, 1863-08-18
Its Departure for the Wars-Crsat Enthu-
slasm,

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slasm.
fE1on the Philadelphia North American, f4th.1
The camp Of colored troops at Chelton
Hill Is now occupied BY the second regiment
1om this city, now In course OF formation.
The first regiment. numbering the third col
tat oIsd regiment IN the service, broke camp yes
they are far On the way to Charleston.
IAe camp vas broken up at daylight, and
At : O'Clock the men took the cars Of the
North Pennsylvania Railroad. They reached
Third and Master streets at eight o'clock, and
teok up the line Of march to: Poplar street
wharf, where the steam transports Cumbria
and Star Of the South awaited their arrival.
The scene Was Interesting, suggesting ideas to
the reflective. It was witnessed By a vast
concourse Of people, who occupied every
available point Of view In the vicinity, crowd.
Ing the docks, lumber piles and other eleya-
ted Positions all around the vicinity. 4 large
majority Of these we're colored people, many
Of whom, ne learned, had come from distant
PLACES to witness the novel scene. It was the
first Of the kind witnessed In Philadelphia,
and brought back to memory the sights that
met our eyes-the partings and farewe11s-
when the var first began, and our Philadel-
pala volunteers went ont to battle. IT, was
picture like those we saw when bountfes were
not thought Of, and when men enlisted for
patriotism alone, as have enlisted those ne.
g!oes whose services 80 many affect to des-
pise.
Never WAS embarkation or departure con-
dignity In the demeanor of the black men
that ELECTED respect. Before the regiment
reached the dock three colored soldiers rode
to the quay on the horses Of the regimenta1
officers. The animals were hoiated On board
By means Of tackle. half an hour afterwards
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to let them pass. Never did soldiers look
better. Their equipments were In perfect
order; every bit Of metal about them ells.
tened frsM industrious friction, and, despite
the dust Of the march, 1t was evident that
nearly every man had impaired . polish to his
coarse brogans that told Of pride In his posi-
tion in the Government serTice-prlde in his
finding compensation In the uniform and the
simple letters o. s. that comprise his cog
tune.
No wonder that With one accord, as the
black faces Of the sable recruits turned the
corner and marched down the pier, q sponta-
bled throng. The tramp Of the regiment
came nearer, and again the cheers assembled.
The gang-plnnks were laid in readiness, and
the troops moved on board the ship, where,
,6iseucumberirg themselves of their burdens,
they mounted the decks to survey the scene.
with them, and for the benefit Of their friends
who crowded to the EIdea Of the vessels,
white spectators retired. Wives, mothers,
sisters and friends were now bidding adieu to
the blnek men. Some were IN tears. others In
smiles. Push carts and baskeis filed with
the negro luxury, Watermelons and peaches,
were rapidly empticd among them. Very
happy indeed were the martial darkles. We
saW not sad face among them. One half Of
them were taken upon the Oumbrla, the
other half upon the Star Of the South. Capt.
Woodruff commands the latter, Capt. Geo.
Sumner the former.
As tie slips we're cast loose md moved
down the riyer, tumultuous cheers were
given. First, three for MAJOR Stearns and the
officers Of the camp, three for the Colonel In
command, three for Judge Kelley, three for
Philadelphia, and then nine cheers for the
the Coppcrheads Of Philadelphia When the
vessels reached the channel, and as they
steamed along the city front, the whole thou
sand men Joined In singing " John Browns
body" with immense effect.
Through the politeness Of the officers we
were permitted to accompany tho troops to
the navy yard, opposite which we were taken
off, with others, by tug. We employed the
interim in conversation with some Of the SOL
liers, whose acquaintance TIC had made while
in camp. It is due to the regiment to say that
their stores and baggage were put on board in
most excellent order: Their colors were
guarded with as much care as though tails
manic virtues clustered around them, while
the horses Of the officers we're pettcd like so
many lambs.
TO our surprise we found prevalent among
most Of the thoughtful among the number,
an impression that certain death awaited
thi thf o it. ezst y os ok Te ana do pes
in the front. and are quite Intelligent enough
to know ali about Port Hudson and their
connttymen WHO have already fallen at
Charleston Islands. But the grim satisfaction
that they are sent to tho hotbed Of rebellion
inspires them al1. They expected to go to
ton, and feel rejolced at the opportunity to
strike blow where for generations the
scourre and the brand have been laid In the
flesh Of their cnslaved brethren. People who
GespiEe the black soldier, we are assured, do
not know them. IN camp they are tractable,
smallest kindness, prompt to obey, and CIV
Ing promise OF enduring courage. We are
glad to know that at every stopping place on
their way from camp they We7e cheered and
encouraged by the people.
Tho officers arc as follows:
Co1oncl-c. D. Tilghman. formerly Of the 18th
Iajor-Esed. ". Bardwel1, 18th Mass.
Ad1ntant-S. s. s.arseilles, 9th n. j.
.Astins QuaEtsrmasteE-second Lieut.. John S.
!. surgsoM John r. Lyman, formerly Assistant
Surgeon u s. A.
soK-coxa1ss1osED STAFF (co1oRED).
Sergeant Malor-Henry James.
-Quarteruaster Sesgcant-Henry 8: Roberts.
Commissa1y Sesgeant-lsaac W1nore.
LINE oPF1cEHs-
Company A-Capt- George D. Hart, I'd Michigan
eaya1y; Second Lieut.. Stephen L. Carney, 18th
Company D-Capt: F. II. Cole, sath Ill; First
Lfent. r. e. 1oTErtGre. 18th Conn.