The Washington times., 1895-06-02

same day, aud the troopers rested for an
hour, and took q look at the historic
spots, especially where John Brown held
out for so long.
The next ten miles to Charlestown were
marched over a first class road, but with
no shade, little water, and a broiling sun.
CharIestown was reached in the afternoon,
where the Troop received a cordial and
enthusiastic reception from the citizens. 1t
had been the original intention to push on
next day to Winchester, but the camp was
situated on such an ideal spot, and the sur
roundings were so pie easant that Capt. Bar
bour determined to remain the next day for
the purpose of rest and detailed instruction.
The city of Charlestown, with its tree lined
streets and 1000 inhabitants, has always
been an interesting spot from an historical
standpoint. 1t was here that John Brown
was tried and executed, and, although the
old jail in which he was held has been torn
down, the new one stands on the same spot.
a mounted skirmish drill was given, and,
notwithstanding the objections OF many OF
the horses to the firing, was well executed.
Late in the afternoon of the I'd of July
to the considerable surprise of the troopers,
who were lounging about camp or brushing
up in anticipation Of an evening in town.
the shrill notes of the bugle rang out
and the call was quickly recognized as the
general"
camp was received was striking Illus
tration OF the good discipline which existed
in the troop. Hardly murmur washeard,
and only one man, who was known to have
an engagement that evening with one of
Charlestown's fair deniZenS, was heard to
say something commencing with ID"
Tents were quickly struck and wagons
loaded. The sound Of "boots and saddles"
soon followed, and, as the shadows length-
10 xyb a cbA
before village OF tents had stood, the
troop in column of two marched into the
road to the bugle sound of quickstep.
MOVING ON WINCHESTER.
A parade through Charlestown showed
the troop off to advantage, and then
the command moved on towards Winches-
ter. Along the moonlit road marched the
troop, following the route indicated by
chalk arrow marks made by an advance
sent ahead for that purpose.
What cayalryman did not feel the poetry
of thateveDing march inthe moonlight, and
OF the bivouac that was its termination?
The calm beauty of the night, the songs of
the troopers rising above the indescribably
rhythmic sounds of the hoofs Of the horses
and sabers of the marching column, the
peculiar romance of the occasion. all COM
bined to produce an effect as impressive as
it was novel
The troopers held out well under the
strain OF night march, and although some
weary heads nodded and several short maps
were taken in the saddle, the line of march
was steadily pursued. Midnight came and
the steady walk OF the column w as kept up.
Shortly after o oclock the bugle sounded
the halt, and the tired troopers dis
and tried to learn where they were.
A clear stream was dimly outlined in the
and upon inquiry being made it
was learned that the command was about
to bivouac on the site of Gen. Sheridan's
camp just before the battle of Winchester.
A fire was started in short order, and
in shorter order still horses had been un-
saddled and tied, and the men had rolled
themselves in their blankets, with sad
dies for pillows. The saddle, however,