Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-09-06
The yorktown Centennial.

For the information Of persons and organize
lions proposing to attend the Yorktown Gen.
tennial the Commission has issued 4 circular.
from which we make the following extracts as
being of particular interest to the military Of
the Valley.
Tuesday, October 18th, Wednesday, 10th,
Thursday. 10th. and Friday, 2lst. 1881. have
been fixed upon az the days Of celebration:
1t being desirable that all the military organ
izationR should be comfortably established be-
lore the ceremonies begin, so that. so far as
possible, confusion may be avoided during the
.
the 18th October, and notify this oflics OF their
Der next. To those who report later than the
last mentioned date mo- guarantee of . comfort
able camping place can be made.
THE ENCAHPMENT.
The Commission propose to establish Q mill
tary camp on the south bank OF the York river.
near the Town Of yorktown. and As nearly as
practicable on the ground occupied by the al
lied troops during the siege of 1881 The camp
will be under the command OF Major General
Winfield g. Hancock, U. s. A.. and will be gov
and regulations Of the Army. Whileit il the
intention of the Commission to furnish tents
to shelter the whole command, IL 10 questions
Bile whether the limited amount OF canvas
placed at its disposal by the Government will
meet the demand. owing to the large numbers
ganizations, therefore. having tents at their
disposal, or within their req1isition. are re-
commended to bring them with them. Early
advice should be given this Office upon this
point, in order that those unprovided with
shelter may be promptly applied upon their
Water for drinking and cooking will be pro-
vided in reasonable quantities and at as con-
venient points as possible Fuel to a sufficient
3Se Os
State will. as far a. practicable, be located to-
-
also . Telegraph ONCE. with connection to ali
points. The Camp will be lighted by night
with electric lights. and NO effort will be spared
to make the encampment as complete and
enjoyable as the means and f.cilities at the
command of the Commission will permit.
The Commission finds it wholly fmpractica.
bic to provide or arrange for the subsistence of
the organizations visiting Yorktown. The sol
with the regular ration. and 1t is recommended
that Militia organizations. SO FAR as may be
possible, come prepared to establish company
more important elements OF the ration snch ar
bread, salt meats, salt, pepper, vinegar sugar,
candles. &C.. should be brought with them. also
cooking utensils and dishes. The situation Of
Yorktown, in the near vicinity Of the finest
fishing grounds, oyster beds, and market gar
for the abundant supply Of edibies OF the lar
gest and choicest variety at the most reasona-
bic rates. At the same time no objection ex-
arrangements being made with any Of the res
taurants or the hotels on grounds to furnish
meals to companies regiments, provided
he meal hours conform to the regulations Of
the camp. Caterers VIII will send their nd
dresses and the extent Of their ability 10 fur
nish meals to this Office, will be placed In COM
munication with organizations desiring to
obtain subsistence in this manner.
It cannot be too strongly urged upon the Ad-
jutant Generals Of States and the commanding
officers Of troops intending to participa in
the ceremonies, the eminent proprety of CIV
ing notice Of all arrangements and changes
attending their preparations. and Of calling
ton that may in any manner aid in rendering
the occasion worthy the great event 1t Is de-
signed to commemorate.
For any further information, address H. c.
Corbin, Asst. Adjutant General, U. s. a., Mas
ter Of Ceremonies, Washington, D. c.