The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-04
SOLDIERS SYSTEM.
Peacefully Prepa ring Points TO Put in Position
IN Time Of War.

GENERAL HEADQUARTERS SHRISGFIEID. Sept. 4
Editor ,ARGus:-Long as the world
stands the pomp and glory of war win
have it's destinations and inspiration. Its
attractions for human nature are above all
others-at least to the masses-more so
than any other channel flowing toward
the pinnacle of fame, the great goal of
human ambition. The road to glory and
renown is marked and SCARED by millions
of bleaching braves, who dared face the
dangers of the field, the hardships of the
camp, and the privations of the march
who carved their names upon an ever
standing tablet of fame, and who gained
the plaudits of their race and nation. 1t
was ever thus, and ever viii be, that men
viii face the pathway of death and carnage
TO win fame and renown. So long as the
world moves in its revolutions, a soldiers
career and the glories of martial life will
attract its votaries and be held in high es-
teen by man-and women too, for the fair
from the foundation of the. earth have ad-
mired the brave, and the admiration
has been mutual, and it is not
surprising that so many ladies, bright and
gay. assembled to witness the dress parade,
and their pleasant faces and gay dresses
of the scene.
The battalion dress parade yesterday af-
ternoon was witnessed by Gov. Cnllum and
staff. The governor was neatly attired in
u suit of citizens clothes, and was mounted
on small bay horse. His staff were fine
IL mounted, and were pleasant feature of
the drill. The boys of the Sixth acquitted
themselves admirably during the drill, and
won the admiration from the spectators and
the military men. Col. Clendennin's voice
is ffttfe hoarse. but he manages TO give
his orders in clear tone. Capt Halves,
of Rock Island, handles the Rodman Rifles
in splendid manner.
At half past five the Gov.was introduced
by Gen. Reese to the brigade, and was
greeted with cheers. He then made the
following speech, seated on his horse with
bare head
Gen. Reece, Officers and soldiers of the Second
Brigade:
have no regular address to deliver to
you to-day. and if | had Leould not deliver
it upon horse very well. But I thought,
as / was about to leave the city and would
not be back until your encaTnpment closed,
it was proper for me to make a few re-
marks directly before | leave. This is the
first encampment held in which your per
diem, transportation and subsistence have
been paid by the state. In the past the
practice has been different. This year you
are here under orders, because the state is
prepared to do just what the law requires
and we have managed to squeeze out
enough from the state treasury to pay for
your subsistence. You are here in a differ
ent relation to the state. That relation
places upon you as soldiers men and of
cers, different obligations than rested
upon You in the past. Let me say that
while hope this encampment will prove
perfectly satisfactory to you, you are
already aware that everything could not
be done that is required. 1t is probable
that some of you were fearfully hungry
before dinner came to-day. / saw one of
the soldiers tap himself where his dinner
ought to be. We are issuing just what
military regulations require for you in the
regular army. 1t is proper for your officers
to be careful that every man gets exactly
what he is entitled to in the service. am
certain that every officer is anxious to do
everything that is required to make your
encampment profitable The state has ex-
pended something like $50, 600 this year
not as much as is spent by some other
states; but we are getting started. But it
places obligations upon you. When you
are in camp you should strive to improve
yourselves in information and all the in
struction which is necessary
Now my friends. | guess you are hungry
for supper, so | will leave you with the
sincere desire that you will all profit by this
encampment, which is one of the grandest
ever held-so the adjutant general tells me,
though | have not seen them all in this
country | was in Yorktown last year,
and saw regiments from New York. Wis
consin, New Jersey, Connecticut and Penn
syivania, and | never saw finer body of
men than this to-day.
Now. my friends, thanking YOU for your
kind attention, viii lid you good day.
Long continued cheers.
After the speech. the companies broke
ranks and supper was served. Geo
Pulley and Clarence Mason of Moline
collared cow. Clarence tried to milk her,
but failed. and during the process, she
sent one of her hind legs out and George
caught 1t ON the hip. He reported to the
surgeon and will be all right in a day or
So but will not NEEDLE with any more
cows. ,Rah for the Rodman Rifles.
It is generally conceded by the officers
and men that the Rodman Rifles of Rock
Island are the best drilled company in the |
Second brigade. Their appearanceat drill
has excited the admiration of every one;
but a circumstance happened yesterday
afternoon that has made the boys lubilant,
and they have just cause in feeling So
About two o'clock Adj. Gen. Elliott drove
up to the Rifles camp, stopped and passed |
a compliment upon their target and flag.
He also made remark that he could beat
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