Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-22
THE JAspERs ATTHE SPRINGS
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Col. REILLY's HEADQUARTERS, INDIAN
SPRINe, GA, August 1S.-Editor Morning
Meas. l had intended writing you before
this, but there has been such round OF
pleasure that / really could not spare the
time. In my last letter stated that Gov
ernor Colouitt was expected here. Our
commander ordered US out to receive His
Excellency, but to our great disappointment,
when the omnibus returned from the depot,
the Governor was non est ingeTatlS. The boys
felt a little "cheap," but they made the best
of it by assuming 81 don't care" air. ana
gave an exhibition drill for the benefit Of
the villagers and guests Of the house, who
rad crowded around to see the "sojers."
We went through the manual Of arms thor
oughly. and then executed several move
ments from the school Of the company with
the greatest precision. The drill was de-
cided success and reflected credit upon the
detachment. Our efficient commander
being in his element, marched as to the
spring, D. m, at which hour 1t is visited
by large number Of visitors, who drink Of
its health giving waters and enjoy the
beauty and GOODNESS Of the spot. Three
yollevs were fred over the spring IN honor
of the ladies present, and l will say for the
Information of the "can't gos" that the rep
utation of the Greens for volley firing was
in no way damaged. The Colonel was 50
well pleased with the result Of the drill and
firing, that with his "ususr' generosity he
invited the boys to take a drink from the
spring, which he served with his own hands
to each as they held their places In line. We
were then marched back to the hotel
and complimented our attentive hosts
vited us in to ''have something. !"
The treat was "the right thing in the
right place." as we felt quite fatigued and
thirsty after the days exercises. 1t seemed
from the number of people that cOngre-
gated to see us drill that every person in the
village was present. We were congratu-
lated on all sides upon the eXcellencY OF the
parade and firing, and when we learned that
the ladies were charmed with the exhibition,
we forgot the ''selI'' the Governor had
given us. We afterwards learned from At
torney General Anderson that his nOn-sp-
pearance was attributable to the death OF
the honored Hill.
After partaking of our evening meal,
headed by sour band" of which "Bugler"
is leader, and, by the way, he is a "dog
gone" good one, we went on a serenade.
The Elder House was the objective point,
as there is bevy of charming young ladies
stopping there. The band discoursed some
every fine" music In front of the hotel, and
the detachment, under the command OF the
''Little Corporal" executed some very Gin
tricate'' movements for the benefit of the
ladies. We were welcomed by the proprietor
of the house, and invited into the dance
hall. After spending several delightful
hours with the ladies Of the house, and Civ
ing three cheers, a tiger and "wild basic"
for the Elder House and its fair guests, we
returned to our quarters aud proceeded to
seek repose. Sergeant j. K and private j.
]. c., however, were not disposed to retire
Immediately, so they went on a forage"
and captured" some watermelOns, brought
them to their compartments and began to
Example" them. The "sampling" continued
for come time, and when it was finished
there was nothing left but rind. Private j.
J. G. then ventured a decision regarding the
quality of the melons, viz: "TheV're durn
good" After which judgment the duo
gathered up the remnants of the feast, pro-
ceeded down Jasper Green avenue, and
aroused their sleeping comrades by water
melon rind serenade. The Judge" re-
ceived the full benefit of the "Facquet," as
HIS nasal organ was slightly affected by a
piece of rind coming in contact with It. He
sent up an audible "prayer" for the persons
who disturbed his peaceful slumbers. Ser
geaut j. r, and private j. j. 9. having ex-
hausted their ammunition, withdrew TO
their department, and quiet was restored in
the camp.
Wednesday dawned clear sld bright. We
were up and doing at six O'Clock, and pro-
ceeded to imbibe some of the spring water,
which served as an appetizer for breakfast.
After dinner the detacb eut met and de-
cided to suspend military duties, as a num-
Der of the boys were compelled to leave for
home in the afternoon.
We packed our arms and ammunition and
sent them home on the afternoons train
along with five or six Of the boys, whose
business called them TO Savannah. The
evening was spent in the bah room chatting
with the ladies and prOmenading. In this
connection let me congratulate Messr5. g.
aud w Collier on Their good fortune In
obtaining such a fine band for their place.
The music of the band is very select, and is
rendered with great sweetness ana feeling.
I really believe that stole within the sound
OF the music could not refrain from the
pleasures of the 'fnimble footed goddess -
Yesterday all but four OF our boys left.
Before their departure we gathered together
and decided to give our whole souied
proprietors practical demonstration OF our
gratitude for the royal manner IN Wnlch
they have entertained US. Accordingly, at
~ m, we invited them into the dining hall
where Mumm's sterling qualities were dis
cussed. In a few feeling and well-timed
words the Colonel returned the Golfers the
thanks OF the detachment for their hospitali-
ty. The Little Corporal" was again called
"to the front and c>ntre," and dwelt at
length, In his ready and pleasing style, on
the many kind acts shown us during our
sojourn, and finished by proposing:
A toast IS the Golfers, toast to tn cir health,
True friends in heart we find them;
May they ere be blest with joy and wealth,
And their name live long behind them.
Mr.. George Collier and his honored faith
er expressed their appreciation Of the com
pHment paid in very fine style, and the
hope that this would not be the last time
the Greens would honor their house with a