29th New York Volunteers
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THE RETURNING VOLUNTEERS
THE DEPARTURE OF THE TWENTY-NINTH NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS FOR HOME.
GENERAL VON STEINWHER'S ADDRESS.
Officers and Soldiers of the Twenty-Ninth New York Volunteers:—
The term of service for which you enlisted has expired, and tomorrow you will leave this command to return to homes. My best wishes for your future welfare accompany you. May you find the relatives and friends, whom you left two years ago, in health and prosperity. May you meet in your undertakings that success which you have so well earned by your devotion to your adopted country. You were among the first who came forward to sustain this government, and by your untiring zeal, your bravery on the field of battle and your soldierly conduct in your duties, you have won just claims upon the esteem and gratitude of your fellow citizens. You took part in the first battle of Bull run, where your regiment was the last to leave the field in the campaign under General Fremont, which terminated with the reverse at Cross Keys. Afterwards in the campaign under General Sigel on the Rapidan and Rappahannock rivers, and the second battle of Bull run; and, lastly, in the sanguinary battle of Chancellorsvllle, where again you sustained your old fame by stubborn resistance to the overwhelming force of the enemy. It was on this field that you, together with the other regiments of the First brigade of my division, bravely defended your position, when all around you fled in confusion. History is just, and will exempt you from all blame that may attach to others for the disaster of that day. I part from you with deep regret; but let me hope that you will remember me with the same esteem that I ever shall entertain for you. A. VON STEINWEHR.

THE TWENTY-NINTH NEW YORK REGIMENT.—
The Twenty-ninth New York regiment, composed entirely of Germans, had a fine reception in Philadelphia last evening, six companies of the regiment having been recruited in that city. All the German societies of the city participated in the reception.

THE TWENTY-NINTH REGIMENT.
Colonel Von Steinwehr's (29th) regiment will depart for the seat of war this afternoon. They will leave their encampment (Elm Park) at four o'clock, and march down Broadway. It is understood that they go by rail to Washington.

DEPARTURE OF COL. VON STEINWHER'S REGIMENT.
The Twenty-ninth Regiment of the New York Volunteers, commanded by Col. Von Steinwehr, took its departure yesterday from Washington. The men have been quartered for some time at Elm Park - a spacious place, where they have had good accommodations. Its seclusion and remoteness from the ordinary routes of travel have contributed largely to the fine, healthy appearance and soldierly bearing of the men, who have been able to devote themselves exclusively to the preparatory business of war. Although this regiment has attracted but little attention from the public and none at all from the Union Defence Committee, it is one of the finest that has yet left our City. It numbers upwards of 800 men, fully two-thirds of whom have seen service on other fields. In one company alone there were no fewer than fifty who had served in the German and Crimean wars. The officers, without exception, are experienced and well educated soldiers. Col. Von Steinwher has himself occupied a high rank in the Prussian army, and is thoroughly familiar with field operations, having been in several battles in Europe and South America. He is a most affable and courteous gentleman, and is greatly beloved by his men. From private sources and the State, this regiment has been handsomely equipped and armed. The uniform is that of the United States regulations; the weapon, percussion muskets of the earliest pattern.
At one o'clock precisely, the regiment left the camping ground, and proceeding down the Bloomingdale road reached the City Hall by about 4 1/2 o'clock.
There was a brisk shower of rain during the march, which served to lay the dust and make Broadway greasy and awkward of travel. The men were somewhat molested by the pluvial offering, but they expressed themselves delighted with the subsequent coolness. At 5 o'clock the regiment was marched on board the ferry boat Colden and shortly after took its departure in the Jersey railroad cars. The following is a correct list of the officers:
Field—Col. A. von Steinwehr; Lieut.-Col. C. Loest; Major Wm. P. Wainwright.
Staff: Adjutant, von Zschuscher; Quartermaster, H. J. Rogers; Surgeon, Dr. Chas. Neuhaus; Assistant-Surgeon, Dr. Osborne; Chaplain, Rev. R. W...reck; Sergeant-Major, James Joseph; Quartermaster’s Sergeant, H. Tannhauser.
Line Officers: Company A, Capt. Wm. Warricke, Lieutenant Otto Schulz, Ensign Henry Klein. Company B, Capt. Charles Wembold, Lieut. Zugmann, Ensign Von Sluembach. Company C, Capt. Gustavus Seidel, Lieut. Gittermann, Ensign Chelius. Company D, Captain Gustavus Meizer, no First Lieutenant, Ensign Robert Stolpe. Company E, Capt. Von Nostitz, Lieut. Von Francois, Ensign Paul Schulze. Company F, Capt. Berne, Lieut. Metzger, Ensign Propping. Company G, Capt. Gullmann, Lieut. A. Von Schmbach, Ensign Kalt. Company H, Capt. Bockwood, Lieut. Schirmer, Ensign Dickman. Company I, Capt. Eckel, Lieut. Von Meusel, Ensign Dirks. Company K, Capt. Prahl, Lieut. Eisner, Ensign Harzog.
The undersigned acknowledges the receipt of the following contributions for the relief of the Twenty-ninth Regiment, Col. Von Steinwehr. Additional subscriptions may be sent to the Treasurer, or to Mr. J.M. McLean, No. 67 Wall street.
Gen. John W. Depeyster, $300; W.P. Wainwright, $200; Mrs. Henry Livingston, $50; Mrs. H. Thorn, $20; Simeon Draper, $20; Chas. A. Rapallo, $20; E.H. Miller, $20; Bernheimer Brothers, $50; John C. Henderson, $20; Cambridge Livingston, $100; John S. Livingston, $50; H. Livingston Rogers, $20; George Conrad, $400; And by J.M. Mclean, Esq., Charles Easton, $50; L.H. Brigham, $50, Citizens' Fire Insurance Company, $25; Home Insurance Company, $25; Manhatten Life Insurance Company, $25; Continental Insurance Company, $25; Resolute Insurance Company, $25; John Hone, $10. Total, $1505.
Albert Speyers, Treasurer, No. 43 Pine street.
New York, Friday, June 21, 1861.

