Civil, political, professional and ecclesiastical history, and commercial and industrial record of the County of Kings and the City of Brooklyn, N. Y., Part 137

Author: Stiles, Henry Reed, 1832-1909.
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: New York : Munsell
Number of Pages: 1360

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it was given an enthusiastic reception by the citizens, with illuminations, pyrotechnies, welcoming speeches and hearty handshakings. Gov. Robinson thanked the Regiment for the service it had done the State.

The 23d had the honor of opening the State encampment at Peekskill in July, 1SS2, and its percentage of attendance was Số, being greater than that of any other organiza- tion.

Present status of the Twenty-Third Regiment-Ten com- panies. Fourth Brigade, Second Division. Armory, Cler- mont avenue, near Myrtle avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Colonel, Rodney C. Ward, June 25, 1868; Corp., 7th Regt., N. Y. S. Mil., April 19 to June 3, 1861; Capt., 13th, N. G., S. N. Y., May 28 to Sept. 5, 1862; Capt., 23d Regt., N. G., S. N. Y .. June 18 to July 22, 1863. Private, 7th Regt., Jan. 22, 1857; Corp., 1859; Capt., 13th Regt .. Dec. 31, 1861: Capt. 23d Regt., Jan. 30, 1863; Maj., Oct. 24, 1863; Lt .- Col., June 15, 1864; Col., June 25, 1868; res., but placed on retired list by Commander- in-Chief, Dec. 26, 1879; re-elected Col., 23d Regt., Marclı 8. 1882.

Lieutenant-Colonel, John B. Frothingham, April 11, 1881; Brevet Colonel, June 22, 1883; Private, 5th Mass. Vol. Mil .. three months' service, May to July, 1861. Private, 23d Regt .. Dec. 3, 1869; Corp., March 4, 1870; Sergt., Jan. 3, 1872; Adj., April 6, 1874; Maj., Jan. 10, 1880; Lt .- Col., April 11, 1881.

Major, Charles S. Fineke, May 2, 1881; Private, 23d Regt .. June 9, 1866; 2d Lt., June 19, 1877; 1st Lt., Feb., 25, 1879: Capt., March 18, 1879; Maj., May 2, 1881.

Adjutant-First Lieutenant, Henry Stanwood.

Quartermaster-First Lieutenant, Arthur A. Thompson. Sept. 18, 1882.

Commissary of Subsistence-First Lieutenant, Richard Oliver.

Surgeon-Major, Edwin A. Lewis, April 23, 1883.

Assistant Surgeon-First Lieutenant, Edward S. Bunker, February 2, 1880.

Chaplain-Captain, Charles H. Hall, February 9, 1891.

Inspector of Rifle Practice, William H. Greenland.

Captains-Alfred II. Williams, Dec. 6, 1873; Brevet Major. February 16, 1877, Co. G. Darius Ferry, Jr .. January 10, 1876: Brevet Major, November 6, 1879, Co. D. Charles E. Waters, March 4, 1880, Co. K. Arthur B. Hart, March S. 1880, Co. A. George II. Pettit, April 6. 1880, Co. F. Alexis C. Smith, October 16, 1882, Co. H. Ezra DeForest. January 29. 1883, Co. C. Willard L. Candee. October 17, 1883, Co. B. Eugene W. Burd, Co. E. William L. Langley, Co. I.

First Lieutenants-Marshall W. Brigham, August 2, 1951. Co. F. Harold L. Crane, February 27, 1880, Co. G. Richard M. Johnson, December 11, 1882, Co. D. Curtis P. Davies. January 29, 1883, Co. C. Cyrus P. Smith, Co. A.

Sceoud Lieutenants-Aaron G. Perham, April 19, 1890, Co G. David Motfatt. Jr., July 11, 1881, Co. E. Darwin Ray- mond Aldridge, December 29, 1881, Co. K. George L. For. Juno 13, 1882, Co. F. Francis P. Harron, October 16, 1952. Co. H. John S. Shepherd, December, 11, 1882, Co. D. Fral- erick L. Smith, January 21, 1883, Co. A. William S. Banta, January 29, 1883, Co. C. Franklin P. Swazey, February 19, 1883, Co. B.

