Evening journal., 1889-07-24
THE TROOPS RETREAT
Camp Phil. Sheridan Evacu-
ated at I O'clock.
JOHNNY CONES MARCHING HOME
Notes Of the Last Day-Good Words for
omcers, Men and Camp-The Tents Are
Struck and Special Train Captured.

CAMP Phil. SHERIDAN,
BRANDYwINE SPRINGS, July "a.
This is the last day of Camp Phil
Sheridan and everything is in hustle of
moving.
Even yesterday the signs of the break
ing up were apparent. Some of the men
had already left for home, consequently
the companies were smaller Every one
seems to regret the closing of camp. 1t
Is mistake that the National Guard Of
Delaware should break camp just when
camp life was becoming settled and the
men used to the work. Last year Gov
ernor B. T Biggs said he was in favor Of
two weeks camp Certainly its bene
fits would be in proportion to
its length. The absolute necessity
Of setting apart two weeks out of the
fifty two for practical army life is being
seriously discussed by the officers and
men, and it is probable that ere many
years that length of time will be adopted.
The guardsmen like the work, and the
surroundings are such that any jadlcious
person might leave camp strengthened in
body and refreshed in mind.
There has been more learned at this
camp than ever befole and the credit is
due TO the cordial relations existing be
tween Adiutant General Richard r
Kenney and Colonel George w. Marshall.
Both officers have supported each other
in carrying out orders. and they have set
an example worthy to be patterned after
by the men.
The encampment has been a success,
according to the meaning of the word.
Orders when made were carried out, no
matter who was hurt, thus conforming
in every degree to the strictest military
discipline. The sentinels were faithful
1 in their duties, Notwithstanding the
greenness of some of the new recruits
In many cases this greenness could have
been remedied by fuller instruction in
! guard duty.
Confidence in the National Guard.
There is no denying the fact that the
| National Guard of Delaware had black
eve in the minds of the people OF the
state. Their interest however, on this
occasion, as shown by the unprecedented
crowds of spectators, is an evidence that
they have confidence in Delaware's Ma.
tional Guard of the future. This en-
campment was not big spree, it was for
work and work was accomplished. Nc
intoxicants were allowed in camp
during the day and at night their use was
regulated. The reports of the surgeons
who examined the quarters Of the men
show that no liquor of any kind wa
found. Liquor was furnished to the mel
from the outside and some was smuggleS
: in but its evidences were cleared ava,
before morning.
Many persons from Wilmington, liquor
} dealers, brought liquor to the Springs ant
; dispensed 1t in the vicinity of the camp
J The N. G. d. had no authority to toucl
the owners of the liquor. The license Law
Of Delaware was broken by one or NOR
persons, in the selling Of liquor on tn
'fsland" one-fourth of a mile below
camp. The state was negligent in no
proceeding against the Illicit dealers
Thus il will be seen that any disorder
caused by drink was traceable to sources
entirely foreign to the discipline of thu
camp.
Thanks of the Press.
The war correspondents of the viii
) mington newspapers wish to expires
their gratitude to all those who assiste'
+ them in their work, and especially +
: those in command, who awarded then
j. greater privileges than they asked.
Calling Gun Practice.
T The Gatling gun was tried yesterda
J. afternoon at the 100.yards and 200.yard
a ranges, with unexpected success. The gu
g had not previously been tested in the us
t of bullets. 1t was tested in grouping {
shots, sighting, etc., by Captain Mitchell
squad, under the supervision of LieI
. . tenant Colonel G. ]. Hart. 1t was con
4 plete in every respect.
a A Grotesque Drill.
n The italian drill took place yesterda
afternoon amid the utmost hilarity job
4 A. Jordan as John A. Culhoodeley, wa
Colonel Commanding. assisted by orde
lies Garibaldi McFod and Michael Mu
a. noon. The men in line were principal
4 OF Company f under the direction of Sc
L geant j. F. Brennan. Hall and Peterson
u Company d, assisted in the fun and mat
le hit Among the men in line were
1r Carey, J. Hill, R. Neal, Corp. Mechen
o. P. J. McGary, ]. W. Dowd, Joseph Ba
u ker, Martin Dolan, NJ Hall and T. Jone
Colonel Commanding Cudhoodeley rode
m horse which was led by the orderlies
ed keep IL from running away. The fife al
is drum corps in motley array accompany
In the troops and played ear-splitting m
lis sic in mournful tones.
Sc Each man in the line had on some ou
n. landish rig making a laughable effe'
I'd held dress parade on the parade grounC
rs. A large crowd enjoyed the fun. Aft
is a drill the colonel read his orders In adj
lis tant Paige's best style, and made gre
many hits on the officers. The retire
was then ordered and the troops return
to the camp and broke ranks. Jord
was a good colonel although the brigs
sit was not as large as last years.
Reception at w. j. Fell's Residence
g.. In the afternoon the staff attended
reception to Governor Biggs at w.
,x Fell's residence at Falkland. Hyai
Band gave concert. Bishop Colen
and Rev. Edward Henry Eckel W
In among those present. A delicious luI
IN was served and the party enjoyed
coolness Of the large lawn.
to The Last Dress Parade.
rec Dress parade took place at the us
hour In the presence Of large cro'
ch. Governor Biggs and staff were on
are field. General Kenney was unable to
of present because of illness.
To-Day's Guard.
/ The detail for guard to-day is as
w lows:
one Officer of the day. Captain Will
lds Condor, Company f senior officer Of
guard First Lieutenant Q. A. Cart
yer Company E junior officer of the guI
'sru Second Lieutenant, j. T. Osborn, G
= pany 1; Company A. A men corpo
Anu Company B. men; Company c, m'
sergeant Company D, men corpo
few Company E. men corporal; Comp