The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-14

4 Salute Of Seventeen Guns Fired on
the Chief Magistrates Arrival

Fun of Life Three Thousand People
Witness the nIaueuvers A Gunner's
Hand Injured by a Premature Ex-
plosion.
Grim. Ca. July 13.-The fact that
the governor Of Georgia would be present
to review the troops to-day was shown
quite clearly this morning, at which time
the soldiers could Toe seen making great
preparations to receive his eXcellenry
The men were cleaning up the streets and
mess halls and placing everything in ap-
plepie order for the governors arrival.
The soldiers manifested great pride IN
having everything belonging to them
and all they have anything to
do with looking neat and nice.
Gov. Northen arrived in Griffin on the
Nancy Hanks at 2:30 o'clock. He was
met by a large crowd of people from
Griffin, who at once made him welcome to
the city. Hew entertained in royal
manner by Capt. Kincaid. Mr.. Kincaid' s
daughter, Miss Addie, is entertaining
large number of charming visitors,
making up a delightful party for the re
ception Of the governor.
THE ARRIVAL AT THE CAMP.
After a short rest he was escorted by
his staff to Camp Northen. On his ap-
proach the cannon pealed forth a salute
OF seventeen guns in recognition Of his ar
rival. Promptly at $3.50 o'clock the trum-
peter gave his blast to summon the
troops on the field. The fifteen com
panies aITayed in full dress uniform
presented pretty picture. The troops
having been placed in line for the purpose
of review, the military band Of Atlanta
started down the line, making a return
parade in front of the governor and his
stan The band then resumed its posi-
tion at the head of the line. Gov Nor
then and his staff reviewed the troops.
The staff officers with the governor were:
Col Richardson, of the Columbus En-
quirer-Sun, Adjt. Gen. kell, Col Lyons,
Quartermaster A. j. West assisted by
Capt. Greenough of the United States
army and Lieut.. Satterlec, also of the
United States army,
Gov. NOrthen and his staff pronounced
the troops in excellent condition and
worthy the support of the commonwealth.
After q careful inspection of the camps
and a close scrutiny of all the property
Gov. Northen and his staff assumed posi-
tion on the far right Of the camp to wit
ness a sham battle.
THE SHAM BATTLE.
The troops were divided into regiments
and placed into different positions on the
battle-felds, and then the fun COM
menced in earnest. Charges and re
treats were made amid much shooting
The battle was exciting The soldiers
rushed forward as if determined to over
come all odds, and it seemed as if some
real victory was just in front, and only
heroic struggles would capture it. At
last one grand charge of the left wing of
the army was made across the lines, and
the Co,ors of the enemy were taken with
tremendous yells from the conqu9ring
hosts
Fully 5000 people were on the grounds
Country people tlocl1ed into town early this
morning and by noon the city presented a
lively scene To help swell the crowd
Columbus sent over a delegation of $50
people who accompanied the Mikado
opera troupe, who sang here tonight
The forces now in camp felt repaid for
their trying work when they heard the
encouraging words of Gov. Northen.
AN ACCIDENT.
While firing the 18th shot of the cannon
in saluting the governor and his staff.
regular who was assisting in the work
had his hand badly bruised and his arm
in the ramrod, and the cannon fired
Unexpectedly with the above result. 1t
is thought that in using water on the gun
to prevent its heating too rapidly, some Of
the powder being damp did not burn as
quickly as the dry, and still contained
some fire when the last charge was put
in. Though this is believed what caused
+. the accident tits notify any means certain.
While the wound is of course painful, no
permanent injury IS anticipated.
DUTIES OF THE EARLY MORNING.
Guard mounting, which is a principal
feature Of the morning exercises was car
ried out with the usual vim and snap this
morning. The battalion drill which occurs
at 6 O'Clock a. m, is said to be the hard
est and most trying drill of the days ex-
ercises. To-day opened warm, and the
average soldier Is eagerly awaiting the
tine for his departure to his nllive
heath. The Liberty Count Guards in
dulged in song that Is known as the
shouting song OF their county.
The boys are guying Judge Brice, of
the first battalion, numerically about
having to dig up stUmps. 1t was extra
duty imposed upon him, but he seemed to
be in the best of humor over the Joke
The officers now in camp are looking
forward to Col. Mercer's arrival with
great deal OF interest. lie is one of Geor-
gia's most popular military men. He will
be in charge of the following companies,
viz: First Volunteer regiment, Third
Volunteer regiment, infantry, Chatham
Artillery and Atlanta Artillery.
Gov. NOrtnen's visit to the camps
acted like a charm upon the soldier boys,
who were up bright and early rubbing
their guns and accOutrements
The soldier in camp is an interesting
study. 1t is worth the sight to watch the
smiles play over his cOuntenance as he
reads a letter from the girl he left be
hind him." or as he eagerly scans the
pages of letter from his mother, who is
anXiOusly awaiting his return.
Georgia has a right to feel proud of her
citizen sOldiery, and the reduction of
5000 made from the already small APP
preparation for camp purposes is blot
upon her fair name.
5. 3. Webb, travelling passenger agent
Of the Central railroad, was on the
grounds yesterday, comforting with Col.
Gordon in regard to the transportation of
the troops home. The train will be made
up Of three SleepeTs six coaches and five
baggage cars. and will leave the camp S
switch exactly at 30 O'Clock Saturday
night Mr.. Webb stated that the train
would be stopped at any point desired be
You'd Millen, 50 the troops living in the
country could take the nearest route
home.
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