The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1881-09-01
TUE YORKTOWN CELEBRATION.
Intercsung Information Tor orr State Vol.
untoers.-Iow the boys VIII he Cared
for Upon the Historic Battle -Ground.

1 Intercs sting Information Tor orr State Vol.
untcers.-How the boys VIII he Cared
for Upon the Historic Battle-Ground.
the Yorktown celebration. In all parts
| Of the State they arc anxious that 4 good
| display should ,;c made by tho South
| Carolina Battalion. ,Ye therefore make
the following extract from the circular
Just sent out by Colonel II. G. corbin,
the master Of ceremonies, 10 the Adjutaiu
Generals OF tho several States
"In response to the general inquiry
for information regarding the arrange
mcnts for III" coming celebration al
Yorktown, Virginia. in October next, the
following is published for the informa-
ton and guidance ofall concerned Tues
day October 18th, Wednesday, 10Th, Thurs
day, 2oth. and Friday 2lst. 1851 have been
fixed upon az the grand days Of cclcbra-
ton. Present adviccs promise a militia
ry representation from nearly every State
in tho Cnion--inany States sending full
regiments together with the Governors
Of most Of the States, accompanied by
their stats. and distinguished citizens in
large numbers. For the reception anh
proper comfort Of the latter a building is
10 be erected, the arrangement uf which
Will be later announced if deemed Nee
cssary. II being desirable that al the
military organizations should be colnfor-
begin. so that, 50 far as possible, confu-
sion may be avoided during the cercmo-
mics, il is urgently requested that all organ
iZatiOns intending To participate arrange
TO be OH the ground not later than Sat,ir-
day, the 18th October, and notify this
Office OF their intention TO bo present
before the 10th September next. TO
those who report later than the last men
toned date no guarantee Of comiorta-
h'H camping place can be made. The
commission purpose 10 establish mill
,ary camp on the South bank of the
York River. near the town Of Yorktown,
and ;tS nearly n practicable OH the
ground occupied by the allied troops
during the siege OF li-i. The camp Will
bc under the command Of Major General
Winfield ;. Hancock, L. ). A., and will
be governed, 50 far as may be practical
bic, by tilc rules and regulations OF the
army While it is the intention of the
commission 10 furnish tents To shelter
the whole command, it is questionable
whether the limited amount of canvas
placed nj its disposal by the government
| Will meet the demand. owing to the large
numbers expected To participate in the
celebration. Organizations. therefore,
| having tents al their disposal, or within
their rcquisition, are recommended to
should be given this office upon this
point, in order that those unprovided
with shelter may lie promptly supplied
upon their arrival. Water for drinking
and cooking will he provided in rcasona-
| bic quantities and nj as convenient points
rs possible. Fuel to sufficient amount
for cooking purposes will he provided
by the commission The troops from
each state will. as far as practicable be
| located together. \ postoificc will be
located on the grounds, also telegraph
office, with connection TO all points.
The camp will be lighted by night with
electric lights and 10 effort will be spared
to make the encampnicnt rs complete
| and enjoyable rs the means ard facilities
| al the command Of the commission will
permit
The commission finds it wholly I'M
practicable to provide or arrange for tho
subsistence Of the organizations visiting
Yorktown. The soldiers OF tho regular
army will bo provided with the regular
! ration, and il is recommended that mill
| tia organizations so fer as NAV be posi-
bic, come prepared to establish company
| lncsses OH the ground. III such event,
the moro important elements of the ra-
ton, such as bread, salt meats, salt. pep
per, vinegar, sugar, candles, &c, should
| be brought with them, also cooking uten
sils and dishes. The situation Of York
town, i'll the near vicinity Of the finest
hshlnS grounds, oyster beds and mark OF
gardens III tho country, affords peculiar
facilities for tho abundant supply Of edi-
bleS OF the largest and choicest variety at
tho most reasonable rates. At the same
time no objection exists to the employ
ment OF caterers or to special arrange
ments being made with any of the res
taurant. or hotels OH the grounds to fur
hlsii meals to companies or regiments,
provided tho meal hours conform TO tho
regulations of the camp. Caterers who
Will send their addresses, and the extent
Oh their ability to furnish meals, to this
office, viii, be placed in communication
with organizations desiring TO obtain
subsistence in this manner
A HrspAND WHO LAUGHEp.-Sev-
cral men were making purchases in a
Michigan avenue store yesterday, when
a man who had been looking out of the
window for some time turned and said :
"Well, that's bad case
What is 2" inquired two or three
at oncc.
well, don't know WHO Is Inc hus.
band OF this woman out here in the
wagon, but if were he I'd 60 across the
street and smash that fellows head"
"Why9"
"Why, because he has been working
like beaver for the last half hour to ret
up Il fliration with her"
AT this one OF the men began TO
chuckle. Then the chuckle ran into 3
laugh, and finally he had to sit down.
What's the matter with you ?" was
asked.
why, Pm-Tm that woman's hus-
band"
Are you? And you are laughing
| over the Irritation -
IL can't help it," he ssid as he went
of in another fit. "Just think of him a
| flirting and strutting up and down and
doing the pyrty when the old woman
out there has been stone blind for seven
years-ha! ia. IN "-Detroit Free
Press.