Sergeant-Major, James M. Rankin, Jr.

Quartermaster-Sergeant, Chas. A. Frost.

Commissary-Sergeant, Wheaton B. Despard.

Ordnance-Sergeant, Chas. E. Bryant.

Hospital Steward, Wm. E. Spencer.

Color-Sergeants, Edward Britton, Geo. H. Thomas.

Drum Major, Chas. HT. Brown.

Band Master, Felix I. Eben.

Right General Guide, Geo. H. Schwacofer.

1201

MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS.

The Forty-seventh Regiment, N. G., S. N. Y .- The 47th Regiment was born of that spirit of fiery enthusiasm which prevailed during the years of the Civil War.

Early in 1862, Gen. J. V. Meserole, then a non-commissioned officer of the Fourth Company, 7th Regiment, began to agitate the question of the formation of a militia regiment, composed of residents of the Eastern District of Brooklyn. Through his efforts a vigorous organization was effected, and he was commissioned the first Colonel on the mustering of the Regiment into the State's service-March 29, 1862. Six companies were in existence at this time, which had been re- cruited mainly in the various churches, and had been drilled in the church chapels, stores, and other places of the district. After the organization had been effected, the building on Fifth street, known as the Odeon, now the Novelty Theatre, was used as an armory. It is said that the name of the 47th was selected out of compliment to Col. Meserole, as he was formerly connected with the Fourth Company of the 7th Regiment.

Col. Meserole found very earnest coadjutors in the work of organization and in the early history of the Regiment, in the following-named gentlemen among others: George Sangster, E. R. Young, Ralph W. Kenyon, Jeremiah Jolmson, Fred- erick Scholes, John W. Van de Water, Charles C. Barnes, Henry W. Banks, James C. Bloom, Wm. H. Irwin, Isaac J. Geery, Thomas S. Cooper and Truman V. Tuttle.

In May, 1862, after the defeat of Gen. Banks, the 47th was suddenly called to the defense of the National Cap- itol. The field and line officers, at this time, were as follows: Colonel, J. V. Meserole; Lieutenant-Colonel, George Sangs- ter; Major, Edward R. Young; Adjutant, William J. Irwin; Surgeon, Dr. Dougherty; Paymaster, Orrin M. Beach; Quarter- master, Frederick Scholes; Chaplain, Rev. E. S. Porter, D. D. Co. A-Henry W. Banks, Capt .; J. C. Harding, 1st Lt .; J. C. Bloom, 2d Lt. Co. B-M. A. Tappen, Capt .; C. E. Hunting- ton, 1st. Lt .; W. L. Foster, 2d Lt. Co. C-J. C. Anderson, Capt .; G. H. Sanford, 1st Lt .; J. B. Griffin, 2d Lt. Co. D-T. S. Cooper, Capt .; A. H. Rogers, 1st Lt .; H. W. Taylor, 2d Lt. Co. E-S. B. Murphy, Capt .; J. J. Suydam, 1st Lt .; E. H. Fales, 2d Lt. Co. F-R. W. Kenyon, Capt .; H. Irwin, 1st Lt .; H. R. Lee, 2d Lt. Co. G-T. T. Betts, Capt .; R. C. Stearns, 1st Lt .; W. J. Taylor, 2d Lt. Co. H-C. B. Morton, Capt .; S. T. Maddox, 1st Lt .; T. K. Chichester, 2d Lt.

Great enthusiasm was manifested among the residents of Williamsburg when the newly-organized Regiment took their departure for the seat of war. A chronicler of this event says: "The Regiment, with drums beating and flags flying, got into line on Fifth street, on May 30, at 6 P. M., and at the word of command marched cheerfully away. The entire population seemed to have poured into the streets to bid them good-bye."

The 47th, having traveled all night, reached Baltimore on the last Saturday of June, 1863, very early in the morning, and was soon after ordered to Washington, and stationed at Fort Ethan Allen.

