YOU"
Near this vas plate OF bread made by the same
lady, covered with red white and blue ribbons,
upon which rested piece of paper inscribed
Don't give up" At one end of the table Was