New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-13
THE list STARTS SOUTH.
LEAVES CAMP BLACK AMID CHEERS
FROM COMRADES LEFT BEHIND.
FEARFUL PARrINGs FROM MOTHERS AND SWEET
HEARTs-ANxIETY CAUSED BY THE REGI-
MENTAL. MAscor-ro TAKE TRANS

HEARrs-ANxIErY CAUSED BY THE REGI-
MENTAL. MAscor-To TAKE TRANS
PORTS AT BEDLow's ISLAND.
The fist Regiment marched out or Camp
Black yesterday afternoon to begin Its Journey
to the Southern coast and thence to Cuba II It's
services are needed there
TIE departure Of the list the most I'm
pressive incident yet on Hampstead Plains.
Scenes OF the greatest enthusiasm were VIII
messed. and many sad farewells between the
soldiers and their mothers. wives and sweet
hearts emphasized the solemnty Of the depart
ure. All the grim earnestness or war as seen
outside the battlefield was fully realized by
soldiers and visitors alike as the lists gallant
men began to pack their knapsacks and later
marched off across the field to their train The
news OF the disaster to the Winslow was not
without its effect in telling OF the stern realities
Of the Nations present burdens and the part
the departing soldiers to have In nflng
them.
The news that the list TO be moved be-
fore nightfall was received In camp early In the
morning. Colonel Francis V. Greene lost no
time in preparing his men for the Journey Al
10 o'clock he received a big consignment OF
EQUIPMENTS which were speedily delivered 10 the
men in PROMOTION to their needs: The new sup
niles included sixteen cases OF Springfield 40
calibre rifles of the model OF 1888. bearing the
latest make OF rod bayonets. Each case con-
tained twenty guns. They came from the Chier
Of Ordnance Of the State Of New-York Coionei
Greene also received uniforms and other neces-
saries Of soldier life. many OF which bore the
number Of the 23d Regiment. especially the
knapsacks and canteens.
Long before the column was ready to move
~
clothing and camp necessities. and a big major
ity slowed away in spare corners In their PACKS
attractive little packages. the gifts OF friends
and relatives.
PATHETIC PARTING SCENES
Az o'clock every tent in the lists encamp-
ment was standing Two hours later every tent
was down and the entire camp outht was reaoy
10 move the tents and heavy baggage on Dig
wagons and the knapsacks on the backs OF the
men
While the work OF beaking camp was IN
progress thousands Of the regiments admirers
stood around the grounds just outside the s'r'c'-
Is maintained guard line. and watched the IN
teresfing sight Mothers. sisters and sweethearts
we're quietly weeping. while the men trien III
their clumsy way 10 comfort ana cheer '"e''''
,a,ber,c scene took place in Colonel Greene =
+
e,t-oa,ed the Colonel 10 allow his son to re-
turn home for the night 10 say goodoy 10 MS
mother The boy was an only son. and the
.,.ho- uas nearly hearthroken to think Of the
nossible dangers confronting him. The Colone'
listened patiently. but persis'eh''y 'e'''' "
| grant the request ~.
~, doar cir m. Colonel said. finally. IL
mains me 70 say go but cannot grant your
-. : hof,eya that vour son would keep hi,
,yo-a and would be at Tampa as soon as We
,o,,,d hu, must keep him with me. | myself
have q diving father nj home. but cannot 10
,ho-e 7, I had the power to grant a request
ule yours would myself be AT home
As THEY LEFT THE CAMP
Precisely a, - o'clock. three quarters OF ar
/ ,o,,- a,,er The time first get for the departure
tho comparies had formed in line in the spaces
49,, ,ho,- streets had been. Colonel Greene
T ,,,,.e tho word. and the start made. Major
+ ce,.ral Re-. and several members OF his stan
/ -oao doon rr. m Headquarters Hill and took th'
right ~ line.
f.olo,el Greene rode ahead Of his STAFF. behind
which was a detachment Of six men from the
/ regiments bicycle corps and then Squadron
I hand followed by the main body of the rrgi-
mont The men were under the command or the
following officers.
colonel FRANCIS Y GREENE.
r.....e,,,a.. colonel WALLACE A Towns. COMMANDING
~ 1uAplrs 4 SMITH commanding ID Battalion
captain. HOLLIS WELLS. detailed - acting major 81
.,..,,,t, ,-e R.v Dr GFoRGE r VAN DE WATER
r.,.-,s-rr,.,c, Lieutenant A STEVENS
Asfa,sr, Lieutenant WILLIAM RATES
-.-..,rs Major WILLIAM p RErI. ani nr' STAT
The regiments complement IL: Men. 972; Of
Just as the list began 10 march out. the
l., Provisional ard 69th regiments We're dis
missed from their regimental drills The pri-
7 ya-.s rushed in a body from their company
streets ~ the border ~ their camr and formed
I'm a long une They Joined with the civilians
I'm a series Of cheers and hurrahs. which were
sustained without n break until the long line
Of the volunteers had passed up the hill
COMMENTS FROM THOSE LEFT BEHIND
The music ~ the band carried 10 the regiment IS
| ~ General Butts brigade in the centre OF the
field also the news 81 the lists departure
ignoring their guards. and forgetfu OF all or
dcrs. scores Of men from the Attn. 18th and I'D
regiments and the 18th Battalion rushed across
the field shouting and waving their hats until
tho marching column was hemmed in on both
sides by cheering lines Of specta tors Greetings
OF the most cordial nature were exchanged.
Leave a few Spanards tor us ana wei
Aeet YOU IN Cuba were samples or the re-
marks that passed back and forth between the
soldiers in line and those watching them.
Renewed outhursts Of patriotism TOOK place
when the front Of the line drew up beside the
train and the band began medley OF patriotic
airs 4 thousand men and women were await
ing the regiment near the tracks occupying
every spot from which the soldiers could be
seen The cheering was continuous until the
had n
! =, p,urs School boys serenaded the companies
as they passed by. giving their school yell.
larg" proportion of the spectators beside the
tracks were women who had gathered there
for their last farewells
The stirring strains OF The Girl Lett Be
hind Me" were httingly selected by the band as
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