46th Regiment, New York Volunteers
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CONTINENTAL GUARD.
As rapid and efficient progress is being made in filling up this regiment—Rev. Dr. J. H. Perry, colonel —as has been possible under the circumstances. The chief difficulty encountered has been want of means to take care of the men until their acceptance by the War Department. With a view to remedy this difficulty and hasten the completion of this regiment, which ...., the following committee of prominent gentlemen has been appointed to collect and receive funds: C H. Marshall, 38 Burling Slip; M. H. Grinnell, 49 Wall street; A. A. Lowe & Brothers, 31 Burling Slip; George N. Blunt, 179 Water street; N. E. Dodge, 19 Cliff street; and John French, corner of Clinton and Fulton avenues, Brooklyn. The regiment is encamped near Fort Hamilton.

Departure of Regiments Yesterday.
The Fremont regiment, Colonel Rosa, (the Forty-sixth New York Volunteers,) left Turtle Bay Park last evening for Elizabethport. It was understood that its destination was Washington. The Washington Grays, Colonel Moore, (the 47th New York Volunteers,) departed from their camp at East New York, marched through the city, and embarked by way of Camden and Amboy for the seat of war.

THE FREMONT REGIMENT.
A new regiment has been started adopting the name of that good man and soldier, John C. Fremont. It gives promise already that it will rank equal with the foremost of the many fine regiments that have been formed by our adopted citizens. The Fremont Regiment is to be composed entirely of Germans who have already shown a patriotism and promptitude in answering the call of our country, in the hour of need, worthy of the highest praise. It is to be commanded by Gen. Rudolph Rosa, an engineer officer of great experience, formerly in the Prussian army, late of the United States Coast Survey. The Lieutenant Colonel, Germain Metternich, esq., is well and favorably known to our citizens, and has seen service in the revolutions of 1848 and 1849. Beside these, many experienced officers of a regular military education have offered their services. The men, of whom there are enlisted about 300, have an intelligent and sturdy appearance. We hope our patriotic citizens will do their best to assist the organization of the Fremont Regiment, headquarters Nos. 55 and 57 Forsyth street. Major-Gen. John C. Fremont was waited upon yesterday at the Astor House by a committee of officers of this regiment. The deputation was introduced by Dr. Justus Adelberg of California, the well-known geologist. General Fremont expressed himself much satisfied with the intents and purposes of the regiment, and promised his active support in procuring a speedy acceptance of the same by the authorities in Washington.

MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN NEW YORK.
THE FREMONT REGIMENT.
Major General John C. Fremont was waited upon yesterday at the Astor House by a committee of officers of the Fremont regiment, United States Volunteers, now in progress of formation. The deputation was introduced by Dr. Justus Adelberg, of California, the well known geologist. General Fremont expressed himself much satisfied with the intent and purposes of the regiment, and promised his active support in procuring a speedy acceptance of the same by the authorities in Washington. This regiment is rapidly increasing, and promises fairly to equal any other previously sent to the seat of war. It consists entirely of citizens of German birth, and is commanded by R. Rosa, Esq., formerly a military engineer in the Prussian service. The place of Lieutenant Colonel is filled by Germain Metternich, Esq., well known by his military exploits in the Revolution of 1848. Headquarters, Humboldt Hall, Nos. 55 and 57 Forsyth street.