THE GERMAN REGIMENT.
The Regiment of Infantry which Col. VON STEINWEHR is organizing for service in behalf of the United States Government, numbers at present three hundred and seventy enlisted men. Many of these are from the country, and depend for their support upon immediate assistance. Mr. G. M. McLean, of the Citizens' Insurance Company, No. 67 Wall street, has kindly consented to receive subscriptions. The officers of the regiment have all received a military education in schools corresponding to our West Point Academy. They are: Von Steinwehr, formerly of the Brunswick service; Seidel, formerly of the Holstein service; Von Sternburg, formerly of the Austrian service; Urnan, formerly of the Austrian service; Schulz, formerly of the Austrian service; Von Fronvois, formerly of the Prussian service; Von Nostitz, formerly of the Prussian service; Herzog, formerly of the Prussian service; Von Zachuchen, formerly of the Prussian service; Weinhold, formerly of the Holstein service; Sas, formerly of the Brunswick service.

DEPARTMENT OF THE POTOMAC.
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 29.
On Saturday night, the buildings known as Beecher's Mills, four miles out on the Loudon Railroad, were burnt. Ten members of the New York 29th are under arrest, charged with being the incendiaries. A scouting party of the New York 32d on Saturday night encountered five secession cavalry, eight miles out on the Fairfax road. A man supposed to be the captain was killed, as also his horse. They made good their escape with his body. A member of the 29th was killed yesterday by one of his own regiment, while robbing a potato patch, in violation of orders. The tampering with the soldiers by the secession residents here has become so bold within the last few days, that Gen. Runyon issued an order to day for the arrest of all parties suspected.

