The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1885-09-24

e leon guns and caissons, handled by tht
: old Battery boys who served under Capt
e Gibbs during the war. This Battery at
l tracted much attention by its drill, anG
} the manner in which the guns were han
3 died, loaded and fired, showed that the
boys have forgotten very little of theil
| old-time drill
, AS this military procession-in which
: our Little 10 Band occupied prominent
: position-came marching into the camp
, grounds, the enthusiasm knew no bounds
The Columbus Band passed through the
gate playing an indescribably beautiful
air; short distance back of them the
Ironton Band wheeled through the gate
playing Marching Through Georgia"
then couple of drum corps playing pat
riatic airs; then the Little 10 or "kid''
Band as the people called them, marched
in playing "Red, White and Blue" The
scene was indescribable. 1t had to be
seen to be appreciated and understood. 1t
was noticeable that among the old SOL
diers who wore boards, nearly all were
gray to some extent. A gentleman re-
marked, as this long line of veterans
came marching along the street, and hum
dreds of others were seen standing
around, that "a formidable army of vet
eran soldiers could be thrown into the
field yet, at very short notice" And so
it is. While many have gone to answer
the final roll-call, and included in this list
are many of the the grandest lights of
the war. the Lord has dealt kindly by the
old soldiers, and many of them are still
| here.
We believe there were fully thirty
thousand people in the camp grounds at
noon on Friday, and as we went down
town for dinner, there seemed to be a
large number still moving to and from
the grounds. The arrangements at the
grounds were as near perfect as they
could well be. There was plentiful
supply of water, seats were placed at diff
ferent points, the big tent was neatly and
tastefully decorated, and everywhere the
grounds presented evidences of the work
of master hands. Portsmouth has cause
to be proud of her effort. The city was
beautifully decorated throughout, and
everywhere cleaned a hearty welcome
to the old soldier-boys and their friends.
This was undoubtedly the largest
crowd ever collected in Portsmouth, and
we must say that we never saw such eX-
cellent order in a great crowd. A few
drunken men were to be seen, but they
were quiet, and were doubtless ashamed
of their condition. Score magnificent
success for Portsmouth.
BAYoNEr POINTS
Gen. Powell looks remarkably strong and well.
Martin Kramer, an old time jackson boy, at
the Reunion.
Col. Turley seemed delighted to be with the old
boys once again.
What became of the Reunion of the Seventh Ohio
Cavalry? Did it get away?
Walker Marsh had his swing at the camp grounds,
and made money-at least seemed to.
portion of the 1st H. A. drum corps got together
and made some lively music Ben Yeager was there.
The Reunion was too much for the newspapers.
There too much of it to see let alone write about
The odor of beans and coffee about the camp-fres
worthy of the respectful attention it commanded
AS Francis Smith Post marched into the grounds
Wednesday, they formed in front of Gibbs Bat
terry and charged and took it, before the
could load.
I'VE drink from the same canteen''-Dnt not Always |
Three men the Northwest side of camp were
drinking from the bottle, and forgot to close the
front of the tent.
The drum-major of the Middeport Drum Corps
red flannel shirt trimmed in blue and carried
for a staff broomstick, painted blue.
The first night in camp nobody permitted to
sleep. any dared to to sleep in spite of the
laundering drums, he dragged forth by main
force.
If Bundy hadn't carried his money in his front |
pocket, he would not have been robbed. In the name
of sense, hasn't old friend room for a "hip''
pocket?