Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1861-03-01
22d of February.

~ io"i noiloat "aS dPPioPil"'e'J
celebrated by the military of Stauntor. -
Early in the morning the two volunteer
companies-West Augusta Guard, Capt.
Baylor. the staunton Artillery, Capt. I'm
isboden, and the Cadets of Henderson's High
School, under their tutor, Mr.. Henderson
formed into line near the American Ho-
tel, and proceeding through our principal
streets, accompanied by Turner's Cornet
Band, marched to The parade ground, in
the northern limit Of the town, whence, after
going through various evolutions, they
returned to the place of starting. An en-
campmentwas then formed in Stuart's mead
ew-tents pitched, guards appointed. and
all the other minutia Of camp life strictly
observed. The scene reminded us Of other
days, when afar off we experienced the ro-
mantle ezcitementand deprivation Of actual
campaigning-when all eyes were on the
qus vipe for the stealtiy approach ofthe red
skins. or the evidence Of their whereabouts
as given in the lazily curling smoke rising
from the camp fires in the distance For
getting that, although a peaceful Sky arch
ed above us and sailing friends greeted us
at every step, we were nere, theless under
the control Of military discipline and regu-
lations, We attempted to leave the encanp-
ment .aad pass the guard line. no sooner
did we approach the sentineI's post tnan we
were hailed, WHO comes there p Not
knowing the countersign, We, of course,
said nothing; whereupon the aforesaid SEN
tinei beloved out, Corporal of the Guard
post number seven" -Four soidiersand the
Corporal came marching up as if to storm a
fort. We instantly arrested them, and pre-
ceeding with them to the officer Of the day,
1t. Waters, we arrested the commander o1
the company. Capt. Baylor, all of whom
we released on the conditions that they
woaid treat to the refreshments necessary
on the occasion, sad permit as thereafter to
go whithersoever we listeth. these ccpai
tons being complied with, and having par
taken of the centents of the mess chests Of
Capts. Imboden and Baylor, we vamosed
the encampment, and sought q retreat less
exposed to the rigors Of military discipline
We were surprised at the rvompiness with
which the tents were pitched and the fa-
miliarity displayed with all the regulations
of camp life. Considering that but very
few Of the members of these companies have
ever seen actual service in arms, they ex
hibited remarkable facility in the arrange
ment and execution oil all their plans. I
evidences application of no ordinary degree
on the part both of officers and mer.
At night grand fair and entertainment
was given at the new depot for the benefit 0
the sWest Augusta Guard" We have nev
err seen so large an attendance en- any SINH
lar occasion, for the reason, VIC Suppose
shat heretofore fairs have been gotten up 70
the benefit of some particular religious de
nomination. But here Catholic, Episcopal
Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran aud Presby
ter;an made common cause, and contributed
to swell the crowd as we'll as the income 0
the entertainment The nett amount re
allied was over 5000.
Altogether, the celebration Of the %
passed of very agreeably, and to the graf
ifcation Of our citizens. No unpleasant in
cident married the proceedings Of the day
save an occasional boisterous demonstration
from a disciple Of Capt. John Barleyccrn.