36th New York Infantry Regiment's Civil War Newspaper Clippings
THE THIRTY-SIXTH REGIMENT N. Y. V.
We publish below an extract from special orders No. 239, lately issued from the War Department.
The order states the number of engagements the 36th Regiment N.Y. Vols., has participated in, that it was the first to cross the Chickahominy at Bottom's Bridge in advance of the Army, and that its colors were the first planted on Mary's Heights at the late storming of Fredericksburg.
Buffalo has reason to be proud of this regiment, for she furnished one hundred of her sons, to represent her, in the numerous engagements in which this regiment has taken a distinguished part. Company "A," which was recruited in this city, is now commanded by Captain Le Roy H. Briggs, a citizen of Buffalo, of whom a letter, lately published in a New York journal, says, "Capt. Briggs particularly distinguished himself by his gallantry at the storming of Mary's Heights."
At the battle of Malvern Hill the 36th made a charge upon the 64th North Carolina Regiment, took from them their stand of colors and sixty-eight prisoners.
At the battle of Fair Oaks the 36th was the last to leave the field. Having been ordered by General Keyes to remain in the position in which he had placed it until further orders, it gallantly held its ground, not giving an inch to the enemy, until the whole army had retreated, and it was completely surrounded, and no orders from General Keyes could reach it; then it cut its way through the enemy's lines, and rejoined its division with a loss of over sixty men and officers.
Its time of service will be out this month, and we hope that a proper reception will be given to Co. "A.," on its return to this city, by those whose honor it has so nobly sustained in many a well fought battle.
So much of Special Orders No. 193, issued from the War Department, as dismisses Capt. J. Townsend Daniel, Thirty-sixth New York Volunteers, is peremptorily revoked by the President, the charges against him having been proved to be entirely false and malicious representations.
Captain Daniel has been in thirteen battles and skirmishes, in all of which he has distinguished himself. On the 22d of May, 1862, he crossed the Chickahominy at Bottom's Bridge in advance of the army, when he had a brilliant skirmish with the enemy, driving him in. He was severely wounded at Fair Oaks, May 31, 1862, insomuch that his life was despaired of. Nevertheless he rejoined his regiment on the Peninsula while lame.
Captain Daniel was throughout the Maryland campaign, and at both battles of Fredericksburg, and led the right company of the Thirty-sixth New York infantry, (which regiment was the first to plant its colors on the heights) at the storming of Mary's Heights, Fredericksburg, and was the same day at the battle of Salem Heights.
Captain Townsend Daniel is recommended to the President by his Colonel (Browne,) for a brevet commission as major, for gallant and meritorious conduct and general high bearing as an officer and a gentle- man and he is highly endorsed by Generals Devins, Couch and Hooker.
THE WASHINGTON VOLUNTEERS.
On Saturday the Military Board at Albany finally decided that this ably commanded corps should fill up its ranks without delay to be mustered into service. Seven companies have been inspected, with the full war complement, and on Tuesday the three additional companies will be inspected, when the regiment will be mustered into service, and will be ready to move to the seat of war at a day's notice. The men are in barracks at the corner of Thirty-first street and Third avenue, and are well provisioned. The uniforms are now being distributed, and the men present already a very improved appearance with articles supplied. Col. Charles P. Innes, Commandant, is an officer of experience, having gallantly sustained his commissioned rank throughout the Mexican war. He is sustained with a line of staff officers superior education, nearly all of whom are young men emulous of military distinction. By the end of next week the corps will, in all probability, be ordered to the seat of war.
The remnant of Co. B, 36th Regiment, some 18 or 20 men, arrived in Newburgh on Friday evening last. They were received by a large concourse of people, and a salute fired on their arrival.
THE THIRTY-SIXTH REGIMENT.
The Thirty-sixth regiment, Colonel Innes, occupy quarters on Riker's Island for a few days, previous to departure for the South.
THE THIRTY-SIXTH REGIMENT.
The Thirty-six volunteer regiment, Colonel Innes, which was to have departed to-day for the seat of war, will probably be detained. Yesterday afternoon the men, having been paid, were allowed a furlough of twenty-four hours, and will not be got together in time to enable the regiment to leave the encampment this afternoon. No requisition had been made upon the United States Quartermaster's department for transport.