The Regiment did duty at Alexandria, at Fairfax Court House and other places in front of Washington.

When the Draft Riots broke out, the Regiment returned home to assist the authorities in maintaining order. The command was mustered out of the United States service July 23, 1863, special guard duty having been performed at the Armory for several months thereafter. It should be men- tioned that in the year 1862 two companies were organized, to accompany the command to the seat of war, that did not take commissions in the Regiment on its return. Co. I, Capt. Dougherty, was organized during the absence of the Regiment and joined it on its return. Col. David E. Austen, afterwards

commanding the 13th Reg., was Lt. in this company. During the absence of the Regiment in Virginia, in 1863, and while the Draft Riots were progressing, members of the Regiment under the command of Lieut. Brown kept guard at the regi- mental armory, and also did duty at the Atlantic Docks, in the western part of the city.

The Regiment was sent to do garrison duty at Fort McHenry, in Baltimore Harbor, thus relieving veteran regiments, who were sent to participate in the active scenes at the front. At the expiration of the three months' service the Regiment re- turned to Brooklyn.

In the early summer of 1863, Gen. Lee was in Pennsylvania and marching upon Harrisburg. The Regiments of the N. Y. N. G., in condition to move, were hurried off to the seat of war. The 47th of Brooklyn belonged to Gen. Jesse C. Smith's 11th Brigade. Three of the regiments had gone and were in the neighborhood of Harrisburg.

During this period the command had been quartered in the old Odeon building on Fifth street, but the Regiment having outgrown these narrow quarters, a site was selected at the corner of Fourth and N. Second streets, for the erection of an armory building. The corner-stone was laid with imposing Masonic ceremonies on July 14, 1864, the entire 2d Div. parading in honor of the occasion.

This was the first regimental armory erected in Kings county, and though considered commodious at that time, has for many years been entirely inadequate for the accommoda- tion of the Regiment.

When competitive drills were first advocated, Col. Meserole was among the first to adopt the idea, and accordingly a friendly contest between the right and left wings of the Regi- ment took place March 23, 1867.

On the resignation of Gen. Jesse C. Smith, Col. Meserole was promoted to the command of the 11th Brigade, 2d Div., and May 9, 1868, David E. Austen was commissioned Col. to succeed him.

On the retirement of Col. Meserole from the Regiment, he was presented with a handsome service of plate, which bore the following inscription: "Presented to Col. J. V. Meserole by members of the 47th Reg., N. G. (Brooklyn Greys), as a token of love and esteem."

Col. Austen was succeeded by Lt .- Col. William H. Brown- ell, who was commissioned Sept. 5, 1877. Col. Brownell was a graduate of Co. E, and under his command the 47th Reg. attained a very high degree of discipline. He originated a system of street-riot tactics, which he has published in the form of a manual, that has been adopted and put into use in many States of the Union.

On the retirement of Gen. Molineux, Col. Brownell was promoted to the command of the 11th, now the 4th Brigade, 2d Div., which he still retains.

Col. Truman V. Tuttle, who next commanded the Regiment, was a competent, faithful, enterprising and industrious offi- cer. He has been connected with the command since its in- ception, and has risen to his present rank by merit, having filled every surbordinate position with credit to himself and with honor to the regiment.

The 47th has been noted for the success attending its social entertainments. It is also well-known for its efforts in the cause of charity, having largely contributed to the Sanitary Commission Fair during the war; to the E. D. Industrial School; the E. D. Hospital Building Fund; towards erecting a monument to the late Lieut. Col. James Creny, 95th N. Y. Vols., and to numerous other charitable objects.

The command visited Albany in 1868, where it was pre- sented with a magnificent stand of olors by Lieut .- Gov. Stewart L. Woodford, on behalf of the State.

1202

HISTORY OF KINGS COUNTY.

The present strength of the command is five hundred and nine, rank and file.

Gen. William Il. Brownell, to whom allusion has previously been made, has been untiring in his exertions to secure the new armory, and for the adoption of such plans as will pro- vide the best possible quarters for the Regiment. .

