Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-07-19
FOUR O'CLOCK EDITION
Brandywine Springs Crowded with
Yiaitors-Governor' Day.

CAMP DUPONT,
BRANDYwINE SPRINGS,
July 10, 1855.
There is large crowd here. Ii will be
larger this afternoon. The Grocers' Asso-
citation brought about 5000 people here on
its excursion. The first train came in two
sections There were few grocers on board.
but there will be more this afternoon. The
ladies were many, bright and interesting
The heart of the soldier boy begins to fut.
ter at the sight. The members of the
several companies are entertaining large
numbers of their friends
The guard mount took place at o'clock
as usual. There was a larger number of
men than in yesterdays mount. Captain
Carey, the retiring officer OF the day, and
Captain Simmons, the present officer, were
IN the field with Adjutant J. N. Hartman,
Jr. The marching and drilling were excel
lent After the guard mount a detail of
men in charge Of Captain Carey raised a
large flag pole, about so feet high, at the
lower corner Of the parade ground. The
American flag was raised, while Hyatt's
band played the "Star Spangled Banner'
aud Yankee Doodlen Private Edward
Peters OF Company climbed the pole and
arranged the ropes
Captain Charles T. Moore Of Company
Q OF Georgetown was appointed officer Of
the day. but he could not serve because OF
illness. Captain Robert L. Simmons OF
Company d OF Dover, was appointed in
his place.
Corporal 7. T. Coward Of Troop is the
first non-commissioned officer Of that troop
to be detailed for guard duty. He went on
to-day.
The following military men arrived in
camp to-day: Colonel W. +. Cooper,
Lieutenant Colonel George W. Cheever,
Captain w. B. E. Miller, Captain N. L.
Bronson, Lieutenant c. S. Braddock, Major
William H. Stansbury, Adjntant c. $.
McGrath, Qaartermaster G. g. FELTON,, Dr.
L. E. B. Godfrey, surgeon OF the 9th New
Jersey regiment staff; Captain Charles s.
Barnard, Of Co. ID, 9th New Jersey regi-
ment; Major Franklin L. Woolman and
Colonel Murphy OF the Second brigade STAFF
OF New Jersey. They visited the points OF
interest OF the camp.
In speaking Of the camp to day several
OF the officers praised it very much, both
as to its healthy location and the pleasant
surroundings.
John c. Pennewell, postmaster &c Dover,
came up to-day bringing tia two children
of General Kenney with him.
p. II. Ashton, Robert E. Francis, and
James Burke OF Wilmington visited Adju-
tant General Kenney this morning.
George W. Quinn who was recently ap.
pointed commissary sergeant was despatch
ed to Philadelphia last evening for sup
plies. He returned about midnight, and
to-day is resplendent ia the uniform Of his
rank.
Lieutenant Kenney and Lieutenant Mar
vii Of Laurel, win probably arrive this
evening.
Captain l. J. Wootten Of Co has gold
badge won at Rehoboth last year for shoot
ing at 100 yards. Ten companies competed
for the badge, five men from each. The
score for the winners, which Captain
Wootten had charge, was 10l out OF a pos
sible 125. Z Co. of Wyoming was de-
feated by one point. This year CO. is
doing hard work and Captain Wootten
says that he will make 100 points ont OF a
possible 1875.
Mis- Lydia Ahrens OF Wilmington is at
Brandy wine Spring
The train generally arriving here at 1l24
a. M. was 16 minutes late. Governor Biggs
and staff were expected at that time, but
they did not arrive. A second section got
in at l50 with 10 cars packed with people.
The Governor and staff were In the hrst
car. They were escorted to the camp by
Hyatt's Band. Arriving at the guard
house salute Of 81 volleys was fired from
the Calling gun, III charge Of Captain
Mitchell. The visitors were then enter.
tanned by the officers OF the camp, after
which the governor and other visitors re-
tired to the hotel.
At o'clock the camp will be inspected
by General Armstrong and Captain Ander-
son. and at o'clock the dress parade win
be given. Tonight there viii be a grand
hop at the pavilion, in honor OF Governor
Biggs. Hyatt's Band win furnish the
music.
Troop b has erected a canvas sign on its
street, with the words "Kenney Guards,
Troop By on it.
Captain Anderson, Of the regular army,
was a noticeable figure on the hotel porch
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