The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-07-10
The Fourth in Oakland,

lie FOuTIH Ill Udhlduu,
Both Saturday and Monday were
celebrated in this vicinity, in fact
there was a continuation of festiyl-
ties until Tuesday night, when a
grand military hop was given at the
Oakland Hotel.
Saturday a picnic was held by the
Catholic congregation of Oakland, IN
Mr.. Carrigan'sS Summer garden, which
was largely attended.
The Oakland Guards went into
camp near the Court House, Friday
evening, and on Saturday detach-
ment of the Cumberland Voltigeurs
came up on the accommodation ana
Joined in the encampment, being the
guests of the Guards. The military
proceedings are so fully described in
the following letter to the Cumber-
land NeUS, that we copy it entirely
and indorse everything it contains
OAKLAND, Md, July 8, $50.
ED. NEWS Sir Since Saturday
morning Oakland has been scene
of activity, due chiefly to the mili-
tary encampment in the vicinity OF
the town and known as Camp
Daley" The camp is named in
honor of our esteemed fellow towns
man, John Daley, Esq, quarter
master of the Garrett Guards, and is
very prettily laid off. 1t is on a hill
side and has ten tents, placed on two
streets, named after the commanders
of the two companies, namely,
johnson and Wardwell Avenues.
The encampment is under the con :
mand of Captain E. I'll. Wardwell, of
the Guards, and in the discipline and
arrangements recalls the days of Is
years ago, when CIVILIANS were called
upon to perform the duties of old
soldiers. The members of the res
pective companies seem to have in
herited the patriotic spirit of the
soldiers of the rebellion in so much
that they submit to strict military
duties without murmur. Dress
porade is held every evening on the
green below the encampment and is
witnessed by large number ofspec-
tators. Both companies exhibit great
proficiency in drill and reflect much
credit upon their officers as well as
the towns from which they come.
The uniform eff the Voltigeurs is ex.
ceedingly genteel and attractive, and
Cumberland ought to be proud of
its company. The conduct of the
men is to be especially commended.
1t is usually customary for lot of
men turned loose for a frolic to be
noisy, boisterous and not enfrequent-
Iy intoxicated, but the Voltigeurs
arc noticeable for sobriety and gen.
tlemenly department.
Owing to recent domestic afflic-
ton Quartermaster Daley has not
been able to assume his position, and
that duty has devolved on Surgeon
Bartlett. who, if assurances are worth
anything, clearly performs it salts
factOrily tO-men and officers. Every
endeavor has been made by him to
give the 'boys" "royal time"
] am told an order has been issued
oy the adJutant-general OF the Slate
to organize battalion in Western
Maryland, which hope will be done.
The expense Of this encampment was
betrayed by the citizens, who res
pended literally to the request of the
officers of the Garrett Guards for
subscriptions, A few days of camp
life affords recreation to the members
of the companies as we'll as instruc-
ton in military discipline and ought
to be given annually, if at all pos.
sible.
The Voltigeurs will reach home
tomorrow, sunburnt and healthy.
They invariably express themselves
pleased with their reception and
treatment. We regret that they can
not remain longer with us, but hope
to entertain the battalion of Western
Maryland next year. ADIos.