The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-26
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from this port. Just when the First Flor
ida Wil be loaded on transports the Inform
ant of the Morning News correspondent
did moi say but il is thought it viii be
within the next week.
There is now four entire regiments and
a part of the Third Pennsylvania quarter
ed here. besides Gen. Carpenter of the
Third division of the Fourth Corps and
his staff. also an ambulance company of
the Second division, making a total of
about COCO men.
All are delighted with their new grounds,
and although il is some times very warm
ana the mosquitoes are thick, the men do
not complain, saying that the new camp
suits them beyond expression. They also
appreciate all that the residents have done
for them in many ways, such as keeping
ice water ON the streets and furnishing
the guard headquarters with magazines,
papers etc. The men promise the inhab-
itants shall be respected and no such con-
duct as was several times witnessed at
Tampa shall happen here.
The officers are very strict with the men
here and a strong provo guard is kept
on duty day and night, and perfect order
is boHnd to be enforced Amelia beach and
The fine surf bathing is one of the finest
things for this camp, and the soldiers thor
ouEhly enjoy it, too After taps every
evening the mile from camp to the beach
is Utterly covered with moving mass of
soldiers. To see 5000 men in bathing is
something Fernaudina has never before
witnessed.
The sanitary condition is reported fine
by the surgeons. and they say 1t will con
tinue so, as the grounds are especially
good to keep in this condition. Very few
are sick and in every case the sickness
is very mild and they are out again in a
few days A few cases of measles have
been reported an of which are reported
as progressing well.
There are 12S four-mule government
trains in camp. Lumber is being
used by officers and men for flooring for
their tents.
The surgeons say the sulphur water from
Fernandine's big artesian well is just the
thing 10 keep the army in good condition.
A large force of guards is constantly kept
around the water works and we'll, 20 see
that nothing harms it.
The officers also praise the Florida Cen
trail and Pennsular for the quick trans
portation they have been given, as wen as
the elegant. prompt and quick handling of
the troop and baggage trains on their ar
rival
The city is. Of course, a very busy town,
and every merchant is in good spirits. Bus
mess people expect 10 be taxed TO their ut
most with trade and little shops are going
up on every available piece of ground
Inc roauS' SO Iar, are very 8ood, out IL rs
very doubtful If they viii stay that way,
as just out of the city the big army wa
CONS have commenced TO cut
them up. An effort is being
made by the city 10 keep the city streets
in good order and shell is being placed
daily
Yesterdays trains brought hundreds of
people to see the soldier boys, the most of
these visitors were from Jacksonville 70
see the Florida boys Many sweethearts,
mothers, and fathers. brothers and sisters
We're seen walking around the camp of the
First Florida.
The city is alive with beautiful horses,
ridden by the officers, and their owners
take the best of care of them.
The churches on Sunday were filed to
overflow with soldier boys and although
they are said 10 be bad sometimes they
seem to love 10 go TO church.