Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-03-21
MILITARY NOTES.
Guard Mounting-The Division Encamp-
observation-disclosures to the Codes.

observation-disclosures to the Codes.
The guard mount at the armory last
Wednesday evening, by details from each
of the companies of the regiment, Gevel-
oped the fact that there is need for practice
1t is too soon to enter into 4 criticism OF
the drill as there has not been mach duty
in this line lately, but there seems to be a
determination to understand all these mat
tiers thoroughly before the encampment.
There VIII be another guard mount in two
o. three weeks, and the tactics should be
studied thoroughly. There is great deal
of responsibility resting upon non-com-
missioned officers in camp. and they
should be required by their company com
manders to study their parts, so as TO be
thorough in their duties.
There was u meeting OF officers held i'll
San Francisco last Tuesday to discuss camp
affairs and it was decided to hold the camp
at some placeGet to be selected, from June
9th to July 9th inclusive, which makes
nine days encampment. We learn that
there is desire to have it held at Sa1ta
Cruz Monterey or San Jose, bat the cost of
transportation may interfere with this pro-
gramme The Preside at san Francisco is
talked of also, but at this place it would be
difficult to keep the men il camp, and il is
a cold, raw Place at best for men in tents,
accustomed to our Sacramento climate.
1t is the intention of the regimenta COM
mander to visit Companies G and f, at
Nevada City and Woodland, several times
before the encampment takes place, so that
instruction may be had in the duties they
will be called upon to perform. These
companies are in the hands of veteran Off
GERS and will not be behind any of the city
companies.
The visit of the regiment to the art gal
lery after the drill Wednesday evening was
graceful and thoughtful act. 1t was much
enjoyed by the men, who, while feeling
that the entertainment was worth much
more than the admission fee. also felt like
assisting in good cause, and in helping
out their friends, who have charge OF the
exhibition, and who have always appreci-
ated the National Guard in this city.
The amendments to the Codes relative to
military affairs makes some important
changes. 1t reduces the rank of Adjutant-
General to that of Brigadier- General in
stead of Major General, at the request of
General Cosby, and this is as it should be.
1t enables company to honorably dis
charge member by two.thirds vote
which must be approved by the rcgimental
commander. This is much needed
clause and will be of benefit when q MEM
Der is unable to attend OF account of bust
ness or other causes. Under the old law
there was no way to get out except to take
dishunorable discharge. Every commits
stoned officer riust be examined hereafter,
even when reelected to the same position
Target practice can now be held any time
in September, by regiment or company, in
of nj hninn In Sh IN 10
9th. All companies of the National Guard
must hereafter have three drills per
month. The country companies hereto
fore were required to drill only once a
month. There are other changes, but the
above are the most important.
Company A, Capt. F. w. Stevens,
drills at the masked ball TO be given on the
Goth, at the Armory handsome gold
medal is to be presented to. the company
on the occasion. The Captain is now very
fully supplied with medals, honorably
won, and if the boys continue winning
more they will have to enlarge their Cap
tain to accommodate the medals.
At guard mount the other evening, the
officers of the guard marched by the
Officer of the Day in review, with arms ut
a right shoulder Company b, non-com-
missioned officers, failed TO appear for in
structions as ordered Monday evening.
Judging from the manner in which the de-
tail was brought on at guard mount, some
of them need instruction as much rs the
officers of other companies.
Company IS adopting the right course
in its drills. Night after night some squad
is on the floor hard at work drilling. as raw
recruits should, and if A, Il and G are not
on the q,ti rire, it will soon be able TO give
them points and beat them. The ranks
should be filled up Immediately, in order
that no raw men be taken to camp. IF
this is done, and time faithfully put in on
the drill floor, the companies of this reg
iment will come out of camp with flying
colors.
Discharges for all members of the late
Company L at Camptonville have been
made out and forwarded.
The following members of Company b
are honorably discharged for expiration of
time of service: Sergeant II. w. Klays,
enlisted February II, 1882; Corporal l..
Heignett, enlisted February 10, 1892; Pri-
vate f. Botsford, enlisted February a, 1882;
Private A Black, enlisted February II,
1882; Private II. Fruend, enlisted Febru-
airy -, 1882; Private T. OBrien, enlisted
February ?, 1882; Private J. c. Shaden, en-
listed February H. 1882