SEPT. 2D, 1864.--The Company assembled at the Armory at 6 o'clock, A. M., with tears in their eyes and carpet-sacks in hand, to march for Elmira. Headed by their gallant Captain, they proceeded silently to the Depot, where the parting was truly heart-rending, and the Secretary, in order to hide his feelings, was forced to take refuge in a freight car, and solace himself with a fresh chew of _Mike Wick's best_. The voyage was safely performed, the only cause of complaint being the _rye_ treatment which some of the men received at Willseyville.
The grand entree at Elmira was made at about two o'clock, P. M., where we were received in behalf of the United States by the brilliant and dashing Captain Colby, of the 58th, by whom, assisted by Drum-Major Robinson's justly celebrated martial band, we were escorted to Barracks No. 1.
On entering the portals of this haven of rest, our ears were saluted with cries of _Fresh Fish_. Our inexperienced eyes searched eagerly on every side for this delectable delicacy, but we failed to discover it. The future movements of the Company at this post are recorded by our worthy Sergeant, H. S.
DETAILED ACCOUNT OF THE DOINGS OF COMPANY A, FIFTIETH REGIMENT N. G., S. N. Y., WHILE PERFORMING ONE HUNDRED DAYS' DUTY AT ELMIRA. NEW YORK.
Taken from the Diary of one of its Members.
GENERAL HEAD-QUARTERS STATE OF NEW YORK, } ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, } Albany, Aug. 28th, 1864. }
Captain Charles F. Blood, commanding Company A, of the 50th Regiment National Guard of the State of New York, will, by the 5th of September, proximo, proceed with his command to Elmira, N. Y., and report to Major A. S. Diven, acting Assistant Provost Marshal General, and Superintendent of the Volunteer Recruiting Service, who will muster them into the service of the United States for one hundred (100) days, and attach them to the 58th Regiment National Guard, of the State of New York.
Requisition for the necessary clothing and transportation will be made upon Brigadier General S. V. Talcott, Quartermaster General, No. 51 Walker Street, New York city, and for arms and accoutrements upon Brigadier General James A. Farrell, Commissary General of Ordinance, State Arsenal, New York city.