The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-11-10
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Camp Lse.-The threatening appearance OF
the clouds yesterday morning was somewhat
discouraging to those who had fixed their
hopes on a visit to the camp at the Central
Fair Grounds. 1t commenced raining be-
tween and 10 O'Clock, and the air was chilly
and disagreeabie. The shower. however, was
of short duration. The ladies, determined
not to let q small matter interfere with their
arrangements, assembled in throngs at the
railroad depot under the protection of their
husbands, fathers, or bsaux, and took pas
sage for the camp. The First Regiment, COM
manded by Col. Moore, formed on Capitol
Square at half-past 10 O'Clock, with the band
and drnm corps, and took mp the line of march
In the same direction. Carriages ana omni-
buses in great Numbers went up loaded with
passengers, and many persons, who couldn't
wait for the wagon" went on foot.
On arriving at the Camp at an early hour
we were surprised to find a large number of
spectators assembled. Each train contributed
to swell the throng, and by half past ii it had
augmented far beyond the genera; expee Ia tion
1he seats overlooking the parade ground were
crowded, and presented an array Of bright
colors that only wanted sunshine TO make the
picture more striking. A large number of
ladies also occupied the verandah Of the Ex-
hib.tion Hall. The troops were maGuvring
on the area below, officers shouting the words
OF command, sabres clashing aud plumes wa
wing, while here and there q trooper, desirous
OF showing his skill in ho horsemauship, scamp
cred OF to some distant point as if he were
entered fer four mile race. Everything wore
martial appearance, and every body seemed
to enjoy the spectacle.
When the drums Of the First Regiment an
pounced the approach of that fine body of
soldiers, there was general commotion on the
grounds. The regiment enteres the Broad
street gate, was met by a so quadron of cavalry,
and marched TO the place OF parade. We OBJ
served the following companies: Howitzer
90. II, Capt. Randolph; Grays, Co. A, Lieut..
Bossieux; Go. Ii, Lieut.. Mitchell; Go. +,
Capt Cary; Montgomery @ Guard, Go. q. Capt.
Dooley Blues, Lieut. Scott; Co. l., Captain
Morris; Co G., Capt. Gordon Co. T.. Rifles,
Capt. Miller. The Public uard, Lieut.. Gay
commanding, was also in the line We can
say unhesitatingly, that while we have seen
the regiment parade in greater force, we never
saw IL look better than on this OCCASION The
men marched well, and Exhibited in their gen =
sral movements a proficiency showing their
careful attention to the instructions of the
drill room. We heard many expressions of
admiration from the visitors.
When the line was drawn up, extending
across the trotting ground from north TO
south, its appearance was really formidable
We never saw anything equal to il here, and
we nave no doubt that such a body of troops,
composed rs it is OF good material, would do
excellent service if called into action.
The review commenced about ~ o'clock
Gov. Letcher, attended by Col. Munford,
Secretary OF the Commonwealth Gen. August
and portion CT his staff, Col. Hardee, and
other officers, rode through the lines, aud
then the entire body of troops marched
around the field. Il was truly grand
spectacle. The enjoyment of it, however,
was interrupted by the rain. sudden bois t.
ing OF umbrellas, to protect the vast array
OF millinery productions on the seats, with =
drew the attention of every body from the
array OF military attraction the field
Many persons hurried away TO take the train
for Rchmond, and others sought shelter from
the wind and rain. Notwithstanding this un-
pleasant interference, the review went on, and
the trumpet blasts were heard loud and clear
over the blasts of old Boreas.
The troops were dismissed after the review
and the lst Regiment returned to the city
Had the weather been favorable the attend
ance or spectators at the Camp would have
been much larger but even with such wea her
as we had, the military fulfilled their inten-
tions, and we hear general expression of
qualification from the public.
We havs no definite Information regarding
the close of the encampment. 1t is stated thai
the Governor desires that it shall be pro-
ionged for few days, as the instructions in
drill are of the first importance TO the troops.
The cavalry exercises will be resumed at the
Camp this morning.