The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-08-22
THE 9TH AT LONG BRANCH.
cor. FISK'S CITIZEN SOLDIERS IN
CAMP Ar THE SEASIDE.

Tho Bellies of New jersey Dazed by the
New Workers. snowy Uniform The Colo
ners Il oh-i-noor-A Picture OF the Camp
-strictncss of the Coiouers Discipline.
Lose BRANCH, Aug. 2l.-At 8 o'clock on Sat
urday morning the members Of the Ninth Regiment
assembled In their armory in Twenty-sixth street.
and, after preparations which consumed a half
hour marched to the Opera House In Twenty third
street. The appearance Of the Colonel was SOL
derry in the extreme. His blue coat was Of marvel
lous broadcloth, his trousers OF a similarly fne
fabric, and his gloves OF Alpine chamois.
His cap was surmounted by small
red pompoon his sword hung from gorgeous
tappings and on his left breast his wonderful da-
mond gttered from atar. He gazed over the ranks
be ore Lin, aud al the multitude that watched his
movements. Then, after a short consultation with
his nmble ad'utant, he mounted his paving
charger, and in stentorian voice gave the march
ing orders. The crowd followed, but actuated by
frantic desire to keep
ALONGSIDE THE wARLiKE COLONEL
and his blazing diamond, all rushed together to Sc
cure that one place. They pushed each other into
The street aud between the legs of the oficers'
horses, while on all sides horrible impreca
uons.
THE ENBARKATIoS.
AZ about If o'clock the regiment reached the
Plymouth Rock, at the foot Of Murray street. Here
Con. Fisk dismounted, and stood aside to watch the
troops as they wheeled over the gang plank. Hav-
ING the last on board he followed, and
meiamorphosed for the moment into the Admiral.
surveyed Tie scene like an old sailor while the ropes
were cast oil. As the steamer flew down the river
fiss were dipped on various sides, and from one
pier a salute was fred The Colonel observed all
this VITA silent satisfaction, and then Withdrew to
his private room. Having attended to this he has
tened down stars and inquired after the health Of
the boys and that their wants we're attended 70.
Arrived At sandy HOOK inc resimcnt let The boat
while their commander again scanned them closely.
Having seen the last one march out MAJOR General
Fisk fonuwcd them, and Walking past the strnI-
glers on the wharf entered car. In due time Long
Branch reached, and then came the tug of war.
The bellies OF Long Branch had stationed themselves
every available lookout, aud not few were at
hind in their carriages Amer little
display Of good drilling the regiment
| marched up the road, followed by a great ian OF
pc"rr, into the wide, opcn ic which lies between
| the Clarendon and tho Metropolitan Hotels. Al the
| head rode tie Colonel, with one arm ahimbo and
| ment up Ocean avenue and into the camp. As he
passed through the gate the nag was loistel, and
| the scene became exceedingly
NsPrnlTiNo
| In the field here Lieutenan tt General Fisk dis
mounted and witnessed the formation Of a
| grand line from one side TO the other lie
Nodded his head with erHrGvai at the close
| and gave the signal for breaking up. Having thus
been relieved, he took look NJ the numerous tents
which hcd the felt and finding all right retired to
mis- own tent, which has been fitted up as ulinlY as
that Of any ordinary soldier during the recent war,
| There IS nothing in 1t but c,roo', table,
with wrilng materials, eight or ten blk walnut
| camp chairs, ! large black walnut wlrirDbp, a
| wasEs,yu1 over which hangs large mirror, bed
| stea aud bedding OF very common qiaily There
the edges But the quilt is remarkable, for 1t il
maro dcrci in large red letters ru~itan," thus
| showing exactly tie nature Of Col Fsk's disposi.
| lion.
plsRoBISd.
| Having reacAci his tent the General exhausted,
sat down 20 catch breath, and ihen D,Eal 10 uis
tes.ivcl, thrown on and Major.Generl Fisk's 1.-THE
anu uimUle form was finally clad IA sAirt aud draw
ers only. From t1e let breast OF ms cot ,Bii{a
| In. II TO rs vaislband. In this airy at
ire he then started out, and looked abou
| lin to see tIat hs chi lren were al
| surriioi with good quarters. lie walked around
with gigantic strides and tool; in al tnat was COIN
| ON with asingle glance. NOTHING being auie-, h,
orders to clear camp. rrid now looked On grim.
wh.o Li, boys drove Strangers and strageefs o. al
EVENING PARADE.
