Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-08-24

GOVERNORS DAY IN CAMP. The Greatest Day in the History of
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 CAMP BULKELEY, August A, 1859.
 The great and glorious day of the weeks encampment dawned clear and | bright and the hearts of the soldier boys were cheered accordingly. Sisters, 1 brothers, cousins and sweethearts were expected to arrive from Waterbury on arations were being made for the proper reception of the visitors. The full dress suits, many of which had not made the acquaintance of brush since the en- campment opened were thoroughly overhauled and neatly pre- pared for inspection. Visitors early in the morning began to flock into the camp ground and at two o'clock, when the brigade had formed keep the crowds from the drill ground. l The excursionists from Waterbury on the barge Mable arrived in sight of Mantle at o'clock, but it was almost before landing was effected. Water bury was probably better represented than any other city, with perhaps the exception of New Haven. You could scarcely move on the grounds that you would not meet or see familiar countenance. At 2 o'clock the regiments under their respective colOnels were wheeled into line for inspection and review by Governor Bulkeley and staff. Governor Ladd of Rhode Island, who arrived at noon, was the guest of the brigade and assisted in the review. The Second as usual was up to its past standard of excellence. Col Doherty was still troubled with a severe hoarse- ness, but with the aid of his officers suc- ceeded in having his commands trans mitted to the whole regiment with promptness. The marching by company was the best the brigade has ever done, and it would be hard to select a regi- ment which you could safely say sur passed the others. The loading and fir ing were as we'll executed and as iber- ally applauded. A sad accident marred the pleasure of the review and one per son at least will have cause to remember Camp Bulkeley. During the loading of the pieces Private Hughes of Co H re ridge in the fleshy part of the leg. It is painful but not a serious injury, but will cause him to remain up for repairs for a while. A slight drizzling rain commenced to fall during the brigade dress parade and many of the visitors left the grounds. The Waterbury contingent left Mantle at 5:3O without seeing the brigade dress parade, which is counted the best parade of the week. No more beautiful sight Icould be seen than the solid battalions of soldiers standing without movement of any part of the body, the only pre- Iceptible motion being the rise and fall Iof the chest. Not one eyelid moved as the combined bands of all the regiments to the strains of inspiring martial music marched past the inmovable mass of humanity and returned in quick success sion. Following the brigade dress par ade comes similar parade of the regi- ments. Critics may criticsie and en- regiments, but here the Second is the victor, and Col Doherty and staff may feel proud of a regiment which is an honor to the brigade.
 At the close of the brigade dress par ; ade the officers were escorted to Col | Doherty's quarters, where ex-Col Leaven- } worth was presented with a handsome saddle with trimmings, the gift of the officers of the Second. Col Leaven- worth responded feelingly and made a ? few remarks complimentary to the regi- g ment. The presentation was pleasant feature of the days exercises not down on the programme.
 STRAY SHOTS.
 . Capt l.. F. Burpee acted as officer oi the day on Friday. During the day he was compelled to call guard to arrest a drunken colored rough who was creat ing disturbance on the camp ground The guards were compelled to almost , knock him senseless before he was con 5 Iquered.
 Capt Callahan of the Sarsfields says tha :, he never brought a better nor more obedient company into camp.
 E Lieut. Smith of Co H, Second regiment e came out on dress parade to-day with { t fatigue cap on, and was compelled tt y send in to his quarters for his helmet. Some of the necessary fluid for the l. cure of thirstiness arrived i'll Co H stree 7 this morning, but was quickly confisca . ted by the captain. The boys were con ? sequently indignant.
 < Private Overton of Go G challenge ;. the brigade as a lobster eater. The boy a say he ate IA at one sitting Thursday.
 Chris and Freddie were taken int }. camp Friday night. That is, they wer introduced to the novel way of initia ,; ton. Those guns are dangerous weap e ons. especially when charged with water | How the boys did. smile as their re lspective girls hoNbfSn sight from tn 2 Waterbury excpTaiQn, and vice vers
 what countenancee some exhibited.
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