THE FREMONT REGIMENT PICNIC.
A very pleasant picnic, got up by the friends of the Fremont regiment, was held yesterday at Conrad's Park, Yorkville. The gallant Fremonters will take their departure at an early day for the seat of war, and as the ranks are entirely composed of that highly patriotic class of our adopted citizens-Germans-the invitation for a farewell picnic was responded to be an outpouring of the Teutonic element quite in keeping with the ardor they have exhibited in the cause of freedom in their contributions from their ranks to the army of the Union. All the approaches to Conrad's Park presented for a considerable portion of forenoon a constant stream of people--all wending their way to the scene of the days enjoyment. Well stored baskets, under which men and women, boys and girls, according to number of each friendly party, struggled along, gave unmistakable evidence the object gathering, as well as the state of preparation of all for its success. The beautiful park presented a very lively scene throughout the day. The early comers rambled about the grounds, and favorite spots for the coming al fresco entertainment were selected. Many pater familias brought line and hook, and in shady spots along the river bank gave their young olive branches their first lessons in the gentle art. Many matrons and young maidens were there, whose hus- bands and lovers, instead of being with them as they strolled along the shores of their own East river, were keeping armed watch and ward on the banks of the distant Potomac. All amusements to be enjoyed on the ground-- the shooting galleries, the swings, the merry-go-rounds, the itinerant shows, where strong men and tall women were exhibited; the weighing machine and the long testers--all were enjoyed, and each and all had their crowds of patrons. A couple of excellent bands were in attendance which discoursed sweet music at pleasantly short intervals, and to whose merry strains, later in the day, the joyous dancers kept measure until the falling gloom warned the distant visitors that it was time to retire. The picnic was a decided success, and a very considerable sum of money, to be appropriated for the benefit of the German soldiers' families, must have been realized.

MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN THE CITY.
THE WASHINGTON GRAYS.
SPECIAL ORDERS.
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS OF NEW YORK,
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,
ALBANY, Sept. 7, 1861.
Special orders No. 366 are hereby countermanded. The Washington Grays, Colonel Henry Moore, will remain at their present encampment at Past New York until further orders. By order of the Commander-in-Chief,
THOS. HILLHOUSE, Adj't Gen.

MILITARY MOVEMENTS IN NEW YORK.
DEPARTURE OF THE FORTY-SIXTH REGIMENT (FREMONT RIFLES). MYSTERIOUS MOVEMENTS CONNECTED THEREWITH.
On Monday two regiments, organized under the last call of the President, took their departure for the seat of war. One was the Washington Greys, Colonel Henry Moore, and the other the Forty-sixth regiment, better known as the Fremont Rifles, Colonel Rudolph Rosa. The officers of the latter corps scarcely expected to be called away in so hurried a manner, and notwithstanding that Governor Morgan assigned a company to the regiment, recruited for the Morgan Rifles, Colonel Rosa only led nine companies from this city. The order for the final departure was issued on Sunday night, and all day Monday the greatest activity was preserved in the encampment, at Conrad's Elm Park. The order for the regiment to break camp was very soon noised among their friends and the Germans generally, and at an early hour Broadway and the Bowery were perfectly lined with spectators. But up to eight o'clock in the evening no regiment appeared, and the masses quietly withdrew from the above named streets, expecting that the corps would not leave until the following day (yesterday). In the meantime, however, the Forty-sixth regiment marched from Elm Park down Broadway to Forty-second street, and thence to the North river, where two steamers were in waiting to convey them to their destination. Where the regiment is destined remains a mystery. The probability is that it is to be attached to the same brigade, composed of the New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island troops, that so mysteriously disappeared on Saturday evening last. In point of equipment and general good condition the Fremont Rifles are equally as well provided for as any of the German regiments that have as yet left the city. This is probably owing to the fact that the committee of Germans, of which Frederick Kapp, Esq., is the chairman, interested themselves to such an extent that everything necessary to military equipments was readily furnished them. The Union Defence Committee also donated $5,000 to the regiment. The following is a correct list of the field, staff and line officers:—
Colonel—Rudolph Rosa.
Lieutenant Colonel—Germain Metternich.
Major—Joseph Gerhard.
Staff—Adjutant, Adolph C. C. Famsen; Quartermaster, P. M. Peterson; Paymaster, Henry Schroeder, First Lieutenant in Company C; Commissary, Fried. Wilh. Obernier, First Lieutenant in Company E; Surgeon, Henry Hovet, M. D.; Assistant Surgeon, Otto Schenck, M. D.
Non-Commissioned Staff—Sergeant Major, Carl Marcioch; Color Sergeant, Louis Koehler; Quartermaster Sergeant, Arnold Davidson; Commissary Sergeant; Drum Major, ___ Buechsel; Hospital Steward, Wolfgang Mosse.
Company A—Captain, George W. Travers; First Lieutenant, Theodore Hohle; Second Lieutenant, Carl Meyer.
Company B—Captain, Julius Parcus; First Lieutenant, Carl Seidenech; Second Lieutenant, Heinrich Krause.
Company C—Captain, Francis Mohlbauer; First Lieutenant, Henry Schroeder; Second Lieutenant ____.
Company D--Captain, Richard Riegel, First Lieutenant, Anton Kinkel, Second Lieutenant, George Breuning.
Company E—Captain, Philip Schwichard; First Lieutenant, Fried. Wilh. Obernier; Second Lieutenant, Wilh. Grotowsky.
Company F—Captain, John Henkel; First Lieutenant, Anton Gauggel; Second Lieutenant, Alphons Saviere.
Company G—Captain, Carl Paulsachel; First Lieutenant, John Beiling; Second Lieutenant, Fried. C. Kocher.
Company H—Captain, ____; First Lieutenant, Carl Schleher; Second Lieutenant, George Hoestereich.
Company I—Captain, Peter Warmkessel; First Lieutenant, ____; Second Lieutenant, ____.

