The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-02
MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN new YORK,
ARRIVAL OF THE SEvENTY-FIFTH REGI-
NENT.

MENT.
THEIR RECEPTION IN NEW yORK-MATERIAL AND
STRENGTH OF THE REGIMENT.
The Seventy fifth regiment New York State Volunteers,
arrived in this city from Albany last evening on board Of
the steamer Knckerbocker. The steamer put in at the
foot Of Cortandt street, where she landed her precious
freight. 1t intended that the troops, arriving
here, should be conveyed at to Governor Island,
and large number of persons friends of the corps
paired thther at early hour of the morning. anxousy
awaiting their arrival. Tents pitched upon the
island for the accommodation Of the men, and every
thing that could make them comfortable during their
stay literally provided But the crowd doomed TO
disappointment, and though the Seventy fifth left Albany
at O'Clock Saturday they did not breathe the air OF
New York until after four O'Clock yesterday afternoon
On landing at the foot Of Corandt the regiment
was marched to Broadway, up Broadway to Thirtieth
street down Thrteth street the steamboat which
will convey them to Governors Island this morning The
and officers remained board Of the boat all night
The will remain Governors Island for the space Of four
five days in order to make the efficient in mill
ary tactics as possible previous to their final departure
for the seat Of war; The reception Of the regiment
they marched up Broadway last evening, quite ha
tering and enthusiastic In consequence OF its being Sun
day the streets were not crowded usual,
but the very silent and comparatively deserted
appearance OF Broadway made the scene more
Interesting and impressive Outside the dfc-
rent churches and hotels, however, large crowds had
assembled who gave vent to their enthusiastic feelings
sixteen pieces accompanying me regiment, discoursed
sweet music as they marched up Broadway and the alb
soute stiffness Of me great thoroushare sent the strains
reverberating loudly through the vault of heaven. The
bells from the different churches ringing merrily,
and the tramp Of the soldiers mingled in pleasing accord
with the Ginning OF the music sent forth, calling the
Christians of New York attend divine service. The
marching ana appearance Of the Seventy fifth
certainly highly creditabe them as well as to their
officers. In their ranks they carried magnificent stand
Of coors, presented TO them by the ladies' of Albany
As these coors were carried past the different points
where assembled large of personss up
on chccr burst merry out on the Sabbarh air The
in Broadway decidedly picturesque these nine hun
ded soldiers filed past There stages other veh
c'es to impede the view, and, standing upon emf
nence one could plainly distinguish the solid phalanx Of
ayonets gitterng in the sun they were borne upon
the brawny shoulders the New York State AS
TO the muscular ability and size Of the Of the
Seventy NTH there could scarcely be found finely
moulded body Of men. Being reared in the
districts OF the STATE breathing the pure country air. it
has lent strength and endurance TO their physical
gans which arc the true essentials for rst cnss soldier
They armed with the Enfield rifles and il may Justly
he asserted that New York state will have
blush when the clash Of brings the Seventy fifth
face to face with their enemy.
THE OFFICERS OF THE REGIMENT.
Being blessed with an efficient body Of officers,
the Seventy h.l will have to complain
upon that score. Most OF them have already
vice, and OF known courage responsibility AMI
standing. The band Of sixteen pieces which accompa
MES the regiment is paid from the private purses of the
ofhGefs provision having been made by the authori
ties for defrayng the expenses Of the same.
The Colonel, John A. dodge, is u man appreciated in
military circles well in private. He has
vice in Mexico and conducted himself creditaby during
that campaign.
1hc Lieutenant Colonel, Robert B. Merit. has been
cadet at West Point and, though young, will no doubt,
make an efficient officer.
good deal of praise is also due to the officers the
strein exerons which they have made in the
zaon and drill Of the regiment They have worked hard,
day and ms ut for its advancement and the fine appear
ancc II made in Broadway yesterday q sufficient evil
dence OF that exerton The following is full list Of the
o1cers:--
Field and STAFF OGcers.--lolone John A. Dodge; Lieu
tenant colonel, Robert b. Merritt Major, Wiloughby
Rbcock; Adjuiant Edward h. Lansing: Quar- ernaster,
Lewis +. Carpenter Surgeon, Michael ID. Benedict As
sistan Surgeon Cyrus Powers; Chaplain Thomas b. Hud.
son; Sergeant Major. WIN. H. seymour; Quarcrmaster
Sergeant George L. Howl; tOmmissary Sergeant, John
n knight; Hospital steward, George Beviere Military
seci etay Robert G. Perry.
company A--fapain, Clinton d. McDougall; First Lieu
tenant, James H Hnman; Second Lieutenant Benjamin
+. Thurbcr.
Company B--Captan, Truman X Fuller First Lien.
tenant, William H. Stevenson Second Lieutenant, Arson
Tuer.
Company C-Captain William H. Cray; First Iieatenant,
Chas w. Drew Second Lieutenant, Augustus W. Bene-
diet
Company D-Captain, Chas. C. Dwight First Leuten-
ant, Andrew Y Corning; Second Lieutenant, George d.
Robinson.
Company E-Captan, Luther Goodrich: First Lieuten-
ant, VIM. l. stanford; Second Lieutenant, Francis A.
Hopping.
Company F5Captain Henry b. Fitch First Lieutenant
Vim. T.. Avery; Second Lieutcrant, Horace h. Fitch.
Company G-taptan, John 4 slavery; First Lieutenant,
--; Second Lieutenant, William D. Hamilton.
Company H-Captain, John Choatc: First Lieutenant
Flbridge G. Miles; Second Lieutenant, James L. White
side.
CompanyL Captan, Lansing Porter; First Lieutenant,
Second