The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-30
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THE NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT.
Three Thousand Troops Already ON the Field
Arrival OF the indianapolis Delegation.


PHILADELPHIA, June 29-Three thousand
troops had taken up quarters in the National
Military Encampment by o'clock tonight.
From an eerly hour this morning companies and
regiments have been arriving from the South
and West. The scene in and around the camp
is a busy one. The men have been working
hard, getting things into shape for the formal
opening tomorrow when all the participants
will be placed under strict military discipline.
More regiments from the South and West are ex-
pected to night Ex-Governor Underwood, Of
Kentucky, the protector of the affair, says that
within the next twenty-four hours thore will be
5000 men in the camp. Though many Of the
regiments have come long distances to partci-
pate in the affair. there will not be single
company present to represent either Philadel-
phia or the State of Pennsylvania For some
unaccountable reason, the military authorities
of Philadelphia have not taken warmly to the
enterprise since its inception, though OK Gov
ernor Underwood has strivcn hard to get them
10 do So One of the companies attached to the
battalion of State fencibles, feeling desirous Of
entering the competitive drill, requested Gov
ernor Pattison's permission to do The
Governor refused to grant the desired permission,
and the company regi etfully withdrew
The FIRST Ohio Regiment, Colonel Moore ar
rived upon the scene about o'clock this morn
ing, aud took up position close 10 tho Second
Ohio Regiment, which pitched its tents yester-
day. The Indianapolis Light Infantry, number
ing fifty men, Captain James Il. Ross, arrived
this morning. and was quartered between the
two Ohio regiments The company Immediately
started in drilling, as it expects to carry
of some one Of the big prizes that
will be offered in the competitive drills.
The company has made preparations for the
reception Of Governor Gray, of Indiana, who is
expected to put in an appearance by Friday.
The Governor will be accompanied by his staff
and an escort Of 90 men from Richmond, Ind.
Governor Hoadly, of Ohio, lis also expected to
arrive within few days. The two Ohio regi-
ments have over 500 men in the field. Kentucky
sent 225 men into camp to day. They are divid-
a, Capt Earnest McPherson company A,
Third Regiment, Capt II. p. Potter; Com
pany B, Third Regiment Captain Ford; tho
castlemen Artillery (as infantryl Captain
Veach battery from Louisville, Ky. Lieuten-
ant Munser commanding. The St Louis crack
company the Branch Guards, Captain Sinclair,
forty three strong, marched into camp about
noon. 1t has high hopes Of carrying away SOME
alongside of tho Busch Zouavcs, also Of st.
Louis The Zouaves have forty-three men in
camp. The Houston ('rex.) Light Guards are
attracting much attention They arrived on
Sunday, and at once went into
camp. The Miller Gronadiers, of
Richmond Ind, thirty men arc also on
the ground. They are commanded by Captain
Flatley The Grenaders will also act as an
escort to Governor Gray, Of Indiana uson his
arrival here. The Richmond Howitzers, who
also put in an appearance to day, are attracting
their full share Of attention. They are COM
manded by Lieutenant Lorraine. The Mont
gomery Rifles, of Montgomery. Ala, are also on
the ground, and are RAPIDLY getting into shape.
The artillery batteries are showing up
we'll The two most prominent
batteries are those of the regular army from
Fort Hamilton and Washington. Each is pro-
vided with four guns and full complement of
men, The former is commanded by Major w.
+. Randolph, and the latter by Colonel E. r..
Warner. The Washington Artillery, of New
Orleans, known as Battery b. is encamped near
the regulars. The company, is under command
of Captain Eugene May, The Gatling Battery
of the National Guard, of New York, and the
Fifth BatteiJ from Springfield O., are also on
the ground.
The competitive drills will begin at o'clock
tomorrow. The organizations that have sigpi-
fed their intention of entering the competitive
drills to morrow drew lots for the order in which
they will appear, which is as follows:
Infantry Miller Grenadier Guards, of Rich
mond. Ind. Warsaw Light Guards, of Wscon
sin; Lomax Rifles. Of Alabama; Gate City
Guards. Company H, of Lansing, Mich; Com
pany B, First Regiment of Virginia; Houston
Guards, of Texas; Branch Guards, of ST. Louis
kentucky indianapolis Light Infantry; Mont
gomery Greys. Of Alabama; Alexandria Light
Infantry, of Virginia; Company b, First Regi
ment Manchester, n. Fl.
Artery-Indiana Light Artillery; Battery A.
First Kentucky; Louisiana Field Artillery; Fifth
Ohio Battery; Washington Artillery. New Or
leans; Richmond Howitzers; Second Battery, of
the Ohio National Guard.
The Encampment will last only this week. 1t
is proposed TO have competitive drills every
day until Friday.
On the Fourth of July special attractions will
be offered.