THE TWENTY-NINTH REGIMENT ENCAMPMENT
AT BELLEVUE GARDENS.
This regiment, composed of sturdy and active G e r m a n s, has for some time past been preparing to move to the seat of war on the order of the State authorities or of the general government. They have in the meantime been adding to their ranks a number of fine athletic young men, most of whom have taken to drill and a military life as ducks to the water. The regiment now musters nearly eight hundred men, all of whom are of the right material of which true soldiers are made. They are at present encamped on the extensive and healthy grounds known as Bellevue Gardens, beautifully situated near the banks of the East river. Athletic exercises and active employment fully engage the time of the men, who are thus being developed into formidable soldiers. Their colonel is a man who knows the reality of a soldier's life, having seen something of it in the camps of Europe; and, although he has not been heard of to any great extent as yet, he will doubtless be heard of hereafter. At the inspection of the Seventeenth regiment recently, Colonel Lansing quoted the words of Colonel Von Steinwher—the commander of the Twenty ninth— "We have not made much fuss in the papers, but we will make our fuss after a little while." Judging from present appearances, this promise will be fully carried out if the opportunity ever offers.
There was a formal inspection of the regiment yesterday, and the appearance of the men, incomplete as is their equipment, was as perfect as could be expected. The Zouave company attracted particular attention, all the men being very nearly of the same size, and robust fine looking fellows; they are commanded by a young officer who prides himself on their efficiency in drill and in a knowledge of the French Zouave tactics, and therefore he spares no pains in perfecting his command. The good citizens of New York may expect a fine military treat when this regiment is fully armed and equipped, and marches down Broadway to go "off to the wars." One notice will be given of the first full dress parade.

TWENTY-NINTH REGIMENT.
This regiment.... and will.... Colonel Von Steinwehr.... of military experience on the field of battle, and is in every way qualified for his position. His officers, also, are persons possessing both a theoretical and practical knowledge of the art or war. The men have been carefully selected, and from present appearances, the regiment will not be behind any that this city has formed. It is one of the regiments composing the brigade under command of Colonel Asboth, and will be uniformed so as to correspond with the Garabaldi Guard. There remains but little doubt, from the material of which this brigade is composed, that it will very soon be out on the field of action.

TWENTY-NINTH VOLUNTEER REGIMENT, COL. VON STEINWEHR.
The above admirable corps yesterday passed a medical inspection, and is now in readiness for action. Col. Von Steinwehr, in command, is a gentleman who adds to great military experience attainments of a high literary character, and his officers are men of culture, many of whom have been engaged in European struggles. Their capability in drilling the men has been most thoroughly attested by the action and appearance of the troops, who have been chosen of medium stature, and who, with their intelligence and physique, must attain a high point of soldierly excellence. Under such influences, this regiment, which already is embodied in the brigade of General Asboth, cannot fail to prove a most effective and serviceable body. The Garibaldi Guard, which is now engaged among the foremost in the field, belongs to the same brigade.
On the completion of the brigade, containing, as it will, equally good material, we shall have secured a most desirable force, whose services cannot be too soon enlisted on behalf of the Union.

