Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1861-07-09
The Encampment on Gundy's Hill.
Reported for the Star s. Chronicle


The Lewisburg "University Guards" "
under command Of Capt Hutton, left their
barracks about 5! o'clock in the afternoon
Of the ID Of July, to encamp in a field
belonging to Msj. Guudy, in East Buifa-
loe, Union Co., Pa. We reached the place
of duty aud of discipline about 6 o'clock,
aud proceeded at once to pitch our sixteen
homo made tents, and raise the American
! Flag. Next, attended to the wsGts otihe
inner man, and our appetitcs Ssharpened
by previous labor induced US to do justice
to our evening meal. After supper, the
drum called for parade. The Company
having fallen into ranks, it was unanippls-
ly resolved that We should name the spot,
"CAMP GuNDY," in honor Of the gentle
man who so kindly allowed US to use his
grounds for this purpose. The rememb-
rance Of Mr. Guudy's generosity will ever
be cherished by the Guards with feelings
OF deepest gratitude. The reading Of the
following letter, received from him during
the evening, was greeted with three hearty
| cheers:
FOUNTAIN MIL, July d 1901
Mr.. J. n. UrrroS, Captain "Univ.rsity Guards.
Dear Sir-AS you have encamped with your
men on my farm, desire 10 inform you that
anything that can furnish you or your men
! iha, would add 10 their comfort and pleasure
will be cheeriully given, by making It known
either to myself or any of my family.
1t affords me great pleasure 10 see SO many
young men-yOung men of talent and educa
ton. Incorporating Themselves 10 defend our
| beloved country from every insult, wheibe,
from foreign foe or an intestine traitor. II
| is not the time TO quarrel about the origin OF
the present trouh.cs-wheiher this political
party or that political party have been the
cause of the troubles which now distract our
beloved c9untry-but it is The duty of every
one first, last and for ever, TO stand by ths
Government in defending the "Stars and
Stripes" from every indgnity and in having
the rights Of every hoya! citizen most sucredh
respected EVERYWHERE.
l am. sir, with much respect,
Your friend, JOHN GUNDY.
The parade being over, time was given
for recreation. Before sundown, tie camp
was favored with the presence of many
vis.ers, from town aud country, who
were all welcomed. Our Chaplain (Wm.
R. M'NeiD announced the hymn commen-
cling
"Lord! while for all mankind pray
and the voices of over one hundred persons
united in singing this song of praise and
prayer 10 God. An appropriate portion OF
Scripture was then read, and prayer offered,
when the soldiers retired 10 their respective
tents, the visi!ers TO their homes, and the first
guard for the night 10 their respective posts.
The guards, seven in number, were relieved
every hour, thus allowing every member an
opportunity TO engage in this duty.
The morning broke DER the eastern hills
wiih'a bright and beauteous welcome TO the
s5th Anniversary Of our Nations Independ-
ence. The reveille called us together at 4
o'clock, and We were Immediately marched
out on parade, during which salute Of 81
guns was fired. We were then called TO the
morning service, at which we were favored
with the attendance of a detachment from the
remaie Institute. Drcahfa~, followed, af,r,
which We proceeded 10 strike our tents, and
about Gi o'clock made return march 10 the
Hill where we soon arrived. without any
casualty, with ranks unbroken, and much
pleased with our brief campaign.
We can not sufficiently express our thanks
TO those who were so lavish in their attentions
in camp. The liberal donations from Mrs.
Gundy. Mrs. Deck, and the young ladies' Of
the Institute as well as the kindness OF Mr. d
Miller. who provided for the conveyance Of
our baggage 10 and from the encampment
grounds. are all gratefully remembered. Our
own musicians were aided by Messrs. j. ID
Pross, VI ProsS Jr. and Geo Reed. whose
efficient services demand especial praise.
College Hill, July 5, lSGl REP.