The New York herald., 1862-02-28
reception OF Colonel A. M. Wood mt the
camp or the Fourteenth-Interestin
Scenes and Incidents,


CORRESPONDENCE OF TIE NEW YORK HERALD.
CAMP MARION. UrToS Hull, Va, Feb. 25, 1852
Ihis day has proved eyentful one in the history Of
this regiment in connection with the war
Following in the train Of at once so stirring
important incdentto the success OF our arms
'he west and On the coast, came OF character
which made the hearts OF many swell with anticpaous
sney could not foster without OF fresh
from droamland anticipations bearing with them the
memory of loved ones who in the conflict for liberty
and Union had escaped tho fire Of battlo endure
hands OF strangely misguided people, mpassioned with
frenzy, hardshps which no pen convey TO the mind
In truthful measure To the wife kindred OF such only
can the terrors and trials Of rebel captivity such
perienced BY Colonel Wood, bo fully realized. The
hours long and tedious they must have been while
with others, was confined in contracted cell damp and
cheerless have been equally painful and 10 the
hearts of cherished ones at home.
The cloud has suddenly broken, and the storm which,
dark and threatening has long muttered the horizon
Of our national destiny has given place bright rays
which portend speedy sunshine and peaceful calm. To
Him who ruleth destiny be all honor and praise
Late last evening it ascestaned that the gallant
Colonel Of the Fourteenthwhoss speedy release from
captivity had been oreshadowed by recent arrivals from
Richmond-was actually en- route for Washington, where
1t was said he would arrive at late hour The announce.
ment spread like magic through the regiment and an
tcpations OF greeting its leader once moro i'm.
parted buoyancy to tho spirits of all the men, Adu
tant Head and Quartermaster Crawford wore at once
despatched to meet Colonel Wood at Washington there
to confer with him relative to his visit to the regiment
1t was at first suggested that the regiment, body
proceed to Washington to escort the Colonel TO the
but to this the latter would not consent owing TO the
muddy condition Of the roads.
Nota man would have hesitated to undergo the march,
and indeed degree Of disappointment Expressed
when the Coonel's declons0n Of such honor was an
nounced. His arrival at camp appointed at about
two O'Clock and every was strained within that
time to afford welcome due tho officer held doubly
dear in the hearts of his command An escort consist
ing Of tho following officers from the Fourteepth rsg
ment, awaited upon the Colonel at Wizards at early
hour today-Lieutenant Colonel Fowler, Adutan Head
Quartermaster Crawford, Assistant Surgeon Dewey,
Company G; Captain Gill, Of Company l. Captain Ecock
Of Company T.
At Wizards Colonel Wood was surrounded by mul-
titude OF army officers and civilians Prominent
among the latter Hon. N. II. Odel whose exertions
have been untring in eecting the release Colonel
and during hs soorn !. ~xs % ons ~n 1ls s.s
the centre OF interest and attraction.
General Mcdowell presented Colonel Wood upon the
occasion OF his visit to this camp with full cavalry
company as escort Of honor" placing also at his dis
posal his own carriage
greeted by crowds OF eager spectators bo upon learn
ing his name cheored him heartily as he passed En-
tering Virginia BY the Georgetown bridge no salued
with the proper military forms while passing the various
camps on the route.
Upon the approach Of the cavalcads at Uptons Hill,
the truly interesting The road and hills ad
jacent lined with members the several regiments
belonging to General Augers brigade; and upon its
nearer approach to the camp rush Of the mass was
made to view tho ceremonies Of welcome.
As the procession appeared entering the camp, the
Fourteenth regiment band struck up lively "double
formed upon the 'scoIor line" Colonel Wood soon
alghted from tho conveyance, cordially greeted by
Lieutenant Colonel Fowler and Chaplain Inskp and stood
again before his regiment face to face The moment
one Of intense interest and will be forgotten by
those who witnessed the scene. As-yet not word had
been spoken except between tho Colonel and his
and pause prevailed IL to becalm the
emotions OF thousand beating hearts few ladies
were present. occupying position near the Colonel, and
not confined to their cheeks Alone but many soldiers
eye was moist during that sventful moment.
Brgadisr General Auger and STAFF also the leading ON
sent and were mute witnesses Of the impressive
The regiment appeared in the peculiar chasseur dress for
which 1t has become famousthe red pants, dark blue
jacket with two Of bell buttons, and red breast
pioce having also row OF bell buttons and red cap.
After the regiment had formed o. parade rest, Lieut..
Colonel Fowler presented Colonel Wood, and called for
three times three good "Fourteenth regiment cheers"
for the Colonel, which were given with a hearty will
briefly but despite his effort he failed to check the
flow Of emotion which 1t apparent overcamo HIM
under the circumstances He expressed wish that he
might be able to them Of the true happiness ho
felt at again meeting them after his long and tedious
hnsment at the South He assured them that there
nothing enviabls in his position, andif b, his
again visited Richmond no hoped would DO undor
more favorable circumstances He said that two OF the
happiest moments Of his life when he takon
from Henrco county jail as 1t was understood, to be
hung for then no would have gladly died for the Of
country, and the next was the present He
reputation which they might we'll strive to maintain
"for,' said he, "you are the dread or the ono,
my" Evsrywmsss so he had been % assured BY tho
q red legs,n fought more desperately than
any other the field At Bull Ths Colo then
hands with each Of tho men individually Tho regiment
then dssmissed and the companies formed in double
the ladies' and few guests then proceeded escorted
Colonel Fowler and stan, to visit tho Commencing
In regimental order. AS the Colonel appeared he
greeted by bursts OF hearty cheers by Zach company
With cordial grasp ot the hand IA ne sagtea each soldier
home to the hearts Of the older members nearly each
one Of whom he calsd by name while the newer mem
bers at once assured Of the truly generous character
Of their leader.
For each he had kind word and i1fniring thought.
occupy the minds Of the rebel army fighting men,
conurng them to strive for the maintenance Of their
res thus Occasionally Colonel Wood found himself
shaking the han of ono whom he had met in captivity,
and briefly but yxmy did the Interchange Of hearty feel
ing pass between them bringing up some incident ra
tive to their southern experience Ono noble fellow,
tried hardtaGct you or the eldr q" know YOU did,
my brave fclla did the best yoa could repe ths
Colonel
Some tsss spent in thus paying personal visit to
the men, ing which the utmos good feeling pre- sailed
and hearty cheers rent tho air at frequent interve
collation. awaited the distinguished visitor, which
was paren of after the greetings concluded The
large pei tent Of the rogmer1as tastefuy 6acoraed
with Alag, evergreen and devices appropriate TO the
casion Among others was Inscribed on thu tent as
lasting remersocs OF tho occnslon the Following
come 70 Colonel A. NJ. Wood The soldier and patriot
in itself mn OCCASION long to be remembered Among the
gueGts present Colonel aveock, of Gsaera McClel
lans staff; Gigadior General Auger and s.an Captain
Randerson Of General WadJyorsh's staff colone Frsboe
of tho Traisth New York olunteers; Conel Pratt oS
tAc twentieth New York Sste Militia Colonel Suyar
4 the Tvssntyourth New. York vountsans and Colonel
Phelps, a tho Twenty se,oad New Yors,voiuntsers.
After spending an hour Of happy ir;arvicw with his
military friends and othsrs the Colonel escorted
back 81 from which plaza ho would proceed
early IN his to Brooklyn, whsge his welcore will
be Sssd in by thoussHas among wlam his has be.
con& famous.
Psssentation o< n swora TO Com,Aodor
Stringhpm.