The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-02

haved splendidly. In spite Of their all
nights ride they appeared fresh and bright
on their arrival in Atlanta and their bear
ing In line was all that could be asked 1t is
not self-praise to say that the regiment
created splendid impression. We were
told so on all sides. Gov. Atkinson compli-
mented US highly and SO did Mrs Atkinson.
We were in heavy marching order, in con-
trast to the dress uniforms Of the other
commands, which helped to attract atten-
tion to US.
"All of our companies had full ranks so
that there was nothing ragged about the
lines. The officers Of the other COM
mands were very fiattering in their com
ments on our appearance. Col. John S.
Gambler Of the Fifth regiment OF Atlanta,
was very complimentary. The whole mill
tary parade was very fine. Every regiment
ia the state was represented in the parade
and so was every arm of the service. There
were four troops Of the First cavalry IN
line. together with the same number from
the northern section of the state The ar
tillery arm Of the service was represented
by the Atlanta Artillery
THE parade was over by 1880, and
marched the regiment back TO the cars,
where they laid aside their arms and
heavy accoutrements. They were then re-
leased from duty for the day
In speaking Of the treatment received
by the troops in Atlanta, Col. Lawton ex-
pressed himself as more than gratife1.
atlanta treated us white he said.
Several officers met US at the train ana
offered their services. My orders were
promptly delivered to me there, and an
officer was sent to escort us to our posi-
ton on Church street. The Atlanta
military had provided for the entertain
ment of the visiting troops, the Moody
tabernacle, being secured for the occa-
sion. We were invited to take breakfast
there, but had already breakfasted on the
train. Many of the men, however, ac-
cepted the invitation to dinner and re-
ported that they were well entertained.
The officers were entertained by Col. Cand-
Ter in the afternoon.
Gov. Atkinson insisted that we should
attend his reception, and offered to brew
the punch half an hour earlier for our
convenience. We compromised by calling
at o clock in the afternoon instead and
the governor brewed the punch anyhow.
Among other things the governor said
that two years in office had taught him
the value of the military. Without the
military at his call the governor would
often be powerless to enforce the law, he
said. Although 1t was rarely necessary
to call them into service the fact that
they are at his command and ready to
respond at a moments notice is Of great
effect"
GOl. Law AOn pIdl6tu Nuc AhdLde5 tIltlAN
of the commssary department by Capt
Roman The men were supplied with hot
coffee both going and coming, coffee being
furnished before the arrival in the city
yesterday morning. Capt. Roman also
had a supply of bread and meat for those
whose rations ran out on the trip. Capt
Romans popularity with the regiment is
in no danger Of waning.
Among other inequalities extended to
the regiment in Atlanta was that of the
freedom Of the Fulton Club through Mr.
George c. Drummond. an uncle of Lieut.
George w. Drummond of the Republican
Blues.
The Republican Blues should have been
credited with forty-seven men and Off
GERS instead of thirty-six as stated in Sat
urday's Morning News. The Blues were
commanded by Lieut.. Gaudry Capt
Dixon being in command of the First bat
talon in the absence of Maj Karow.