New-York tribune., 1883-06-17
TIE SEVEYIY-FIRST IN CAMP.
INCIDENTS OF THE TRIP TO PEEKsKILL.
INSTRUCTIONS OF COLONEL vosE-THE ARRIVAL AMI
RECEPTION.


INSTRUCTIONS OF COLONEL vosE-THE ARRIVAL AND
RECEPTION
lPRoM SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT oF THE TRIBUSE.l
STATE CAMP OF INSTRUCTION, PEEKsKILL,
June IG.-It seemed like rosuming military life where
the 22d Regiment left of last year when the 7lst took
possession OF the State Camp OF distraction this after
noon The State and National colors up on
the parade ground and a State salute OF twontyone
guns carried the TO Poeksk as the head OF the
first troops of tho second appeared at the head Of
the hill. At the armory In Eew-York this
morning the regiment was ready TO march on
time. The men took their knapsacSs. with rolled
blankets Owing TO the -trictness OF tha
regulations the men were allowed to send their
coutrements 20 the boa; by messenger boys OF
them expressed mild desire 10 do Tho line OF march,
in column OF fours, down Thirty fourth-st
to seventh-ave. up the avenue to Thirty
hfth-st. and thence directly west 20 the pior
at the foot OF the street. where tho hag'hp
OF the State navy. the Long Branch, was waiting to
receive them Commodore Gwyer did tho naval honors
and Captain Francesca held the pilot thouse with tho
heroism OF q veteran. The luggage was trife late in
arriving and was los D. when the boat swung out
into the and headed for Peeksk. member OF
Company G was overcome by the heat On the march
from the armory and was taken down OF the bag
gage wagons.
The number OF officers and men OF the 7lst the boat
was 3is and few others followed later boat and
the afternoon trains. Corporal T. f. shackleton OF
Company H. with detail OF men, WIS first at the
boat in charge OF the luggage. Captain Leo OF Company
G. Is the officer OF the day, and Lieutenant Taylor, OF
Company A. the officer OF the guard, with the regula
iion detail OF thrty-six Captain Cowan, of Com
pany f. was detailed as Provost Marshal. with eight
men, Lieutenant f. B. whitney, OF Company III, was
detailed acting odjutant
In tho cabin OF the Long Branch Colonel vose in
struoted the oficers In general, and the company
commanders in particular 10 their duties while
in camp said must be nothing bat official in
tercourse between the officers and men. "Itis camp
for business and not for pleasure, said he owe 60 to
make o record and hope 1t will be such an one that
those who come after us will seek TO emulate
t. II has been reported that there was too
much familiarity between the members OF some
of the regiments in camp hast season and the citizens OF
Peeksk This the 7lat avoid, aud II any infr
ton OF this sort comes my knowledge will follow
the case up after leave camp aud punish tho man
10 tho extrenest extent the law will allow"
The Colonels remarks wero received with
cheers, and directly after CommIssary Sergeant
Akers gladdened the hearts OF tbs officers By serving
substan;al luncheon. In addition TO members OF tue
list egment there board w b. Scott detailed
Geperal Brggs, and Qnartermaster Sergeant t. ID.
Crofut Of Company II, 22i Regiment, detailed as
The trip up the river was delightful, ,,r5'n 6n.
said tnSt mo could get out patent weather
that would be An improvement on THIS. The Albany
exchanged Commodore Gwyer, who has spent sJo,OOO
since last In improvements on the Long Branch
said that mad more quiet aud orderly 0t OF
eoldier, on his than the list NerpancRs Point
was rounded at 345 u. IN. and cheers given with
Will as the white OF the state camp came Ia view.
The landing was made about O'Clock and contingent
OF Perksk citizens mainly or the smaller SORT were
Whiting tho Tne regiment was fnarchsd from fOa
Hook camp in route step On reaching the top OF
The hill a halt was ordered and then the two twelve
pound NapoleOns gave noisy welcome, whc tue cOIors
loated gayly aoft The regiment first marched 10
| the parade ground instead OF being taken direct
| ly TO lis tents heretofore. aud whie
the men we're left parade rest Colonel Vose rode TO
State Headquarters and reported lie was given cor
Adiutant- General farnawofth ana tEen
| the regiment was marched or 10 quarters.
The Fifth Separate Company OF Newburg torty stronB
Captain James T. Chase commanding, and First leutel,
ani Kemper arrived boat shortly ater Tue ilst anu
were promp ptiy assigned the quarters. All the State
oflcers with tho single exception OF the Paymasier
General, arc duty and the camp was In perfect
condition for the reception OF the ust
General FarnswOrth expressed hlmselt as gtealv
every department. The improvements made since last
season will something less than Sl5,OOO, OF which
| 81 600 was expended on the new dam.
In rifle practice company VIII De sent 10 inc
butts every morning and two small companies
every afternoon. lpan Carlos Martyr VIII preach
| In the mess hall at IL o'clock Tomorrow morning.
Among the visitors here to-day who came to see the
Inauguration OF State Camp was General Stoneh0use OF
the AduianL Generals Department, Albany Ihls even
ing IL cool here with every indication OF ram rs
the first sunset gun gave official go0dnight
The regiment had adress parade this evening ana nue
| Separate Company had appeared with tho 1ist
farnsworth expressed great granca-
ton tonight a aoliiery manner In which thc men
have begun their tours OF duty