The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-30
the sEMts HEleHTs BATTALION.


Arrival ard Departure of tho Beinis
Heights battalion 81 seventy-seventh
Rr9iment OF New York state yolusa-
teers, Col. James Bedel Mexican, Conn
neutrality-suspicious. OF rhe Regiment,
Sketches OF the Officers, Historical Inci-
dents, DO, Sc,
The Bemis Heights battalion, Seventy .seyenth reg
nant Of new York State Volunteers, Col James Bedeu
xsKcan member OF Congress from the Fifteenth (sara
sees) district commanding arrived at tho foot OF foar
seensh street, from Albany early Yesterday morning
The formation OF this regiment initiated on The 9ist
n Angus. last by the publication Of the following stirring
and patriotic circular, signed by Col, acKean--
xMiOw CITIZENS or rsS FwrrssrH CONGRESSIONAL DIS
zngCr.--- M&a UM
Traitors in arms seek to overthrow constitution
md to seae capital Let us 80 ana hep 70 defend
Them Who will despond because we lost the battle at
Boil run Our fathers lost the battle at Bunker m but
taught them how TO gain the victory at Bcms Hes ha
- US learn wisdom RON disaster, Ana sena oyerSnem
erchants and all classes for the liberties Of all are at
stake, aid in organizing companies, viii cheerfully
sesst IN procuring the necessary papers Do not mis-
snderstand mo. am not asking for office At your
AAnds II you who have most at stake i'll CO. will
willingly go with you private soldier. have assur.
snces from several officers who have service on
Asids u battle that they will gladly join u.s. Let US or
nize Bemis Heights Battalion and vie with each other
serving our country thus showing that we are inspired
~ the holy memories Of the Revolutionary battle fields
SDon and near which living
This appeal not without its immediate effect and
NJ progress OF the regiment towards completion was
rapid and gratifying OF the ten companies composing
she battalion entire companies recruited from
Saratoga county, which has sent to the war altogether
upwards Of 400 men, the remaining three, with few
szceptions. being from Essex and Fulton countes-two
nom the former and one from the latter. The
taken from various pursuits but mostly from arcuu-
RAJ mechanical and professional callngs large proper
ssn Of them bcns farmers few have left college
esses and not few are lawyers doctors ministers aud
S co. .easners inc regiment 10 very strong ono in
eears ~ New York eight hundred strong Il is named in
commemorative honor OF Bems Heights, revolutionary
togA village where the trace OF battles known those of
1smis Heights fought September IL October 4
ocuarS sse memorable contests which are now
rattle OF Saratoga, Saltwater and Bemis Heights is
sorasa among The Fifteen Decisive Battles OF the
preventing the junction OF Burgoyne and Clinton. This
same struggle also determined the course France pur
sued IL the Seven Years war.
$500 SKETCH OF COLONEL M'KEAN.
Soionei James Rsdell Mexican, commanding the regi-
nent was born Of Scotch descent In August 1921 the
to0, which as the boundaries lie, in Hoosac,
HsDsseaer county, this state, instead Of in Vermont
, san a s is self cultured man. alternately going
% school Tor short time farming and teaching At the
49, or twenty four years, having previously served
through all the mi gradatons, he elected aud sub
ssq9enty commissioned by the late Sas Wright Colonel
q the Hath regiment New York State Militia which body
q citizen scldiery he continued 10 command for Sc
veral years. At the proper age tho Colonel
commenced the reading law at waterford in this State
under Judge Billiard, was duly admitted to the bar
the year 1854 he elected County Judge Saratoga
county INC duties OF which Office he discharged FOR
iuh term, Immediately after which in the fall OF 1856
was chosen representative in Congress for the Fiji.
