National Republican., 1881-07-20

through me had dwet for months within your gates.
We are here to become friends, and we trust that the
ties and associations cemented shall last as long
as life shall stand
10 the fair ladies who have welcomed us with
their smiles to you, sir and the honorable gentlemen
who surround you to the gallant gentlemen Of the
warrenton Rlnes-to alive extend cordial invita-.
tion to visit camp at the Springs. You viii hnd
atch.strngs out, and hearty welcome to all who
will honor us with their presence Again SIR thank
You for this warm and kindly reception.
At the conclusion of Colonel Moore's remarks,
Captain Gaines, of the Rifles, invited the visitors
to partokc Of generous lunch The carly ride
had shorpcncd appetites wonderfully, and In ac-
cepting the invitation the boys evnced their sats-
faction aud startled the good people Of warrenton
with the pcculior "chccr" of the Washington
Light Infantry, and executed the pas de scm Of
"who was General George Washington?' gen.
eral popping Of corks followed, and the absence Of
conversation indicated the keen relish Of the In
vndcrs. Amer the lunch was disposed Of the band
OF the Second United States Artillery, which ac-
compunicd the infantry, struck up that weird and
maddeuing air the "raquet" In trice the
floor was cleared and the fair warrentonians were
captured by the soldiers and whirled away in the
intoxicating mazcs
OF THIS WILD DANCE
At noon the transportation to the "springs" was
brought TO the front and somewhat watmish
drive of little over an hour brought the Corps to
the Fauquicr House. Here thoy were warmly re.
cevcd by that veteran, Colonel Tcnney of the
National, who soon cradicatcd every shade Of dis
| comfort from the dusty warriors. Every prepara-
| ton had been made for their reception ON n
| grassy slope facing the main front Of the hotel
tho tents were pitched, md Quartermastcr
| Brcitbarth few around with more than his
usual energy and activity in issuing beds
| from huge pile of straw, and dividing
out the regular camp cqnipage. At four p. M.
| the ranks were formed at the sound of the bugle,
and the corp marched in body to the capaclous
dining room Of the hotel, whore the tables had
been strongly reinforced for vigorous attack II
may have been the water perhaps the mint, but II
can be said with truth that not a man finchcd and
after witnessing the sharp work OF his comrades,
| Surgeon S. +. Linn, Of the Corps, determined to
break the bottle of tonic which he had mad
vertcntly stuck in his medicine chest
The programme for this evening includes dress
parade, music on the veranda, and dancing. Lieu
tenants Goddard and Ross have exerted them.
selves to have everything about the camp ship
shape and ornamental, and host of their lady
friends have sgnifod their intention to inspect
the cncampment to. morrow morning. The hotel
is crowded with visitors, among whom are many
Washngtonians, and
HOST OF PRETTY GIRLS
are here from all the adjacent States and Terri
tories OF all this however, moro anon AS tho
cool breeze comes sweeping over the rolling foot
hills and the softsound of woman's laughter comes
floating up from the vcranda below. your corrc-
spondent feels that It forms n spell too potent fol
the stern sense Of duty which ever anmatcs him
So, thrusting his Faber No. into his vest pocket
he exclaims, Rest thou there until another dawn
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