The nniform of the Regiment is grey, as it belongs to the "Grey Brigade." Its head-quarters were on Fourth st., near Grand, but, in 1884. a new armory was built between Har- rison and Marcy avenues and Lynch and Heyward streets, at a cost of $125,000, without the site: it is of briek, with stone trimmings; is 200 by 204 feet, with eight company rooms, each 19 by 42 feet, and a drill room, 130 by 128 feet. In the basement are eight rifle galleries, each 204 feet long.

The 47th Regiment has always responded readily to the calls for duty, in the spirit of its motto, "Dueit Amor Pa- triæ," and with its companions in arms, was publicly thanked by the civil and military authorities for its promptness and excellent conduct in service. It has a Cadet Corps, com- posed of the sons of leading families; the boys are uniformed and excellently drilled under command of Capt. Win. H. Eddy, of Co. 1.

Present status of the Forty-Seventh Regiment-Nine eom- panies. Fourth Brigade, Second Division. Old armory, corner of Fourth and North Seeond streets, Brooklyn, E. D.

Colonel, Truman V. Tuttle, Sept. 28, 1881 (resigned Jan., 1884); was Serg., 47th, N. G., S. N. Y., June 17 to July 23, 1863; Private, Co. F, Mar. 8, 1862; Serg., Nov. 7, 1862; 1st Serg., Nov. ti, 1866; Capt., Mar. 6, 1871; Maj., 47th Regt., Sept. 5, 1877; Lt .- Col., Jan. 13, 1881; Col., Sept. 28, 1881-84.

Lieutenant-Colonel, George Conover, Sept. 28, 1881; Private, Co. E, May 14, 1867; 2d Lt., 1st Regt., Nov. 13, 1870; 1st Lt., Dec. 20, 1870; Capt., Nov. 15, 1872; transferred to 47th Regt., rank July 28, 1873; Maj., June 13, 1881; Lt .- Col., Sept. 28, 1881.

Major, Edward F. Gaylor, Sept. 28, 1881; Private, Co. G, Nov. 20, 1871; Corp., Feb. 20, 1873; Serg., April 29, 1874; 2d Lt., Oet. 14, 1874; 1st Lt., Dee. 27, 1875; Capt., Aug. 2, 1876; Maj., Sept. 28, 1881.

Adjutant-First Lieutenant, John G. Eddy, April 6, 1881. Quartermaster-First Lieutenant, Edward Milner, January 10, 1582.

Commissary of Subsistence-First Lieutenant, Edward Walker, October 3, 1883.

Surgeon-Major, Edward Hilborne Ashwin, April 23, 1883. Assistant Surgeon-First Lieutenant, John Edwin Morgan, June 28, 1882.

Chaplain-Captain, Newland Maynard, May 26, 1875.

Inspector of Rifle Practice-Captain, Alvah G. Brown, January 16, 1876.

Captains-Alfred A. Doughty, May 25, 1869; Brevet Major, Oct. 29, 1877, Co. B. George H. Streat, July 7, 1874; Brevet Major, April 22, 1881, Co. E. Daniel C. Sullivan, April 1, 1878, Co. II. William R. Pettigrew, Sept. 11, 1878, Co. G. Frank J. Le Count, Jr., Nov. 25, 1881, Co. K. John M. Ran- kon, Dec. 1, 1881, Co. A. George L. Davenport, Feb. 8, 1882. Co. D. Wm. H. Eddy, Co. I. Edward Schwalbach, May 3, 1854, Co. F.

First Lieutenants-Stanley Oliver, Jan., 1881, Co. D. Lean- der V. Roberts, May 5, 1881, Co. F.

Second Lieutenants-John 11. Cornell, July 15, 1881, Co. K. Charles Il. Mellvaine, Ang. 1, 1881. Co. B. Edward J. Clarry, March 30, 1883, Co. D. John A. Swett, June 4, 1883, Co. G. Thos McCormick, Jan., 1881, Co. A.