On Saturday evening, a little boy, the son of John Anderson, a private in the 36th New York, and whose family reside in Chamber street, was drowned near Poughkeepsie. The boy was on board a sloop, and appears to have jumped overboard while in a somnambulistic state. The body has not been recovered, and the afflicted mother has no money wherewith to take any steps to that end.
FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1861.
THE THIRTY-SIXTH REGIMENT.
The Thirty-sixth regiment, under command of Colonel Inness, is quartered at Riker's Island, where they have perhaps the best accommodations of any regiment encamped in our vicinity. The Thirty-sixth has undergone a great many difficulties, but has come out of its troubles at last triumphant, and it is expected will in a few days form one of the many regiments moving South. The uniforms will be given out to-day, which will instill a fresh pride in the hearts of the men, and make them feel that they are now soldiers indeed, and not playing.
Unlike the majority of the other regiments, this one is quartered in covered buildings, similar to our Park barracks, and are therefore better sheltered in case of storm or from the excessive heat than their less fortunate neighbors, who are scorching under the small tents.
The officers deserve the highest praise for their untiring industry in perfecting the men in the art of war, and breaking them in to the military discipline that they now display. If they go on as they have been going, inefficiency of officers will never prevent the Thirty-sixth from making its mark on the field of battle, or sustaining the reputation it has already gained.
The fine day of yesterday was wisely taken advantage of by the friends of the regiment, and the Major Anderson—the boat plying between the camps—had her decks crowded all day with parties going to the several encampments to pay a visit to their friends, and perhaps bringing them some little luxury not to be obtained inside the lines.
The regiment is not yet entirely full, as the two last companies—I and K—have yet to be filled up. But this will occupy but a short time, and we will in a few days have to record the departure of the brave Thirty-sixth.
The friends of Company B, 36th Regiment, Capt. Donoghue, gave a supper in honor of the brave boys who, for two years, have battled disease and death in a dozen battles. Decker's Hotel was crowded with the members of the Company and their friends. Hughes' Band enlivened the occasion with its sweetest strains, and everything passed off as "merry as a marriage bell." It is unnecessary to say that Decker's table was groaning under all the delicacies of the season, and the boys were repeatedly heard to say that if Uncle Sam would only furnish them such fare as Decker did last night, the whole Company would re-enlist. Cheers were given for McClellan, Meade and Couch, and the company dispersed well satisfied with the evening's entertainment.
Special Correspondence of the Sunday Mercury.
THIRTY-SIXTH REGIMENT, N. Y. S. Y.
CAMP AT BERLIN, MD, November 3.
Striking Tents—Arrival at Bakersville—Brief Rest—
On to Keedysville--Ditto to Roresville—Rich in
Funds—Luxurious Living -- Burketsville —Arrival
at Berlin.
Long marching and short rests have prevented me from writing to you in a more regular and systematic manner. Hereafter, any delay in my (weekly) communication to you that may occur, you will pardon the delay as not intentional on my part; for, at the present time, the army, doubtless, will be kept moving constantly, and whatever leisure time I have I will transmit to you a few lines from my "one tooth pen." Last Friday (October 31) we struck our tents, and with our "duds" made tracks toward (as an army newspaper correspondent would say)—"for divers reasons I am not permitted to state where, as the condition of the army requires secrecy, not even thanking our landlord in keeping us so long. By sundry "flank movements" and circuitous routes, we managed to reach Bakersville—a neat and respectable village of its size. As a matter of course, our blood-stained and bullet-bored flags was swung to the breeze. One misfortune I regret, that our band's harmonious echo did vibrate on our ears. I am no prose writer or novelist, nor can I narrate a romance; but it does not require the skill or talent of a Dickens or a Bulwar to fasten upon the minds of my readers the description of Bakersville. Time and space will only permit me to say that it is a cluster of one-story, wooden houses with divers little "pratle patches" attached to the aforesaid dwellings, and sundry pigs may be heard to "ough ough" here and there, in the very narrow streets of Bakersville, and audacious chickens and fowls, of every class and size, keep running beneath our feet. Yet the recent order issued forbids us taking —"out of our reach"—any class, kind, or thing in Maryland. With a bite, drink, and a smoke, we're off again, and our gait between a double and treble quickstep, we soon entered another of ye Maryland villes, called Keedysville. The most prominent building in this place is the Provost Marshal's office, with our glorious emblem of light and liberty swung across the road, nerved the boys with new strength, and a thrill of patriotism rang in each bosom as they beheld our time-honored and sacred flag. Passing through the outskirts of the town, we are soon lost in the distant woods. We passed over the route "right smart, I recken". Sometimes down hills; then through a puddle of water; then over plowed fields till our hearts were broke (for I assure you that my shoes were already gone in.) Weather-beaten and played out, we entered another of ye villes—Rorersville. This business little location is the most noted we have passed through. Prominent among the buildings is the Post Office; also a stand, where a tall, raw-boned specimen of humanity was holloing, at the top of his voice, "Going, going, going, gone!"—not in the nigger business; but selling brooms, pails, etc. The American flag here likewise spanned the street, from building to building, and, from the appearance of a number of ye gallant "coms", laying off in arm-chairs in conspicuous windows, all bore evidence of a loyal village.
