Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-13
CAMP BOMBARDED
By a Pelting Rain on Govern
or's Day.
The Troops Marched Out on Review
in Admirable Order.


| mbreila ann ana mscihtush "t>s
parade at Headquarters this morning
Governors day.
( Headquarters flag pointed risidly to the
southwest aud how the northesster bonn
bar,ied camp
How it did pour,
This will give the boys an idea of Vir-
ginnia mud and warfare" remarked vete-
ran this morning and he seemed TO relish this
thought.
Well he draws big pension and as a
matter of fact every member of the Name
militia looked this morning as though he
were fit petitioner for the State Pension
Agents bounty.
He deserved it for il ever during the sum
mer of 1s9o ii has rained, it rained at camp
to-day.
The general OF the weather bureau trained
his guns on the camp Thursday night and
from that time forth there was no material
let up" TO the -slaught.
The temperature lowered mar,elously
from the high mark il held Thursday and
preceding davs of the muster. overcoats
appeared, fans were taboocd and the militia
encampment for lS92 that opened with sun
strokes closed in driving. pitiless down
pour tina, drenched to the skin the uufortu-
mates who were exposed and caused all to
shiver bv reason of the marked contrast.
BY nine O'Clock in the forenoon Head
quarters presented quite an animated scene
notwithstanding the rain. Six-handed
euchrc occupied the attention of visiting
ladies' and some members of the staff.
The officers whose duty ii was to inspect
camp did not neglect it on thi, occasion.
At eleven o'clock corporal from head
quarters, a member of the End regiment
gun company was detailed TO the approach
to camp to give the signal at the approach
of the Governor.
Atil.l5 he gave the signal and the see
ond regiment gun company in charge of
the field piece fired the Governors salute,
The down-pour did not cease. 'lt re-
minds me of two years ago when the Sccre-
tary of War, Gen. Proctor. was present
remarked one of the staff.
As matter of fact Gen. Proctor didn't
seq "A circumstance to this Maine nor easter
that pclted down on commissioned and non
commissioned.
The militia was in excellent condition
though. They had worked hard and CON
scoucntl, entertained an idea that Thurs
dav night there should be a little laxity of
discipline Accordingly some of them
formed tin pan squad with the purpose
of marching through the camp. Their de
sign was hwarted, however, and the guard
was held under strict orders.
To illustrate this it need only be men
toned that visitor wished to call mt the
Headquarters of the First Regiment Thurs
dav evening about $50. He was stopped
by the guard who said, 1--WE have orders to
recognize no persons"
But wish to sec Capt. -"
Corporal of the guard, Post No. L."
cried the sentry.
The corporal came but he was inexorahle.
No man passes tonight. Sorry but
that's orders.
The visitor retraced his footsteps.
Eyervoue was in the best of trim for n
fine showing Governors Day. but alas
.,Old Meteorological had ordained it other
wise.
Governor Burleigh, commander-in chief,
was received by the staff at hcaIauarters.
There was a social hour passed and then
the call to mess came.
All 80 the newspaper correspondents
visited the mess house to get a peep at the
spread.
Head Waiter Murphy and his corps of
able as s.jstants had laid the tables and the
display afforded rivals anything previously
seen at muster.
Preparations were made for $50
and it seemed too bad that
the usually large assenblage
OF tyeNrfHOr I'sS ha'' ptNh
prcsen, to see them.
However this last and highly creditable
attempt of the commissary general, Col.
Phibrook. was properly appreciated by such
guests us were present.
Governor BurIcigh Arrives in Camp.
At Ills Governor Burleigh ar
rived in camp. He was ar
corppanied by Mrs. Burleigh and
other friends. But the success of Govern
or's day seemed doomed.
Inside headquarters, however, there was
sociabii'y, the ladies' chatte1, the men dis
cussed camp and it rained, rained, rained.
II was a distinguished gathering that sat
down to MONDAY mess at headquarters.
I Jtwa nearly 3 O'Clock before the men
formed to march out of camp.
/ On the piazza on the north side of the head
ouarters of the commander in chief were
assembled Governor Burleigh and staa tc
review the troops as they passed by on the
march from camp.
! The rain was swept in on them but ,ha'
didn't matter.
1t was a superb illustration. of the disci
plinr and work done in the camp, this
grand review in the pouring rain.
The Second Regiment took proceed
ence the First following imme-
dia,eiy behind. Men and officers wore then
oyercoats and even then were surc Of beint
drenchcd to the skin before reaching The
depot.
The rain poured tho water stool in pools
hut the boys of the Maine militia neve
needed In perfect step AMI form the,
passed the Governor stand.
The hrilliancy Of the grand review wa
gone, lost in the rain. But there was aide'
A soIemnity that scldom is seen in thes
peaceful encsmpments where the powder J
spent in smoke.
One lady stsnfing on the veran'lah ba
tears in her eyes. Turning to a friend sb
remarked II was here when the me
marched out 10 the war Ny brc,he
never came back. They used to march ou
: then rain or shine. The day ne left wa
? much like this"
: Along the line was noticed white hors
ridden by Maj. Storah. With bead erec
a. If approaching the situation, one ~oul
never suppose that Ma; B. J. Hi
!. .F.vnt-, t.;a, o.. near tho xyaIIo