, 1876-07-04


plet md the streets along which tho pr0cessfUn
passed were dense 'nasscs of humanity.
MADISON.
TIE FIIlsT REGIMENT.
Special Di.1,dsch 10 The Tribune
MADISON, WIS.,, July 3.-TllIs gay and bcautt-
ful Capital City Of Wisconsin Is doing herself
proud In tic reception and entertainment Of
Chfcago's Frs. Regiment, and tue latter are
proud In their Acknowledgements and loud In
their praises Of the good people who have done
SO lnuc1, aud arc go!ng to put final climax, On
tue morrow, to their generosity and hospitality.
This evening haa witnessed another happy DC
casion, anu the Chicago boys and their enter
taincrs, including tho fashion md elite of tho
town, have enjoyed It hugely. The State
Capitol building was tho scene Of brill
liant reception rendered the First
Regiment by the people, and the grind and I'M
posing ed!ttcc, with its magnificent park and
surroundings, which DO so much credit to tho
State and Madison, was decorated and illun,-
nated from the great dome to the basement, nn1
tho wealth mud beauty Of the city unl vicinity
were present to formally tender t1cir military
guests tlcir Hospitality, md to congratulate
them OIL their good conduct mud soldierly up
pcarnnce. The State and city officers, aud other
distinguished citizens Of the Commonwealth,
were among tho receivers, ahd all OF them
aldc1 their efforts to make their
guests and everybody happy. The people
are proud Of tlcir visitors, lid they are giai
TO know Tint the latter appreciate fully their
hospitality, and rcjoEc over their clltertain-
meilt. To give things in thu order Of their oc-
currcncc, ! must commence where left oil
yestcrday.
THE FIRST NIGHT n THE CAMP
on Lake Mendoza was not specially cycnt{ul.
Tho regiment was weary from the railroad trip
md tho duties Of the day In getting tho tents
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sunday, and arose with tho first dawn
of day. During the Sabbath the townspeopla
llad been allowed to Inspect tho camp, but they
were kept outside the liucs aftcr dark, and It
wAs surprising, even to All old soldier, to note
tho vtgtinnce aud discipline displayed by the
guards. Col Davis has watched every perform
aueo Of duty with critical eye, md although
fully aware Of the fuct that tL1su arc spipint;
times Of peace" cnfotccs without Partially thu
strictest md best dlssdpline,-a course that Inns
thus fnr manifested its good effects III marked
improvement 1n many essential ways.
ALL TIE CAMP DUTIES
aud performed with strict regard to, army
rcEulntIuust und the guatd-lnounttugs and drills
arc now conducted with correct military pre-
cision. The air was chilly last night, aud the
mosquito pests werc lax In their bloUd-lctltng
operations, aud no cartridges were exploited
Ill LIZ k6Hlb 104 kAE lAl tUSC VI &IAVH eH41h.
ing then, out. When rorcllle wps sounded tAis
morning, tho response OF tho soldiers was
prompt, and Maj. Billy Ncyans md his drum
corps made the air ring with the old familiar
sounds. Culnulfssary klnsley served nn excel
lent breakfast, mud tncn followed guard-mount.
That ovcr, the companies wcrc taken out by
their Captatne, and exercised In marching and III
the manual of arms. Blink cartridges were
Kit did well IN their practlrc, and tho air fairiy
rung for miles around with company mud nlu
firing. A Company was especially noticeable
for firing, the guna going oil rs ono, md when
thu flle lre WIS orlcrcd every member was
Dinnrr was spread at 1880 r. NJ, aud Col.
Davis took tic battallion cut at for
drill. Many, PERSONS OF both sexes gathered
On tle University E1o grounds ss,, oe,s, - Wit w.t.
supplied With horses, and tho crolutions wcro
continued for M hour, each movement being
finely performed over tho rough ground. The
Iny up to o'clock was mild and sunshlny,
. raits.atorm GAME Up and da'npencd things
little, but did not delay the -parade nor
mako the camp unpleasant.
The boys nrnilcd themselves Of the free boats
and tlsling tackle provided by the people at the
IIanks uouso, aud some ni1c sport was c1,-
ioyetl BY tlose whose duties did not pre-
vent thcin from participating In 1t. Big strings
Of bass, perch, anu 9 other nads 1a o. hsit E Stre
brought iu anu passca oSef 70 Ohlcer Alnsley,
who Inns been breysted L. Ma1or.General Tor % mgr
tt0rions services N nis department. Guar
lelnASteF'1cheia uiacelHe "aa tNo !SIpiSnt
Of big bouquet, which is Tho feature OF tue color
llne.
Daylight was Nonnu up Win
4 HuRLEsQuE BATTALION Drill
by an AiGrn,anic member ot one OF re COM
aes sao1ts spsn stcks 1n haain stS
tho drum corps. Tho affair was ludicrously cur
Te'l out and cfsnted much T. fun. w!ie a. IL WIS
N p1oEtess. Some OF tue 1oke.lovng mem. si,,
ono exception, atl laYs kept well, aud show the
beneficial ELECTS ol tlls cneampliaht IN their
rutldy faccs atd general healthy appearauco'
But
THE EVENT OF THE DAT
has been THO reception ~ tab capitol. Inc
1on.tun Of the city nAselnblcd in the Assembly
Chamber, wllere tils Reception Committee. VIII,
Mayor Jones ~ Chairman, introduced tho oil;
cerH anl 1neE to tho citizens, and welcomed
them ln all informal, hearty manner, Thu
speakcr's desk was occupied BY o
1,H,t anil tlUrrtncr tnI5u1pAIT Ia