We remained here during the rest of the day, and in the afternoon we were mustered in for our pay by Col. Eustis, of the Tenth Massachusetts; and as each individual answered to his name a winsome smile appeared upon the veteran's brow, elated with the expectation of receiving the round sum of fifty-two dollars. As we intended to camp here for the night we commenced the cooking of our relishable victuals, and the manner and style in which we did justice to our repast was a caution to a bystander; and your stylish dishes of chicken fricassee or beef a la mode was nothing in comparison to our "fried crackers" or "salt horse stew", served to us on a shingle.
We started again the next morning at daybreak, and were soon resuming our old "bizness" of walking for a wager; and presently the spires of an adjoining church could be distinctly seen in the distance, with tops of the neighboring houses, like specks of snow in the far distance. And soon the "grandest of them all", the beautiful village of Burketsville, was entered. This is a mechanical place. A tannery, a bakery, and numerous offices of aspiring students in some pharmacy college. Also, a hospital for our sick and wounded, and numbers of our brave boys thronged the sidewalk, some bereft of a leg or arm, while others were afflicted with some mental disease. Marching through this village to the "Music of the Union", we were soon on the road again, and after a tiresome march of about three hours we halted and put up at Berlin, bordering on the Harper's Ferry Railroad and Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, with the Potomac running quietly in the distance.
Having a few spare moments, I take advantage of it and write to you.
Major General Couch (our old Division General) has been transferred to the command of Sumner's corps, and Brigadier General Newton is in temporary command of the division. We have also been detached from Keyes' Fourth Army Corps and placed in Franklin's Sixth Army Corps. Such changes, I feel confident, are for the best. Do as they will with us, we have only six more months to serve, for on the 15th of May, 1863, we expect to dissolve partnership with Uncle Sam.
Wishing you success in all your undertakings, I remain
yours, truly, JERUSHA JENKINS.
DEATH OF CAPTAIN WADDELL.
Captain Samuel Waddell, of the Washington Volunteers, Col. Inness, died on Wednesday night, at his residence, No. 130 Leonard street, of lockjaw. It appears that while up town about ten days ago, with his company, he fell, and a large splinter entered the palm of his hand, inflammation soon set in and was followed on Tuesday by tetanus, which proved fatal. Captain Waddell was, up to the time of his death, and for many years previous, a highly respected citizen of the Sixth ward. He was of a humane and charitable disposition, and very many of the residents of that ward, will miss the liberal hand that often supplied their necessities. He was formerly Assistant Engineer of the Fire Department, and has been Assessor and Fire Warden of the ward, besides holding other offices of responsibility. His funeral will take place at two o'clock this afternoon, from his late residence.
THE THIETY-SIXTH REGIMENT.
The thirty-sixth regiment, under command of Colonel Inness, is quartered at Riker's Island, where they have perhaps the best accommodations of any regiment encamped in our vicinity. The Thirty-sixth has undergone a great many difficulties, but has come out of its troubles at last triumphant, and it is expected will in a few days form one of the many regiments moving South. The uniforms will be given out to-day, which will instill a fresh pride in the hearts of the men, and make them feel that they are now soldiers indeed, and not playing.
