Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-12
SunrnaI anS GOurier.
Morning. Sep. 12. 1881.
The Return From Camp.

Features of the Report He VIII Make Governor Bigslow and staE-Their Reeturn to this City on the Cutter Grant.
 The city battalion arrived from Niantic about o'clock Saturday afternoon, and af- ter doing some fine marching on their way to the Green gave dress parade. Many who had read the accounts of the encampment assembled and welcomed the boys heartily. The dress parade was creditably performed and greatly pleased the friends of the regi- ment, who made all due allowance for sligh shortcomings. The boys were tired out and burdened with heavy knapsacks with over coats and blankets rolled thereon. It is re- markable that the ceremony was so well per formed.
 The last night in camp was oisy and the boys took advantage of the freedom which is always allowed on Friday night. Squads of men dressed in every imaginable kind of burlesque uniform paraded through company streets, gave exhibition drills and did all they could to increase the noise and confusion. Officers made calls and bade good bye to their friends and brother officers in the different regiments, and until a late hour sociability and boisterous pleasure were kept up. The Governors quarters were filled with visitors and all present thoroughly enjoyed the serenade given by the Second regiment band. The Governor was highly pleased and through General Ford compli' mented them highly. The band was praised on all sides and called the best band in camp.
 The encampment, although very success full one, is not looked upon generally as 8 satisfactory one. The m en left on Saturday noon feeling that something was lacking. The hard work at Groton and New London, followed by the extreme heat of Wednesday last, hurt the encampment and left but two days for real work. The advantages gained will be apparent in the future. All are tired now and do not see the benefit arising from the weeks work, but when the regiment meets again during the winter drills and spring parades it will be seen how much has been gained and nothing lost.
 Go. D, the Blues, held mock trial on Fri day night and executed the unhappy prisoner on neighboring tree. The affair was very amusing and attracted many spectators. The Light Guard enjoyed themselves and made it pleasant for all who called. Com panies and were full of fun, and the mar who went to sleep early did not enjoy hil rest thoroughly.
 The Grays entertained great many visi ! tors and we have yet to hear of one who went away dissatisfied Captain Arnold wal l unwell for day or two, but as he returned in good condition the boys feel that the weel ! was well spent.
 | Co., I. of Meriden, is said to have hac the banner" crowd in camp for fun. Colonel Graham worked hard for the regi ment, and the complimentary notices whicl were bestowed upon his command must afford him much satisfaction.
 | Surgeon Bissell worked hard, and his worI was appreciated. The doctor acquired quit I reputation as fine horseman.
 Quartermaster Redield and his assistant | Sergeant Gillon, have the happy faculty O. making everything move promptly and caus | ing all to be satisfied with their efficiency. l General Clitz, the inspecting officer who | was sent by and will make his report to the 1 General of the army, was heard to mak' | some complimentary remarks, and we learl | that he expressed great satisfaction at thu general condition of the brigade and compli l mented the Second regiment in particular I lie crIG1clS0S the S0QGl0elS. The OaCGery sur | prised him and he said he could not see how an officer can keep battery connected witl | the militia in such excellent shap l He compliments the general appearance intelligence and attention of the officers, ant ! thinks it strange that with our facilities mel can be brought from different stations in Tiff and make such creditable showing HI l compliments the cleanliness of the quarter and of the whole camp. He also paid 8 higl compliment to the Governor and staff. H says they are very efficient in their severa departments, and thinks the Guard ought t. thoroughly appreciate the attention whicl Governor Bigelow pc ys to them.
 Captain A. A. Fergar of the United State revenue cutter Grant invited the Governo and staff to sail to New Haven with him, an
 the invitation was gladly accepted. Tn
 Grant is steam vessel of 800 tons and cal ries crew of 37 men and officers. cruises from the capes of Delaware to Ports
 mouth, N. H., and is considered the bes and fastest boat in the service. An idea o
 the cleanliness of everything connected wit
 the cutter. may be had when we say that tn
 engineer in charge that day wore whit 1 vest which was spotless after his labors wer
 over.
 l The party, consisting of Governor Bige low, General Harmon, General Harbisor
 General Ford, Surgeon General Gregory 1 Colonel Barrows, Colonel Rudd and wife
 Colonel Russell, Colonel Clapp, of the br
 gade staff, and your correspondent, boarde
 the vessel between nine and ten o'clock an
 were soon on their way to this city. Ever l attention was shown them and the trip wa thoroughly enjoyed. The fog was too thic
 to admit of any enjoyment of th
 natural beauties of the coast, but the part
 did not seem to mind 1t. At o'clock a
 were invited to partake of what the captai
 termed simple lunch. This frugal me-
 turned out to be an elaborate dinner, whic
 was soon disposed of, the salt air havin given the party remarkably good appetite
 During the dinner the announcement that W
 were near New Haven lighthouse was receive
 that the pleasant trip must end so soon- IT cutter reached Long Wharf about ? o'cloc , and carriages were sent for.
 The party were delighted with their tri
 and are indebted to Captain Fergar an
 Lieutenant Tozier for the attention and cou
 tesy shown them The officers are mode
 men and do not desire notice in print, bl proper acknowledgement of their efforts fc our comfort must De made. R.
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 State Correspondence.