The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-07
OFF FOR CHARLESTON
FIRST BATTALION OF GUNDER'S REG
INTENT LEAVES COLUMBUS.
Boarded the Cars in a DOwnpOur of
Rain and Started for the Coast
Late Last Night.
MANY HOLSTERS DISCHARGED
COMPANIES IN THE I6OTH CUT DOWN
TO EIGHTY-EIGHT MEN EACH.
Incidents of the Georgia Camp-March
over q Historic Battle Ground
-One Death.
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CAMP CONRAD. Columbus, Ga, Jan. s,
with the observation-disclosures Indiana
Volunteers.-The first battalion of the One
hundred-and-sxtieth, under Lieutenant Col
onel Kiger, did not get off last night as
anticipated. In the night there came hold
over order which by many was interpreted
unfavorable to the move. but to-day at 1880
D. m the anticipated order was received.
The day was most unfavorabe. Last night
rain set in and this morning the camp was
a mud puddle. During the day the rain in
creased accompanied by high wind. When
the order came every soldier sprang to the
work of getting ready. Baggage was packed.
ears loaded, tents taken down and that part
of the camp seemed stricken with desola-
ton. This evening at $50 o'clock the COM
mand left camp for town on electric cars
as nearly in a body as possible. The men at
once boarded the cars i'm waiting and started
for Charleston by way of Savannah late
tonight The battalion consists of Company
c. Captain Harrison: Company H. Captain
Sharp; Company y. Captain WINNER and
Company G. Captain .aarks Rain has fol-
lowed every movement of the regiment and
this is no exception The observation-disclosures
sxtieth Regiment will move by hattalions
and consequently all Will not get away from
here before Jan. 70. Many discharges have
been issued during the past two days and
as consequence the companies have been
cut to lightweight. The transport Saratoga
will be In waiting at Charleston when the
first battalion arrives and is expected to get
out to sea Saturday night Colonel Gunder
and stan will go with the last battalion.
The provost guard made one of the largest
hauls Of the season last Sunday night. The
guards nabbed about twenty-five men, most
of whom were going 10 church, but We're
without passes. They were detained, in most
instances. only Il few minutes.
Tuesday afternoon. instead of battalion
drill and dress parade, the regiment marched
down town. an8 thence over the Chatta-
hooche river through Phoenix City Ala.
and up the hill to the fertilization taken by
General Wilson near the close Of the rebel
lion. and near which his batteries were
planted. compelling the surrender of the
city. 1t is claimed that more than a million
dollars worth OF property destroyed
including cotton mills. government stores
and two gunboats. The general visited the
very frosty reception by the citizens, many
of whom have a very distinct recollection
OF his raid The rifle pits and embrasures
FOR heavy guns are in a good state of pres
erVation and furnish most beautiful view
of the three cities-C Columbus. Ga. Phoenix
green sprigs and stones We're gathered by
the soldiers as souvenirs of the historic spot.
The people along the line of march, espe~
cially over the river, We're delighted with
the rne appearance Of the regiment and
the excellent music OF its band. Children
danced on the verandas and old colored
women frolicked or the Sidewalks.
Notice WAS given Tuesday that officers
wives would not be provided for In the
transfer of the troops to Cuba. Mrs. Cantain