The Thirty-second Regiment, N. G., S. N. Y., wns organ- ized by Major Henry FA. Rochr as a battalion of four com- pames, on Oct. 8th, 1863. It was composed principally of

Germans. Major Roehr worked hard to effect the organiza- tion of a regiment, and with such suceess that in less than one year two new companies were raised, making a total of six, and he was commissioned Lieutenant-Colonel, and F. J. Karcher, Major. Colonel Roehr was an excellent tactician, and a good, practical instructor. In 1870 the 7th and 8th companies were added, making the battalion a regiment, with II. E. Roehr, Colonel; John Rueger, Lieutenant-Colonel, and M. J. Petry, Major, in place of F. J. Kareher, resigned, and who had been appointed Adjutant; mueh credit is due him for the work performed and assistance rendered the field officers.

In 1877 Co. "I" was added, and in 1878 Co. "K," making ten companies in all. These latter companies, and also Co. "H," were formed by native-born young men, whose advent into the regiment brought a decided change. Bare company rooms were fitted up and furnished, and the old members be- gan to feel more interest and pride in their Regiment. In 1877 Col. Rochr resigned, and the field was made up as fol- lows: Colonel, John Rueger; Lieutenant-Colonel, Louis Bos- sert; Major, Louis Finkelmeier, with F. J. Karcher, Adjutant.

During the riots of July, 1877, the Regiment was transferred to the 23d Regiment Armory, until the latter's return from Hornellsville.

Nearly all the officers at this time were veterans of the Civil War, and patient, painstaking instructors.

In 1880 Col. John Rueger resigned, leaving Major Finkel- meier in eommand, Lt .- Col. Bossert having resigned some time before Col. Rueger.

Difficulties now came thick and fast, and in 1881 rumors were rife that the command would be disbanded. Louis Bos- sert was elected Colonel, but not getting the support of line offieers, resigned, leaving the command again with Lt .- Col. Finkelmeier, with E. Broggelwirth as Adjutant. Lt .- Col. Finkelmeier, by hard and good work soou had the command in good trim, and steadily it increased both in numbers, dis- cipline, and soldierly bearing. In November, 1881, Lt .- Col. Finkelmeier took command as Colonel, with E. M. Wunder Lieutenant-Colonel, F. W. Parisette, Major, and E. Broggel- wirth, Adjutant, and an entirely different complement of men, many of the old members having dropped out. The new men ranged from eighteen to twenty-five years of age; the German language was dropped during company meeting, and English substituted. The command was in good lands; the line officers were all young men familiar with soldiering, having come to a great extent from the Turner Cadet Corps.

In 1883 Co. " E" was disbanded, and the letter was dropped; officers and men had previously been transferred to different companies.

The Regiment is at this time in good shape, 435 strong, and turns out a good pereentage, some companies reaching $0 per cent. and over, the lowest percentage for 1883 being 65 per cent. It is composed mostly of strong and hardy young men, well able to stand the hardships of a campaign. Ofli- cers and men have worked hard to bring the command up to a good standard, with excellent prospects for its future.

The 32d Regiment was to take quarters in the new armory, on Marey ave., now in course of construction, in connection with the 47th; but officers and men declined; requests were made to have the command remain in its old quarters. Hlad steps been taken to enlarge the present armory, instead of using influence to procure a new armory, some advantage would certainly have been gained.

Colonel, Lonis Finkelmeier, Oct. 8, 1881; private, Co. B, 20th N. Y. Vols .; Corp. and Serg., 1st Serg., Dec. 26, 1802, dis. at expiration of service, June 1, 1863; 1st Lieut., 221 Battery, Oct. 8, 1868; Capt., 320, Sept. 14, 1872; Major, Dec. 19, 1876; Lt .- Col., March 29, 1881; Col., Oct. 8, 1881.

1203

MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS.

Lieutenant-Colonel, Edward M. Wunder, Oct. 8, 1881; private, Co. H, 28th N. Y. S. Mil., April 23 to Aug. 5, 1861; private, Co. A, 47th, N. G., S. N. Y., May 28 to Sept. 1, 1862, and June 17 to July 23, 1863; Capt., Co. A, 32d Regt., Sept. 18, 1875; res. March 16, 1881; Lt .- Col., 32d Regt., Oet. 8, 1881.

