The New York herald., 1862-05-30
MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN NEW YORK.
Departure Of Regiments for the Wharf.-The
Eighth and Thirty.Seventh GOne-Thc
Sixty-Ninth to Leave To-Day
Other Regiments Preparing,
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The military excitement exhibited visible sign Of
abatement yesterday seeming rather to grow stronger
and stronger regiment regiment takes its de-
Iarture The most commendlble enterprise is exhibited
by the various colonies rushing business ahead, SO
that no time may be lost in getting their commands
under march, and arrangements have been made, We
are informed to secure the departure Of every regiment
ordered of, before next Sunday 1t s now stated au
thoravey that orders have been received by Governor
Morgan from Washington limiting tho quota OF throe
months regiments to those already accepted the call for
extra troops having been responded by overwhelming
numbers Under these circumstances, therefore, only
these regiments VIII proceed to the scat OF war that
have already received positive marching orders from Ad
juant General Hihouse. Besides those already of, the
Fifth Twelfth, Thirteenth, Nineteenth Twenty eighth
and Sixty ninth regiments will leave and before Sunday
Departure or the Eighth Regiment.
PRESENTATION OF STAND OF CoLoRs-GREAT
ENTHUSIASM ON THE ROUTE, ETC.
Tho Eighth regiment New York State Militia, under
orders for the Of for three days past,
left this city last evening" from pier No. l. on board OF
the John Potter The regiment mustered about oght
hundred and seventy rank and file. Az as the
order for march issued recruits began rapidly to
fall in, and recruiting began large number Of
fine young fellows have bcen reluctantly refused every
day. Tho whole corps is fine bodily health and spirits
and have left with determination to maintain tho high
reputation OF their regiment and Of the State and city
from which they come.
Tho excitement In and around tho regimental armory
Yesterday very great. The recruits were
sorely troubled about their arms and equipments. and
what with tSe leave taking Of friends and relations and
the provision o. comforts to be used the trip to
wa,hppt,a good o>al of time was consumed It Is
useless TO atept anythins like description OF those
oft occurring scenes attendant IN the departure or citi
zen soldiers They have been 80 ie4asn.y described
!; re saw that The nds and h Aopies along the route
OF march were crowded with lad spa ~. ,aar
waving hats and handkerchefs and che, ssIsraks
otic soldiers their way. The streets anu srd
were everywhere choked with people, flags
streamers foatcd from all the stores and the
march down Broadway was grand ovation The regi-
ment escorted by corps Of juvenile zouaves known
as Robinson Zouaves
On arriving in front Of Tiffany Co.'s large tewelry
establishment in Broadway, the regiment halted and
drawn in line for tho presentation Of stand Of
colors which were manufactured by that arm expressly
for the regiment. The maneavriDg for bringing tn.
into line was, notwithstanding the largo number of
recruits in tho ranks, spendidy executed The flags
presented by Judge Advocate Anthem who stood
platform that had been erected for the In
front Of the store. On making tho presentation Mr..
Anthon said, In substance, as folows:-
& c ~ raa Taa 9. sna1s aa y s a. s g az ~ Es1 Ms
When the Information that the capital was again |
menaced BY an insolent and traitorous enemy |
that tho gallant Eighth would BE- among the |
prst to offer its services in sustaining the constitution
and tho laws Of beloved country. Your full ranks
and enthusiastic bearing clearly provo that was not
mistaken and your appearance to-day naturally recalls
to my recollection that former occasion when upon
equally shSrt notice you for.oOk your ordinary avoca
tons and burning With loyalty, assisted tn keeping in
check the tus masses Of Baltimore and in opening
the way 70 Washington. A glorious opportunity II
new 6nsred you Of enacng the rscollectons Of the
disastsrs OF Bull run to whomsoover they astr-
butabe, and Of avenging your comrades Of beloved
memory who pcrished on ethat unfortunate day,
by your gallant deeds in the service to which you
are now called. know that your brave and experienced
col mol and his able field and line officers have deter
mined 20 90 this and feel assured that with tho bless
ing of God, you will do It, Soldiers you are leaving
your homes tight for your country. The farmer has
ct his plow in the furrow tho merchant has turned
away from his merchandise, tho mechanic has dropped
the Implement of industry and those ard dear
whom you have left behind you will watch your progress
in tho field OF glory with hardly tender interest
than tho great body OF your fellow ctizcns Soldiers,
lot your be the quick voleys OF your deadly En-
n orge, % not the example Of The patriots Of the evoS
ton When in the midst OF the battle let your eyes
upn gorgeous ensgns Of the state and Of the repub
lie which now, in behalf OF some OF most dstin
g9-lel citizens present to you. Guard them the en-
hem II your country preserve them the symbols OF
your own home bosr them glorionsly upon the field,
back with your fellow citizens will preserve them
the sacred tokens Of your potriosm. Great ap-
Col vAmAS rsplied:-In the name Of the regiment /
thank you for the presentation of these beautiful cors
The old Eighth has proven what said they woull-that
whenever called for they would be ready servo
their country at hours notice. Those whose behalf
receive these cclors II tac them in their keeping,
and will return them safe and free from dishonor Cen
temen again thank IN the name Of tho Washington
Grays. The colors were then handed to the regiment
amidst the greatest enthusiasm.
BrlJAMx r. PRKxEY, ex President Of the Almshouss,
then presented beautiful sword to Major l.. Buck, who
received il with few appropriate remarks In which no
a ~ t.oc xn~l fha
disgracer After the presentation the field and company
officers and friends OF the regiment marched into
Tianys bronze gallery and INDUCED in little social
oraiory over a few baskets OF champagne
This interesting ceremony being Concluded the regi-
the amp down Broadway. The excitement Of the peo-
pie increased, and tremendous shouts rose on all
SIDES The enthusiasm continued all on the route to the
place OF embakaton and going toard the steamer
the crowds the docks checred until the were
hoarso tha John Potter gided from her moorngs
many "God bless you was heard 70 fall from the lips
OF the vast crowd.
Departure or the Thirty-scventh Regi-
ment.
This regiment to the number OF about eight hundred,
took their departure last evening" being followed In their
march down Broadway by thousands Of people, who
chsered Justify This regiment composed OF splendid
h.hting material, and the men are remarkably well
drilled. Colonel Roome is acknowledged TO be good
officer and fully competent 70 lead such body Of men
The Departure OF the sixty-ninth Regi-
ment Postponed Till To-day.
The announcement conveyed in Major Bagisy's order
that the Sixty ninth regmont would take its departure
for the OF at two O'Clock yesterday afternoon
drew together OF people about tho
rcgnenta armory corner Of Grand and Essex streets
heecene thore presented Of the most spritsrring
character The streetsEss completely blocked up, and
the windows Of houses In the vicinity Of Essex Market
were CT ahmed with srec,ators-male and female. Ap-
proach 10 the front entrance Of tho armory was