The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-24
At SEA GRIT
What the Statesmen Who Met
on the Governors Porch
Talked About.
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New Jersey State National Guard opened
up as fair as the most fastidious could
desire. The showers Of Wednesday
cleared the air and when the soldiers
arose in the morning at the sound of
reveille a cool brisk northwest wind was
blowing over the camp and there was
every indication that Governors Day
would be all that could be desired. The
soldiers were up early and everything
was placed in readiness for the great
event Of the week. The morning drills
were well attended, and the troops were
given a final drill thai made many of
them feel tired before the officers were
satisfied with their work.
Excursion trains began to arrive early
4 thousands of visitors made their
way to the camp. The wives and sweet
hearts of the boys in blue invaded the
ompany street, and made inquiries as TO
the whereabouts of their loved ones. The
guards were kept busy e~ndeavoring to
keep the visitors where they belonged.
Bicyclists learned to their keen disap-
pointment that they could not cross the
guard lines with their wheels. and a
howl of protest went up. Hundreds of
wheels were stacked along the lines.
The visitors spread themselves over the
field and ~endeavored to make themselves
comfortable. Groups gathered under the
shade trees along the upper edge of the
field, and soon dinners were spread on
the green sward and an enjoyable day
commenced.
Gatfng Gun Company B. of Camden.
under of Captain Jones, came
in for a good share OF favorable com-
ment. Their guns were as bright as a
new silver dollar and they took delight
in explaining h working of the pieces.
The Second Troop the attractive cavalry
organization of the Second Brigade. ap-
peared on the field shortly after 10 O'Clock
and went through one of their interesting
drills. The visiting armer gathered
about and commented on the fine horses
that were ridden by the troopers. The
drills were performed with excellent or
der and much favorable was
heard among the crowd OF military men
who had gathered to witness the nre-
paratory drill of the cavalrynen. Can
AIN Alistrorn has given his men a hard
weeks work and under his excellent
leadership marked Improvement has been
made. The troop was organized last
winter and is made up of wel-to-do men
mostly from Monmouth county.
The afternoon routine was carried ont
without incident until 4.3o. when the Gov
ernor's review was scheduled to take
place. Previous to the hour appointed for
the review guards had roped off a space
on each side of the parade grounds for
the visitors It was estimated that there
were 10000 people OF the grounds. Prompt
~ on the hour appointed for the review
q cloud OF smoke was seen in front of
brigade headquarters. The gun detach-
of the Third, Sixth and Seventh
Regiments had assembled with their guns
and a Governors salute of seventeen
guns was rapidly fired. The smoke had
hardly cleared away when u from the
cottage rode a galaxy of gaily
mounted officers. Governor J. W. Griggs,
the commander-ir-cnief of the New Jer-
sey forces. head the group. The com
mander-in-chief was Gated on q docile-
looking horse that had evidently smelled
the smoke of many encampments. He
wore a high silk hat and dark suit and
looked every c a soldier.
The CROWD were on tiptoe of expecta-
ton, and a murmur of approval was
heard. He was accompanied by his staff,
which is as Observation-Disclosures
w. S. Stryker, brigadier and brevet major
general: Quartermaster General r. A.
Donnelly. brfgadier general; Surgeon Gen
eral John D.. McGill, b~rigadier general;
.brigadier general; Inspector General Of
Rifle Practice Burd w. Spencer, brigadier
general; Judge Advocate General Edward
2 Meany, brIgadier general; Aides.de,
Phelps, colonel: Henry A. Potter, colonel;
r. Kuser, colonel, and Nathan
colonel. Contrary. to expectation
the mounted officers did not go over the
parade grounds, but galloped down Sea
Grit avenue and entered the field at the
end of the parade grounds.
In the meantime the brigade under
command of Major-General and United
Senator William J. Sewell had
been drawn up on the parade ground. AS
the Governor rode up General Sewen Sa-
luted him and the entire brigade present
ed arms. The General then took up his
beside the Governor n the two
staffs fell in behind. In hat order the
Governor rode UP and down the line in
s~peeting the men. As he passed each regl-
ment the band played han TO the chief.
Then came the feature OF the day as far
as the general public IS concerned, the
march in review.
The Governor took up his position at
the reviewing polrt and General Seweii
led up his brigade After satuting the
Governor he ranged himself beside his
commander-in-chief and the. regiments
filed by. Among the interested spectators
Brigadier General Wanser of the Ma
tional Guard. When the parade was
over HI slipped up to congratulate Cen
eral Seweli on the fine showing of his
brigade.
shows replied General SeweEl, but
when l sat there and saw those troops
file by and thought of how they We're
brought together ! could not help but
hin that they made a remarkable good
showing and are a credit to the State.
Mayor Wanser remained in camp to see
the new method of taking down the
colors. Heretofore when the sunset gun
was fired It was the custom to run the
flag down rapidly and put 1t away. Now
the band assemblies in front of the COM
manding generals headquarters and plays
the aStar Spangled Banner While the
colors are slowly lowered. the General
and his staff and all nearby standing
uncovered. 1t was a very pretty cere-
mony, s~oul-inspirsng mi well worth see
ing.
There were a few Jersey City people
on the ground yesterday. William. w.
Farrier with a party of friends drove
over from Asbury Park on a taily-ho-
Willard Fisk and Frank Earle drove over
from Brieile. Charles 3. Thurston
watched the troops with q critical eye.
and superintendent r. f. Brooks CT
the Pennsylvania Railroad, figured on
plans for transporting the soldiers, Their
horses and heavy guns to any point on
a moments notice
Colonel Charles Fuller, John ]. Tcffey.
Jr., n Lieutenant Prfngle were also