The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-06
THE STATE ENCAMPMENT.
MAGNIFICENT MILITARY DISPLAY IN
STORE FOR MEMPHIS.
A Ten Days Encampment OF All the
State Troops Likely to Be Held Here
What the Railroads Are willing
to Do.

Gen. Samuel 7. Cames is actively engaged
IN the effort to bring about a State En-
campment OF the National Guards OF Ten
nessee to be held in Memphis, at Montgom.
cry Park, during the latter part of May.
The scheme is an admirable one and
should enlist the hearty cooperation aud
support Of all our citizens. Independent
OF the advantages of such a scheme to
Memphis, in view Of the influx OF visitors
to come here, II must commend itself to
all who are interested in the efficiency and
discipline Of the citizen soldiery OF the
State. For the amount of good received
by all who participate, State encamp-
ment is as far superior TO an interstate
drill, as an interstate drill is TO local con-
test. AS military display alone il has
features OF unsurpassed popularity. Every
day and every hour Of the day there is
something to see and to learn, not only for
the soldiers themselves but for the outside
public. Just as regimental drill is more
interesting than company drill so is
brigade drill more interesting than regi-
mental drill. Bands playing, colors flying,
drums beating and gallant fellows march
ing in all the bravery Of gay uniforms,
what more inspiring sight can be imaginedP
None, the mere mention OF the word
State encampment sets the pulses beating
So much for its amusement features. As
a school OF war, il is Of incalcuable util-
ity. The soldiers get their first taste OF
active service. They do guard duty, drill
at stated hours, get up at daybreak and re-
tire at dark and see something of military
life in its realistic aspect No one who
values the efficiency OF the National Guard
Of Tennessee, or who takes interest in
manly diversions, will hesitate TO lend his
support TO the State encampment.
The railroads entering Memphis do not
seem thoroughly alive TO the advantages
that would accrue TO them from such a
scheme. They do not seem to appreciate
the fact that carrying 1000 troops to Mem
phis, who are to remain there ten days,
will OF necessity attract TO the city 10000
visitors from this aud neighboring States.
This would amply justify the roads to carry
the soldiers free. Efforts in that direc.
ton have, however, thus far proved futile,
as the following correspondence will show:
LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE RAILROAD Co.,
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Feb. p. 1889. 7
s. 7. Carnes Esq, Brlpader General Commanding
National Guard state of tennessee, Memphis
Tenn;
Dear SRI have your communication Of
the 18th and noted the same, and while
we are ready and willing to aid in the
movement contemplated we cannot con-
sistently grant your request, namely, free
passage for men in uniform. We will,
however, make You rate Of cent per
mile for military companies travelling in u
body together, from such points on the
line of this company's road in Tennessee
rs they ARE located 10 such q point in Ten
nessee Us you may desire to reach, ii our
line extends to that point. Very truly
yours, Q. L. ATMORE, q. L. A.
NASHVILLE; CHATTANOOGA a -; Louis kY.l
NASHVILLE, Tenn, lob ~, lisa
BrigndicrGeneml 5. 7. Carncs, Memphis, Tenn;
Dear Sri am in receipt OF your favor
OF the 18th inst. with reference TO the pro.
posed encampment OF the National Guard,
State Of Tennessee, aud requesting free
transportation for the State Guard for the
occasion. In answer | respectfully state
that for military companies in uniform,
other lines concurring. We will take pleas.
ure in granting rate Of l cent per mile
each way Travelled, each person, for or
ganized companies passing over this line
for the occasion named. ] do not feel
that we can consistently grant your NJ.
quest for free transportation. and trust
that the rate made Is low enough 10 Sc
cure success 10 the encampment Respect
fully, W. l.. DANLEY, q. Z. A.
ET., vA.& Ca H. H. PAS. DEPr..
KNOXVILLE. rcln.. Feb. -. issa.
Mr.. 8. 7. Cancs, Brigadiof General Commanding
Flint Brigade Infantry, Mcmphis, Tenn;
Dear Sir-I have your favor OF the 18th,
and noted the same carefully.
II would be impossible for me 10 con-
sent to the passing OF troops referred TO,
but at the same time, ! would be willing
10 recommend TO tho Southern Passenger
Association the gialiing Of a l-ccnt per
mile rate for companies On route TO the
encampmcnt. and would be glad TO DO 80,
II Memphis be decided upon ~ the place
Of the next encampment Yours truly.
b. W. WRESS, q. T.. x I. A.
Gen. Carncs has not abandoned the Of.
fort, however, aud will make another sortie
against the companies.
The brigade commanded by Gen. Carncs
IL composed OF four regiments containing
thirty.six companies, "a follows
First Regiment Infantry, Col. William
Berry Bayliss, headquarters Nashville,
Tenn.
Second Regiment Infantry. Col. Hugh
Petit, headquarters Memphis, Tenn.
Third Regiment Infantry, Col. +. X.
Huger, headquarters Knoxville, Tenn.
First Regiment Artillery. Col. Henry
Baker Nashville, Tenn.
The field and stat officers are: Bhga-
dier-G General, $. 4. Carncs; Assistant Ad.
jutant- General, 4. I. Anderson; Assistant
Inspector. General, Col Keller Anderson;
Surgeon, Col Hebcr Jones; Judge Adyo-
cate, Col. A. J. Dabncy.
Its estimated that by the end Of May,
when II is proposed 30 give the State cn.
campment, the brigade will number 5000
men.
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