Major, Frederick W. Parisette, Oct. 8, 1881; 2d Lt., Co. F, 32d Regt., Nov. 16, 1876; 1st Lt., Co. D, Sept. 20, 1878; Capt., Jan. 28, 1880; Maj., 32d Regt., Oet. 8, 1881.

Adjutant-First Lieutenant, Emil Broggelwirth, April 6, 1881.

Quartermaster-First Lieutenant, Louis A. Bleudermann, April 20, 1883.

Surgeon-Major, John F. Valentine, April 23, 1883.

Assistant Surgeon-First Lieutenant, August Hardrich, March 25, 1882.

Chaplain-Captain, John Meury, Nov. 11, 1881.

Inspector of Rifle Practice-Captain, Charles Vorgang, March 24, 1877.

Captains-Charles Waage, March 29, 1876; Brevet Major, Dec. 4, 1879, Co. F. William F. Grotz, Mareh 27, 1878, Co. H. Louis J. Leonhardt, Nov. 4, 1880, Co. K. John Bettenhaeu- ser, Oct. 29, 1881, Co. G. Edward Verdeckberg, March 31, 1882, Co. D. William Strining, Aug. 29, 1883, Co. B.

First Lieutenants-Stanislaus R. Bluemke, Dec. 23, 1876. Brevet Captain, Oct. 8, 1881, Co. F. John J. Klein, Oct. 29, 1881, Co. G. William Goedel, Nov. 25, 1881, Co. C. Louis Haas, July 28, 1882, Co. I. William Tiedemann, Sept. 7, 1882, Co. D. Frederiek Voelbel, April 13, 1883, Co. H. Philip Gros- back, Jr., April 20, 1883, Co. A.

Second Lieutenants-William Distellamp, Aug. 23, 1876, Co. K. Ferdinand Funk, Dec. 27, 1879, Co. H. Philip Wagen- hauser, Nov. 25, 1881, Co. C. Elliott D. Martin, Oct. 13, 1882, Co. D. Charles J. Richter, Dec. 15, 1882, Co. I.

The Fifty-sixth Regt., N. G., S. N. Y., was org. in 1862, with Col. Talmage as its first commandant, who wasfollowed by Col. De Bevoise, and he in turn by Col. J. Q. Adams. Under command of the latter it proceeded to Pennsylvania and Maryland at the call of the Government for thirty days, and was afterwards for three months at Elmira, N. Y., to guard prisoners confined there. After Col. Adams' resignation Maj. Henry T. Chapman, Jr., of the 23d, was elected Colo- nel. The Regiment had eight companies, and a total of about 500 men. The Armory and head-quarters were at Phenix Hall, 16 Court Street, but the organization has sinee disbanded.

Seventeenth Separate Company, Third Brigade, Second Division. Armory on Broadway, corner Lawrence avenue, Flushing, Queens county, N. Y. Organized as the First Separate Company, 2d Division, in July, 1876; its designa- tion changed to 17th Separate Company, Dec. 8, 1877.

Captain, Thomas Miller, Jr., Feb. 25, 1880; 1st Lt., 17th Co., June 20, 1878.

First Lieutenant, John Hepburn, Feb. 25, 1880; 2d Lt., 17th Sep. Co., June 20, 1878.

Second Lieutenant, Joseph Fiteh, Feb. 1, 1881; private, 17th Sep. Co., Nov. 27, 1880.

