Daily national Republican., 1863-05-20
The CoIOred ReRiment.-Two ComPanIes =
Mustered In.

Yesterday will long be remembered by the
colorcd people of this District as day whish
marks an era In the history of that oppressed
race. Here in Warrington, under the eye Of the
Government, and beneath the shadow Of the
Capitol, two companies the nucleus of regiment,
were mustered into the service Of the United
StAtes, taking the oath Of allegiance and fidelity tn
the nag which will hereafter shield them rs cti-
zens of this great couHtry. This has been done
quietly, yet not secretly, and without opposition
in the very place where, two years ago. the IRON
heel Of oppression WAS upon this people. What a
stride In the march Of human progress
The inspection and muster took place near the
Israel Church just south OF the CAPITOL. Dr. Tbad-
Cous SeGley, n surgeon in ATmOry Hospital was
detailed TO make the examination OF the men, M.
assisted by DR.. Augusta, the newly commissioned
| cOlored surgeon. DR.. Cornish, OF the Fifteenth
Massachusetts Just up from the army Of the PGtn-
mac, was also present by invitation and assisted
! In the inspection. After a thorough inspection
which took place In the room OF Israel iyceum
/ the men were assembled In an adjoining yard and
there two companies OF Bevcnty-siN men each were
sworn into the scrsice by Lieut. Long, the muster.
/ ing officer. At the close OF the obligation each
company on being informed that they were now
"sOldiers Of the Union army" gave three rousing
cheers The ceremony with the second company
closed about halt past hNe O'Clock In the AfrrUOVn
In the presence OF a nUmbcrU the warm friends Of
! the movement.
/ Lieut.. Col Raymond then addressed his Iueu In
a patriotic speech, promising them his hearty CO.
operation Ia all their efforts to 6eFyr enuHiry
Mr.. Bliss, of the Sixth Auditors Office vas called
on for remarks. lie assured the new-m 4de soldiers
that they had host OF warm friends, who would
. look after their comfort aud welfsFej that they
had good, kind and faithful officers TO command
! themi and cNhGrtch them to obedience and Rdrlity
| He knew something UI cOlOFed men, and he did not
! doubt that these men would prove themselves
worthy OF the name 81 sullieTs.
! Dr. Srcley said that he had examined a good
. many men, but he never Huw a better set ui men
! physically than those before him, whom he had
/ that day examined. II had been said that, though
phyBiciIy strong, yet the colnrrd man was nnt
lTH a ram NtIHf ff.r fI. tn
from the determined faces Of those before him he
| felt confident that they would prove true in the
day Of battle.
Capt. A. Thomas, who il Interested in the raising
| OF the cUlOred regiment In AleXAn6rin, also cx.
pressed HIS fun confidence in the race as good
] material for soldier, and cNhOItel the men Ia
earncstnesE and fidelity N the service OF their
! COun Fy.
| Dress parade them ensured, after which the col.
umn wHs marched to the residence OF Col Turner.
who has been al Tor day ur two. lie came out
and addrc-srd the men in few happily chosen re-,
mATkH, GOuEr t'uIHtIug them on the great event OF
me day a day which shuaId mark their rapid pro,
gtess up tu that tail manhood which he felt conn
dent they could obtain,
col. Raymond annOuncEsthNt capt. Told, Pro,
] YO8i Marshal, had given OtdrF5 for these COntDt
mics to be qunTtcred ami fed At the " Soldiers ile
trCEt,h place made honorable rs a Temporary
home Of every brave soldier ul the Union the irsi
night Of his appearance in Washington. Three
cheers were given Tor Capt. 1uddI
After three hearty cheers for Col. Turner, the
companies were marched to the Soldiers Retreat
passing IN their way the Old Capitol prison, the
gTay-bAcsrd inmates Of which looked with aston
ishmCnt on the COlOrcd soldiers. AGteT good sup
per ~ the Retreat, the men were assigned to quar-
teIs and made M comfortable for the night thI
. Temporary arrangements would allow.
To-day Gen. HuntZclman " i'll assign them per
, m4nent quarters clothing and raiiOns will b.
issued, aud the men will enter upon the drill an
u usual routine Of \ soldiers life,