The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1885-07-02
THE NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT

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phIa to Open To-day-some of the
Trooos That are Present-SiugularA Alb
senco of Pennsylvania Forces-Promi-
nent Personals.
PHILADELPHIA, June 29.-Among
the military organizations that ar
rived at the national encampmert in
Fairmount Park to-day were five com
panies of the Kentucky State Guards
and battery from LouisYille; the
first regiment OF the Ohio National
Guards; company OF the First Regi-
ment OF Missouri; the Busch Zouaves,
of st. Louis; company of the Eighth
Ohio REGIMENT, and the Wooster Uni
versity Battalion.
Three Thousand troops had taken up
quarters in the National military en-
equipment by 8 o'clock to-
night. From an early hour
this morning companies and
regiments had been arriving
from the south and west. The scene
in and around the camp is busy one.
getting things in shape for the formal
opening to morrow, when all the par
' ticipauts will be placed under strict
military discipline by Ms.jor-General
william FL. Slocumb, who will assume
entire command of the camp.
More regiments from the south
and west are expected tonight. Ex-
Governor Underwood, of kentucky,
the protector OF the affair, says that
within the next "a hours there will be
5000 men in the camp, though many of
the regiments have long distances to
cover to participate in the affair.
There will not be single company
present or represent either Philadel-
phia or the State of Pennsylvania:
For some unaccountabla reason tho
military authorities OF Philadelphia
have not taken warmly to the enter
prise since its inception, though eX-
Governor Underwood has striven hard
to get them to do so.
One of the companies attached to the
battalion, the State Fencibles, feeling
DESTROYS Of entering the competitive
drill, requested Governor Pattison's
refused to grant the desired permits
sion, and the company regrettully
withdrew.
The First Ohio Regiment, Colonel
Moore, arrived upon the
scene about 10 o'clock this morning
and took up position close to the Sec
ond Ohio Regiment, which pitc he'd its
tents yesterday.
The Indianapolis Light Infantry,
numbering so men, Captain James r.
Rose, arrived this morning and
was quartered between the two Ohio
regiments. The company Immediate
carry off some one of the big
Plies that will be offered in
the competitive drills. The COM
pany 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 200 men from Richmond,
Indiana.
Cover nor Hoadley, of Ohio, is also
expected to arrive within few days.
The two Ohio regiments have over
600 men in the field.
Kentucky sent 225 men into camp
to-day. They are divided as follows:
Kentucky State Guards, Company A.,
Captain Earnest MCPHERSON; Com
pany A., Third Regiment, Captain II.
p. Potter; Company B., Third Regir
ment, Captain Ford; Company F.,
Captain Cunningham; the Cas-
tleman Artillery and Infantry,
Captain Meath; batter y from Louis
vii lie, Lieutenant Munser command
ffihe st. Louis Crack Com.
pany, the Branch Guards,
Captain Sinclair, 212 strong,
marched into camp about noon. It
has high hopes of carrying off some of
tho principle prizes. They went into
camp alongside Of the Busch Zouaves,
Captain Roemer, also of st. Louis. The
Zouaves have Amen in camp.
The Houston (Texas) Light Guard
are attracting much attention. They
arrived on Sunday and Immediately
went into camp.
The Miller grenadiers, of Richmond,
grounds. They are commanded by |
William G. Flatly. The |
Grenadiers will also act as an escort |
TO Governor Gray upon his arrival
here.
The Richmond Howitzers, who also |
put in appearance to-day, are attract. |
ing their full share of attention. They |
are commend by Lieutenant Lo-
rain. |
The I ,max Rifles, of Mobile, and the
Rifles, of Montgomery,
Alabama, are also on the grounds aud |
are rapidly getting into shape.
The artillery batteries are showing
up well. The two prominent batteries
army from Forts Hamilton and
Each is provided
with four guns and full complement
Of men. The former is commanded by
Major w. A. Randolph, and the latter
by Col. e. r. Warren.
The Washington Artillery, of New
known as Battery B, is en-
,amped near the Regulars. The COM
pany il under the command OF Captain
Eugene May. II
The Calling Battery, National
auards of New York, and the Filth