The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-25
OUR EXpEDITIONARY CORRESPONDENCE
On BOARD THE u s. TRANSPORT CONSTITUTION,
PORTLAND HARBoR, Nov. 20, 1861. }

The Consultation at Portand-Voca and Instrumental
Concert on Board-Ladies on Board-7heir Names, de-
Our vessel Is now in the oflng, and an yet am IN
condition Of uncertainty in regard to the tmo OF our
leaving here and Of tho next point at which we shall
touch. We may start at about midnight when tho moon
is well up, but wouldn't be surprised the pretty little
city Of Portland is still visible from the deck Of ship
In the morning
Owing to the necessity of receiving additions to our
regiment behind.
Nothing Of particular interest has occurred to-day to
disturb our tranquility other than tho necessary delay,
and that gives rise to nothing than natural impa
thence to be moving All TO be contented and cheer
ful; the men are in excellent health and Colonel Jones
succeeds in maintaining good conduct could be
pected considering the great number Of troops board
The men arc dispersed all the ship, endeavorng
to amuse themselves as best they can.
After supper this evening party Of the Twenty sixth
regiment entertained us with admirable singing;
Their performance of "Glory Halleluahn y america
"Auld Lang syne" and other fine chorusss something
worth living aboard ship to hear.
The band OF the Twenty sixth also favored this after
noon with some excellent music. They have string In
strumens with them and form excellent quadrillo
band. II We only had few ladies and little
might give quite elegant Constitution hop but
as II is have only five six ladies aboard the rest
who wcrc with yesterday having returned to Boston
to day The names Of tho ladies who on board
for it requires no small amount OF courage to induce
lady to venture on an expedition faught with SO much
mystery.
TIE COURAGEOUS LADIES ON BOARD THE CONSTITUTION
They are the wives Of Colonel Jones Lieutenant Colonel
Farr Major Sawelic and DR.. Hooker all OF the Twenty
sixth Massachusetts, and Mrs. Frye wife Of thnaor of
tho Ninth Connecticut regiment They T1fn good
health and Spirits and by their kind smiles and winning
address have already challenged the respectful regard Of
all the officers Indeed though to all but the estmabe
lady of the Colonel such life is something entirely new,
yet they seem to fully appreciate the position Of SOL
dier's wife, The refining influence Of their society will
undoubtedly be of great advantage on trip They
form most agreeable relief to the almost continual sight
Of uniformed humanity. They will return in the Con-
stitution.
QUIET REMAINS SUPREME
Everything Is quiet this evening, and the officers
dispersed In groups ut different tables in the saloon
| playing cards, some writing and some reading.
We received the Of the secession Of part OF
North Carolina this evening" and il hailed with great
| joy throughout the ship, and doubt animated with
hope the hearts Of the brave who uuquestion
ing where their country sends them fight for the
| cause OF true repubicansm in all the world
Though VIC havo not yet engagement DR..
Hooker has little job Of amputaton on hand One Of
the Twenty sixth Massachusetts jumped OFF the
ing from Lowell aud crushed two Of his fingers badly
as TO oblge the doctor the knife AS will have
to take them or only to the first joint, the soldier will
probably not be incapacitated for service
Colonel Jones has received sealed orders, and shall
probably sail tonight. must close this In time TO avail
myself Of the colones polite offer to send ashore for
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