The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-08-05

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state On Sunday last through the kindness Of the Police
Conmss oners free passage on their boat was given to
the wives a. " friends OF the In the afternoon tho
Rev. j. W. VIII isms chaplain Of the regiment assisted
by brother vnan held divine service according 20
the rites OF the Episc pal church. The formed
pirate remarks ana as IT, sun was intensely hot desired
them to seat thsnlsel, ~ IN the shade, on the
grass or otherwise. Although this IS tho iirst
OF the services held in emp, tho msn, with.
out an exception INST attentive aud
listened earnestly very impressive and eloquent dis
hardness as good soldier" The reverend gentleman
spoke OF the vcissitudes attending soldeSs NE, the
enemies hc has wage war with tae neces
sily Of his being clothed with heavenly armor IL order
To insure triumphant victory. He Illustrated his SUB
iect with anecdotes OF Washington and other
igion could II ali look for aid from the God OF
Battles TO nerve him FOR the fight. The discourse
adapted 10 officers and Such chapans, who faith
fully spend their time and abor in dtrsng and ncucat
ing religion ana morality among the men cannot ta 70
peace. The barracks at Rker's Island CON-
modous, healthy and clean; the number OF mon We un.
derstahd 70 be nearly $780, Several tents will be erected
the island in few days TO accommodate the recruits
who ensting daily Colonel Turnbull is oni-
cent officer and appears anxious do all In his power
TO supply the demands and add TO the personal comfort a
the soldier.
PRESENTATION TO COLONEL ALLEN, or TIE STANTON
LEGION.
The members OF the First regiment New York State
Volunteers which has been lately commanded by Colonel
William H. Allen, Of the Stanton Legion, are about to
present that gallant officer with asplendd sword sash
belt testimonial Of their personal regard him
man and their appreciation OF him lionel. The
articles for presentation exhibition at Rail,
Black Co g, in Broadway. This stanton Legion pro-
crossing finely, recruiting being excellent Mustcr aud
inspection will take place TO day.
FUNERAL OF COLONEL MONROE.
The remains Of Colonel James Monroe, of the Twenty
second New York State Militia Yesterday inferred
The religious services took place yesterday morning
at the church or 81. Xavier No military escort took
part upon tho occason at the relues. OF the immediate
friends OF deceased.
THE THIRD REGIMENT EMPIRE BRIcADr.
Sixty -thres for tho above regiment in
yesterday by Adiuant J. Bynn at The headquarters
corner Of Broadway and Walker street. that officer greatly
facilitating the work OF the corps. A meeting Of
officers the regiment, called ny Lieutenant Colonel
Braullk, COMMUNICATED Captains murphy. pinleyy and
Smith upon their efficiency.
RECEPTION Of COLONEL. coRcoRsS.
A meeting Of the oncars OF tho S.xty-nath regiment
in this city, hold in the armory Of The corls
Essex market. last evening. Captain John Brcsn was
appointed Chairman and Lieutenant Dudy Secretary
delegation from the various Celtic societies pre-
sent, WITH the intention OF concurrng in the action Of
the meeting. The tharman having explained that the
object OF tho meeting 10 make arrangements FOR the
proper reception Of Colonel Jorcoran whose arrival
he looked Cor at any momcut-
Capt. kirker proposed resolution, which was second
ed by Lient CONNOLLY hat coHiuIteo % appointed 10
confer with the different Irish societies TO make the
ccssry arrangements for the reception Of Colonel corco
ran The resolution adopted and the following
mitteo appointed Captain Clark (Clairman), Lcuten-
ants Dalton 7. Duffy, Hare aud M. Bresin.
The committee will hold meeting this week report
progress and the they win confer with the
different societies, with the object of securing unity Of
action.
MILITARY ASSOCIATION.
military association will bs organized for rdrll and
exercise 10 arms Young mon over eighteen years OF
age desirons Of becoming uembors invited to apply
the Mercer House this crucsday) e7sung at eight
o'clock