New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-29
CAMP LIFE OF THE SEVENTH
FAITHFULLY ATTENDING TO DUTY. 4
THE SOLDIERS AT LABoRINa woRK-IYCIDRNTs OF
THE INSPECTION

STATE CAMP OF INSTRUCTION, PEEKsKILL,
June ISL have received high compliment to-day
from the men of the 7th," said General WILCOX
who Is guest at State Headquarters.
As the General passing through camp this morning
the work Of policing in active progress Bankers
and brokers were trundng wheelbarrows, merchants
removing such incidental rubbish had accumu
lated night, and handsome young profess
siOnal men tDdustrlousy welding the i'm
plements OF the day labOrer. That 1t takes
brains to do the most mental thing In the best
possible has been illustrated by the 7th for 1t lie
doubtful II any camp ever kept cleaner and more
inviting in every way than theirs. General Wilcox came
across some Of the soldiers who were doing duty In
charge OF corporal Instantly came the order, Front
face !" followed by Present arms The arms presented
consisted Of shoye hoes, spades and brooms Tho man
with the wheslDarow would have presented 1t too, had
1t not been for Its awkward shape. This sort OF atten
ton from the broom brigade pleased General Wilcox
exceedingly, and he also expressed himself as much
grathed with what he has seen OF the 9TH.
The attention OF officers and to military etiquette
is noticeable At the ball game yesterday afternoon
some 200 members OF the regiment were seated
under the trees in the rain spectators. General
Wyie passing between the hall and his head
quarters The arrived opposite the group of
dripping soldiers quietly gave the order and
like fash the men their feet and at the same
instant 200 saluted. General Wylie was
startled for instant at this polite attention which
was entirely unexpected, Win MS
citation OF humorous situation the General responded
he returned the salute. "Dont call out the guardl
AdjutantGenera Farnsworth has remarked the alert
Of men guard, particularly to pay the respect
due his rank Immediate representative OF the Com
mander-in- chief.
at can't go anywhere In OF around the camp. day or
night" he said without being saluted in
correctly. The other day driving into camp In
closed carriage and thought they would not me. but
wheu reached the top Of the hill the guard turned
out to receive me-"
Not only is the eth practically perfect in policing and
in strict attention 10 matters Of etiquette but the camp
remarkably well guarded 1t impossible that there
should not DO frequent mistakes on the part
OF guards, through q lack OF proper instruc-
ton, through a misunderstanding Of the orders
received, but It would not be thing for person
who had business there to get into the camp Of the
9TH II IL at the front Much annoyance is caused
by the OF OF the guards but that
they doing their duty they understand
1t. regardless Of consequences Is evident.
Last night civilian without tho countersign, but who
had Alright pass, spent two hours in the pouring rain
wind and wet grass being passed from one sentry TO
another and by officer OF the guard to some other
place before he could from the head OF the ferry
stairs TO the hall Another sentry at the stairs
halted The TRIBUNE correspondent before taps aud re-
fused TO let HIM pass although the sentry himself had
the cOuntergn. while the correspondent did nave IT,
Yesterday there was nothing but damp discomfort
IN camp although every seemed determined
10 furnish his sunshine. Last nigat It raued In
torrents and the sentres had sorry time OF It, Wben
they called the half hours" No. 49, Oclock-al Is
well r'-there a pathetic aud lonesome tone to
their voices very like the whistle OF the small
boy driving home the cows after dark The weather to-
day could not have been agreeable more accom-
modatng to all the days routine called for. The 1th
com plain that they msrepresented In NewIOrk as
being great froc and that the picnic idea has
entirely oVershadowed the real object OF their
visit This true for every part OF their duty has
been admirably and eonscientously performed II Ia
when they of duty aud th0n only, that the boys
20 athletic games and harmless. goodnatued fun
Battalion drill this morning under command OF Major
Allison, the companies being cOmmanle by their
hrst or second lieutenans. Coors were escorted by
Captain Price. The movements, which were rather
ragged were witnessed by General Wilcox in full dress
un FORM mounted, accompanied by Inspector General
and Smith, Of toe. 7th Annual
inspection and muster took place this afternoon,
Inspector General Briggs being accompanied by General
Wilcox and assisted by Colonel Bridge Assistant Quar-
Gsneral who has detailed for service IN
the Inspector Generals Department, The Regiment
was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Smith, while
Colonel Clark with his family un
der tho shade OF an umbrella and.
watched the movements. When he for q moment left
the shelter OF tho umbrella TO speak with Colonel Phis-
terer, Surgeon smson, Of the 7th, came hurrytng
the field to tell the colonel that he must not
expose himself to the All right" said Colonel
Clark submissvey, he promptly resumed his sheltered
scat. He went 10 town last night and returned this
morning, accompanied by bis family lie says that he
feels much improved In health but II Is stiu necessary
that he should take great care OF himself
THE REGIMENT AT INSPECTION.
The formation OF tho regiment at inspection was well
done, tho double line stretching entirely
the parade ground the right reaching the old
farm house and the LETT the barn the side hill. The
passing In review would have done dscredit TO regi
ments that have not the reputation Of the 9TH. The
inspection and muster occupied unusually long time
Then came dress parade. for tho frat and only time
during the encampment OF tho 7th, 80
late that the, sunset gun and retreat
many spectators. largely ladies. and t wa. nearly y
o'clock when tho thoroughly trcd'out soldiers were
on the parade ground hours yet those
who nsst that the TIN Is doing no work
VISITORS AT THE CAMP
Nearly all the State officers I'm camp. Mrs General
wyie Commissioner Nichols and Mrs. and Miss Nichols
were IN camp this afternoon they staying at
Lake Mohegan for the season. Mas Rice OF Albany,
sister OF Colonel Rice, Is visiting camp with Mrs
Colonel Phsterer. Among other ylstors in camp to-day
were Major Cusack, I'm command OF the 9th separate
Company OF Troy which comes INTO camp WIN the YIN
Colonel Robert Townsend, OF Oyster Bay, and Colonel
Captaus Cowan and Townsend OF the 7lst, left camp
to night Captain Cowan here all last season and
has Seen neG S. the stos ON
and their ladies 70 the lawn party given tonight by
pany / OF the 7ih The attendance OF men
Ia uniform and OF charming ladies filled tho grounds.
OF the 22d and their friends 200 strong ART here at
O'Clock the General sedgwick an started early this
Colonel George W. Laird, and IN the party we're
General Duryea and Colonel Hotchkiss OF che 23d Reg
ment Veterans, Leutenant-CoOne Camp. Major Cullin
Captain DE Mott Captain John W. Browning l. X. r.,
Lieutenant Doty and Junior Captain Harry Cun' all OF
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