The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22
NOTES OF THE LONG i URN I
was Rendered Difficult by the
,.le Along the Route who Ex-
rressed Their Patriotism.

,ut mishap shortly after o'clock this
linz and the work OF pitching tents and
~ the camp in shape was immediate
pmmenced. Aside from the fact that
Ioug and tiresome ride had wearied
to some extent. the soldiers were all
I'D condition.
ey went 10 work with a will, and be-
noon the tents were all up and the
Is In shape to take up the regular
ne Of camp life.
Second Texas infantry. under Colonel
bheimer. Is expected to arrive here
ly after midnight.
Board Train. May 2o.--A meeting of
officers Of tho Third battalion, First
ment, Texas volunteer infantry, was
On the train coming over and the fol-
ng resolutions adopted:
hereas, A magnificent reception was
cred the battalion and they were sup
bountifully with substantial EVIL
Is Of patriotic sympathy in the way OF
btiiul flowers, lunch baskets well filled
delicacies, and other good things too
erous to mention, and
hereas, the voices of our men were too
y to give due expression to their full
Relation therefor; therefore. be it
solved, that the battalion tenders Its
tlest thanks to the good citizens of
ston for their generous hospitality and
lotto outburst of enthusiasm.
Thomas Scurry. major.
R. ". Hearne, Captain Co. l.
J. e. Murchert, Captain Co. M.
George Mccormick, Captain Co. A.
- Macmanus. Captain Co. Z.
b Board Train Bearing Second Bat
bn, First Texas Infantry, U. S. ", near
Ieiner, La, May 20.-The news that the
!nation Of the regiment of which this
alion forms a part had been changed
New Orleans to Mobile was not gen
y known among the men until today,
Tough most Of the officers were apprised
The fact before leaving Houston last
IT. Up to the present time, no intima-
as TO the reasons for the change have
made public, but this is feature
oh bothers the soldiers but little. They
know that they have been ordered to
pile. and they are going there IN hish
its, although, of course, some express
reference for New Orleans on account
s size and other advantages.
be section of the train on board whlcn
Is written did not get away from Hous-
until nearly o'clock this morning and
consequence not much sleep was had
Eng the night. The demonstration at
Bayou city last night had the effect OF
llling the hearts of the soldiers with
dly feeling toward all mankind, and
stomaehs with appstizing Viands.
eyer. that the loss OF rest cut but little
Re with the brave boys who are hurry
toward the front.
nere was not a great amount OF sleep
lled today either. for at every station
me line hundreds of enthusiastic citizens
hsred at the depots to see the soldiers
the combination of sounds produced by
Frs, pistol shots and anvil salutes with
u points was not at all conducive to
Won In the arms of Morpheus.
Crowley La, the patriotic ladies OF
town We're at the depot with bucketfuls
ure cold water. which was served to the
liers in dippers. There was plenty OF
er on board the train. but in order TO
their appreciation OF the kind act the
would have drank that furnished by
ladies', no matter what the cost.
Z New IBERIA, the old home of First Ser
~ Dupuy Of the La Grange Light Guard
other patriotic demonstration OF IKE
faeter took place..
ee hundreds Of lunches secured at Hous-
last night showed the results of the in
Us naate on thsm carly in the day, but 1t
moi until 1880 this afternoon that tns
| &c which forms such an Indispensable
snet TO soldiers breakfast was served
lafayette. the division point OF the
tIaern Pacific between Houston ana
h Orleans.
Eefe the train occupied by Colonel Ma
ms star and the First battalion una r
tuehant Colonel Stacy was held unll
arrival OF Major Dryers section and
gallons of coffee provided by Regi-
ka'ai Quartermaster Devine was dis
Ia.'a among the soldiers and heartily
|oyM by them.
kk'.scctor James II, VALLEY of Houston
me train at this point AMI was re-
~ oy Conductor Spahr of Lafayette.
|'efe, too, South IN Pacific train No.
"e'eh leaves Houston az $40 @. M,
~ through and The Potts Il b ought
ICON in the hands Of the soldiers.
asad with much interest the story az
sssoSery of the lorg looked for Span
-'s at Lafayette Colonel Mabry, dur
conversation with The Post corre-
asshl spoke enthusiastically OF the
>r''oh accorded his brave boys at Hous-
last night
+ aolnins OF similar character that !
IA witnessed touched me so deep
\ ,ns hospitality showered on US by
\ ,soie end Patriotic women of Hous-
le ssli, land | csn only say that
n, tnstr action TO the fullest pos
|irs a.snt Without the tendar and re-
4 uhuenees OF woman, Gods great
Il. sHoh, man would never have ri ser
S'esent standard. and without hei