Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-22
The State Muster.

The State Master.
The people are beginning to get used to all the
"pomp and circumstance of glorious war" and
are rushing down to the muster grounds in large
numbers. Nearly every owner OF team has his
vehicle placarded "For the Muster Grounds.
During the various exercises of camp-life and the
muster field, there was yesterday, on tue second
day Of the mustcr,a large attendance of ladies
and gentlemen, both on foot and in carriages
The day at camp Jameson opened with very
Gnc weather At o'clock occurred the Reveillc,
followed at $50 by tie surgeons call. There was
a remarkable state OF healthfulness, and the sur
geon had little to do in the line of his profc ssonal
duty. The heat Of the previous day had de
pressing influence upon several Of the men who
were unused to violent exercise in the open air.
Breakfast took place at A. NJ, the fare con-
s'stng OF regular army rations, all of which ex-
cept the bread. is cooked on the ground. The
boys seem TO relish the food in right good ear
nest, and they are not very backward in assemb-
ling for their meals when the call is sounded.
At s O'Clock came the First Sergeap,'s coll,
Immediately after which Guard Mounting took
place, which was very well executed, being wit
messed by large number OF people. The time
fiom nine to eleven was occupied by battalion
drill, the evolulions being also witnessed by q
large number of spectators. The various manTu-
vers were finely executed, and elected praise from
all quarters. The regiment on the field was under
the command Of Col. Mattocks, an accomplished
officer who understands thoroughly the meaning
Of the word duty.
At "high twelve" the men went TO their rations
again, after which there was lazy period in camp
for the space of couple of hours, during which
the boys amused themselves in various ways,
some indulg ing in base bali, while others rested
under the friendly shadows of their canvas tents,
shielded from the glare of the sun. Chambers
Band furnished the encampment with some of
their superb music between the hours of aud
2 o'clock.
Company drills were held from 2 TO 4 O'Clock,
the companies yieing with each other in the per-
Torrance of the various tactics. The drills were
followed by a ull in camp life, when at o'clock
the people began to arrive TO witness the grand
display Of the day, the dress parade, which came
off at O'Clock. This was participated in by the
regiment, the cadets and the unass .ned COM
panies. The companies were drawn up in line,
and in the presence of Gov. Chamberlain and
staff, executed the tactics Of the parade in grand
style. The officers expressed their opinion that a
better parade has never been held by the First
Regiment. Everything was done promptly and
with order and precision, in the presence of gay
and spprecistve sssemblage.
Music for the par ade was furnished by Chand-
ler's band. led by Mr.. Chas. W. Bean, Principal
Musician First Maine Reg iment, now detailed at
Division headquarters; and if ever a man was
fitted by nature and by grace for the position,
that man is Chas. w. Bean.
There are three companies OF Cadets in camp
one from Wstervlle and two from Orono. Some
sixteen members OF the Conner Cadets Of this
city, are with the Waterville company.
photographer was on the grounds yesterday,
taking views of the different company streets.
The usual number Of peddlers of everything
nsmeable are scattered in and about the grounds.
A guard house has been erected for the punish
ment of the disobedient but we trust it may be
without tenants.
The Androscoggin Light Artillery auiyed on
the train last evening, and marched to the grounds
Their guns arrived Monday.
The Band gave an elegant concert last evening
BY invitation of the General, the Executive
Council were present at headquarters. The pro-
grsmme for to-day will be somewhat similar to
that of yesterday. There will be drills in ma
noeuyer of the entire command and at six o'clock
grand dress parade commanded by the General