The New York herald., 1862-01-04


men, and, like tho Maine Twelfth is armed with the IN
held rifle, and is admirably uniformed anu equipped.
Inere are nine full companies and the nucleus OF tensn
which will be left behind to recruit. There is also part
of battery Of artillery from Vermont which will re-
bly, no man in Boston deservey popular than Cob
French Although young man, he has for twelve years
oeen identified with the commercial interests OF Boston,
and II highly esteemed state street He has been
member Of the Common Council and in military matters
has had more experience than any man OF ais age in
B ston When twenty -four years old he Succeeded his
fathc nlaw Col Thompson in the command Of the City
Guard, thtn the "erack" militia company OF B,stea
From that he a colonecy the militia, aud u at
present the commander OF 'ncicnt and Honorable
Artillery" The Governor has persistenty refused 10
commission him, but he viii probably receive his
mission from washington AS he has no Major. and is
Acting Colonel his duties exceedingly arduous.
Is to- S sna Rs
company Of light cavalry The squadron Of rangers num-
befs ls0 men and commanded by Captains Tyler Read
The personal appearance of the cannot be excel ed
don't believe there thirty Of them who less than
six feet high each, and all look like intelligent gentlemen
superior shots They are at present armed with the
Sharp breceh loading rife. Colts revoves and heavy
volcanic ride, which 0res eight times at one loading
Captain Read has been actively engaged ever since the
breaking out Of tho rebellion and was at the Big Bethel
ght and with Ellsworth when that gallant Colonel was
shot His second officer, Captain j. b. Magse, Is OF the
regular army, and very highly spoken or Tho light
cavalry armed with Sharps cabnes and sabres and
the officers undoubtedly efficient The horses OK both
tho above and Of the Maine batory wore Ship
Island in the ships Black Prince and King Fisher,
and tho former about ten days SINCE.
The King Fisher, which had tho ohccrs' horses, also
was teigraphed OF Key West, and reported that SIXTY
horses died on the passage.
Tho order has been received day to break camp at
about noon and proceed to the Common whero General
Butler will present each regiment with elegant flag
They will then embark immediately on board tho Const
tuition Tho ship will then haul out into the stream and
await sailing orders, which have not yet been received
Accompanying this send rosters Of tho regiments the
|, , cavalry and the Maine battery.
| The Massachusetts Legislature convened at eleven
O'Clock to-day. In the Senate Hon John Clifford, Of
Bristol was elected President and Stephen N. Gord of
Duxbury Clerk. In the House Hon. A. Fl. Bulloch, OF
Worcester was elected Speaker, and VIM. s. Robinson of
made a By Messrs. Cf5rd Caleb @ Cushing and Bulloch
Messrs Mason and Sdell with their secretares were
taken from Fort Warren at eleven O'Clock today by the
tug Starlight, and conveyed TO Provincetown or cape
Cod to be transferred at that pont either to the British
gunboat Rinaldo or the mail steamship America Inc
Starlight arrived at Provinceown at half past four this
afternoon, but nothing further of the movements OF the
rebel Commissioners has yet been learned here. The
through Commodore Hudson Of the Charlestown Navy
| Yard:
BOSTON, Jan. 2, 1882
The Reinforcemena by tho Steamer C1nstaion-Sifnemt
of Troops at Boston-Arrancemerts Bcard-Rerfew Of
the Volu,.eers-Fla0 Presentations and Eatarkaiion
Board the Conaitutton-Ceneral Buffers Movements in
Massachusetts, dc.
Mr. Clark First Officer OF the steamer Constitution has
boon busly engaged today in making the final arrange
mcnts the reception Of the regiments for General But
er's division. Everything 10 in splendid condition on
board the ship. Mr.. James s. Pohemus, Of New York; tho
prompt and gentemany Purser, has made the allo
mcpts Of quarters In the saloon in most croita
bic to his judgment and the members Of the press have
special reason appreciate his attention to their wants
Tho Adams Express Company have on beard aframc
house which be erected Ship Island to as
an Office Tor tho transaction of their business r. Asa
Blake and Mr. Bates accompany the expedition agents
for the Express Company. Tho public will fully npprc
ciate value of this enterprise which will enable the
friends Of officers transmit packages with de-
spatch and security.
Yesterday veenpg very pleasant affair took paco Mt
headquarters at Camp Chsse. Col. Shepley, Of the
Twelfth Maine regiment, On behalf Of number OF tho
warm personal friends Of Lieut. wege of Gen. Butlcrs
staff presented that gentleman with handsome sword
sash and bolt.
COL shcpley accompanied the presentation with hap
nv and pertinent speech Lieut.. Weigel was
plee,y akon by surprise to be unable to at
auy length but In n few modest words Of thanks
copied the elegant gift Lieut. wegc is native Of Da
and when tho Massachusetts, Sixth passed through
that city on the 19th Of April last he rendered mach
valuable assistance In ferretiDg out traitors ard sup
pressing the riot He afterwards acquitted himself with
credit Hateras ana was worry useful to Gen. Butlor
at Fortress Monroe. TIE compliment Of last evening
| was most deserved ono.
At four O'Clock this morning tho regiments a, Camp
Chase struck their tents prcpara tory to leaving for
| Boston.
little before one O'Clock this afternoon the Twelfth
Maine egment arrived in this city, and formed the line
on Carseway street. right resting Levercit street
After waiting hour Col. French's Eastern Fay
regiment with the three companies Of cavalry arrived
The line OF march thon takcn up for tho Common
whore the regiments to receive their coors Gen.
Butler and STAFF were upon the ground before three
o'clock and after tho line (Which extend ID from the
end Of Charles street na up third Of
the length Of Boacon street mal formed reviewed
the troops ON the arrival Of Con Butler and stan
national salute led BY detachment Of th. Ancient
agd Honorable Artillery After the review an gan, ag
tho gift Of Judge Lihoi Sheplcy father OF Tho Coone)
was presented to the Maine regiment by their chaplain
who road letter, repioie with patriotic COUNSEL from
| tho Gonor.
General Butler then presented United States flag to
the Twelfth Maine regiment, aud afterwards similar
to the Eastern Bay state regiment Tho spccchcs OF
| General Butcr and Coonels Shepey and French were
| short, but 10 the point and eloquent.
| The troops then marched at once 10 the steamship
| Constitution. at the end OF Long Wharf. III,
Maine regiment marched down the south side Of the
| pier and catered tho ship at one gangway, whie
Col French's regiment marched down the north side and
entered another gangway by this cxcocn.
both regiments embarked at tho same tins without
confusion. The emba kaion commenced at four o'clock
=. NJ, and all board at alb Jut hallpast
this evening. The Constitution viii haul out into the
stream tonight or tomorrow morning, and then await
sailing orders II the ship sh uld be detained here
| raj days the will bo much moro comfortable
| board than in their leo bosnd camp.
Tha weather has bcca clear but excessively cold to day,
consequently the ccromonics at the Common short
large crowd witnessed tho proceedings, though the
| extreme cold kclt thousands away.
On his arrival in this city to-day Colonel French
the recipient VI hne charger, gift from number Of
| his old friends in Bost H.
General Butler leaves town TO morrow morning 10
Wow and inspect the Western Day State regiment now
encamped rittsod. This rcgimcnt s to leave Pitts
field Monday noxt for Camp Chase whcro they vii! 10
quartered for the present. There are i've Mano
regiments ut Augusta. by tho recent order from the
command. Tho Increase Of HIS forco will obIigc tho
Gcnnrai remain for the present instcad going