Unlike the majority of the other regiments, this one is quartered in covered buildings, similar to our Park barracks, and are therefore better sheltered in case of storm or from the excessive heat than their less fortunate neighbors, who are scorching under the small tents.
The officers deserve the highest praise for their untiring industry in perfecting the men in the art of war, and breaking them in to the military discipline that they now display. If they go on as they have been going, inefficiency of officers will never prevent the Thirty-sixth from making its mark on the field of battle, or sustaining the reputation it has already gained.
The fine day of yesterday was wisely taken advantage of by the friends of the regiment, and the Major Anderson—the boat plying between the camps--had her decks crowded all day with parties going to the several encampments to pay a visit to their friends, and perhaps bringing them some little luxury not to be obtained inside the lines.
The regiment is not yet entirely full, as the two last companies—I and K—have yet to be filled up. But this will occupy but a short time, and we will in a few days have to record the departure of the brave Thirty-sixth.
THE THIRTY-SIXTH REGIMENT OF VOLUNTEERS.
At the headquarters of the Thirty-sixth regiment, Washington Volunteers, a meeting took place yesterday morning for the purpose of electing officers. The balloting resulted in the following choice of field officers;
Colonel—Charles H. Innes.
Lieutenant Colonel—Charles K. Whitney.
Major-Nathaniel Finch.
The regiment musters at present some 700 men.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS TO THE THIRTY-SIXTH REGIMENT, COLONEL INNES.
The pupils of the Twenty-fourth street ward school will to-day present a handsome stand of colors to the Thirty-sixth regiment, now encamped on Riker's Island. A large portion of the regiment was recruited in the neighborhood of the school, the pupils of which have many relatives and friends among the soldiers. Hence the presentation.
FUNERAL OF CAPTAIN WADDELL, OF THE
THTRTY-SIXTH REGIMENT.
The funeral of Captain Samuel Waddell, of the Washington Volunteers, who died of lockjaw resulting from an accident, took place yesterday afternoon from the late residence of deceased, 130 Leonard street, and was most respectably attended.
The officers of the regiment held a meeting at their barracks yesterday morning-Colonel Innes presiding, when the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted:--
Whereas, the officers of this regiment having heard with profound sorrow of the sudden decease of their brother officer, Captain Samuel Waddell, consequent upon the active performance of his duties in this regiment,
do most deeply sympathise with his afflicted widow and family; therefore,
Resolved, That the officers of this regiment will attend in a body the funeral of the late Captain Waddell, from his late residence, 130 Leonard street.
Resolved, That the usual badge of mourning be worn for thirty days.
Resolved, That a committee of three, consisting of Major Nathaniel Finch, Lieutenant Colonel Charles K. Whitney and Lieutenant H. N. Martin, be appointed to present a copy of these resolutions to the afflicted family.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be published in the NEW YORK HERALD, Times and Tribune.
Colonel CHAS. H. INNES, Chairman.
Lieut. H. N. MARTIN, secretary.
NEW YORK, May 31, 1861.
COLONEL INNES' REGIMENT, THIRTY-SIXTH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS.
REGIMENTAL ORDER—NO 4.
HEADQUARTERS THIRTY-SIXTH REGIMENT, N.Y. VOLUNTEERS.
The following order is promulgated for the information
of the regiment:—
SPECIAL ORDER —NO. 263.
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, STATE OF NEW YORK,
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, ALBANY, June 11, 1861.
1. On the return of Brigadier General Yates. Commanding depot of Volunteers at New York, of an election held pursuant to special order No. 258, for the choice of persons to fill the offices of Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel and Major of the thirty-sixth regiment, New York State Vol- unteers, the following named persons having been chosen at such election, are hereby assigned to such regiment and will be obeyed and respected accordingly:-Colonel, Chas. H. Innes; Lieutenant Colonel, Thos. J. Lord; Major, Nathaniel Finch. Colonel Innes will immediately report for duty to Brigadier General Yates, and the regiment will be held in readiness to be mustered into the service of the United States.
