New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-28
GOV. MORTON AT THE CAMP.
DECEIVED WITH DUE HONOR BY THE
7TH REGIMENT
r,,r FIRST CLASS FROM WEST POINT Also
RIDES IN AND GIVES AN EXHIDITIoN-Dls-
MAI, WEATHER MARS THE PLEAS

IRE OF THE OCCASION.
s..,a Camp Peekskin June Ex-Governor Nor
49,. and the first class of the West Point cadets
,,s,ted the camp to-day. and but for the disagree
ohio Wa Their which prevailed the day would have
been ore OF the most notable since the institution
~ the camp The eth had everything in readiness
Tor ,he occasion. and the plans were elaborate.
While everything carried out as outlined be-
forehand the wet and dismal day detracted much
from III, effectiveness Of the display
Governor Morton was received with all the honors
due the Comma nder- Chief The cadets were en-
tertained royalty. and they in turn. gave an ex-
hibit.on drill which brought EXPLANATIONS of ap-
nroval from the men and officers of the 7th. The
crav-clad youngsters mounted. and the evolu-
tions they put through by Captain James
Parker 4th United States Cavalry. were perfectly
executed The It'll. in turn went through its PAGES
and added TO Its aurels.
The cadets first to arrive the grounds
They rode into camp sxtv-fve strong. at II O'clock
They distributed themselves about the camp after
taking care OF their horses and the most cordial
relations with the ith's men were established at
once The future officers felt at home.
Two hours after the arrival Of the cadets the fir
Ing OF nineteen guns announced the arrival Of the
Governor Mr.. Morton came from his home at
Rhineclif by train which stopped at Roa Hook TO
permit him to alight 1t was raining at the time
and General McApin met the Governor with
closed carriage. In the morning there
fear expressed that because OF the nclement
weather the Governor might not come, and when
the salute started there was considerable relief in
the camp. The Governor and General McAlpin
went 10 the White House for luncheon. on arriv-
ing at headquarters Governor Morton took n nap
when he arose the reglmenial band marched to
Headquarters and serenaded him. The Governor
accompanied by the officers Of the post, Inspected
the camp and at 4:S0 the cadets were called to the
parade ground for drill They formed as troop
Governor Morton much interested. There
10 ax,itc NJ he
nj one time because of what appeared from the
lines TO be IA fatal fall. Cadet Lieutenant Duncan
Hood, while riding at the head OF the charging
column was unseated through his horse slipping.
He was unhurt by the fall owing to his horseman-
ship but to the spectators 1t looked as though 1t
would be impossible for the troop to avoid riding
over him. They did. however. The first cadet
raised his horse completely over the fallen man and
the others swung around him. reformed on the
gallop and continued the charge Before the last
platoon passed him Lieutenant Hood was on his
feet and before the evolution was ended he had
regained his position at the head OF the troop
sumner was served early this evening and I'M
mediately afterward the eth paraded The Cover
nor reviewed the regiment. which presented arms
and passed In review before him. The evening
parade followed. The cadets rode out Of camp at
Gin sisa Governor "0''0" let 1t at ''''" ~ ''''
after their drill this afternoon the cadets
received by General McAlpin and the Governor
The rain here to-day severe and at one time
stree, that the tent floors we're almost covered,
and the had to qTn S" TA Snpea nma
what this afternoon. but at no time was 1t pleas
oss5 o, the day for to Will BE
epowS Of visitors s is expected The rain Kept them
away to-day. The eth Regiment, Veterans are COM
ing fud II me in msTnRE morning
under Of sbe '9 ss6 7h rS She Will Mil
also be skirmish assault and repglse Inc move
Those in the hospital or under the care care OF the
ambulance corps in their tents ; "a, are Dong Vel
vate ou;ckburn Of Company +. fell this morning
and broke his collar bone a12 n sraH
taken ,d e the h ss,ns s4 Gd Is E
first case of sickness. The others treated were
suffering from INJURIES; ,,, sv.n,ng Governor Nor
ton complimented colone! Appleton on the s6 d5
cd behavior VIC Of the Of be cadets dee also spoke
5uc wet n s s of the
and men intended to have entertained friends TO-
n nrssnnarations they had made. There was good
sized crowd here this afternoon 10 watch me move
Der came me- from New-York
some Of the visitors TO camp are as funny as
Circus" When the sunset gun was fired on Sun
day. and when the echoes from the DunderDerg mao
died away. a rustic was heard TO say: mere
.ha,'s fust what they done last night Jlst as
the buglers playin' the best they snot OH tha'
gun and that stopped the music
Another representative from the rural districts.
who noticed photographer training his instrument
on the white-hemeted men at guard mount. wanted
TO know II the dressed up and came on the
parade-ground just 20 have their pictures taken
All the messengers who carry communications
from Headquarters around camp do so on bicycles
The service is highly satisfactory. and the mes
sengers are certainly less tired at the END OF the
day than II they had to walk.
A noteworthy feature at the camp Is the CROWN
Of the custom TO salute the flag. The civilians VINO
Gee the soldiers uncover when the flag Is borne
past seem TO realize that IT is the proper thiIg 70
do uniform or no uniform, and the custom Is grow
ing daily. ~ handsome
tribute Of respect his predecessor py piaclis q
fine picture Of General Porter In conspicuous
place at his headquarters J.. o..,,, ,,,hou, h,s
General b. NJ Whitlock came 10 camp wI.hou. s.,
whiskers. and was SO changed In appearance t"a'
few recognized him: -, - .h. oo,rn,,
rnent paid the command by General Henry. or the
United States Army After the dresf para'r M, pa
Sunday he congratulated Colonei Appth,o, ba had
never seen a finer dress parade ana that ies.H.It'
like the 7th would be a match Tor an oroiha'y "''-
gade.
To FOLLOW THE 9TH AT CAMP
Tho 9Th Regiment will take possession OF the
State Camp at Peekski Tomorrow ""e" VIC
Reg,roent returns from its tour Of duty The reg
tren, vii, leave its arrnory. Marcy-ave. ana hay
ward-st Brooklyn, about II a. M. anu WIN a'''
-. pa r,ook about the time when the 7th Regiment
moves out. ,a o,d I,
Co,onel John G. Eddy will be In command ana !.
,s expected that the regiment will leave WIN iu''
rarts The regiment will be accompanied by the