Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-08-30

that could be desired. The adjnnnt's ca
Vas sounded fFon brigade headquarters fc
battalion drill a $50 A. u. The mosemen,
we're the same ~ in other drilla Of ik
nature and vere closely watched BY thos
copgregased Il brigade headquarsefs an
about the field The only new features in
troduced we're those Of battalion and regi
mental skirmish drill. the movements o
" hich were executed ON the elevation at th'
east of the camp overlooking the Kennebe,
valley. The re call vas sounded q IL so
and vas indeed most welcome sound TO the
tired men, Who bad been given q mos
thorough drill by the officers in charge anG
under the direct supervision Of Field officel
of the Day Storxh, who conducted all form
ations with eommendsbie skill.
Mess call at IL. Is found all the men no
only willing but extremely anxious to fall int
line for rztions and most excellent dinnel
Vas served consisting Of roast lamb, greer
corn, potatoes. bread, coffee, or tea, and 9th
er eatables calculated to warrant = heart,
welcome at the tables. After dinner the
men INDUCED in Bit Of . rest in quarter.
preparatory to the work Of the afternoon
which was to be conducted under the watch.
full eyes Of the Commsnder-in-Chie and
his stan
As the hour approached for the review OF
the troops BY His Excelleney, Governor Bur
leigh, the camp became the scene of more
than usual activity and when the preliminary
calls were sounded from headquarters fully
5000 people were present within the limits OF
the camp.
Promptly OF 80 o'clock the sdjutant's
call Was sounded for the appearance of the
troops on the plain for the review by the
Commander in Chief and staff. The first
regiment band escorted the first regiment
onto the field and this was followed by the
second regiment with the second regiment
band. The battery came onto the field las,
and was drawn up at the extreme left Of the
line. The brigade was formed by Asst.
| Adjt. Gen1 Lunt who turned it over to Bri-
| gade General Mitchell and that officer in
turn delivered the command over To Com
mander in Chief That gentleman was
mounted on handsome gray horse and ac-
| ;ompaned by the members of his own staff
and the Brigade stxh made fine appearance
and one which will long be remembered by
those present and for which there
were many compliments. The
Governor and members of both
stats then msde the round of the orig
sie, passing up the front of the line to the
inspiring air, Hail to the Chief" played by
the Second Regiment and First Regiment
bands. The Governor passed down the rear
of the line and again assumed his position
on the right Of the field, from which point
he could hold his review. The troops passed
in front of the Commander in Chief in col
umn of companies. After the parade was
completed the men were marched back to
quarters. The movements of the brigade
were carefully witnessed by Maj. Mex.
Dunn, the U 5. army inspector at the camp
and by Gen. Dalton and members of his
party from Massachusetts, who expressed
themselves most emphsticslly On the appear
ance of the troops in the pa ale. They ex-
pressed themselves as much pleased with it,
but criticised several points in the movements
Of the brigade. Errors there will be as a
matter of course, but the number was very
small. and the entire formation and review
was credit to the men, their officers and the
State. 1t was also warmly appreciated and
applauded by the immense concourse of
citizens and guests at headquarters and about
the field.
After shor, rest and the laying aside Of
knapsacks the men were brought out for the
sham battle. This was Oae of the most novel
and exciting features of the day ani was
watched with intense nterest. byHil on the
field rhe regiments and battery marched
through The camp to the field at the right,
where the sham battle was fought. The OBJ
iective point which sas supposed to contain
the enemy in ambush was the thcxly wooded
hill to the south aud the battery was sen, in
advance onto a slight Ell walton from which
they proceeded 70 ascertain the location of
the enemy by the use Of the heavy guns.
When 1t was ascertained that the
enemy was on the hill, the second regiment
was ordered forward, picket lines thrown
out and the firing commenced by the skin
mish lines. supposed advance of the
enemy drove the picket lines to the main
body of the battalion but again they were
thrown out firing as they advanced Again
the enemy charged and the battalion met
them with a full broadside which staggered
them, and the nrst regiment came up to
the support of the second with fixed bayonets
al a double quick, while q steady fusilade of
small arms and heavy guns made matters
merry for short time VI iii the enemy were
repul.ed. The troops engaged in the battle
were under the command of Gen. MITCHELL
| who gave his Orlers by the bugle calls, a
most pleasing feature of the drill The meu
ettered heartily into the idea and became
thoroughly excited, performed their duty in
a most creditable manner and did much to
make the sham battle quite realistic
Hardly were the men given opportunity to
don their full dress uniforms before the adj
jutant's call for dress parade sounded through
the camp. Military men watched the form
alton in all its details With the minutest care
and at its close they had Taught to say that
was not complimentary.
Gov. Burleigh and Adj't. Gen. Dalton
were mounted and occupied positions i'm
| IA, H. -oI
Mitchell. At the close Of the dress parade
the men were sent back to quarters glad that
the hardest work of the day was
over. 1t had been a hard, steady afternoons
work for the entire brigade and when the
mess call sounded the men were not 10th to
partake bountifully of the excellent lamb
stew which had been provided, with water
melon for dessert.
A most pleasing part of the evenings pro-
grsmme was the exhibition drill by the Mont
| gomery Guards of Portland who came over
| from quarters at and entertained the Mas
| sachusetts gentlemen. The movements OF
the men we're superior to ANYTHING yet seer
upon the field. In the manual Of arms the
men showed hne knowledge of the manu-
al and the white gloves came iown with 8
snap and regularity which vas just like clock
work and which sss loudly applauded by the
spectators. The c mpany movements were
finely executed q Capt. Hsrtnett deserves
a large measure Of credit for the fine ap-
pearsnce of the Company whose movement
would have done redit to regulars them
selves.
At Rrigsie hes quarters at dinner hour on'
Of the finest dinners ever served in the city
was spread before the distinguished guests b,
Capt. Paul and his able sssistants. Thos,
who hsd been privileged to dine at the bri
tgale mess during the camp knew Of th'
Capt's ability to provide excellent dinner
but were hardly prepared for the superb ef
fort of yesterday. Covers for over on
hundred were laid and the guests did anpl
Justice TO the following well arranged
i MESu.
Sliced Tomatoes
Roast Beef. Roast Lamb
Potato Salad.
Boiled Potatoes. Green Beans
Squash. New Beets.
Assorted Cake. Ice Cream
Pears, Bananas