The Portland daily press., 1884-08-06
NAMES MILITIA.
The Troops at Camp Robbie Set
tied in Their Quarters.
HOW THE "vETs" PASS TIE TIME
IN CAMP.

AUGUSTA, Aug 6.-Maine's militia went into
camp here this forenoon. The Richards Light In
fantry of Gardiner and Capitol Guards of Augusta
marched to their quarters at O'Clock a. m. Troop
trains from east and west arrived at 1890. Both
halted at the State House siding the troops aligh
ing there. The Bangor train came to stop at the
station and the troops formed Commercial street,
headed by the Bangor band of the Second Regiment,
and took up their line of march to the grounds. The
Yarmouth band and First Regiment came on the
train from the West. The artillery battery was
hauled to emp in the forenoon and placed in posi-
ton. The weather was very favorable, the sky be-
ing overcast and brisk breeze blowing from the
south, temperature cool and comfortable. The
troops commenced drilling in the afternoon.
Major Eugene F. Sanger, surgeon of the Second
Regiment Infantry, has been detailed for duty at
brigade headquarters during the encampment as
Acting Medical Director of the brigade. General
Joshua N. Fessenden of the U. S. Artillery detail
ed by General Hancock to visit the encampment,
has arrived. Capt. +. B. Merrill, of Yarmouth
Light Infantry, and Lieut.. VIM. R. Ballow, Bath
Light Infantry, have BE- IN detailed as aids on the
Commanders staff.
Yesterday, all day, reminded one of the rebellion,
for everything in front of the capital indicated mil
itary movements. SeYenty-fve enlisted men were
on fatigue duty in camp pitching tents and putting
the camp in order for occupancy by the various or
CARNATIONS today. Camp Robbie now presents mil
itary or war-like appearance. One part of the mus
ter field is all dotted with tents. The grounds
in front of the State House, and owned by the Stas
probably the prettiest, and better adapted for
no ding these annual encampments than any other
in the State. Directly in front of the State House
and about one hundred yards from the street, Bri
gade headquarters established in the form of a
nara f+a,1t
fys pitched each with floor for the of Cen
Brown and staff and in front of these and
facing the parade ground is platform 20 by
80 feet covered with awning. This is in
tended for reception quarters, or for the use Of
distinguished visitors and military gentlemen from
other states, where they can be seated and have
view of the whole field and beout of the hot sun.
In the rear of these headquarters are tents in
which Gen. Brown and staff mess. One novelty for
the information of old soldiers, and something
in the military lice, is barbed wire fence around
brigade headquarters. This is a new idea and dis
covery, and substitute for guard OF sentinel.
The amp is in command of Gen. John Marshall
Brown. His staff follows: Henry M.
Sprague of Auburn, Major and Assistant Adiutant
General; Frederick III. Strickland, Bangor, Major
and Inspector; ". W. Whitmarsh, Captain and
Commissary; Sterling Dow, Portland, Captain and
t1uarLermaster; a. H. PlalSted, WaterV1lle, "A 1Qe-
de-camp, and others.
Some three hundred yards SOUTH and in front of
Brigade headquarters, the First and Second Reei
ments encampc /, the former the right of the
field and the battery on the right flank
Each company is allowei five tents 10 IL, ca
pable of holding eight men each or more, and one
for the company officers.
In the rear of the First and Second Regiments is
large awning spread 5ox175, and divided in the
centre, each regiment occupying one half, with a
table for each company to eat from. In the centre
is division suitable for regimental officers and
staff to eat
in the rear of this two large wooden buildings
suitably equipped for cooking the food each COM
pany having its own stove, cook and apartment.
AT IL O'Clock today the troops at Camp Robie
were well settled in their quarters and at o'clock
guard was mounted and battalion drill followed.
In the company rifle shooting skirmish match at
4 o'clock, for silk flag, presented by the United
States Cartridge Company of Lowell, Mass, the
Second Regiment only took part. The First Regi-
ment and Frontier Guards shoot tomorrow after
noon. Company D, of Lewiston, made the highest
score made by sny company.
At O'Clock there was a full dress parade, the
bands being consolidated. Gov. Robbie and Council
and Gen. Selden Connor were on the ground and
reviewed the parade.
: In the evening regimental band concert occur
red, which was largely attended