THE TWENTY-NINTH REGIMENT.
One of the German regiments of the six recruited in the city of New York is at present encamped at Conrads' Elm Park, occupying the private race course and adjoining grounds attached thereto, the Twenty-ninth regiment N. Y. S. V., Colonel A. Von Steinwehr. This corps was organized under the name of the Astor regiment, and make their camp at Jones' Wood. On the 21st of May they were mustered into the State service, at the same time they dispensed with their original name, and are at present known as the Twenty- ninth regiment. On the 4th inst. Captain Hayman of the United States Army, mustered them into the regular service for the term of two years.
This regiment is composed almost exclusively of Germans, the exception thereto being one or two officers of the staff, who are natives of this country. The officers, as far as selected, are all tried men, having passed through the excitement of camp life and its appendages, also a smell of gunpowder in actual warfare. The officers are educated, military gentlemen, and fully understand every detail of the manual of arms.
The troops are well disciplined and acquire the tactics of the American soldier with an alacrity really astonishing. Although very stringently kept at drill and exercise, their demeanor is gentle and affable, and elicts the encomium of the officers and visitors. During their l e i s u r e time, they devote themselves to study or gymnastics exercises, for which they possess ample facilities at their rendezvous. Being well attended to in their rations by Mr. George Conrad, the men present a healthy and vigorous appearance, which demonstrates clearly that upon the mess the best portion of the soldier's physique is depending.
The regimental roll is full, the authorized number, seven hundred and eighty men, having been mustered in the service. Like the German regiments already noticed in the HERAL.D, this command has been compelled to refuse numerous applications for membership.
The attire on the men is furnished by the State authorities, and consists of a dark blue jacket, gray pantaloons with a blue cord, and a gray overcoat. The uniform is similar to that of the Turner Rifles, with the exception that the last named is trimmed with red cord, while the other is faced with blue. In the course of two or three days, the regiment will be fully armed and equipped, when they will probably be assigned a camping ground on Staten Island. Yesterday afternoon some of the men, who are somewhat inclined to the wearing of the sock and buskin, gave a dramatic entertainment to the numerous visitors. Nearly all the officers attended the play, which was throughout heartily applauded. We are informed that these dramatic entertainments are to be kept up, even after the regiment goes into active service, on the plan of the Zouaves, attached to the Frency army in the Crimea. The idea is a brilliant one and tends not a little to break the monotony of a soldier's life. Colonel Von Steinwher is an officer of merit, having passed through the Mexican war with great credit as an officer under the veteran chieftain Lieutenant General Scott. The following is a list of the officers as far as elected:—
Field and Staff-Colonel Adolph Von Steinwher; Lieutenant Colonel, Clemens Soest; Major, vacant; Adjutant, Gustav Von Zechueschen; Surgeon, Dr. O. Neuhaus; Asstant Surgeon, C. H. Osborne; Quartermaster, Livingston Rogers.
Company A—Captain, H. Warnacke; First Lieutenant, C. V. Schultz; Second Lieutenant. H. Klein.
Company B—Captain, Charles Weinhold; First Lieutenant, A. Ingmann; Second Lieutenant, F. Von Schluembach.
Company C-Captain, G. A. Seidel; First Lieutenant, John Witterman; Second Lieutenant, Charles Chelius.
Company D—Captain, Gustav Meiser; First Lieutenant, vacant; Second Lieutenant, J. Stolpe.
Company E--Captain, H. Von Nestitz; First Lieutenant, Von Francois; Second Lieutenant, L. Hasck.
Company F— Captain, Charles Berne; First Lieutenant, D. Metzzer; Second Lieutenant, Propping.
Company G—Captain, N. Gullmann; First Lieutenant, A. Von Schluembach; Second Lieutenant, A. Kaldt.
Company H—Captain, Charles Bockwood; First Lieutenant, L. Schirmer; Second Lieutenant, J Dieckman.
Company I—Captain, Ad. Eckel; First Lieutenant, Oscar Von Mensel; Second Lieutenant, H Dirks.
Company K—Captain, A. Pratl; First Lieutenant, Chas. Eisner; Second Lieutenant, Herzog.
The regiment, in their present location, are almost secluded from their friends, as the Park is in such an out of the way place that facilities for getting there are not so numerous as those of other regiments stationed nearer the line of railroads. The men are all bestowing great praise on Mr. Conrad for his kind treatment which is duly appreciated by mine host. The regiment will, in all probability, organize a band of music out of the ranks, which will also be a valuable acquisition to the regiment.

NEWS AT GENERAL YATES' OFFICE.
The T w e n t y - n i n t h (Astor) regiment, Colonel Steinwehr, now encamped at Elm Park, on the upper part of the island, was mustered into the service of the United States yesterday. (June 1, 1861).

SECOND REGIMENT GERMAN RIFLES.
Strong exertions are being made to make this corps as efficient a body of men as any German regiment that has yet left the city, proving that our Teutonic friends are not at all behind hand in volunteering to fight in the present struggle.

THE TWENTY-NINTH REGIMENT.
This regiment, Col. Von Steinwehr, at present encamped at Conrad's Elm Park, corner of Ninetieth street and the Bloomingdale road, expect to leave their quarters this afternoon at 4 o'clock, and march down Broadway, to take the cars for Washington. They have been expecting to go for two or three days, but in consequence of a want of sufficient and well made underclothes and shoes, have been delayed. They are to proceed from Washington to Chambersburg, there to drill for four weeks. They have been given muskets for drilling purposes, and are promised Enfield rifles at the end of four weeks. They will take with them 150 tents. Their present quarters are very pleasant and comfortable. They expect to receive their pay to-day before leaving. The regiment was organized under the name of the Astor Regiment, but on being mustered into state service was known as the Twenty-ninth.
(World, June 20, 1861.)

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