The New York herald., 1863-08-24
THE TROOPS IN OUR CITY.
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An Immense Army OF Occu-
patton.
Regiments Of Infantry, Cavalry and
Artillery iu tho Public Squares.
The Preparations to Enforce
the Draft,
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4ne EreParaC1Ons 10 ENFORCE
the Draft,
&c., &c., &s.
The city yesterday q very decided military aspeo
Soldiers armed In ths complecst manner showed them
selves in quarter, and all the public squares were
transformed into camps FOR newly arrived regiments,
sent on here specially for the purpose preserving
during the draft which TO take place this week In seve
ra wards OF the city One Of reporters tour
through the city yesterday discovered the
OF an immense force OF infantry cavalry and artillery
occupying every desirable square and public ground suit
able Tor camping purposes.
THE CITY HALL.
In the old City Hall square the appearance Of things
'was essentially warike. Tho dreary looking barracks
crowded to their utmost capacity with troops The
various grass plots invaded by army OF occupa-
tion and Of tents OF all sizes and shapes
thrown for the accommodation or the gallant OF
Mars In front Of the City Hall the Twenty second Con-
peccut battery encamped and all the stakes and
chains were either broken down impressed into the
service OF the soldiers for the purpose OF securing
horses, NC. This battery has six splendid pieces
-FOUR rifed ana two brass howitzers-which are
believed to be capable Of doing great execution should
suitable emergency unfortunately arise Besides this bat
terry tho Third Wisconsin Volunteers commanded by Col
Hawey and the second Massachusetts, Volunteers com
manded by Colonel Coggsweli, quartered tho
OPEN space immediately 10 front or the barracks.
series OF spacious tens each capable Of accommodating
thirty forty men, erected on Saturday evening
and yesterday morning, and the soldiers appeared to
enjoy their new quarters much better than those
10 which they had been accustomed out in vir-
ginia and other sections Of the rebel territory
Crowds Of people fingered about the barracks and
City Hall throughout the day, inspecting the soldiers
with curious aspect, and talking the draft with
certain degree Of excitement which indicated resignation
rather than rebeilious disposition.
ToMPxINs SQUARE.
Next in order, proceeding up town, Tompkins
square, which the OF much interest and excite
mont The place completely the possession Of the
military, and the usual freedom OF passing and was
Denied by vigil sentres posted all the gates
traces Oh A, Seventh street, and Ninth
street. This square Ia situated In the Seventh district
where the draft Is TO take place to-day aud from this
fact than ordinary interest attached the presence
Of the soldiers. The troops quarered in this place
ss the celebrated Twelfth regulars United States
Army and the Third and Sixth Vermont Volunteers be-
longing to the Sixth corps Of the Army Of the Potomac
making very large and efficient force and composed OF
OF the select in the service The Twelfth
regulars have distinguished themselves many
gu nary field and tn Vermont boys all behind
hand in hard earned laurels and glory. Ample
datos have furnished for the sleeping and culinary
comforts Of these troops through tho intelligent foresight
OF their officers.
Up late hour last night high state Of excitement
npceabe In the vicinity OF Tompkins square. Thou
sauds or men. women and children were constantly on
hand and kept the guards just busy they could be
IN endeayorng 10 keep out ntruders who constantly
striving TO IN the gauntlet Of the pickes and sensres
The feminine portion Of che gave trouble to
and Permit crnoins y pass 1side the lines variety
of pretcxts and msstpue.
The throug comp of 0ssnaas. irh. Americans,
and Of oshsr naaionaes The Germans
appeared TO predomnats hrgey and occupied themselves
peacefully discussing the draft. There symp-
tom Of opposition the draft but she general
sentiment nevertheless antasonissc.
THE MANHATTAN GAS WORKS.
Our reporter found .tAs Manhattan Gas Works, which,
during tho late dssurbsaoess were threatened with de-
struction again under - protection Of the soldiers
Tho Eghty.fosrsa vsgsnsnt New York STATE National
Guard. commanded ~ Cossssi Fred csakng, quar-
tered portion Of tho gas building ocat
Fourteenth street. 70 the east Of Every
th ing In the vicinity In profound state Of tranqui
sy although streets densely crowded with peo
pie Tho high walls surrounding gns works render
the chances Of successful attack very improbable.
MADISON SQUARE.
This pleasant green spot In the wilderness OF houses ex
isng metropolis Is another OF tho localities which
have been selected camping grounds for the army Of
occupario The appearance or things there yesterday
perfectly rising. The entire square has been turned
pasture ground for horses and dormtory for SOL
dicrs two hundred spacious tents have been put
up strong frame stalls OF substantial construction
have built the accommodation OF artillery horses
sc lhc troops stationed at this square are the Four.
teepth regular infantry, the Fifth Vermont Volunteers
and the Seventh battery, which has done
such valuable service the outbreak Of the rebellion
THIS battery Is commanded by Captain Davis and
sists hundred and thirty and six ned pieces
eighteen inch caibre.
The Fourteenth infantry s under tho command Of
Mtjor Giddings, officer who stands well in the
estimation Of hts They arc nearly six hundred
strong, and are q fine looking body Of soldiera
Everything in Madison square u conducted according
% strict military regulations Pckets guards, and
sentres posted inside and outside, and the greatest
order and dscorum preserved Thousands Of people
were assembled andbout the square yesterday looking
the parade of tho soldiers and listening 70 the
fine music peroamsd At intervals By the band Of the
Fourteenth regulars More troops expected II this
Place asht and Beigader General Ayers was spoken
OF as the pers n TO command tho entire FORCE.
LASpMANs's, OPPOSITE JONES WOOD.
very heavy military force was likewise stationed 10
Candaans grounds located Third and second
ius, opposite jones' Wood Iln troops tn this place
are all cavalry, and under the command
OF Colonel Mott TbsP camping ground well selected.
Consisting of . series o genta slopes, shaded BY tai
trees which pleasant resting spots for the searsd
soldiers The forcc made up o. detachments from the
Foureenth aad sixteenth New York cavalry, and smah
contributions from other regiments, numbering alto
ecshcr pernaps, about 500 available The
at Landmanns yesterday quite picturesque and
romantic. The pleasure grounds were crowded with
thousands Germans, who iudulgng their usual
festive games and nbasions. Bscchus and Venus ruled
supreme or IN other words, lager and sparkling had FUN
swing and the gay votarIcs of Mars joined sports
right heartily.
rus ELEVENTH AND SEVENTEENTH rsYASTRY.
These two regiments, which lately arrived, quar-
tered n short distance from jones' Wood, on Seventy
s,est es, &C the First avenue The Eleventh and