The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-31
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THE DRILL OF THE SQUADS.
For their drill on this occasion the Cadets
had three squads in line, not enough for
more than an illustration of what would be
done in action, but even with these few
squads, and the company has but thirty
five men in camp, the principle OF the
exercise were well shown up. 1t was quite
were fully acquainted with their duties.
There is no doubt of their keen interest
The company was first formed in line Of
squads and then deployed as skirmishers.
The line was advanced and retired as a
whole, firing being executed by the squads.
In fielding also does that drill differ from
the old. Formerly each man was allowed
to select his own objective and used his own
judgment as TO range or distance. Now
the captain announces the object to be fired
upon and the distance, thereby holding bet
ter control over his fire. To make the fire
effective it is very clear that the fire dis
cipline, so called, should be we'll maintained.
Capt. Brooks was heard to change the
objective aud range at intervals during the
firing. when each msu promptly adjusted
his sight and delivered the fire by conn
mand Of the corporals or squad
leaders. Capt. Smith and Lieut.. Satterlee
who witnessed the drill examined the sights.
They stated that the men were familiar
with them. The company changed front
and thereby the general direction of its fire,
assembled In squads and assembled and
rallied by company, all Of which was well
done.
ADVANCE BY BUSHES.
The most attractive feature of the ex-
ercises was the simulated front attack in
which the line was advanced to the attack by
the alternate squads, or what is decribed ia
the regulations as advance by PUSHES"
The men get as close to ground as possible,
hugging mother earth, 80 to speak, avail
themselves of the cover, and while one
section is firing the alternate groups pick
themselves up as flocks of birds, rush for
ward ahead of the line and
at down" drop to the ground and
open fire. Under cover of their
fire and smoke ;other groups get up. move
forward beyond the line and down" This
was portion of the Cadets drill that gave
evidence Of thorough instruction. Other
particulars of lesser moment were also
given. The whole exercise was closely
watched by the inspecting officer, who will
doubtless render a full report upon it. The
Cadets have fully sustained the reputation
which, it is understood. they established at
Lieut. Satterlee's inspection. This officer
says: at is the most efficient company in
the state aud the equal OF any volunteer
command in the union"
Lieut.. Satterlee also speaks in very high
bcA Vi bFoIg CUulpdu1 VI bu6 T6kl-
ment. The Cadets were paid compliment
the other day by Lieut.. Haynes, instructor
in small arms practice He is reported to
have remarked that in sighting, drills and
knowledge Of the nomenclature of the piece
they are the best company he has ever seen.
A SIGNAL CORPS.
One Of the best results of the encamp-
ment has been the organization of signal
corps by the First regiment. The Cadets
introduced it, and the other companies will
go into it under the direction of Lieut..
kenly of the Fourth artillery. The corps
had a successful practice on the parade
grounds this afternoon. Those who took
part we're Corpl. Strobhar, and Privates
Strobhar, Knell, Boyd and Coney of the
Cadets; Lieut.. T. J. Smith and
Private J. A. Wall OF the Blues.
Two experienced men in telegraph
ing did the reading of the signals.
The Greens have members who are up in
signaling, and will probably join the new
arm of the service.
COMPANY INSPECTION.
The Cadets had company inspection of
quarters and arms to-day by Lieut.. Sattcr-
lee. Capt Brooks offered gold medal for
the cleauest quarters and arms, and all of
the corps has been working hard for several
days to secure the prize The inspection by
Lieut.. Satterlee was rigid, he using a
white handkerchief in examining the
pieces. Private Thorpe got the
prize. The presentation will
be made in Savannah. Col. Mercer left
camp at O'Clock for New Orleans to attend
to legal business, and Lieut.. Col Reilly
was commandment of the camp until the
troops left at o'clock
At 3 o'clock this afternoon a whirlwind
started on the parade ground. and ran its
foil length. The clay dust went at times
fifty feet in the air in a circle, and was
novel sight to the soldier boys, who came
out Of the streets to witness it. 1t lasted
about five minutes. J. J. D.
BREAKING CAMP.
The last general order for the first week
of Camp Northen was published this even
ing. 1t read "Strlke camps" and then the
band played God be With You Till We
Meet Again. The boys buckled on their
knspsacks, shouldered their muskets and
marched to the train. Never did con-
Quering army move with tread more even
or step more firm than did the troops of the
First aud Fourth Georgia regiments as they
left Camp Northern at O'Clock tonight
All day the troops had been making prep
| arations for the order, and when the
forward march" was given it found
none unready to obey the order. Many
amusing incidents have been witnessed dur
ing the day as we'll as the sad sundering of
the friendly ties that have been made by
the troops while in camp. E. NJ. D.
SHOT HIS FRIEND DEAD.