The Portland daily press., 1885-06-24
ON the CARP GROUND.
How the Boys spent Monday Night
Preparing for the Parade.

Monday night on the camp ground was by
no means one Of rest and quiet. The meet
ing of old friends and talking over again Of
war times and of old comrades drove all
thoughts Of sleep out Of the minds Of some.
Some stretched themselves out upon their
straw beds and tried to get a little sleep, but
six in bed was evidently too many for any
such thing to be done and from the sounds Of
laughter which came from tent here and
there plainly showed that much of the boy
remains in the man. at one place several
tents were upset by these jolly veterans.
Others collected here and there in groups or
walked up and down the Promenade talking
or searching for some old comrade.
All night long the sound of music was
heard as the coming veterans were escorted
to their quarters. As soon as these were
reached into the tents were tossed the rolled
up blanket and the well filed carpet bag
Where can I get some lgrub" was the first
question, and soon they we're scattered
Among those S'ho came during the night
was the VIM. Nelson Post No /, Drill Corps
af Newport Ky, P. H. Keene commander.
This numbered II men, and bore a handsome
silk flag Its camp fires often are frequented
by those formerly Confederates. and the
best of feeling prevails.
The sun rose from behind the islands and
ushered in a glorious day. and nothing could
have put these veterans into better spirits
Early in the morning they started for down
town or toward some resta urant to fill the
inner man. AS the morning proceeded the
crowd upon the grounds began to increase
time were the Cloudman Post No. 200, of
Saccarappa, numbering 72 men, Frank Ad-
ans commander, and the j. K. Adams Post
No 101, OF Gorham, Me-, with 80 men, III. r.
Millett, commander
The morning was passed in various ways
Some stretched themselves upon the hill be-
low the camp, and watched the harbor or OBJ
served the superior drilling Of the Spring
field Post, No. 16, Of Massachusetts, on the
green below them.
In the camp the South Berwick, Wev-
mouth, Belfast Cornet Bands and others
played several pieces to the entertainment of
those gathered about. At one time the
Legault Childrens band of Portland rode in
badge on. the Promenade. This band was
cept sash of stars and stripes. They play
| ed several airs much to the delight Of the
veterans who applauded with hearty cheers.
Considerable attention was attracted by
! Tic Olu Wal HOTSe 1Tl1n. Drought BY
the A. A. Dwinal Post, No of
Mechanic Falls. This horse was captured
| from the rebels on the Red River and went
| with the army to that region and in the
Shenandoah Valley. He is about thirty
years old and age seems to bear lightly upon
him. He was brought north by the late DR.
| Carr Of Mechanic Falls and has become the
pet OF the post, no camp fire is complete
without him.
At 10 o'clock a. m. the ten guns were free
and all the posts began to form in line ant
this time Gen. John A. Logan and Hon
! Thomas B. Reed rode into cam
in an open carriage. Cheers followed them
and from all sides the people started to set
| the General. Near the Cleeves monument
the gentlemen got out of the carriage NJ
sooner than General Logan had touched thC
ground than he was surrounded. All want
ed to skake hands and it seemed as though
the General was to be torn in pieces by til,
Wen wishing and enthusiastic veterans. HI
however was anxious to reach Headquarters
While he was struggling to get away one ole
soldier shouted You can't get away, Gen
eral, we all know you" So the hand shak
ing had to continue. That's worth five dol
ta tarS sag one veteran ran. as ne turned away af
General was able to reach the headquarters
After being introduced to the officer
present, he sat down in the ten
while outside of the fence th
VIC cIOHu VI tlOSe anxious to catch
glimpse Of the distinguished visitor steadil,
INCREASED Sa General Logan expressed him
sell much pleased with the situation Of tn
camp and the view before him. He convers
ed with those about the various objects Q
interest seen and when his carriage came h
entered it with Mr.. Reed, John A. Logan
Jr., and A. B. Hall, General Logan's priYat
secretary, and rode to his position in th
line
At 1890 a. m. three guns were fired an,
the divisions started to take their position
on the streets designated. The officers 500
followed. Soon after the camp was almos
deserted only few remaining behind.
reached camp at O'Clock. Many OF the post
had dropped out having quarters down town
The last post came at quarter of fou