The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-21

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ARRIVAL OF THE FIFTY-sIxrH NEwyYoRK VETERAN
VOLUNTEERS.

Military Affairs.
ARRIVAL OF THE FIFTY-sIxTH NEwyYoRK VETERAN
VOLUNTEERS.
Tho Fifty sixth regiment New York Veteran volun-
teer under command Of Lieutenant Colonel = Smith,
arrived this city yesterday by the United States trans
port Empire City, from Hilton Head 8. G. This regi-
ment was organised in September, 1851, at Newburg
Orange county, New York, by Bngsdier General, then
Colonel Van wyck This regiment was originally A.
tached to what known n the Tenth Legion, being
raised in the then Tenth Congressional district Just
four years ago the Fifty marched down Broadway
fifteen hundred strong Now about two hundred OF the
original nuIS', rsu was scvsy 2.
Al Lees Mills Yorktown Williamsburg Chick shomny,
Fair oaks Bottoms Bridge, White Oak Swamp bridge,
army corps at that period In January 1885, they went
to North Carolina, forming part Of the Eighteenth
sent 70 south Carolina This regimen. the last Of the
ment Of the South. Il has been engaged in nearly
Carolina At James Island, 1884, Johns Island,
1894 siege Of Wagner siege Of Charleston Honey H!ll
two flags captured from the enemy during the battles In
that last winter taken by this regiment; one
Der, 1884 and the other at DIngles Mills belonging 70
light battery, in April. 1885, At the same time bat
terry Of three guns was taken In gallant charge maze
ty seventh New York Volunteers This regiment brings
with 1t the captured flags and guns as trophies which
will probably be deposited at Washingtons Headqaar-
The Charleston COurse speaking Of the departure Of
this that s for Sss anS
good conduct It became veteran organization IN
March, 1864 than four fths Of its members about
four hundred and twenty men, enlisnga larger
number than any regiment In the service 1t has not
stain upon record of four years service never has
fatercd or faDed Since the cessation Of hosities the
regiment has been doing duty ut Mount Pleasant Sum-
mervie and all the districts In the western and north
ern parts Of the State and while protecting the rights o.
man. and II has never been removed from station I'M
with the good wishes and regrets Of all the
inhabitants both white and black. Its first colonel was
brevetted afterwards made full brigadIcr general
General Van wyck returns with the r'gment and VIII
Following follow ,u0i is sn full list Of the ofcers:
Colonel, Rockwell Tyler; Lieutenant Colonel Eliphas
Smith Mayor james Dubois son RIeset aa,a
Henri B. LOOMS; Quartermaster and Brevet CAPITA n,
A. J. Clements.
Roper; Second Lieut., G. h Black.
Company B-Capt, N. Perkins, First Lieut., Strick-
land; second Lieut., C. r Lambert
Company D-Capt., j. Council; First Lieut. G. sayre;
Company Capt, j. j. Cox; First Lieut., j. Temp
kins; Second Lieut., G. B. Newkirk
Company F-Capt, - Hanks; First Lieut., 9. B.
Company H-capt, A. chittenden; Second Lieut.,
J. Packard.
Company Capt, N Crossman; First Lieut. James
McGuire second Lieut., A. Bowers.
Company K-Capt +. Hines; FIRST Lieut. A. p Conk-
Company Capt, NJ Batsford; First Lieut., VIM.
Peak; Second Lieut., G. C. SLAYER. :
The regiment at present is at the Battery Barracks
awaiting transportation Many OF the officers remained
Charleston compare tho rolls, and will come North
in the next The Fifty sixth regiment mas now
about forty officers and six hundred and fifty men. II
has generally been kept full by volunteering, and has
had nearly three thousand members since US first orga
nzat0n
PARADE AND INSPECTION OF THE SEVENTH REGI-
MENT, N. Y. s. N. q.
The sgalant Seventh" as this fine organization Is 80
appropriately named formally inspected yesterday
forenoon at their armory. The regiment has adopted
some changes in uniform, consisting OF hat and
feather with trimmings ON coat. They inspected
by Major j. s. Harrott. The Seventh looked bet
ter the changes made In their uniform add materially
TO their Appearance They are now commanded ny
Of the position The total number pres mt ON inspection
was eight hundred and sixty nine about one hundred
and hty being claimed as absent This shows an IN
crease or and three hundred members since
last inspection In the aernoJ the regiment paraded
through some Of our principal streets ana we're reviewed
Parade Ground While on the march the picturesque ap
pearance their uniform elicited the commenda-
ton OF al! who saw them
INSPECTION OF THE FIFTH REGIMENT, N. Y. 8. N. q.
Yesterday forenoon the right wing Of the Fifth regi-
ment Colonel Lewis Burger was inspected at their
armory in Hester street. After the inspection they
marched down broadway, making line appearance.
INSPECTION OF THE NINETY FIFTH REGIMENT, N. y.
s. N. q.
The above regiment under command Of Colonel g. N.
Pukncy had formal inspection Thursday evening"
This is q new organization and they looked remarkably
well under the circumstances There were three hun
ded and twenty present IN ALL Part OF the Ninety IN rd
regiment has been consolidated with the Ninety fifth, 80
that the RANKS expected 10 reach the maxi
mum number Inspector General Bachedcr was present
at the inspection and expressed himself much graied
at the appearance VI the regiment
rnE LIGHT GUARD, COMPANY A,
Seven,y.flrst regiment, " Y. 8 N. g. win parade
tomorrow 22d inst in accordance with the following
order 10 attend the funeral OF VIM. J. Smith, who
the hrst victim Of the cruc,cs suffered by wounded
men In Libby prison. Richmond, after the battle Of Bull
Run in lSGl:-
Company Crdcr--No. 10.
AsMoRy. I.FAyErTr HAIL. LIGHT GUaBD, Co A,
NK~ Ys,k Oct IL, lsc5
This company will parade Sunday next IN full
fatigue uniform white goves TO attend the funeral Of
our late brother soldier VIM j. Smith, who
wounded while serving In the ranks OF the company ut
Bull Run, taken prisoner and conveyed TO Rich
mon, where lac Did
Il I'D inst, at twelve o'clock, at the armory Over
he brought TO the afmory ard worn II necessary
A. a mark Of respect the memb RS will the usual
badge OF mourning Grape upon the left ARM for the
SPA Of thirty DAYS Az further mark OF respect aud
esteem, the armory will NC drapcd In mourning for the
period The standing committee will see this done
Mr.. smith being identified with the REGIMENT, as well
as with his company, during its FIRST three months
service in the Geld. the mbers OF the various COM
pan,es most respectfully invited to Join the ranks OF
Company A. upon this mournfui occasion BY order
VIM q. TOMFkINS. Captain Commanding.
Cnss. II BYRSe, First Sergeant
Police Intelligence.
ROBBED ny PROGRESSED FRIENDS.