The New York herald., 1862-05-29
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT EN- ROUTE.

The Departure from New YOrk-Scenes
Along the Rout-Their Arrival i'm Bal
timore-Tho Enthusiasm or the Peo-
ple-The Union Barracks rendered
Them by the Maryland Troops, SC.
The departure of the Seventh regiment, National
Guard from New York far exceeded any demonstration
that has been witnessed for long time the farewell
Of troops from their native city.
1t ten O'Clock when the steamer Red Jacket
moved slowly out from pier No. 2 North river,
and the shouts Of the assembled multitude that had
gathered the wharf almost beyond description
The National Band struck up Of their lively airs,
and tho troops were well their way to render
their might in the noble Of their country honor
Tho boys, as thoy had taken final farewell Of
thor friends, and looked upon the homes where they
had left many dear behind, congregatcd in
squads about the steamer lying down the deck
to their weary limbs after the tedious tramp that
they had underwent in marching down Broadway. II
was after eleven O'Clock whom the Red Jacket reached
the wharf Elizabethport, and the troops
had been comfortably seated in cars the started
for Baltimore at precisely twelve O'Clock. On their
arrival at Ezabehtown large crowd had gathered at
the depot among them quite number Of ladies' cheer
them on their journey. Cheer after cheer rent
the air as the gallant Seventh left the depot,
the q Star Spanged Banner" which was duly
knowleged by the Seventh and several cheers the
Tho trip 70 Harrisburg exceedingly tedious
which place they did until noon on Tues
day. Tho men, however, bore up with the incon
vcniencs, and showed themselves soldiers in every
respect.
Al Eason Reading and other places along the route
the seventh loudly chcered by the citizens and the
ladies' several occasions show cred them with flowers
and bouquets.
II just hafpast fve O'Clock when the train
reached Baltimore the latter part OF the journey having
been In remarkable good time, and right glad were
the boys 10 the chance stretch them.
selves. Quite number had gathered about the depot
and as 1t was announced That the Seventh had
arrived the people seemed TO be almost frantic with Joy
The stars and Stripes were soon up many OF mo
leading buildings IN the vicinity OF the dep :.
The regimenal line having been formed Colonel Ief
ferts wheelsd them into line, and, amid tho stirring
music OF tho band, passed through the city the Wash
ingtun depot not the slightest attempt being made or
manifested to interfere molest them. In fact we
doubt II any regiment that has passed through Baltimore
since the commencement OF the were so cordially
welcomed AZ tho Seventh along the route. The ladies
turned out, waving their and waving the
Stars and Stripes from their windows while at cor
congregrated crowds OF men, who as the rpr
ment passed gave them three hearty chsors.
On reaching the Washington depot Colonel Lefrerts re-
ceived orders to remain with his regiment till further
orders at Baltimore aud accordingly they were marched
10 the Union Barracks where they will for the
night All are In excellent spirits, and nothing thus far
has occurred OF serious nature. The officers Of the re
gimcnt are quartered at the Eutaw House.