In the evening Col. FISK witnessed dress parade
Tho avenue before the camp was Jlmmed with "a
| iLlcs OF every description, IRON which Lon
Brantn's ARREST surveyed tae handsome Gen. FisS
| Tao cvou ions were Varie somewhat by the aim
less firing Of n cannon. That cannon certainly mad
tremendous nois c, and more than that, II irishtet
rae and two othcrs, so tuat they woul
have run away u dclo bad Teen 70
enough or such a feat, A. soon 3, Brigade
| F.-k saw what dln1-e his cannon hal done, ne zen
! oil two companies OF mon TO lnd out If any la!lt
had been injured, and lt not To ascertain TO "h'
| extent the adde's lad been frightened. Cpon leIr.
| Ing th.t absolutely no ono had been hurt he ci
pressed his sau. action ana gave breaking Up order
rrrssIAS DISCIPLINE.
Major.Ccu. Fisk, having observed that = io
time md no WORK VAS expected by the boys, grml
smiled and sail nothing. Bat when on Satlrd.
afternoon and evening be was applied To for pass
Now there isn't cha? a-.ong TO leave IL
HAT scjt I'd the question az far as most werc col
ccruod, hut some Jew were not so easily q be y
Gown. A German bandsman approached Brigade
| Fisk and said: 3d.
| ." want - 90 out"
, You smart lave pass from me-" replied q
Dem goes milout IT," replied the bandsma
Il bets you ten dollar ms goes ont venp pleases
| Tue Bri adler called cOrVoTa's guard In rcpl
and had the fellow arrested and taken to the gual
mouse. hner several hours confinement tie band
, | man gave in, and asked to be taken TO the Colone
On arriving he salutei.
l Well Old boy" said FISK. don't you think 20
Tat be' rress You would, Now, look here, !
chap is a.goiGg to leave tits grounds wi;hou; pa
from ne. This camp ought TO be like count
| grave ard, no one VINO is outside Should want
I come in, aud no one inside should want to go ont
G ANOTHER STORY.
In tic evening the whole band wanted to E
away for an hour, They we're rather Brighten,
and moody cared to be sp,kesman' They whit
commander rode up. He mad just been making {
rounds, and seeing that the pickets were all rig
f and that the scutics had not got drunk or 50
to the hops. Drgudor FsS had on u small smol
S can, Which made his all cgdy MAJ lll couutcnauce
y semulc closely that Of "old Fri'Z" One Of 1
: band mustered courage enough 20 say that hims,
i and his colleagues had been blowing AL day q
). consequently had pIrched Threats. r. cY wanted
get away for w hour, because thcy mus, have som
thing TO drink.
! 'em an hour. Tnlir tTolts are parchod, y
know
hack with "A humorous twinkle in his eye,
@ c lie out 70 the disappearing bmdsme~:
- say don't tne drum con- Ma.t 10 Stl away
! hourY Amt their threats parched toDF
/ LA FREDERICK THE GREAT.
X The great commander spent all the rest OF
m | NIGHT riding about along Long Branch. noting
men VINO had broken Guard and sending at
20 alter theIn TO bring them INTO CAMP lhriy or 10
ne prlvatcs and two officers spent the whole Llght
Il, the guard. house ..,., IT..
Id Ibe able to teach these men AL know about III
~ tary science If tley are all tho way from here
no West Eudf" ,, , -
of Besides the bandsmen, not slhsle meno , o. ,
regiment received permission TO leave camp
On | nirht II was A hard blow TO many. cart fNl