The New York herald., 1879-07-05


marched over this spot and encamped on this field.
and the old Tower referring to the Stone
Mill crops like flower from the rocks and
the old and the new in Newport's history and
character Wealth and culture gather here now; but
look upon Roger Williams. who stood here with his
tracts under his arm; Benedict Arnold, the hrst
Governor under the royal charter. and SO on to
Washington. Lafayette. Berkeley. Allison. Malone
and others famous IN history. The Governor an
nounced his subject AS "rhe Limitations OF Liberty.
life; second to political life. and third. moral
life. The address eloquent and able throughout,
ana was listened to with great interest.
sALUTEs AND GINNING BELLS.
Salutes were fired at sunrise and at sunset from
Fort ADAMS ana from tine torpedo station ana aso .o
churches, and OF the factories we'll. rung
from the time the procession started until 1t reached
Touro Park. The shipping was gayly decorated with
bunting. aud the United States steamer Portsmouth.
we'll many Of the prominent yachts OF the lead
ing clubs OF the country, were decked from stem to
stern and from bow to topmast head with flags of
all nations. presenting sight rarely in these
waters. :.
1t il estimated that upward OF ten thousand
visitors arrived to-day alone. 1t diiicult to
keepers obliged to turn hundreds away. Moth
ing OF special interest occurred ON the trip to New
pid Colony speak in high terms Of the conduct Of
the regiment. They were saluted by tugs. yachts.
&c. Upon passing willett's Point they were hon.
ored with salute from the government troops at
that place.
The Rhode Island Society of the Cincinnati
obliged to leave the line in order to have their annual
meeting and dinner.
Ex-Governor Morgan. of New York. occupied
carriage IN the procession.
THE rwENrY.rHlRp's VISIT
The encampment OF the Twenty third regiment has
been locked forward to for long time with great
deal of interest by all classes for many years since
regiment OF the National Guard chose Newport it's
camping ground. Regiments in looking about for
a place which to pass = few hours rarely decide
upon Newport. owing in great to the alleged
high price of living while here. The officers of the
aud made all their arrangements beforehand.
and they had ample time to get the bottom price
for everything The citizens realizing that the visit
of the regiment would be godsend to the place, got
their heads together and through the exertions OF
days parade they raised the sum of $500 the price
/ asked by the owners of the desired site on the
Cliffs for. the camp. ard then gave the regiment
the visit of the regiment would be
credit to . the place and they have therefore
spared neither time nor expense to get things in read
mess for the celebration, and during the remainder
of visit Of the Brooklyn soldiers. they will, as
| far possible. endeavor to make them feel
though they at home. The enthusiasm has also
extended to all parts of the State. fact which
plainly evinced to-day by the large crowds which
arrived from the various cities and towns. The
mer people have also looked forward to the
visit of, Of the the regiment N with i. pleasure and
and will make them feel that they appreciate the
services which they have rendered the nation and
the State which they represent Every official in the
State. from the Governor down to the humbest citi
zen has done all in their power to make the occasion
aud the members OF his staff. especially Col
one Will J. Cozzens. have aided in every possible
for the and their
mendable zeal will not be forgotten by the visitors
SERVICE THE
/ The present the iii st time the regiment has
made pleasure excursion since the centennial year.
when it took part in the great military parade on
July of that year. The regiment ordered the
following year to Hornelisvlle to aid in suppressing
the railroad riots. 1t was Organized in 1862 and It
Getty sburg the following year at the time of
6ettys-
burg TO Harrisburg. and again was ordered
Crouch it marched to the Cumberland Valley.
thence. to Boonsboro' Md. Upon General
Lee retreat 1T was ordered to cover the roads lead
ing to Williamsport 1t attached to the Sixth
Army corps while in active service. and upon the
Of the riot in the city Of New York it was or
dered to fall back Frederick City, from which
place it proceeded by special transportation to New
York. AT that time the regiment performed consid-
Atlantic docks Brooklyn several weeks and it
subsequently assisted in putting down the disturb
ance which broke out in General spinolas encamp-
oRaAN1zArIoN OF THE REGIMENT
The following is an otciallist OF the commissioned
officers Of the regiment
Fieid.-Colonel, Rodney c. Ward; Lieutenant
Colonel. John N. Partridge; Major. Alfred @.
Barnes.
Stab.-Adjutant. John b. grothingham; Surgeon,
George X. Smith: Assistant Surgeon, Edwin A.
Lewis; Captain Inspector Rifle Practice. w. N.
Walker; Captain Chaplain. William A. Leonard;
Quartermaster. John c. Budd; Commissary. c. E.
Bridge.
Company A.-Captain, J. q. story; First Lieuten.
ant. +. II. Rowland; Second Leutenant. Abram
Company B.-Captaiu. Thomas harrington; First
Lieutenant Edwin s. Sweet; Second Lieutenant, not
tompamy C-Captain. Harris K smith; First Lieu
tenant, Z. De Forest; Second Lieutenant. A. Wilkn-
Company D.-Csptain, Darius Ferry; First Lieuten-
ant, Thomas b. Adams; Second Lieutenant. C. Z.
Mcclellan.
Compony E.-Captain, C. L. Fincke; First Liruten-
ant. &. 4. Waters; Second Lieutenant. John W.
Doscher.
Company F.--Captain. G. II. JOY; First Lieutenant.
Company G.-Captain. A. II. Williams; First Lieu
tenant, not appointed; Second Lieutenant K. W.
Burd
Company H-Captain. W. j. Cowing; First Lieu
tenant. not appointed; Second Lieutenant. C. W.
Company K.-Captain. W. L. Ogden; First Lieuten-
ant. William NJ. Moore; Second Lieutenant F. W.
Stone.
Nom Commissioned StaG--seryeant Major, David r.
Geery; Quartermaster Sergeant, A. D. Beeken; Com
missary Sergeant. Edward Lynes Ordnance Sergeant.
geant Standard Bearers Edward Cane and c. f. Frost;
Right General Guide, W. B. Despard; Left General
GENERAL. ORDERS
The general orders governing the regiment during
w By hs Called d the S
up for the day. There Will be guard mount ut half
past eight A. NJ in full nniform and evening parade
ut four y. VI. On Sunday next there will be
pany inspection ut nine A. NJ In full dress uniform,
with knapsacks and ovcrcoats rolled. after which
they will attend divine service ut Trinity (Episcopa
Church.
The tattoo will be sounded at ten p. NJ. the roll
will be called and soldier must be in the camp
at that hour and thirty minutes later all lights will
be extinguished. The entire regiment, except the
guard and police details, will be dismissed daily
from ten A. NJ. until halfp past four p. NJ. The
tnels will be relieved every two hours. Neither off,
soldiers to be allowed to take of chsnge
their clothing or accoutrements while guard.
except by permission OF the commanding officer.
and It will thus be that strict military discipline
will prevail. The sentinels instructed regarding
their and any uerelcon will be severely dealt
with The guards are ordered to turn out aud salute
NIL officers OF the United States navy army and
officers OF the militia. according to rank All "re-
spectacle persons will be permitted by the guard
pass in aud out of the camp between reveile and
retreat, but after retreat strangers will be allowed
to remain in camp. except by permission from head
quarters. Visitors expected take their dcpar-
ture when directed by the officer OF the guard.
ORDER THE
The daily routine Of Camp Robinson" from July
4 to July inclusive. is as follows.
Reveille. ........................ $500 A. NJ.
lGliG duty nj ia.l.. air llcail