New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-07-18

SsSAASANSs 49,
ley, Major Hjortsberg, State Auditor
Braden. Railroad Commissioner Baker.
Insurance Commissioner McGill and
Hon. VIM. Bickel.
At . a. m. Thursday the troops
formed in line in full dress uniform
and marched to the city to escort the
Governor and party to camp. One Of
the features Of the procession as it re-
turned to camp was Minnesota
Chief traction engine drawing two
carriages in which were seated the
Governor and staff. The Governor
was formally welcomed to Camp Hub.
bard by Col. Bobleter with few well
chosen remarks, the artillery at the
same time firing a salute. In the even
ing the troops were reviewed by the
Governor and staff, the same being
witnessed by a large crowd of specta.
tors.
Friday was the "big, ''or Governors,
day and ut early dawn large crowds Of
people began pouring iato the city
from all directions, while each incom-
ing passenger train brought large ad-
ditlons from neighboring towns. The
battalion drill in the forenoon was
witnessed by several thousand people.
but as the hour for the sham battle
approached the camp grounds and
adjacent knobs were completely taken
possession of by IL surging mass Of hui
manity. It is estimated that 5000
people witnessed the battle. Never
before had such 4 crowd congrs-
gated in this city.
THE BATTLE.
Promptly at 3 p. m. the troops were
! formed in line and sixteen rounds of
blank cartridges issued to each man,
with the exception of the skirmishers
who were supplied with twenty rounds
each. The gravel pit on the knoll
near the camp was converted into a
fort and was defended by Companies
"a, &C." III, Co. and one piece
of artillery under command of 1t. Col.
Brooks. Co. GA under the COM
mand of Capt. Eckstein, acted as Skin
mishers. The attacking party con-
sisted of Companies b." &C. "F."
81, Xxx I'd" and two pieces of ar
tillery. The infantry was under com.
mand of Col. Bobleter and the artil-
lery under Capt. Mccarthy. Co. 3D."
Capt. Bird, acted as skirmishers.
Surgeons Berry and Collins had taken
position on the low ground in rear of
the battle ground, a hospital fly and
red flag marking the spot. Surgeon
Davis was stationed with the fort
forces. At the commencement OF the
battle one of the artillery pieces Of the
attacking party had been stationed on
the hill overlooking Hauenstein's
brewery, and the other in the road
about half way down the hill. The
fort skirmishers took up position near
the creek, but wore quickly driven
back by the attacking sklrmishers,
which was the signal for the COM
mencement of the battle. The cannon
quickly opened Fl re on both sides aud
the main body of the attacking party
came down the side hill and was
formed into line Of battle on the run.
The defensive column made = sortio
and came to the support Of their skir-
mishers. In the mean time one piece
Of artillery had been brought into
close action and the main column of
the attacking party advanced to its
support. The battle now became
warm and exciting. Anumber Of men
in each company had been designated
to fall at given signal, and as they
fell they were borne on stretch
ers to the hospital by the field
musicians, who had been or
ganized into an ambulance corps. At
one time the contending forces came
in close contact and number Of men
had powder blown into their faces, but
with the exception of Lieut.. Clyde no
one was seriously injured. The fort
forces were finally driven back, but
not until they had captured one of the
artillery cassions. After u few min
utes' rest FINAL charge was made
and the fort captured, which ended
the battle. Tho troops wele then
formed in line and the prisoners were
marched to camp. The battle was
voted success by all who witnessed
it. Gov. Hubbard and stan and the
regimental band were assigned posi-
lions on the hill overlooking the camp.
In the evening the troops were
again revived by the Governor, and
he improved the occasion by making
an address to the officers and
men, complimenting them upon
their fine appearance and soldierly
bearing. In the evening both Turner
and Union Halls were filed with gay
throngs of festive dancers. In the
former a reception was held and all
were introduced to the Governor that
desired to make his acquaintance.
The Governor and staff returned to
i st. Paul Saturday morning, expressing
themselves well pleased with their
visit.
Saturday was quite day in camp
and nothing worthy of note occurred
until evening, when joviality reigned