Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-25
The Connecticut Troops.

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 The Connecticut troops on their arrival at Charleston Sunday morning were met by committees of citizens, including the Mayor and Aldermen and attachments from all the city military companies. Governor Bigelow and staff, with the prominent officials and staff and line officers, were entertained l throughout the day at the Charleston Hotel, l Governor Hagood, of South Carolina, being present and doing the honors of the occa- | sion In the evening the guests were enter l tained at number of private residences. l The troops were taken charge of by the mill | tary companies and were handsomely enter tained all day at their armories, at private residences and in driving around the city and sailing around tie harbor. The steamer rolled terribly on her trip to Charleston, as on the trip to Yorktown, the ship not being sufficiently ballasted, and there was so much sea sickness and discomfort on board, espe- cially with the close quarters for such large number, that there was strong talk of dis l carding the steamer and returning home by rail.
 A grand programme was arranged for yes- | terday, which included military parade and | review, 8 reception at the Charleston Hotel, and public reception at the Academy of Music last night. The whole city was given | up to the entertainment of the guests, and ! that the visitors should have good time and carry home with them pleasant remembran- ces of Charleston.
 Governor Bigelow, the correspondent of 8 l New York paper says, felt so in regard to having the troops return by the steamer that he offered to defray the additional expense of transporting them home by some other means. It was then suggested that many of the members would be very willing to con- l tribute their proportion of the expense. Pa- pers were circulated among the companies, which resulted in raising the sum of $1, 800. | Governor Bigelow then said that he would himself personally pay the balance, which will probably amount to $3, 900 OF $4, 900. Colonel Barbour protested against this, and claimed the privilege of bearing the burden with the Governor. The other gentlemen in the party opposed this personal burden by ] the Governor, and were satisfied that the Legislature would defray the expense in due time
 | A private dispatch from General Ford, re- ceived yesterday morning, speaks of the re- ception in Charleston as warm one and of the weather as correspondingly warm. 1 YORKTOWN, Oct. 20. l To the Editor of the JOURNAL COURIER:
 Since the regiment was marched aboard it has been decided to remain here until 5 o'clock tomorrow morning. Cur steamer is ! lying alongside the Galatea, from Philadel- phia, which has the Governor and Legisla- ture of that State on board. While lying l there General Haw1ey made short address, saying ''he was very sorry he could not go to Charleston with us but other duties compelled him to deny himself the privilege" :" General Hawley then introduced Gov. Hoyt, of Pennsylvania, who made 8 few remarks :; also ex-Gov. Jewell; then Gen. Har- tranft, of Pennsylvania, who paid the Connecticut soldiers a good compliment j; then Gov. Bigelow then Lynde Harrison i; then Lieutenant Governor Bulkeley, of Con- necticut, and ex-Governor Jewell, General Haw1ey closing. This occurred on 8 plank stretching between the Galatea and the Charleston. The Second Company Cover nor's Foot Guards are to be entertained by the Washington Light Infantry when they arrive in Charleston. They have met many ! from the company to-day and made acqusin- tances with them. In the parade to-day the Foot Guards turned out every man, and ! made creditab1e appearance. In the reports ana in the addresses made today the Con ! necticut troops got credit as whole. In awarding the prize urn made by Tiffany | for the State making the most creditable ap- pearance on the ground to-day,i lay between | the Connecticut and New Jersey troops. The commission awarded it to New Jersey, which was composed of companies from the differ ent regiments of the State. Had the Con necticut troops had more time on the grounds it is thought it would come to our State.
 General Kellogg, Lieut.-Gov. Bulkeley, A. H. Byington and Colonel Fox came aboard the steamer last night and think of staying l with us to Charleston.
 We expect to arrive at Fortress Monroe in | about fifteen minutes, where we stay two hours, until II o'clock, then we will start for Charleston, expecting to arrive there Saturday night.
 Captain Morse informs me that his con- pany has been ordered out with the First regiment for Q dress parade at Fortress | Monroe.
 The Seymour Memorial Ded ieation.
 At the dedication of the Seymour monu- 4 ment at Hartford, Thursday, which will be under the auspices of Washington Commando cry No. 1, K. T., of Waterbury, every com mandery of the State will be represented as a body or by delegation, and also the com | v0oodarxy froya oc f0I1oxuS
 Springfield Commandery, of Springfield, Mass. F | Sir Knights, with Austin's band, of A1bsny.s
 Sir Tnishts with the 1mericsn band, of New Haven
 Clinton Commandery No. 3, of Norwalk-a dele
 Columbia Commandery No. 4, of Norwich, 100 Sir | Knights, with Tubbs' band. This commsndery win arrive on Wednesday, and will be quartered at the
 Hamilton Commandery No. 6, of Bridgeport 100 | Sir Knights, with Howes band.
 Palestine Commsndery No. 6, of New London-a | delegation.
 Clark Commandery No. 2, of Waterbury, 70 Sir
 oyFens commandery Nc: g, of 1fiddletown, 30 Sir
 St. Elmo Commandery No. 9, of Meriden, 60 Sir
 Crusader Commandery No. 10, of Danbury-a dele gation.
 Lunch will be served the visitors in the | First regiment armory on their arrival in the city and before the march. At the close of the ceremonies collation. will be served | in the same place.
 Governor Bigelow has ordered the First Company Governors Foot Guard to parade on Thursday for drill and inspection. The Guard will appear in their scarlet uniform and act as an escort of honor to Washington Commandery, Knights Templar, and their guests, during the ceremonies attending the unveiling of the monument.
 HEADQUARTERS NEW HAVEN CoAlAdAEDERY No. 2,l
 Knights Temp1ar. 1 Special Orders, No. 2.
 For the purpose participating in the ceremonies ! of unveiling the Seymour monument at Hartford, ! the Sir Knights of New Haven Commandery Mo- 2, 1 K. IT, hereby ordered to report at the Asylum, Masonic Temple on Thursday morning Get. 27, 1881, at o'clock sharp, in full Teplar's regalfa fatigue l caps attached to the belt.
 l If the day is cold stormy. it is recommended that the Sir Knights carry properly | marked for identification Provision for their | will be made
 It is the intention to return to New Haven in time for the Sir Knights residing out of the city to get their homes early in the evening.
 | The American Band has been engaged to accompany this Commandery
 | Excursion tickets for friends Of the Sir Knights who may wish to go can be had upon application of ! the Eminent Commander or Recorder. If stormy the ceremonies will take place in the mory of the First regiment.
 Tickets, badges. &e.. will be furnished the Sir Knights the morning of the 27th, at the Asylum The cost per member will not exceed S2 50.