Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-07-10
THE MILITIA UNDER ARMS

Grand Encampment the Coming Weel
ut white Bear Lake-The Camp Bein,
Put In Order for Occupancy Tomorrow
Two Battaiions, Comprising Eleve,
Companies, to be Present = Deser,p 10,
of tho Grounds
During the coming week the historic an,
classic shores OF White B ar lake viii be th,
center towards which the eyes and bodies O
nearly all the citizens of ST. Paul, Minneapolis
Saltwater, Hudson, Hastings, and other local
tiles throughout tie state, will be turned
1t viii be a memorable week in the civic his
tory Of the state, no less than in the annals
which will go down to future ages as beips
the first occasion upon which the organize.
militia of the state assembled together ant
during period OF profound peace
exhibited 10 the world al tn,
pemp. the circumstance and dlsciplin.
Of glorious war. Minnesota to-day has :
sswar governor One who has smeiled DOW
der and one who firmly believes that it is til.
duty of a nation, in time of peace 10 prepare
for war. In order to do this it is necessary
that the great civil army of the republic
should have some little training and ex
perience in the primary department of actua]
war, such as is incident.to camp life and drill,
1t is only within the past year or two that
any interest has been felt in reviving the mill.
tary ardor OF the young men of the state. II
has been revived, however, and as a resul,
in less than two years past there has beer
eleven companies OF infantry and one artillery
company organized, uniformed, and fully
equipped with arms and accoutremente,
Better than all, these companies are composed
of young m en- who take an interest in the
matter, and are ealous IN the performance oil
every duty devolving upon them, from the
captain to the singh private in the rear rank. u
The state through the legislature has yery
wisely fostered and encouraged this feeling to
certain extent, but not q 1.-THE of
what shonld be done. Enough has
been done, however, 10 encourage the ssboys, -
and they are responding in true soldierly
style.
Under the militia law of the state. as II
now stands, the governor, as commander in
chief, is invested with authority to order The
organized companies into a general encamp-
meut once year, for the expenses of which
the state has appropriated q certain sum.
The railroad companies have generously
seconded the efforts OF the state by furnishing
free transportation to the companies to and
from the point where the encampment is to be
held, which this year has been ordered at
White Bear lake.
In order to aid in the success OF this the
hrst grand encampment of the militia of the
state, Gov. Hubbard made application to the
general government for tents to be used. The
request was complied with and 100 tents fully
rugged have been provided and are now upon
The campus at White Bear lake. Both the
general order of Gov. Hubbard and also the
orders OF he commanders Of the two battal-
ons have been published in the GLOBE, Civ
ng the details as regards time, place, etc., of
ne encampment and need not be repeated. Suf-
ice it u say that the different companies will
90 into camp tomorrow (Monday) and
emain under military discipline for five daSs.
The camp has been named Camp Hubbard in
honor OF the commander In chief
So mnch by way of recapitulation.
yesterday representative of the GLOBE was
'etalled to visit the proposed camp, and found
lctivc operations in progress for the grand
vent. Pursuant to the orders above mentioned
ne detail OF fatigue party consisting of
ifty-one men from the different companies,
eft St. Paul yesterday morning by the nine
''clock train for the camp groune s. where they
exported to LleutenanG J. K. MeiZger,
luartermaster OF the post, and proceeded
It once to lay out the camp and PUT up the
ents.
The camp ground is located upon 100 acres
If land owned by Maurice Auerbach ESQ,
Who has generously rendered its use, free Of
charge, for the purpose. The citizens of White
Bear have had 1t put In order. The grounds
ire situated about third of mile from the
White Bear depot, and are admirably calculat-
ID for the encampment. They are within
ew yards OF the shore of the lake, where the
lew bridge is built connecting the main land
With Silver island. About 100 acres is gen.
ly rolling prairie, and the balance is
grove Of fine timber. The
amp is laid out in regular military
lyle. AS you approach the camp from the
he first battalion Each company has seven
enis, all facing inwards. Across the broad
;ampus or parade ground are located the
ents OF the second battalion, in the same
'rder. 10 the north, upon gentle eminence,
S located the general headquarters, consisting
VI i've tents, from the center of which floats
he star spangled banner, from a high flag
taft. Back of the general headquarters is a
ine level space, which will be used as a drill
.ronnd. The Emmett light artillery will be
on the extreme left,
overlooking the entire camp. Quarters
lave also been provided for the Neilsville
Guards of Wisconsin, who will camp with
he boys during the week. On the outside of
he campus are located the mess and guard
ents. When all the arrangements are COM
,leted. which they will be by o'clock to-
morrow morning, the camp will present
Inc appearance, and will 10 doubt carry the
ecollections of many back to similar scenes
If twenty years ago.
Col. D B. Gould, of Winona, has been des-
gnated SIS commander of the post.
The following comprises the various Off
:ers of the militia:
Communicated hief-Gov. L T. Hubbard.
Adjutant General-A. G. Hawley.
Surgeon General-Dr. j. H Murphy.
Quartermaster General-T. P Wilson,
Post Commande-O B. Gould.
Chaplain-Bishop Ireland.
FIELD AND STAFF.
ColoHel-Joseph Bobleter, New Ulm.
Adjutaut-J j. Kendall, WinOna.
Quartermaster-J.J j. Van Saun, Faribault.
surgeOn-Dr. c. Barry, New Ulm.
Chapiain-H. j. Malyneaux, Faribault
The companies that will be present are as
ollows:
FIRST BATTALION.
Company A of Minneapolis,
Company B of Minneapolis,
Company C of st. Paul,
Company D of St. Paul,
Company E OF St. Paul.
SECOND BATTALION.
Company A of New Ulm,
Company B of Faribault,
Company c of Winona,
Company d OF Fairmont,
Company of Albert Lea.
The Emmett light artillery of st. Paul and
he Neilsville guards of Wisconsin.