Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-14
Cannp Waller.

Camp Waller.
 A sham Battle In the Rafn-A Wet and
 Chilly Day In Ca mp-Terrtble Aecident
 In the BatUery-Prtvate Clark's Arm
 Blown or.
 N1ANT1o, Sept. 13, 1883
 The fourth day in Camp Waller finds the camp ground again very wet place, and dull and chilly. The driving storm which had set in about 12 o'clock Wednesday morn- ing is genuine old-fashioned northeaster and has the appearance of lasting the week out. Signal Service Officer Lynch of New London is reported as saying that it bids fair to be three days storm. think it rather early though for the equinoctial. The storm is great disappointment among the boys, who regret much that 1t should set in during camp week. Yet 2 feeling of relief went out among them over the circulation of the word that they would not be required to do any duty in the driving storm. All the routine of camp work was done away with by the general, who sits in his quarters wait ing for clearing weather. Wedn esday after noon the storm abated somewhat between the hours of four and five, and the brigade was ordered out for inspection and review by Quartermaster General McManus. The sol- diers appeared in overcoats with the capes thrown back showing the red linings' The general and staff and the consolidated band also wore overcoats General McManus wore a dark blue cloak and the line officers had similar coverings General McManus was accompanied by Colo nels Woodruff, Post and Woodbridge of the Governors staff. Just before the companies came from their streets for brigade forma- ton there was g. sharp shower, which, how eyer, lasted only few minutes. Outing the ceremonies not drop fell until the close, when there was another little shower. The line was 8 magnificent one, with the regi- ments in division front of two companies each in line occupying the entire length of the parade ground. The Third regiment was on the right of the line and following came the First, Second and Fourth regi. ments in the order named. Then came the Fifth battalion and the Battery on the left. This was the first inspection and review of the entire c. N. G. since the formation of the Fifth battalion. Although encumbered with overeoats the soldiers went through the manual almost as well as when in their light CT dress Between and so'clock this morn ing General Smith consulted with his brother officers and it was de- cided to hold the sham fight at 'sFlanders,'' four miles away. Orders were immediatIy issued to the coIonels of the vari- ous regiments to assemble their commands forthwith for battle, the enemy having been heard from. The men were immediately fur nished with rations and 8 canteen of coffee and at nine o'clock were already drawn up in line waiting to march on the enemy. The Third regiment and one section of the Bat tery marched up on the east side of the river while the First, Second and Fourth regiments with the Fifth battalion and the other section of the Battery with General Smith and staff marched up on the west. Upcn arriving at the scene of action General Smith drew up his men for battle and opened fire upon the enemy. After sharp engagement of over three hours they crossed the bridge over the Mantle river and succeeded in capturing the enemy about 1 o'clock, when the engagement was at it's night; terrible accident occur red by a premature discharge of one of the A. Private Richard H. Clark, of Clinton, aged 26 years. had his right hand blown of at the wrist. He was carried to the rear and placed in an ambulance and taken to the Morton House, where Surgeon General BisseI as. sisted by Surgeon 0. Purdy Lindsley, of the Second, and Assistant Surgeon Burke, of the Fourth, amputated the mangled member at the elbow. Clark bore the operation un- finchingly, and upon being wounded ex- claimed, ''Oh, my God. whatSwill my poor wife do?" and burst. into tears. Captain Lee informed the COURIER representative that Private Clark was not drinking man, and was one of the best gunners he had. He was not a new man, but had almost completed his term of service. The accident causes 8 gloom over the whole camp.
 The Camp Waller band, the combination of the four regimental bands, was taken in hand this morning by Drum Major Steele of the First regiment, who is the brigade drum major, and drilled in marching and were so arranged that they were not only merged into one corps. but all the players of similar instruments were placed in the same ranks, making one grand organization. The band will be further increased tomorrow (Friday) by the Weed band of Hartford, which comes into camp with the First Com pany Governors Foot Guard of Hartford, and the National band Of Wallingford, which comes with the Second Company Governors Foot Guard of New Haven It will be a grand sight and the review will be fine one, provided the weather permits.
 Yesterday afternoon sealed court martial was convened at brigade headquarters to try the cases of Lieutenants Blakeman and King of Company B, Fourth regiment, who. had been detailed for patrol duty and who were reported to have deserted and who had left their posts while on duty. Major Goodrich, of the First regiment, was president of the court martial, which WAS composed of Cap koSrN ment, and Lieutenant Harris, of Company 0, Third regiment. After hearing the state. ments of the accused they were exonerated from all blame. The supposed delinquency had been brought about by misunderstood ing of the instructions given.
 Among the distinguished arrivals in camp to-day were State Secretary Northrop, Pro lessor Sumner and Messrs Robbins, Sey- mour and Hine, of the State Board of Edu- cation also Major Waldron, of Stonington; Superintendent Shepard, of the Shore Line road, as guests of Captain W. H. Stevenson !; | and Colonel Winchester, Captain Hayden 1 and Quartermas:er Holley, of the Seventh New York, as guests of General Smith. Mrs. Smith and Miss Smith and l Mrs. Stratton were also present and wit messed the brigade dress parade at 5 o'clock, | which was excellent considering the twelve | mile march which the men had and the sharp | battle t:ey had fought. The Second reei- l uGuG CdEE4ou Ou bu0 QO4OIS BQQ GQ61F march, | ing was grand. In wheeling by division | fronts they could not have been better, espe- ,ially so in the second division of the regi- | nent, their wheel being faultless.
 Governor Waller received telegram from President Chester A. Arthuf which said that 1e regretted his being unable to accept his invitation to attend Camp Waller Friday, owing to the death of his friend Hugh Hast ngs, whose funeral he attends in New York
 CAMP NOTES AT HEADQUARTERS
 Major Watson was wounded in the leg in he engagement at Flanders.
 Field officer of the day is Major Bannon, # the Second regiment.
 Captain W. H. Stevenson is 8 dashing l ider.
 Major Clapp is the boss of the provost aids. l.
 FIRST REGIMENT NOTES.
 Private Wyllis Terry of Company K is 1nior in Yale college. He is 8 new man in amp and WAS out late last night He was ccosted by a sentinel who asked for the ountersign, and he did not have it. esWho re you ?" 'sWhy I am Private Terry of company K, First regiment" "Oh, yes, ou are Captain Smiths Tony Secre-Terry.' ou can pass." It is needless to say the iudent dropped to it. Officer of the day, Captain Smith of Con- any R 0ficara 0f the Cuard Tia11kanauf l