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Troops Ready to Move-Mnjor-Gen. Butler
Presented with "A Horse and Saddle

CAMP ALoER, Va. July 4.-Mnjor-Gen. Butler
gaye out the information this mornidR that
Gen. Garrctson's command. consisting oil the
Sixth Illinois. Eighth Ohio. and sixth Massa-
chusctts, would receive orders to move either
| tonight or tomorrow morning, Gen. Garrett
son said that lie had received no orders since
he was directed to hold his ommand In readi-
ness for instant movement. but he has had con-
fcrcnccs with officials In authority and is conii-
dent that orders will be received tonight or
curly In the morning. Tho entire brigade Is 10
20 at once. The brigade, continued Gen. Garrett
son. is to go as they are; no change OF guns VIII
lie made. Tho equipment Is complete, with the
| exception OF rcvolvers for tho officers. and, as
they arc not furnished by tho Government,
ouch officer purchasing his own. 1t Is not likely
| that the movement will be further delayed to
allow them time to purchase pistols.
Late last night the First Rhode Island was
ordered to hold itself In readiness for prompt
movement upon tho receipt OF orders. This
regiment is one OF the finest in camp, both for
it's class Of men and complete equipment and
needs no preparation for a prompt execution OF
an order to move.
Trooper Charles Honshaw OF Troop was
seriously kicked yesterday by a vicious horse.
He was leading several horses to water when
! tho accident occurred. Internal hemorrhage
followed the kick, and after n consultation OF
the staff Of the division hospital an operation
was decided upon as the only chance for saving
| his life. DR.. Grail performed the operation.
| Tho spleen was removed and found to bear
three Gashcs. These were sewed up and the
spleen replaced. To-day he died.
Upon the recommendation Of tho Chief Sur
gcOn Of tho division, commencing on the 9th
inst, tho following changes In the hours for
drills will go into effect: First drill. 9 to 7 A. NJ;
second drill. 8 to 8 A. NJ. supper. $3.50 p, NJ;
dress parade, z L. NJ.
Tho Fourth was celebrated by every soldier
In camp. and the sounds Of exploding guns and
hrccrackers and general rejoicing pervaded
| every corner. Great enthusiasm was displayed
This morning upon the receipt OF the news Of
SIMPSONS victory. and this evening, when de-
tails of the fight became known. officers. men.
and citizens joined In the numerous parudes.
which. led by the regimental bands and sol
dlers holding aloft brooms to signify a clean
| sweep for Sampson. marched through the camp
singing patriotic airs and yelling for the gal
liant sailor lads.
Major-Gen. Butler. commanding the First d.
vision Of this corps, was to-day presented with
n horse and accoutrements by the Empire State
Society of Sons Of 1.-THE American Revolution. The
presentation was made by DR.. King Of Now
York, who. after giving a brief history OF the
war and its purposes. referred to Gen. Buffers
career as q soldier and statesman. Gen. Butler.
responding, said in part:
GENTLEMEN: 1t is impossible for me to con-
vey TO you an adequate expression OF my pro-
found gratitude for tho honor you do me to-day,
To be selected by a society Of such distinguished
citizens for so conspicuous a testimonial Of your
appreciation and good will is q compliment to be
cherished by any man. There is no difference
Of opinion anywhere in this great family Of
seventy millions Of American people. We are
all OF one mind rs to the general policy. differ
| L. ArIa- ~. rN hasa - t-E e..
under this free government Of ours. as to
details. 1t is proper in this connection that l
should say no man in our generation has had
such an opportunity to drive the last spike into
the coffin OF sectional estrangement and cement
the bonds Of national fraternity as the present
distinguished Chief Magistrate OF the United
States. and no man could have awaited himself
of that opportunity more effectually. Doing all
that he could. like the man Of sense and tho
patriotic American that he is. with the great
powers Of his office, to avert hostilities with
Spain, he has met the dire alternative
with q frmness. tact. consideration. and
respect for tho opinions OF others. worthy
of he highest praise. He has set his face stead
lily and unflinchingly to the maintenance Of our
national honor and character. and deserves. as
he will receive. the cordial support Of the
American people. With that go-aheaditiveness.
don't stop TO count the cost. for which we have
become somewhat famous, we are inclined to
anticipate events and jump to conclusions be-
fore the events are ripe for final Judgment.
We hear an occasional wall of the dangers
Of conquest. imperialism. militarism. what
ought to be done with this territorial &C.
quisition. and all that. Let US possess our
souls in patience. with the well-grounded
assurance that all these questions will be Justly
settled when We reach them. settled in accord
ance with the best interests OF the American
people without regard to the wishes or whims
or caprices OF any other nation. The cry OF
Imperialism has no terrors for me-. We are not
made Of the stun that ~tolerates Imperialism
The military arm Of the Government will be
the last Of institutions TO imperil popular lib.
erty or jeopardize constitutional government
Tho military is held subordinate to tho civil
power and will continue so until the civil power
is Slapped and mined by Generalization We
} can only do our duty under the Constitution
and laws as soldiers. at the same time holding
on to our rights and duties us citizens of a free
, republic"
/ The presentation occurred in front of division
! headquarters and was witnessed by Major
. Gen. Graham and staff. the brigade com,
. manders and STATS and the reGimental stats
Music was furnished by the Eighth Ohio ant
Sixty-ffth New York bands.
Troops A and c Of the New York Cavalry will
. be presented with two beautiful hand-em
; broidered Guidon flags by the Sons OF the Rev
olution. The presentation will be made to
y morrow afternoon by Col. Welch OF the Sixty
!; fifth New York.
l The First Brigade. First Division. will go on
! ten days practice march tomorrow TO tn
, Chain Bridge on the Potomac. The brigad,
" comprises the First New Jersey. Sixty-nftl
New York and Seventh Ohio.
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