The times., 1898-06-04

Chattanooga, June 3.-The feature of
the day at Camp Thomas was the begin
ming of the grand two days inspection
and review of the First Division of the
Third Corps. The troops were ordered
into line at o'clock with Gen Fred Grant
in command of the division. The nine
regiments marched out into the vineyard
field near Gen. Wade's headquarters and
presented a warlike array. Regiment fol-
lowed regiment, and brigade after brigade
filed in front of Gen. Breckinridge and
his staff, including Col. John Jacob Astor
and Lieut.. Rhodes of the Sixth United
States Cavalry, presenting a striking pa
geant.
The members of the different regiments
were all at their best and the precision
with which they performed the various
evolutions and executed the commands Of
their officers was something marvellous,
taking into consideration the short time
IN which they have been drilled in field
maneuyers. The review and inspection
continued for several hours, and in spite
of the intense heat held up remarkably
well and the review and inspection were
highly satisfactory to Gen. Breckinridge
and his staff
After it was concluded Gen. Breckin-
ridge took occasion to compliment Gen.
Grant on the solherly appearance of the
men of the division and the proficiency
which they displayed. The review and
inspection win be continued tomorrow
when the troops of the division will be
put through the battle exercises.
There was a large crowd of visitors
present this morning to witness the re-
view and there Will be a still larger
gathering tomorrow.
1t having now been virtually settled
that the camp here will be made per-
manent, Gen. Brooke and Gen. Wilson
are busily engaged in the inspection Of
the different locations suggested for the
encampment of Gen. Wilson's corps. Sew
eral points have been suggested. but the
one that meets with most favor Is cut
near the northern terminus of Missionary
Ridge. and between that point and the
Tennessee River in the valley along
which Gen. Sherman marched during the
battle Of Missionary Ridge. At this point
there Is large extent of level ground
bordered by deep woodlands along the
river and just beyond the ridge there is
q magnificent spring which discharges an
immense volume of water into South
Chickamauga Creek.
The only objection TO this place is that
there are quite a number OF homesteads
scattered over the valley. and guards will
be require to protect private property in
the event that It is selected as the To-
cation for the new camp. There must
be room enough for twenty-seven regi-
ments, and this seems to be the most
easily accessible plan of any. Gen.
Brooks has given out no information as
| yet on the subject
As a result of the disbursement Of about
! sl25,0OO among the Ohio regiments. this
| being the money due them from the
| State for services rendered before they
| We're regularly mustered into the service
Of the United States, q large number
| of the Ohio boys visited the city today.
| A brigade Of cavalry has been formed
the Third Cavalry (Grigsbys Cowboys),
the First Illinois and the First Ohio, con-
stituting the brigade, with Col. Grigsby
in command. A fourth regiment is soon
to arrive. the Second Cavalry, under
| Judge Torrey, made up Of rough riders
of the West. which will be added to the
brigade. completing the organization
Col. Grigsby hopes to have his men
in good shape for service In a short time