The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-07-05
CAMPING AT CREEDM0OR.
Three Hundred Of the Eighth Regiment Drill
ing, singing, aud shooting.

The prospect of going into camp for sew
eral days at Creedmoor seemed very attractive
to the members OF the Eighth Regiment. but
the stern realities OF camp life under strict mil
itary discipline are not all so pleasant as might
be wished More than 200 National Guardsmen
OF the Eighth Regiment went to Creedmoor on
n special train from Long Island City at o'clock
on Wednesday afternoon, and enough more fol-
lowed on later trains to swell tho number to
800 before nightfall. Upon leaving the city tho
intense heat and sultry atmosphere caused gen
cral discomfort but as the train moved out OF
the depot n strong breeze famed the perspiring
soldiers. and upon their arrival Mt Creedmoor
the air there was found to be delightfully."- cool.
Col. Scott very good naturedly delayed the os-
tablishing OF n guard. and allowed the men to
take possession Of the 1856 tents that had been
prepared for their accommodation by the Ord
nance Department. After the general interior
arrangements Of the tents had been completed
n guard Of sixty men was established. The
|. guard was relieved every two hours, hut II WIS
maintained very strictly. TIE reporter for
THE SuN was furnished with pass by
Col. Scott AS the reporter was quitting tho
camp. nj about IL o'clock. alter the lights had
challenged remarked: They nut us to as
much trouble and raise as much fuss rs though
they were guarding tho Kohinoor diamond
Supper was served at o'clock. IL consisted
Of ham and eggs. blue fish. hot bread and potu-
toes. and tea and coffee. After supper the men
of Company challenged those " Company II
To- n tug of war. with twenty men on n side
After a prolonged and hard struggle Company
III came out victorious.
officers in his tent. He would require them, he
said. TO exact the most rigid military discipline.
Leave Of absence WIS not TO be granted except
when absolutely necessary. Col. SCOTS tent is
very handsomely carpeied and flrnished,
Tho men sang " Tenting Tonight" " March
ing Through Georgia" and other war songs.
winding w with the peaceful ballad Of Mary
had "A little lamb" with variations. Tho ipu-
steal pnstmes were varied with card playing
and other games, smoking story telling. a..
ed. and AT IL the lights were ordered to be put
out. Then the camp was quito dark. and per-
fectly silent. snve for the tread OF the sixty
guardsmen. Until midnight there hnd been a
strong ocean hrrcze hut at that hour the hre"ze
died away. and the remainder OF the night was
oppressiyely warm and sultry.
At o'clock yesterday morning the men arose.
and AT had "A substantial bre ikfast. The morn
ing was pissed in drilling and riff" practice,
Last hight the camp WAS ahlaze With the light
musical with the voices Of more than 800 men,
accompanied by the band and hanlos jews
harps. and other instruments. In the day )
shooting one OF the markers had the thumb of
his right hand cut by n splashed bullet, and
several men were FRUSTRATED by the hcat \
roast beef dinner was served az noon. and the
lowed until Al o'clock. Then the regiment in
white trousers and gloves had dress parade.
and was reviewed by Gen. Narian and stan.
After that they marched to Gen. Wvlie's tent and
letter Of the regiment in ncknowled gment Of his
services to the National Guard, Mr.. Jacobs re-
spending in n pleasant speech. Col Scott. on
behalf of the regiment. then presented 10 Gen.
Wylie magnificent gold badge set with seven
diamonds. in recognition OF his services 10 the
regiment in last years riots. The men were
then dismissed. guard was mounted. and sup
per was served. There was large attendance
OF men aud women from New York.