The Washington times., 1895-06-16

and it is hoped that the horses will be
brought back in good condition and with
no sore backs. Any soldier who gives his
mount sore back will in all probability
have theNdisagreeable experience of walk
ing instea of riding.
While most OF the men Were familiar
with the proper method of saddling, several
demonstrated the fact that they are re-
cruits by the mistakes they made in fold
ing the saddle blankets, tightening the
cinches, and placing the saddles on the
horses. Before they return they viii have
thorough practical knowledge of all
these details.
Assembly was sounded a 8 80 o'clock.
and the men promptly fell in line on L
street, facing south, With right res ting
on Fifth street, and stood to horse, iIile
First Sergt. R. d. Simms called the roll.
The following troopers We're presen
ROST Err OF THE RIDERS.
Capt H. s. Barbour, First Lieut. Charles
l. Beatty, Second Lieut.. E H Pillsbury,
First Lieut. and Adjt. Peter Rennie, First
Lieut. and Surg. G. w BirdsaIl, First
Sergt. R. d. Simms, @. NJ. Sergt. Fred
Springman, Com. Sergt. j. II. MeChesney,
Sergt. A. w Simpson, Corps. j. C. Taylor,
w. F. a. Thuee, j. F. Fitzgerald, and
r. L. Eubank; Trumpeters W. Z. Rey-
nOlds and William Carroll; Privates Walter
Acton, Harry Beasley, H. F. Blush, w.
H. Cameron, H. w. Carpenter, Nat. Z.
Carpenter, G. M. Gardner, II. B. He'd
rick, F. W. Jennings, G. E Lanning, l.
c. Lanham, G. P Macias, Harry Poetz-
mann, j. R. Ragland, j. D.. Rupert,
Thomas E. Smith, G. B. Smith, NJ w
Stouffer, Charles R. Taylor, F J Van
Ness. George Won Dachenhausen, and a.
NJ White.
Besides the foregoing the following troop
ers Were in line and viii accompany the
command at least as far as Fairfax:
Privates S. f. Kinsinger, Howell Stewart,
II. w. Schlosser, j. Il. Hewlett, and F. b.
Swart.
Greatly to the disappointment of the
local cavalrymen no representatives of
Squadron a of New Y ork, reported to join
them on the trip. 1t had been expected
that twenty-five Of New Yor&'s crack
cavalry corps would go along, but owing to
a combination of circumstances, chief of
which was Major Charles F. Roe's inability
to come owing to the illness of his son, the
idea was abaudoned. The President IS
Troop, therefore, consisting of the thirty
seven men above named, formed the COM
mand.
While the troop was waiting for the order
to march good opportunity was given
to their friends and the large crowd that
had gathered to judge what kind of soldiers
they were.
Capt Barbour, who is now quite a vet
eran in the business, looked every inch
soldier and seemed proud of the appearance
of the men in his command. Lieuts. Be-
atty and Pillsbury are both handsome men
and efficient officers.
The rank and file looked well and win
doubtless give a good account of them
cgf Mo- VOC Hrnus usfNag n r
about the company, which showed plainly
that every man realized the fact that
there was duty and work ahead of him.
At S:45 O'Clock Capt. Barbour gave
the command to mount As was to be
expected with men unused to mounted
drills and green horses, the movement was
somewhat badly executed The captain
smiled and eaid: 'Just wait till l get
them out of the city for d day or two and
see how nicely they will mount and dis
mount"
The next command was 'Fours right,
march," and the column had begun it's
long ride
The route through the city was as fol-
lows: L street to New York avenue, to
| Sixth street, TO Pennsylvania avenue, to
Georgetown, where, in crossing the Aque-
duct Bridge, farewell was given to Wash
ington for fifteen days
OBJECT OF THE MARCH.
The object of this marc his notfor pleasure
! only. While there will be plenty of fun and
amusement en- route, especially at Warren
| ton, Front Royal, winchester and Leesburg
! it is Capt Barbour's intention to accomplish
a considerable amount OF hard duty. Dis
cipline will be strictly maintained, and
breaches OF the same will be promptly pun
ished. The discipline of the troops, how
ever, has always been of a high order, and
it is hoped that the guard tent Will have few
| il any occupants.
Drills will be had whenever opportunity
! offers, and skirmishes and charges viii be
ordered at different points on the march.
| The tents will have to be put up and taken