2. The following regiment having been organized and accepted by the State authorities as part of the volunteer troops called for in general order No. 17, they will be immediately mustered into the service of the United States:--New York Depot, Colonel Innes' (Thirty-sixth) regiment.
By order of the Commander in Chief.
J. MEREDITH READ, Jr. Adjutant General.
Commandants must have their companies ready for inspection by Saturday of this week.
The following staff appointments have been made, and will be respected accordingly:— Adjutant, William G. Ulshoeffer; Quartermaster, James W. Winter; Paymaster, Samuel Osgood; Chaplain, Rev. J.A. Cargill.
By order of CHAS. H. INNES, Colonel commanding.
Wm. G. ULSHOEFFER, Adjutant.
AN APPEAL
TO THE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATIONS AND MERCHANTS OF NEW YORK:--
The thirty-sixth regiment has at last been accepted by the State and is preparing to be mustered into the United States service. Perhaps no other regiment has struggled against, encountered and overcome so many difficulties in its preparation for acceptance as this. Without means—excepting such as the limited fortunes of the officers of the regiment could command--to subsist the men and without asking the people of New York for one dollar of money (excepting the Union Defence Committee, who appropriated fifteen hundred dollars) the regiment is now prepared to enter into the service of the United States as soon as arms and clothing can be furnished them by the State. In the meantime the men are almost entirely destitute, not having had a change of clothing in over six weeks, and I am compelled to appeal to all those who can assist to help the work of clothing and making comfortable the brave volunteer soldiers under my command.
Any articles sent to the barracks, foot of Forty-ninth street, North river, will be thankfully received.
CHAS. H. INNES, Colonel commanding.
(June 17, 1861)
THIRTY-SIXTH REGIMENT NOW AT WASHINGTON.
Lieut.-Col. Lord of this regiment will forward all soldiers belonging to the regiment who have been left in this city, to Washington, by applying to him at the Park Barracks this day.
THIRTY-SIXTH REGIMENT.
Major D. E. Hungerford, who arrived a few days since from Washington, has bean appointed to the Lieutenant Colonelcy of the Thirty-sixth regiment New York Volunteers. Recruiting for this regiment is going on at No.
359 Broome street, under the supervision of Lieutenant G.W. Tarr.
LOCAL MILITARY MATTERS.
THE THIRTY-SIXTH REGIMENT, AT CAMP REED, RIKER'S ISLAND.
The delightful quarters known as Camp Reed, on Riker's Island, are at present occupied by the 36th Regiment, Col. Chas. H. Innes. The pure atmosphere and good fare which the men enjoy at these quarters have the effect of producing ruddy countenances and vigorous health, rendering the services of the regimental surgeon almost unnecessary. Another effect of the pleasant location of these quarters is the orderly conduct of the soldiers, which is a distinct feature, for in no quarters in or about New-York have we witnessed such order and regard for discipline as is evinced here. The rations served to the men are of excellent quality, and sufficient in quantity, thanks to the energy of Quartermaster-General Arthur, and the rigid scrutiny of Quartermaster Winter. The utmost content is expressed by the men with all the details over which the officers of the regiment have control, but they are very much dissatisfied with the delay in paying them the amount due them from the State. This delay is inexplicable, except on the ground that two companies are yet to be mustered into the U. S. service. That the organization of the regiment has been maintained, despite the many obstacles with which the officers have had to contend, is due alone to the devotion of the men to their officers. The officers have had to quarter and feed their men for many weeks before they were mustered into the State service, without any other assistance than $1,500, received from the Defense Committee. Some weeks ago, a resolution was adopted by the Committee, appropriating $3,000 to the use of the 36th Regiment, not a dollar of which has yet been received. The men have foregone their tobacco, and other luxuries, which they are unable to obtain without money, cheerfully, because they see their officers subjected to many privations of a like nature.
The officers of this regiment are all men of military experience, and a large proportion have seen active service in the American and British armies. Yesterday a battalion drill was the distinct feature of the day's proceedings, many of the friends of the officers being present. The various evolutions through which Col. Innes put his regiment were executed with remarkable precision. When the short time that the regiment have occupied grounds on which battalion movements could at all be performed is considered, the highest credit is due to the officers for the thoroughly military style in which the soldiers performed some of the most difficult evolutions. Marching in line of battle was performed without a deflection from the line.