The Department of Rifle Practice was created by chap. 275, laws of 1878, for the purpose of affording to members of the National Guard facilities for improving their marksmanship. The rank of the General Inspector was raised to that of Brig- adier-General, and Geo. W. Wingate was first appointed to the office, with Col. J. Howard Cowperthwait his assistant. Rifle ranges some fifty yards long were built in all the arm- ories of the city; ammunition was issued, and the men re- quired to shoot for practice. The weapon in use by the N. G., S. N. Y., is the Remington breeeh-loading rifle, 50 ealiber. Out-door rifle ranges, for long distance shooting, were estab-

lished throughout the State, the best being at Creedmoor, Queens county; this was largely due to the exertions of Brooklyn members of the National Guard, and has beeome celebrated by reason of the inter-State and international matehes shot there. During the summer season the different companies are ordered to the out-door ranges for practice; an equal number of cartridges are issued to each man, a record kept of his targets at 100, 150, 200, and 300 yards, his grade advancing with his proficiency. The State issues medals as prizes for the best marksmanship, which are contended for with keen rivalry, both by individuals and organizations. The improvement in accuracy of firing has been marked; it might perhaps be still further increased shoukl the State au- thorities substitute a weapon of smaller bore, like the U. S. Government standard, 44 caliber, in which case the ball would be less affected by atmospheric variations. The various officers in this department are mentioned elsewhere.

Annual Muster .- See. 130, chap. 547, laws of 1880, pro- vides that an annual muster of all general and staff officers, and of all organizations of the National Guard, shall be made at sueh time and place between the first day of May and the first day of November, as the Commander-in-Chief shall order and direct, at which all members must appear suitably uniformed, armed and equipped ; the muster to be made by the Inspector General or an acting assistant, and three muster-rolls shall be officially certified to by such inspectors, one of which is to be filed with the Adjutant-General, one with the commandant of the troop, battery or company, and one to be retained by himself.

State Camp of Instruction .- Seetion 70 of the Military Code provides that the Commander-in-Chief may eanse tlie National Guard, or portions thereof, to perform at least five consecutive days of eamp duty in each year, but no organi- zation two years in succession; sueh eneampments to be held at the State Camping Ground, and all expenses to be borne by the State. Under this provision, a camping-ground was leased on a fine plateau overlooking the Hudson river, at Peekskill, and prepared for use in the summer of 1882. The 23d was the first Regiment encamped there, July, 1882, followed in order by the 12th, 11th, 8th, with 2d and 11th Separate Companies, 47th, with 17th Separate Company, and the 22d. In 1883, the following regiments were ordered into eamp : the 71st, with 5th Separate Company, 7th, 13, 65th, with the 19th, 38th, 40th and 41st Separate Companies, the 9th, with 6th Separate Company, the 74th, with Co. B, 10th Battalion, 20th and 30th Separate Companies.

Volunteer Regiments in the Civil War .- In this eonnee- tion brief mention will be made of the Volunteer Regiments that went from Kings county in defense of the Government, during the Civil War.

The Regiments recruited (whole, or in part) in Brooklyn and Kings county, were the 5th Artillery, 15th, 31st, 47th, 48th, 50th, 51st, 67tl1, 73d, 87th, 90th, 132d, 139th, 158th, 159th, 164th, 165th, 173d and 176th. In the above enumeration of our city's contributions to the war, the representatives in the navy have not been included; they will number at least half as many as entered the military branch of the service.

Bvt. Brig .- Gen. WILLIAM DE LACY, at the outbreak of the rebellion raised and maintained a full company at his own expense, until July 1, 1861, when it was instored into the 37th Regt., N. Y. Vols., then commanded by Samuel B. Hayman of the old 7th Regulars, and was subsequently attached to Kearney's Division of the 3d Corps, commanded by Gens. Heintzelman and Sickels. Rapidly promoted through the grades of 1st Lieutenant and Captain, he became Major, Oct. 8, 1862. During his service in the 3.ch, Major-Gen. H. G. Berry, in a report to Adj .- Gen. Thomas, says :-- ". Major

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Civil, political, professional and ecclesiastical history, and commercial and industrial record of the County of Kings and the City of Brooklyn, N. Y., Part 137

Author: Stiles, Henry Reed, 1832-1909. Publication date: 1884 Publisher: New York : Munsell Number of Pages: 1360

Author: Stiles, Henry Reed, 1832-1909.
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: New York : Munsell
Number of Pages: 1360