The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-22
Sc. patrick's Day in Camp.
Mr.. n. DAvlDSoS'S DESPATCH.

CyirtrpER COURT Hors Va, March II, 1854.
This has been lively day throughout the army. There
Is sufficient Of the Irish element IN s composition to in
ducc nearly all It's mbers jon In the celebration OF
the natal day Of Erns patron saint Besides does
require eat amount Of urging persuade both ofcers
and men TO avail themselves OF the relaxation OF dis
cpline aud drill usually attendant upon q holiday Cod
knows thoy have but few OF them in the army during
campaign.
ST. PSrRicK's rnl MORNING.
This snng any number OF soldiers could be seen
with their best "togs and spris Of shamrock gayly
their caps Their nrst visit their
mandng oaser know would bis honor be PLACED 60
Wid 70 the commssary and get woe drap Of tho
craythur tho celebration OF So Pa,ricks day s" OF
he could not refuse reasonable request aud
with Ged and tribe 10 tho pocket to pay for
small lunch at the suters the day commenced.
The Irish Brigade OF the Second corpa had very
amusing gamss End hurdle IN the vicinity OF Ste
yeusburg. Brigader General Owept presided large
stand which crowded with ooers and ladies'. The
staked out aud interspcrsed with bitches and brush
Ono moro of the riders thrown but,
cleared the obstacles in tine style Much fun was created
By eccentric individuals mounted on the sorriest possible
locking mules taking the course and walking through the
bitches aud climbing over the fences, thus burlesquing
rns GREASY rorr AND prc-RAcKs
After the races came the climbing Of a creased pole
and chasing creased pig, aud then there was foot
All went on with great spirit, and General Owens
alosed tho days sport with humorous but patriotic
Near the hurdle course upon the regular track
there several horse distance eighty rods.
Upon these considerable money changed hands. There
is considerable rivalry between the cavalry and infantry
as TO the speed OF their respective horses To-day the
stock produced. These contests the turf have ten
dency TO improve the stock Of private horses IN the
and for this reason they arc encouraged while the
troops in winter quarters. sad accident occurred
TO Emo young oiccr which resulted IN serious IL not
horse tnat be rode Captain Hobart Assistant Adutant
General upon tho staff OF General Caldwell riding
down the in race with brother officer whom
his saddle turned slightly aud nearly threw him. lie
suceotd 10 reganing his seat howevct ad appeared TO
and rushed INTO the crowd upsetng another horse aud
his rider, aud throwing both tee Captain Gld his horse
h ~ ana tso s no csa
seriousness for fifteen twenty minutes ITS head
badly cut. aud his situation at las, accounts
sdered BY the Surgeon as extremely critical THIS acc
den; put an end TO the sports Of the day.
, RAIL.
The artillery brigade attached 70 the First army CORPS
enjoying fine exercise ct match games OF base ball.
The men Of Battery H. from Rochester Captain reynod,
pu. te sr' Captain cfI,tcuden e"p'''' 'o'
The pitch ng and catching both sides very fne
and the game was played with grcs, spirit and - esod
The Quartervuasters mon badly beaten, however,
and submitted to their Defeat with good grace.
portion Of the Eighth New York cavalry command.
cd by Lieutenant Colonel W. II. Benjamin, is now at
the vicinity OF Rochester aud have achieved reputs
ton second to that OF no regiment in Busord's old
command. he Eighth New York, Eighth Illinois and
Third lndeta, forming Chapmans brigade, were Justly
esteemed ny the amened Buford bis veteran and
ever reliable troops. IL 10 desirable that this
regiment should DO recruited 10 Its full num-
bcrs. 10 reputation, noby won, will doubtless
be streng inducement TO volunteers for the new
recruits vto DIN u will Of share the honore which
accrue frot4 Il.
The vetaaus OF Company r. Of the Eighth New York.
recently presented Lieutenant Taylor their ndng
oi,er, With elegant sword sash and belt There are
quite number " recruits 10 The company. who not
consulted In regard TO this AFFAIR, and had opportunity
20 contribute 10 order TO set they ordered and
presented TO the officer ne saddle and oqu pmens
Tue lieutenant scems TO DO the Only gamer by this