New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-25
REGIMENT FOND OF TRAVEL

A REGIMENT FOND OF INA'h~
THE eth OF MARYLAND HAS VISITED NUMBER
OF CITIES.
Auong the notable regiments OF militia that are
70 take part In the parade Tuesday none are better
known than the 5th OF Maryland and few nave 20
interesting a history.
ne end of the war IN lsoo there were ho ies'-
ments OF militia in Maryland and none were or
ganzed until after the meeting OF the Legislature
In 1867 which passed a general militia act the
necessity Of such act being the intense partisan
feeling AZ the elections. which often resulted IN
riots and lawlessness.
There was at that time great martial spirit among
the citizens of Maryland and large numbers Of old
soldiers OF both armies were living In Baltimore
Immediately upon the passage OF the act great
activity in the organizing ana equlpping OF
regiments, nine regiments being raised ana divided
into three brgades but of all these regiments
formed at that time the 5th Regiment is the only
one that remains.
The 5th owes its origin TO the earnest endeavor
and work of L. w Catlett. S. V. Mcliwaine. r. H.
Conway J. D. Lpscomb. j. Stricken jenkins ana
Henry D. Loney In response to their call about
one hundred men met and adopted resolutions and
before adjournment ninety men had enlisted. With
each succeeding meeting large numbers OF recruits
were had and on July General James r. Her.
bert was elected colonel, Harry d. q. Carrol
major Alan p. Smith surgeon, Thomas A. Symlns-
ton adjutant and benjamin W. Jenkins quarter
master.
This regiment has been in every large city in the
East having been as far north Boston and as
far south as New-Orleans. and has been most en-
Enthusiastically received and cheered in every place
visited by It, The policy OF the 5th has been to
give its members many outings as possible.
Hardy year since its organization has passed
without seeing the regimen, in camp at some OF the
seaside resorts along the Atlantic coast. 40 .
President Grant reviewed the regiment wnile IL
was In camp at Long Branch In 1874 While there
the regiment visited the battle ground AT Mon
as guests of the famous 7th. In 1913 oc-
Cured the celebration of the centenary or the
battle of Bunker Hill and the 5th took
prominent part in the ceremonies. In 1875 the bth
of July in Philadelphia, and in $3.50 the regiment
visited Winchester Va, 10 celebrate the unvei'lng
of the monument to the Confederate dead of Mary
land.
tenary of the adoption OF the Constitution OF the
United gtates, and in 1880 went to Richmond 10 be
present at the unwilling of the monument 10 Cen
eral Robert f.. Lee. when IL was most hospitality
entertained and enthusiastically greeted.
In 1895 the regiment visited Atlanta. Ca to help
celebrate Baltimore Day AT the Exposition TWICE
has the 9TH Regiment been called upon for active
service once during the strikes OF the Baltimore
when IL was sent TO Western Maryland 10 prevent
damage and injury 10 property by those engaged IN
mining In that region. In both instances the regi-
ment was In service about three weeks, and turned
out full ranks and cheerfuly performed every duty
assigned to It. In 1891. upon thre hours notice.
the 5th lief; the city with 80 per cent OF Its men,
Besides the various trips or the regiment, IL mas
been present In Washington at the inauguration
of every President since 1869.
The 5th's uniform Is gray, with white cross belts,
epauets and a chasseur hat. similar TO the uniform
OF the New-York 1th. Its present colonel Is Frank
Markoe. a veteran OF the Confederate Army.