seonth district and having been elected
n the fall OF last year 1s6o), he is member OF the
Vougress that conyenes tuesday next; but inasnuch
~ ms coioneFs commission originates with Governor
Morgan, IT is probable that ho viii continue TO hold his
aonal seat while doing hts duty his country as
colonel OF his1egment Politically Colonel Mexican was
"a Old democrat till the repeal Of the Missouri compro
mise, and ne is now decided partisan Of the present
administration sustaining the Of the Union IN this
crisis it'll might and main He is among the most pon,,
ier orators IN Northern New York being alike graceful
esoquent and persuasive engaging in his manners and
remarkable for his decisiveness all subjects aud
sr Potcai packoonc urgently favornk the adoption Of
esfong measures for the reduction Of rebellion both
tne last Congress and at the late extra session
commander he has tho air bearing traits that
are desirable in military officer being pro,ap ready
and sell reliant united TO which he has voice canal 10
- .no demands made on aed officer. All glasses Of the
people IN The section Of country from which his regiment
comes, and where he is best known place the nt,nost re-
aancs upon his discretion and iadonitsbs grit In
sonai appearance no is slightly above medium height
SAr complexion, iron gray hair Shiny aud not OF
strong though energetie physique Though volun.eer
hgas private Colonel Mexican unanimously called
% the command Of the regiment
THE LIEUTENANT COLONEL
3ehe regiment IS Joseph Henderson, Of Albany Col:
military life though he has been for time attached
- the stan Of Brgadier General Rathbone. He fine
~
Industrious and attentive He commanded the reg
.enta port during the raising Of the command
UC MAJOR HETZEIi.
Major Sc,den Hetzel is nephew OF ex.LieutenAnt
Governor Seiden: raised in Monroe county has had
W. advantage of partial training though sound training
ct West Point ID compe TO the pos ion he s
being regarded as superior officer He Joined the reg-
ment from hschester
xErcH OF BiaSy. F. JuDsoS, sysIoR CAPTAIN OF
THE REGIMENT.
Captain Judscn-ssuior line officer OF the regiment
ranking next 70 Msor--raS born in Warsaw Rensselaer,
county, IN 1871, ana aite' little early schooling was
Daily Whig and is at one OF the proprieors or
Ne Sara'egSan spirited inland paper. Captain Judson
= alive In military matters, and his courage will be
hsard from in the contest
INTERESTING FLAG PRESENTATION. At SARATOGA.
Jus, previous to tho departure the regiment from
Saratoga on Wednesday national flag wss 10
tie regiment by the young ladies OF Dr. Beecher semi
nary which was marked by appropriate ceremenes and
esono found on tho field OF the second battle of
us Heights, and which belonged to British 1agstaT
attempted to be planted on the American ntrenchnents
N the Heights which ehort was CALAMITY foilsd BY Anne
rtcan prowess.
The regiment was received and entertained in New
York by sThe Sons OF Saratoga resident IN the
polls who yesterday presented them with splendid
regments flag, bearing devices erablematc OF the
q the regiment On side there seen
a the old colonial flag muse at the time the battles Of
saratoga were fought consisting OF thirteen stripes alter
.ats white and red the field being the that
British standard. The side beara a representa-
ton Of the surrender Of Burgoyne with the thirteen
stripes and the thirteen stars IN the field the
that surrender being the first which the present
nAsonal symbol was used, the Stars and Stripes being
ien unurled the law relative to the ensign Of tho repub
Nc having been passed by Congress in the June pre-.
oeding.
LIST oT TIE FIELD AND STAFF OFFICERS
Colonel. ..................J James B. Mexican.
Lieut.. Colonel. ............ Joseph G. Henderson,
Major. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Seldcn Hetzel.
Chaplain. .........,....... Rev. David Tully
Adjuant. ...........,.... Wlnsor B. French
Quartermaster ....,....... .Lueus T.. Shurtleif
Surgeon. ................. John /. Perry.
Assistant Surgeon. George L. Stevens.
Quartermaster's Sergeant. Wendell Lansing,
OF line oFfrcUs.
Company A-Captsn, Benz F. Judson; First Lieutenant
Lather NJ Wheeler Second Lieutenant, John Patterson.
C0npony B-Captain, Lewis Wood; First Lieutenant,
VIM. B. Carpenter; Second Lieutenant, Halsoy Bows.
CSnpdny C-Captain Calvin A. Rice; FIRST Lieutenant,
George 8. Orr; Second Lieutenant, l.. ShurtleG.
Company DCaptain, John Carr; First Lieutenant Win.
~ B. French; Second Lieutenant Chester II. Fodow =
Company E-Captsn Ruel w. Arnold First Lieutenant
VIM. Douglass Second Lieutenant, James Farnsworth
CSmpdny F-Captain, Judson b Andrews; First Lieu
tenant Jesse White Second Lieutenant John J. Cameron