The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-23
A 5aNlC BATTLE At CAMP
The Cadets. Blues, 0gICtb0TpeS and
Galatians EagdgCd.

Pleased WISH the Showing Made.
The Review Also a suooess--The In
spection Of the Camp Also Satisfac-
tory TO the Commauder-in-Ch
Griffin. Ga. July 21-The governor.
with several members of his stad, arrived
in camp this afternoon and reviewed the
troops i'm camp this week. He went "a.
once to headquarters and was met there
by the commanding officer. after which
he went through the various streets ac-
companied by the army officers. They
all spoke very highly of the condition Of
the camp, especially OF the First Regi-
ment's street Each company in turn as
the governor and staff entered its street
was brought to attention by the
first sergeant The mon stood each
in front of his own tent, and
as the officers left the street the men
were dismissed to prepare for the review
and other exercises. Capt. Greenough,
the inspector of the camp, said the streets
were all in very good condition, consider
ing the fact that the inspection came sud
denly, and it was q very creditable show
ing.
After the inspection Of the quarters, the
troops were formed and marched IN re
view before the governor, and they were
sll complimentcd again. The alignment
was beautifully preserved ana the dis
tances well kept.
A sKIRNIsH DRILL.
As soon as the review was over the
troops went to their quarters and the Ca
diets, with deJachments from the Blues
and Oglethorpes. the Greens having de
cided not to take part, changed their
dress suits for their service suits and
went out on the field to Join the Chatham
artillery ard Atlanta artillery in an ex-
tended order. or skirmish drill, supported
by an artillery action. The exercises
consisted of movements on the offensive
against an imaginary foe. The artillery
first opened the engagement, throwing
shot into the cnemy's ranks thick ana
fast so IS 10 discOnCcrt their fire and
throw them into confusion. As soon as
this was accomplished the infantry went
forward in lines of squads under cover of
the CannOnadug, and as soon as
they reached an advantageous position
opened fire by squads, the squads alter
mating so as to keep up q continual rain of
bullets. Then the infantry was thrown
into a line of skirmishers, moving to the
front, and began to advance by PUSHES
One section under direct supervson-of a
sergeant would fire three volleys, lying
down while the others advanced about
80 PAGES to the front al the double
time, where they would open fire TO cover
the advance of the first section.
The ambulance corps was in atten-
dance, but on account of the limited
space could not keep the prescribed dis
lance to the rear. This was a very val
liable addition to the exercise. AS a man
supposed to be wounded would fail, men
with litters would rush up and carry him
some distance TO the rear, where he was
placed in the hospital wagon and moved
to an imaginary field hospital, thence to
be conveyed to the general hospital in the
rear. The lesson learned was
very profitable one. 1t clearly
demonstrated to other companies the
value of understanding battle exercises
The artillery, of course, could not charge,
acting alone, and neither could the in
fantry unless their advance was made
under cover of a heavy artillery fire.
The Cadets were in command of Capt.
Brooks, with Lieut.. Lowell of the Cadets
and Lieut.. Smith of the Republican
Blues and the movements were beauti-
fully executed.
The distances were well kept aud the line
advanced in splendid order. The COVER
nor was especially pleased with this part
of the days programme, saying that it
was beautiful showing and that he was
proud of the state troops.
Capt. Kenan, the instructor of the
guard, says that the troops in camp are
TO be cOmplimentCd on the earnest man
ner in which they do their sentinel and
fatigue duty. All have done good
and hard work aud everything
has gone on smoothly and well The men
received the instructions given well and
have prohted thereby. Captain Kenan
says that his duties have been lightened
90 per cent since the arrival of the Sa-
Vannah troops, on account of the knowl-
edge of their officers and non-commis-
stoned officers, especially the corporals
and sergeants, who are all well posted
and show careful instruction and study
The artillery fired the prescribed sa-
Lutte of seventeen guns as the governor
rode into camp. The guard was turned
out at the same time, and the governor
seemed very much pleased as he rode
down the front of the camp with Adit
Gen. kell The day was a beautiful one
being mostly fair. At one time it was
very threatening and everybody was very
much worried as rain would have ruined
everything.
4 few men have been overcome with
the heat during the encampment, and
some sickness has been caused by impru-
dent eating of fruit The camp, however,
has been very healthy one this year.
A MODEL OF NEATNESS.
The First regiments camp Is a model of
neatness and everything is beautifully
clean. The streets are as smooth as it is
possible to make them and not even a
match stick IS to be found
Sergt. W. r. Dixon Of the Blues is hav-
Ing good time in camp and is well up in
his work. His first sergcants book is
always beautifully kept
Capt. Edward Young went on as officer
Of the day on Friday and not Capt Kol-
shorn as before stated, Capt kolshorn
was ''old officer Of the day
DR.. Lincoln, the surgeon of the Chat
hams, is "a popular officer in camp. He
and Lieuts. Walker and Saussy. the boys
say, being the very largcs- men in camp,
are never out OF sight
The boys of the First regiment have
discovered splendid pond about a mile
back of camp ami go out daily for q
swim Ii is "A cold day" when the coast
boys get left in the swimming line
Lieut.. SaussN, OF the Chithams. was
doing some good shooting on the range
yesterday, when his eyeglasses broke and
he had TO stop.
PROUD OF THEIR RECORD.
The Galatians sent up three men to the
300 yards range. They were Lieut.. Wal
lEer, Sergt. w. q. Cam, and r;ergt. Jack