Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-25
FIRST DELAWARE REGIMENT.

Camp Meade, NJ iddlstown, Pa, Aug.
"a. The First Delaware Regiment ia
settled In its new quarters, nnu tne
members are ns comfortable no could
he expected, considering tho fact that
this is comparatively new place for
campground. The Delaware boys are
in good shape and ara being we'll taken
care of. The field at present occupied
10y the regiment will boon DO abandoned
for another. as il is considered too
low. The tents are to bo moved to
higher ground. There is scarcity of
water in camp, although there appears
to he plenty In the vicinity, but the
trouble is it must be brought to ths
cnmppround in barrels. Several artesian
wells have been drilled and the work OF
laying pipes, which ia in progress, will
probably be completed befors the end
OF tho week. When tho regiment is
moved to the new field there will be
plenty of water. aud 1T will DO much
more convenient than at present.
Tho men in the other regiments are
allowed to 20 mile from cnmp any
| time between roll calls, and it is likely
that the Delaware boys will have the
same privilege, but as yet no orders
have been issued to that effect. There
is no danger in this, as provost guards
are all through the country and at
Middletown ard Harrisburg. On every
trolley car running between this point
and Middletown and Harrisburg there
are two guards There 10 now guard
line around tho Delaware regiment and
one or two other regiments are near it.
but 1T 10 thought the guard lines will
be abandoned when the troops get
settled and the men are allowed to
leave the camp and go anywhere
within the mile limit.
This trip from Camp Tunnel to
Camp Meade was thoroughly enjoyed
by the men. The ride un the Susque-
hanna River, from Perryville, Md, to
| Columbia, Pa, q distance of about 30
miles, wRs one of the prettiest most of
the men had ever had. At Port De-
post the peopls OF the town turned out
In force ana greeted tho DelawareanH
az though they had beeD Maryland SOL
diers. The troops received perfect
ovation at Columbia. There are several
mills in the city, and, as the regiment
arrived at noon, the employees from
the mills had ample opportunity to ees
the soldiers while the trains stopped in
the city, Ii appeared as il all Of the
people Of the town were orowaing
about the trains, and they were SO
much exoited that 1t really looked rs If
many regarded the Della ware regiment
as heing composed Of heroes returning
from war.
During the entire journey there was
a guard at each end OF eaoh car and IL
was impossibls for any of the men
inside the cars to go out at a station or
go from one car to another.
AT many places requests were made
for piecea Of hardtack and tho men who
could spare any were usually willing to
give pieces away, knowing they would
be preserved by the recipients as
souvenirs. Some of the boys gave theii
dinners Ia this manner, At some places
factory whistles were blown 10 honor o.
the regiment, this sort OF SALUTE
heing very pronounced at Columbia.
The regiment arrived at Middletowr
about = o'clook in the afternoon and
the remainder of the day was occupied
in getting tningH in shane for spending
the night on tho new fold.
Very little OF ths present camp il
visible from tho tailroaa. The rsgi
ments arc in separate fields. Larg,
canvas covered army wagons, drawn b,
army mules marked ~. S." can b.
seon moving nbuut tho campground oil
the time and II 10 thought probable
that one of these wagons will be placet
at thu disposal of each company.
! The Delaware regiment made fin
!, impression as it was marching from tn
traiu to tho tiolt IL was led by tn
ogimental band, which ia one of th
. best in tbs volunteer service, and TIL
marching and general appearance o
the men caused many to believe tina
! they were regulars. The Second Yves
Virginia Regiment arrived ahnut al
hour ahead OF tbs Delaware boys, bn
they did not appear to be as vel
! dressed or 40 we'll drilled as tho Della
ware boya. The two regiments MARCHES
!, Hitle by side to the campground. 1t
= reported that the Delaware regiment
, considered the very best on the camp
!, ground. 1t is understood that tn
J object in bringing the regiment hor
wac TO give the urniy officials an or
portunity to see what sort Of mHterib
: it is composed Of. and il 1t comes u
to expectations. and there ia no douh
y but that it will, it will be sant thi
y fail to either Cuba or Porto Rico to d
" garrison duty.
This soldiers had an opportunity I
> SOC Major General Graham ON Sund ~
when he rode over with his staff to se
!. Col. Wickersham. lie createn a favor
alle impression. lie Ia rather ema
!, man, with gray board, cut short an
u mixed gray hair. Ilo haB D very prett
e horse, which also attracted tho atten
tion OF many of tho men. 1t Is cot
black and looks az il il was intendo
!, for service in military business. Maiol
u General Graham 10 in full charge hei
% here and Col. Wickeraham ia subiet
10 to his orders. All orders will com
y from division headquarters. The mo
10 arc not being orerworksd.
The Delaware regiment ia encampe
y about 300 yards from the main line
d tho Pennsylvania railroad, which run
:, along the Susquehanna River ut TIL
i point There are several muuntair
close to the camp and many of tbs boy
arc longing for an opportunity to elm
to their toys. A house can be aeen O
m top Of ono of them. There is can,
Dr. about 200 yards back of the camp nm
m tugboats and other craft can be zee
g. moving about every day, while it seen
O. MS IL train goes by on the railroa
n about every five minutes. 1t can |
IL seen, therefore, that there is plenty
noise and excitement aud plenty
" look at.
The division headquarters are on IL
top of high hill, and nearby colore
regiment in encHmped. Some Of IL
L. regiments are encamped on hillside
or and the white canvas and green fiel,
IN make u pretty effect from a distance
III | When all of the eQimepts arriye IL