FORTY-SIXTH REGIMENT, N. Y. V.
[Special Correspondence of the N. Y. Sunday Mercury.]
CAMP NEAR WARRENTON JUNCTION, March 21.
Windy Weather—Hard Duty—Where are the Red Tops?—That Presentation—Pictures and Orders.
For the last few days we have had an incessant blow, with no appearance as yet of a let-up. Between railroads, camp-guards, and details, we poor devils of privates have hardly time to keep a clean face. There is a great quantity of unnecessary work in this regiment, merely to suit the whims and caprices of a lot of drunkards, who may have the influence to procure commissions. A man goes on railroad-guard, say this morning, comes off to-morrow noon, and is immediately sent out on detail; perhaps, if he is fortunate, he escapes night-guard, when he may sleep in his shanty, with orders to keep one eye open, and be ready to repel an attack from Moseby, which has been expected for three months back, and has not appeared to this day.
Our Colonel (Jenkins) is now in command of the Brigade, which is composed of the One Hundred and Fortieth N. Y. V., Rochester Racehorses; One Hundred and Fifty-fifth, P. V., Yellow Birds; Ninety-first, P. V., Old Vets, and the One Hundred and Forty-Sixth, N. Y. V. Gerrard's Tigers. The brigade is known by the cognomen of Red-Tops, derived from wearing Zouave uniform, save the Ninety-first, who stick to the blouse and straight rig.
Lieutenant-Colonel Jesse Armstrong returned to us a few days since, to the joy of the men, who love him like a father. In his absence, the regiment was commanded by Captain James Grinley.
In your issue of the 13th inst., mention is made of a presentation to Lieutenant Chambers (it should be Chalmers), it was quite a surprise to him, he being called out to see a gentleman from the front, who was, said to be in the U. S. S. Commission tent. He was surprised to find his company assembled there, a path being left open for him in full view of the sword, sash, and belt. His confusion on the articles being handed to him by Sergeant John Kennedy (who spoke a few appropriate words), can better be imagined than described. Lieutenant Chalmers is beloved by all who know him, as an officer and a gentleman few are his equal.
The man that dispenses Old Abe's pictures is anxiously looked for from day to day; he is the most welcome visitor we have. We received orders last night to be ready at a moment's notice, with three day's rations. Judging by the cannonading in front to-day, there must be warm work. If we are called on, look for a good account from the Red Tops.

MILITARY.—The Forty Sixth New York Volunteer Regiment, re-enlisted veterans, which arrived in this city on Tuesday from Knoxville, Tennessee, had a public reception tendered them yesterday. The regiment left the Battery about three o'clock, and escorted by the Fifth and Eleventh Regiments, marched up Broadway and Park Place to the Bowery, where an excellent collation was provided for the soldiers. The Forty-Sixth is a German organization, commanded by Colonel Rosa, and has seen service with the army of the Potomac, under General Grant in the West, and in the Department of the South. The Eighty-first and Ninety-sixth Regiments, of General Leslie's veteran brigade, arrived in the city yesterday morning, en route for Fortress Monroe.

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