The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-09-01
THE MAN ABOUT TOWN.

Brigade, and Brevet Major General VIM.
j. Sewell can well say, through general
orders, No. 10: 1.-THE General command
ing takes this opportunity to convey to
the commands, the high appreciation in
which they are held by His Excellency,
the Governor and Commander-in-C Chief,
and by the Major General commanding
the National Guards, for the faithful par
Torrance of their duties while in ca mp
and their general efficiency as Brigade
of the National Guard, and to add on his
own part his appreciation of the conduct
of the officers ard men of the commands.
Under the present liberal provision made
by the State for the National Guard, 1t is
entitled to faithful and efficient per-
Torrance of the duties prescribed by law,
and the highest eucomium be can add is
that the State has received that service at
your hands," 1t does not lake much to
write or speak congratulations, but when
actual facts prove that they are worthy
and sincere. there is some honor to have
served under such commander. The
Seventh Regiment is more particularly of
interest to our people, and the same can
be said of it that can be said of any other,
except there was not quite as large num-
Der of men in the Regiment as there
were in the Third and Sixth. The con-
solidated morning report of Saturday was
1878, against 1915 on Monday, when camp
was entered, forty. two being absent, with
and without leave, sickness, detached
service and other causes, Colonel DON
nelly is man of considerable experience
with human nature and his mode of COM
manding is such that no one feels con-
strained in his presence, and yet there is
the most universal respect upon the part
of officers and men as could we'll be given
any commander. When he speaks, his
word is law. There is no favor asked of
him by his men, that he can give con-
scientiously, but they get it. If, how
ever. it is against military rule and disci-
pline, and necessity requires an answer
no, it is refused in such genial and po-
lite way that the sting Of disappointment
is taken away. Through sickness the
Lieutenant Colonel, John c. Patterson,
was detained at home and his valuable
services were missed. His duties fell ON
Major Hurley and were attended TO by
chat officer. The field and staff were
all present except him, and the line of
ficers. except Lieut.. Forst, of Co. A,
and Lieut.. Cody, of Co. d, were all on
duty, and willing to perform whatever
came under their care. The universal
GROWERS which accompany all bodies of
men somehow got left when the Seventh
started from home and were unable to
find it afterwards, aud for once the camp
was place of pleasure in discharge of
duty. The Seventh Regiment has at
tached to it what is called non COM
missioned staff, who are under tho direc.
ton of the Adjutant more particularly,
all having important parts assigned to
them, and if properly filled relieves that
officer of much extra work. The non
commissioned staff of this command are all
alive and posted in their work, and it only
requires word from the Adjutant to Sc
cure extra service, If necessary. Sergeant
Major Frank AllaiIe is the Adjutant's
right hand man, and so faithfully does he
discharge his duties that the officer above
mentioned speaks of him in terms Of
great praise. The Commissary Sergeant
Alfred 7. Clark, and Quartermaster Ser
geant Philip Arnold, are valuable officers
to whom the boys Of the Seventh point
with pride, because through their exer'
tons, coupled with those of Quartermas.
ter George T. Cranmer, they are supplied
with the best of everything found in the
Quartermaster Generals Department.
The Hospital Stewart, Frank Lalor, with
Surgeon Coleman and Assistant Surgeon
Leavett, looked after the health of the
Regiment, and the boys know that when
sick or MANNED they are under good
hands. The other members of the staff
are Color Sergeant Palmer, Right General
Guide George Bower, Left General Guild Q
L. P. Baker, Fred Woodward, Bugler,
an Office lately appointed, and Principal
Musician Jacob V. Booz. The nom
commissioned staff came out for the first
time in gold chevrons and thus eclipsed
all others on the field in appearance. and
arc deserving of especial notice. Captain
VIM. II. Early, Paymaster, is very valu
able officer. Besides his usual duties, he
takes charge of the officers mess and as
sists all other officers when spare mo-
ment arrives. To his earnest endeavors,
the officers and their friends are indebted
for the delightful entertainment afforded
at the mess house, which was under the
direct charge of Steward johnson, of Bor-
dentown. Another valuable officer at
tached to the Regiment is Inspector of
Rife Practice, Captain Charles Y. BAN
ford, because he is ever ready TO assist
his fellow officers when time and opportu-
nifty present themselves, one OF the officers
that cannot be promoted, because of his
worth in the present position. Chaplain
Barbour was detailed as Postmaster, and
besides looking after the spiritual inter
ests of the men, distributed the letters
each day. lie is q thorough Christian
gentleman and beloved by the whole com
mand. Where there were no breaches of
discipline, there was little work for Judge
Advocate Lowthorp, Jr., in bis line, but
his spare moments we're at the service of
the Colonel to be detailed for any extra
duty. The Band of the Seventh, under
the leadership of AL. Winkler, composed
of twenty. one pieces, was the "boss'
band Of the Brigade, at least it was ac-
knowledged SO by all except the members
of the Sixth Regiment, who thought that
they bad the best. At any rate, no bet
ter music could be wished for than that
f,,rnished nv Winkler and we feel aure