Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-28
AT CAMP HARRISON.

A Skirm1sh at Camp-C0lOne1 Wat.
 son's Reception-GoOd Work by
 the Soldiers.
 NIANTIc, Aug 27.-Better weather for camping than that of the last two days could not be wished for. The changeable weather, however has caused considerable sickness, but not of serious nature. To-day is held day and not sssham battle day" as it is some times improperly designated. The manpu- vering is to give the men practice in sklr- mishing in the field The Third regiment was the attacking party and they moved from the upper part of the field at which point the skirmishing began. The attack was made on the Fourth regiment and Fifth battalion. For time it was very exciting to both spec tators and participants. The movements were directed by General Graham and were skillfully arranged.
 The battery and Gatling gun corps did not take part until nearly the close and when the roar of their cannon was added to the sound of the rifles the noise was deafenlng. Clouds of smoke arose from the field and ofh- oers riding at full speed across the. field and the commands of the officers heard above the roar of the "battle'' made the spectator think that he was witnessing real battle instead of friendly skirmish. To Major Burdett belongs the credit for arranging the skirmish There was no one hurt in the manouvering.
 After the skirnnish the men cooled off and went to dinner. At 2:3O the battalion drill took place and much improvement was shown over .he drills of the previous days. While the drill was in progress Governor Harrison was driven over the field in his carriage, in specting the different regiments. After the battalion drill Colonel Watson of the Fourth 1,sn karc of hInh were present Governor Harrison and staff and many of the officers in camp. The party was serenaded by Wheeler and Wilson's band At the close of the reception the Governor and staff visited Colonel Tubbs at his headquarters. Here also serenade was given by the Third regiment band. At D o'clock the men marched out for dress parade. The parade was performed in excellent style, each company doing their best and endeavor- ing to carry off the palm. The Fifth battal- ion made fine appearance and they received much praise from the many people at camp. The battery also made asplendid appearance. They are working harder than any other body of men in camp.
 The Fourth regiment under Colonel Wat son is improving rapidly. Colonel Watson will do for the Fourth what General Smith did for the Second.
 The machine gun corps attract considera- ble attention. The men are quick at their WofK ana manlpulSCe Ine gun III u tnorouSh manner.
 Lieutenant Walker of the Light Guard, Second regiment, has been in camp the last two days, the guest of Captain Lathrop.
 Lieutenant Ely and Sergeant Case of the Providence Light infantry are in camp watching the Gatling gun corps. They are soon to take charge of Gatling gun battery in Providence.
 Dr. C. A. Lindsley and Chief Bollman were among the visitors at camp to-day.
 There are about twenty men sick in camp, ap1ong whom are Major Walter Wellman: brigade commisssry, and Captain Lee of Battery A. The latter's place is filled by Lieutenant A. S. Fowler.
 While one of the Third regiment band men was sleeping soundly in his tent his companions decora ted his face with burnt cork. They placed pad on his chest bear ing the inscription, 'He is not dead, but sleepeth, :" and another over his head which read, 'tRest in peace" They then sent for a photographer, who took his photograph. When he awoke he did not know himself.
 Tomorrow (Frida.v), Governors day, will be the great day in camp and many visitors are expected from different parts of the State.