The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-07
HEADeu ,RTERs TWELFTH REGIMENT,


HEADou ALTERS TWELFTH REGIMENT,
WASHINGTON May 3 1861.
The R>1riea Scorr i7ne fcro, Of tn Ouhd Recredrl
RSfss Take II, and ts HiSssd Gy ne Regiment afr
tsivs yisarmei-Atiory Mocsments &c
Yesterday afternoon the Twelfth weres sworn, or, in
military phrase mustered into the service Of the Unitei
States FOX the term of three months. IL really
impressive scene. Regmental line was formed, aud we
marched to the Capitol and were inspected BY Major
Mcdowell Of the United States Army. We were then
formed in hollow square, tSo deep. The oath as
follows
/ do eosemnly swear that win true allie sance bear
the tinted states and defend the United states AGAINST
all its enemies and opp0sers, whomsoever and will
truly obey the orders OF the President OF the
United States and OF my superior ocers according 10
the rules regulations OF the United States Army for
the period OF three MONTHS unless sooner discharged
Sohelp me God
II was read by mag strats, and repeated verbatim,
By mea each hat in his left hand and his right
raised to heaven. Colonel Buttere!d then walked along
the ranks, and in loud voice asxed II there was
any man who had neglected refused to take
thensth the time requesting that il there were
any such they would step from toe ranks only one iel
ua 81 ana a arms To ros,n cheers we're then
given tor the Union while the eoors which during the
the oath being adminstere were 10 the centre
OF the square near the magistrate we're returhe1 10 the
flank.
We then returned the place where formed regi-
mental ne and were formed again hollow square TO
hear q speech from our Colonel this time six deep.
he congratulated the regiment that a formed OF
who had not easily lost sight Of the motive which
brought them Washington and said that he was proud
OF them would DO everything in hs power or their
comfort Then each company returned To- ts quarters,
except Company (he howitzer corps) which was or
dered TO occupy aud guard the unfinished wooden bar
racks which in process OF erection tof ahd by the
Twel.th
LETTER PROM A DRUMMER BOY.
TwAiIru REGIMENT, WASHINGTON, May 8, 1851.
Unpiessart weaGher-Pdrade: and Drits Su7 ndst-fhe
Rennert Mastered inn errios-SsetirJ QGryterS-A
Drummer Boys Opinion Of a" old Abs''-Regt@eH at
Mope-xent', Promotions &c, &c
cold rainy and uncomfortable day-the first since the
Twelfth regiment entered washingtou-has temporarily
suspended paraGes aud outside drills and in the interim
thus sdorced have coveted brief space in your col
umns to communicate with the thousands in New York
city who feel deep interest in the movements OF this
regiment
Having PASSED through the somewhat arduous ordeal OF
trip from New York Washington, by land and water,
without losing man. slept in the open air and marched
twenty miles fifteen Of which forced march,
through a district Of Maryland that should long since
hsve seeded from the abodes OF white by of
vs. sterilty and barrenness ths nne body Of men have
exhibited no little powers Of endurance
Yesterday this reTientwas mustered into the service
line bci3g formed in the grounds fronting the Capitol
altogether, the most imposing military display III II
ever witnessed. After each officer and private
his the muster rols u the
panics the regiment formed IN square preparatory
10 taking the oath and with upfted hsnds--ponting
heayeuwAd VI In ODE Hence TO and In unison It'll the
marblo arm and pointed finger OF WShngton's statue
which was q silent and nanmate witness OF the
The iJs u thousand brave repeated after the at
tending magistrate vows Of devotion and ndely TO the
Uuton, and obedience 70 their ,-srior officers.
Oae difBouty the giment found entering Washing
tou obtaining sutsbie quarters for large
Der atempcrsry expsdient, the Assembly Blidngs,
street procured Col. Butterncld with his usual
Lacrity and industry, Immediately applied " the War
Department. for the allotment Of camp ground offering
FURNISHED With lumber 70 erect suta Die barracks for
the entire regiment in forty eight hours THIS, although
IL would seem an almoet Hercuean task, when we
nshed, accomplished, and the regiment now have
quarters OF which few boast For the accomplishment
Of this tack the Colonel and indeed the whole regiment
are Indebted 70 Captain William Fowler, Of company O. a
vel Known New York builder, Who with the mechanics
ne regimett and such other stance volunteered
ION .oe Was enabled 70 cover portion Of Frank
lin SQUARE with about hundred and comfortable
for both o'e and men, in the time above
coionsi Bu.terheid with hs star and line called upon
tbs iTesdeMA lew evenings since, and was pleasantly
received BY bis Excelleney. After the exchange of A few
congratulations and comp menta the part OF aold
Abs apl the sn6 the Colonel and his officers Withdrew
The Pre06eBt ira joker, and think his executive robes
sh somewhat uneAsily ON him. lie always strug.
Cling 70 keep down some ludicrous re mark
n h. sy
them. They sincerely attached 10 their colonel and
officers and will give good account ~ themselves when
opportunity shal present itself.
Among the pvno,ons OF non commissioned officers 10
COMMISSIONS mustered the United States
yestFoay, the following have como 70 my nOtbe;--A n
z. Drne Company b, cond Lieutenant; W. wontiefh,
Company O. First Lieutenant; j. NJ Scrbner, Company @,
Soocod Lieutenant; r W Murray, Company u, Second
heosassnt, ". Dyott, CcmOlny y, second Lieutenant
-Ro'ey, Company v Third Lieutenant; .. a. Rinteu,
company q, Second Lieutenant.
Me feature CONNECTED with this regiment " It's bsri
No orum COPS They are both under the charge OF
Drom Aslf Stuth, w accomplished mlsician aud
thoecugh tacicin, and have won gosleu Opinions from
evmy Que by thsr excellent music and their proficiency
ia drfn = '
ases. conoern w, onpressed ,n Monday aud Tuesday
OF the past wcek, On the pTt n the regiment FOR their
inability 70 procure the NsRAn owing 10 The irreQ ,ry
u bc maik ana the OF the express When
oopy procured, !. WIS eagerly seized divided INTO