We give below a list of the officers:
Field—Colonel, Chas. H. Innes; Lieutenant-Colonel, T. J. Lord; Major, Nathaniel Finch.
Staff—Adjutant, Wm. G. Ulshoeffer; Quartermaster, James W. Winter; Paymaster, Samuel Osgood; Surgeon, Dr. Moseley; Assistant Surgeon, Louis D. Radinsky; Chaplain, E.D. Wins1ow.
Non-Commissioned Staff--Sergeant-Major, Geo. H. Moore;
Quartermaster-Sergeant, C.H. Roberts; Drum-Major, Eugene L. Twiggs; Fife-Major, John Badmoch; Hospital Steward, Jos. A. Christie; Color Sergeant, Robert Jones; Right Guide, J.D. Phillips; Left Guide, Geo. H. Peters.
Line—Company A, Capt. E. J. Fazon; 1st Lieut. L. H. Briggs; 2d Lieut. Ed. Armstrong. Company B—Capt. James A. Raney; 1st Lieut. T. Donoghue; 2d Lieut. J. Lewis. Company C—Capt. Wm. H. Bennett; 1st Lieut. James Hostin; 2d Lieut. Hy. N. Martin. Company D—Capt. J. L. Daniel; 1st Lieut.
James Grant; 2d Lieut. A. Finch; Company E—Capt. F. M. Quackenbos; 1st Lieut. G. V. S. Robinson; 2d Lieut. H.R. Howlett. Company F—Capt. Gustavas Dupins; 1st Lieut. Chas. A. Dumulin; 2d Lieut. T.H. Browning. Company G--Capt. J G. Atwood; 1st Lieut. R. Jackson; 2d Lieut. R. H.
Patterson. Company H—Capt. John Mason; 1st Lieut. D.W. Murphy; 2d Lieut. Geo. W. Farr. Company I—Capt. W. Darwent; 1st Lieut. A. S. Chappell; 2d Lieut. H. B. Hughes. Company K—Capt. J. J. Walsh; 1st Lieut. A. J. Pigot; 2d Lieut. J. Miles.
Col. Innes served throughout the Mexican campaign with Gen. Scott, having been in every battle fought during the war. He was the first to plant the American flag on the heights of Chepultepec. He was breveted Major by the State on his return and received from the city a beautiful medal, enumerating on one side the battles in which he was engaged. He is a modest gentleman and true soldier.
Lieut.-Col. Lord has served many years in the British army and is an able and thoroughly efficient officer.
Capt. Walsh is a Crimean officer who served in the Turkish and Indian wars, for each of which, and for his Crimean services he wears medals. He is entitled to a cross of honor for the capture of one of the Indian Princes in the Sepoy war.
Capt. Raney served with distinction throughout the Mexican war.
Capt. Daniel has been many years in the English service.
Capt. Atwood was prominent in the desperate attempt to seize the Canadian Provinces in 1837-38, when he was taken prisoner but escaped.
Capt. Darwent is an experienced British officer, and is a highly valuable acquisition to the 36th.
Adjutant Ulshoeffer was a member of the gallant 7th, and served in the Washington expedition.
Lieut. Pickett served in the Crimean, Indian and Chinese wars.
Lieut. Armstrong was in the Crimean war, and was one of the Light Brigade in the desperate charge of the "six hundred" at Balaklava.
Lieut. Finch served in the Mexican war.
Lieut. Chappell has been in the English army.
Lieut. Miles also served in the English army.
The duties of Quartermaster are performed by Mr. Martin, whose services are appreciated by all who come within the sphere of his peculiar province.
Quartermaster-Sergeant Roberts is an admirable substitute in the absence of his chief.
The following order was received yesterday by Col. Innes.
State of New York, Depot of Volunteers, New York, July 2, 1861.
Special Orders No. 300.—Col. Innes, 36th Regiment, will proceed on Wednesday, July 3, with his command, to the City of Washington, and report to the Secretary of War. By order of the Commander-in-Chief.
J. MEREDITH REED, Adjutant-General.
Pursuant to the above orders, Col. Innes will leave with his command as therein directed.