The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-22
TROOPS FOR THE CAPITAL.

TROOPS FOR THE CAPITAL.
Two Moro Regiments From New York En-
Route to Washing ton-Dcparture OF the
Anderson Zouaves and Long Island Vo-
lunteers-Three Regiments Going To-
day-Contfnued Activity Ia the Military
department, &c., &c., &c.
Now that definite action has been taken with
regard to the sending away of the regiments in our vc
, the excitement is greatly the decrease ana the
soldiers have quietly settled down into making the
necessary preparations for their departure. Inc
camps present scene Of buste and ACTIVITY qui'o
at variance with the peacefuness that has re'gheu
in them up to the present time. And the men
are better satisfied the plan laid down for their depar'
cure enables them to their families and friends before
leaving the city. II will be remembered that that was
The only thing the complained of when the order was
issued to send Immediately all regiments and CON-
panies that might be here.
There little nothing doing yesterday at the Arse
nal at the Quartermas;er Generals Office At the former
place few squads Of men medically examined and
mustered into service. There nothing else done but
the usual routine business At the Quartermaster Gene
rails Office there nothing new, other regiments
being ordered away those whose names we have
already published and for whose safe transportation and
comfort everything being done that it is in the power
OF the authorities TO do
Governor Morgan still remains the city cooperating
with Generals Yates and Aher in their duties and seeing
10 such matters as need his personal supervision He
will return TO Albany in few days, when he will proceed
10 make out the commissions Of new officers.
Recruiting going steadily, but the men
offering themselves at the recruiting offices
chiefly select those regiments that are nearly
completed soonest ordered away. The
recruits are, rs a general thing, of superior order
being taken from better class than those that filed up
some Of the earlier regiments Courage not all that is
necessary to make good soldier; intelligence and smart
ness also Indispensable.
Late yesterday afternoon company OF the Ira Iar
rs Guard Cavalry into the United states
service at New Utrecht Long Island and they will to-day
proceed to their camp Island The Fourth regi
ment. attached to Sckes Brigade broke up their camp
yesterday and came up TO the city They were quarter
ed in the Seventh regiment armory for the night and viii
leave for Washington to-day. The Anderson Zouavcs,
under Colonel Ri,er, left Rikers Island ycster-
day, and proceeded to Washington late last night
They numbered l ,04o and were completely armed
and equipped. The men conveyed to pier No. 2,
North river, in tho steamer Kill Won Ku where they
took board horses and baggage and proceeded
on their way.
The Brooklyn Phaianx, Colonel Adams, who have been
quartcred at Fort Schuyler also took their departure
yesterday for Washington via Eizabethport, n. J. To
day the Cameron Rides, full regiment under com
mand Of Colonel Beige the United States Chasscurs,
under Colonel Cochrane, will leave for the of war,
unless something unforeseen should prevent them
DEPARTURE OF THE ANDERSON ZOUAvES.
This splendid regiment, which has been encamped at
Rikers Island for the past five weeks yesterday took
their IN tha
Of the unon and defend that flag of America which
has been assaed frequently of by those WHO de-
sire TO overflow the government To sereotyped
language used Of late in connection with the departure Of
regiments may justly state that the Anderson ZOuaves
possess the requisite material for good fighting men, and
when the hour comes that must determine the vaor Of
Vic SOLDIER they will be behndhand in the record Of
bravery and true heroisan. They are commanded by
Colonel j. Lafayette Rker gentleman Of experience in
military matters and better officer could not be selected
for volunteer force. Captain La Fata has served
against the French in Rome, nthe Italian army,
also served at Solferino and Magenta under
GarbaIdi, The adutan, j. Norris Mclean, has been
neced with the English army and is Recognised by those
under his command as good officer. The regiment has
the great requisite fer volunteer corps in the way Of
good quartcrmaster the person of j. J. Yates, as
sisted by equally competent James A. Stevenson.
The regiment, previous to their departure, were
fully uniformed and equipped, as follows
French Zouave styoose red pantaoons, black jacket
trimmed with red, ez cap, and armed with the Spring
field maSket carrying By their sides the heavy French
black jacket, trimmed with red, light blue pants
with White stripes, leggngs, and red fez with IA
tigue Their overcoats are of III, United States
regulation. The order for their departure yeser-
day. They number ,O46 men. The usual scenes Of
leavetaking were enacted at Rkers Island previous to
the leaving Of the corps yesterday, and the encampment
crowded with friends and relatives Of the corps
from early morning until tho last boat left for New York
The Kin Won Kul which conveyed the troops to Eliza
0ethport alongside the Island from eleven O'Clock
A. NJ until the hour of embarkation, and considerable
delay was caused in preparing the troops to on board
Everything in connection with the efficient soldier
provided, and night with its dark and solemn MANTLE
had enveoped the earth before the steamboat fairly
under way for Ezabehport Tho Zouayes seemed eated
t their departure and were enthusiastic to meet the
enemy. They started from the Island at about eight
O'Clock, proceeded to Eizabethport per the steamer
The following is list Of the odicers-
colonel, j. lafayette Riker Lieutenant Colonel, VIVA s.
Tsdale Major, Oscar v. Dayton; Adjutant, j. Norris
Mclean Quartermaster j. j. Yates Assistant uarternas
ter, James A. Stevenson Acting Surgeon G. B. r simp
SON. Assistant Surgeon, W. Wallace Bdlack; Colonel's
Secretary and Lieutenant Geo. L. Elder; Ouartermasters
Sergeant, Samuel B Rice.
Company A-Captain, VIM. Anderson; First Lieutenant,
Joseph Knight Second Lieutenant. Vim. Bak
Company B5Captain, Wilson Hubbcll; First Lieutenant
John F. Bisbie; Second Lieutenant, Geo. J. Clarke.
C0mpany C9aptan, VIM. Hathaway; First Lieutenant
VIM d. Ross Second Lieutenant, Horace W. Pratt.
Company D-Captain, David l. Nevin First Lieutenant,
Joseph Weeks; Second Lieutenant VIM Davies.
Company E-Captain, NJ. l. Riggs; First Lieutenant
jas. Mngee Second Lieutenant. l.. 8. Clarke
Company FCaptain, Geo. II. Moeser; First Lieutenant
Vim. Alderman: Second Lieutenant, Lewis Grimm.
Company Captain, A. v. Meeks; First Lieutenant,
Edward Davis: Second Lieutenant, julius Spring.
Company H-Captan, Jacob Duryee; First Lieutenant,
VIM. A. Boyd Second Lieutenant, J. F. Holmes.
Company K-Captain, A. johnson; First Lieutenant, G.
r. J. Lewis. Second Lieutenant, James Poole.
Advance Guard (French company captain, Charles G.
La Fata First Lieutenant Charles Dalet Second Lieu
tenant, Geo. B. Beloti.
Lieutenant Charles R. Stirling is detailed to the Quar-
&ermasters department.
THE FOURTH REGIMENT, EXCELSIOR BRI-
GADE
The Fourth and last regiment of the Excelsior brigade
struck their tents yesterday at Camp Decker, Staten
Island to this city where they up their
quarters In tie arnory Of the Seventh regiment until
their departure for Washington which will take place
today about O'Clock. The regiment now numbers
seven hundred and odd men, nearly all Of whom are
wiry hard knit fellows. Their uniforms are very pic
turesque, and the whole they present good front
They are pretty much all tried iremen, and there
fore ought to be the better able to stand fire."
About one O'Clock today the regiment will
march from the Seventh regiment Armory the City
Hall Park passing thence into Broadway and the