Morning journal and courier., 1891-08-18

by Major Burdett with the Second Sepa- rate company, which was quite unex- pected. Major Burpee drove the attack ing party back short distance, when he captured them. At this Major Burdett declared the Separate company out of the fight and ordered them back to camp. Ma jor Burdett then brought up the Gatling gun, supported by the City Guard. These forces were captured by Major Burpee and two full companies.
 Lieutenant-Co Colonel Lee with four com panies guarded the bridge on the opposite flank, nearly two miles from Major Bur pee's position. Colonel Lee established detachment of Company I guarding the bridge while he posted supporting guard on high bluff overlooking the bridge. When these forces were attacked message was sent to General Watson with informa tion that Colonel Lee had been attacked and detachment from Battery A was sent to their assistance. This detail ended the action by driving the advancing party into the wood,
 On Tuesday the Fourth regiment, Colonel Henry Skinner, are to go on outpost duty during the forenoon and the First regi- ment, Colonel Charles B. Erickson, are to perform the same duty in the afternoon.
 A SPECIAL GUARD.
 Colorel Doherty established special guard last night. This guard consisted of a detail of eight men whose duty it was to prevent the men from visiting each other after taps which are sounded at 10. 80 pm. when all lights are to be extinguished. Four men of the guard were stationed on the right and left Hanks of the regiment. Two of these were on the right flank of officers, street and two were on the right flank of the field officers street, while the same number of men were on guard on the left flank of each street. In consequence of this plan, which worked nicely, the men in the Second regiment were very quiet last night.
 RUNNING THE GUARD.
 Private Skinner of Company D, Fourth regiment, attempted to run the guard last evening when the guard attempted to stop him. As Private Skinner paid no atten- tion to orders he was pricked in the hip not serious.
 ARRIVAL OF GOVERNOR BULKELEY.
 Governor Morgan G. Bulkeley arrived at camp this afternoon. He was met at the depot by several members of his own staff and General Watson and staff, all mounted. When the governor arrived at camp he was greeted by seventeen guns was raised at his headquarters. He wit messed the dress parade of three regiments, the second being away on grand guard duty.
 Brigadier- General Watson is very much gratifed with the courtesy that he receives from the officers of the Connecticut Ma tionel Guard. He says it is evident that the officers realize that he is here doing his duty and working in the interest of the brigade.
 THE CATERERS.
 The Light Guard have become so dis satisfied with Caterer Donnelly that they have forsaken him and are now boarding with Max Thalheimer & Son, who are giv ing good satisfaction, notwithstanding the unusual business caused by feeding sixty men more than they had provided for.
 The New Haven Grays, who engaged Donnelly as caterer, have endeavored to secure another caterer, but have not been successful. Five of Donnelly's walters were arrested last night and lodged in the guard house for creating disturbance late at night.
 THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
 The Third regiment, Colonel George Haven, were out on grand guard, or out post duty, this forenoon. During the ex- petition the bicycle signal service was put to test. A message was sent from a po- sition about two miles from camp to Brig adler General T. l.. Watson. The mes sage was as follows: "My battalion has been attacked. Strength of attacking party unknown. Haven, colonel" This was sent to brigade headquarters by the flag signals and was given to a bi- cycle rider at the same time. General Watson received the news from the man . with the wheel about seven minutes in ad- vance of the time he received it from the 'ignal men, who were at some disadvan- age, as they were obliged to send the mes ,age over hill to man on the top of the which position it was sent to signal man near the brigade headquarters.
 Colonel Haven was much pleased with the result of the expedition.
 OFFICERS DETAIL.
 On Sunday the officers detail was as fol- lows: Captain F. L. Lehr of E, officer of the day; Lieutenant W. Beach of D, senior officer of the guard; Lieutenant J. F. Plunkett of c, junior officer of the guard. The detail for Monday is: Lieutenant Colonel Thompson of the First regiment, field officer of the day; Captain W. E. Moses of A, regimental officer of the day; Lieutenant 0. c: Miller of B, senior officer of the guard; Lieutenant McCabe of F, iupipr nffiaar If tho y1
 The detail for Tuesday is: Lieutenant Colonel H. B. Smith of the Third regi- ment, field officer of the day; Captain Wolf of G, regimental officer of the day; Kennedy of c, senior officer of the guard; Lieutenant Coleman of E, junior officer of the guard. Lieutenant Hall of K is detailed to-day in charge of the headquarters guard.
 THE PROVOST GUARD.
 The following are detailed for provost grand duty. G. W. Deanett, R. Hunter and H. M Scofeld of the Blues; Corporal Norman and Private Judd of the Grays.
 GIFT.
 Colonel J. B. Doherty of the Second has received at camp very handsome present which ornaments the center table in the ,olonel's tent. The gift which is from color-Sergeant James T. Walker of Com pany of Meriden is an elaborate candel-1 ora for seven candles. Lieutenant Colonel A. c. Thompson of he First regiment, who is field officer of lay to-day, complimented the Sarsfeld Guard for the neat appearance of their company street this morning.
 Orderly Sergeant Doherty of the Blues, who has recently recovered from sickness, s attending to his duties in camp, although ,e has not fully recovered his usual strength.