The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-08-27
CAPE MAY, Aug. 2ond, 1873.
REPORT OF 7TH RECT.

DEAR Reconcile being impossible to COM
pose our thoughts sufficiently to write an ac-
count of our condition, doings, etc, in time
I for your issue of this week, the following ac-
count may prove quite as interesting, as if it
had appeared Mt an earlier date.
Anaccomtoft departure ofc,o. C, together
with the ladies and friends from I.ambertvlle,
has already appeared in your columns. Com
panies'A, 3, and d, joined us at Trenton al
$50 McClurs's celebrated band from Phila.
The morning and throughout the principal
part of the day was stormy enough, but sweet
music dispersed all gloom. At Camden Co.
+, OF Mount Holly. was found awaiting us.
Co. E, of Turkey arrived soon afterward,
when our own, with the entire command
proceeded to Cape May. Then the sky
frightened up most beautifully just as our
train ran up to the station. We disembarked,
formed into line, and headed by the Band
aud Drum Corps, marched to Camp. Moth
morning, all being hustle. We hurried to
bring chaos into order, and to arrange the
details of the encampment. Our little Adult
tant, G. F. Moore, was detailed to assist the
Adjutant General in mounting the Brigade
Guard y-.s~
"Wednesday morning, Companies formed in
their respective streets for inspection by the
Governor and Staff. AT 10o'clock the Regt
was formed and proceeded to have battalion
drill our Col. A. w. Angel commanding.
After dinner the entire Brigade was marched
to the grand parade ground, in front of the
camp, and reviewed by Major Gen. Mott.
The display was magnificent and the move
ments of the troops like clock-work. The
evening dress parade attracted thousands of
people, who were delighted at the grand
military display. a. = sNsssa'fN "
Thursday morning, another Battalion drill,
going through the exercises of loading and
firing. While going through the orders, we
felt as though old scenes were before us and
we were really participating in the actual
strife. The orderly bearing of officers and
men, and the precision with which every
movement was made, reflected great credit
upon ALL Major Gen. Mott and staff spent a
long time near the Regiment While on drill,
complimenting Colonel Angel as one of the
best drilled Regimental commanders ON the
field. -
Thursday afternoon a review by Gov Par
ker and Staff, accompanied by Genl. Mot
and Staff. If possible the display and sol
dierly bearing of both officers and men exceed
cd that of Wednesday. After passing in re
view before the Governor and dignitares, til,
column marched into the city, where tho I'll
Regiment was applauded from all sides, at
tracing the special notice of Gov. Parker ant
Genl. Mott, and drawing from the spectators
many expressions of admiration, such as
What splendid marching "Why one
might think they had been drilling for q
year," 8. What soldierly bearing" &C., &c.
When we remember, Dear Record, that Col.
Angel has never had the entire Regiment
together before and that Co. + had never
marched outside their armory until they did
so to embark on the cars for camp such
words of praise are more than arc usually
given. Still, Co. F, of Mount Holly, does de-
serve special mention, rs before stated The
company is Differed by gentlemen who are
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town, and they soon won the admiration of all
who made their acquaintance. The rank and
file are made up of the best material and we
feel safe in predicting that in one years time
they will be the crack company of this state.
Let ours look to their laurels. 81
Thursday afternoon, on our return from the
parade in the city, Co. A. held an election to
fill vacancy created by the resignation of
Capt Belyillc, some time ago 1t resulted in
the promotion of Lieut.. Thos. Stevens to
Captain and 1stq. sergt. IL. @. gstull to End
Lieut.. These gentlemen will fully maintain
the high standard of discipline for which Co.
A is so noted,
The 18th is newly organized Regiment
Cos A, b, c, D and E, made their first ap-
pearance together at Camden. At Cape May,
Co. joined us, making our camp ground the
first time and place when the whole regiment
had met 1t hardly seems possible that the
command should have made such splendid
appearance without previous drill as Battal-
ion. 1t speaks highly for the material of
which it is composed. Where all did so well,
it is difficult matter to say which did best.
Capt. Manning. of Co. B, and Capt. Kitchin
of Co. c, however deserve special mention.--
These officers manifested more than usual
energy in their effort to perfect the discipline
of their companies and establish the reputa-
ton of Col. Angels Regiment Capt. Patter-
son, of Freehold, is an excellent soldier and
may well feel proud of the good department
of his Company.
Col. Angel, with his regiment, quietly and
/ in soldier-like manner, constituted an inn
kportant part of the Camp. Heidi not gain the
newspaper notoriety of some who deserved
far less, but what was far more satisfactory, he
received the compliment on the day of the
Grand Review, of being the most soldicrly of
the entire command.
The reception at Congress Hall, Oh We'd
nesday evening, was attended by all the Off
GERS of the Regiment. 1t was grand affair,
and only excelled by the brilliant display on
Thursday evening, at the Stockton House.
On this occasion, McClurg's Band lead the
Grand March, followed by Gov. Parker and
staff, Genl. Mott and staff, and Gcnl. Sewell
and staff. Then came the officers Of the It'll
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