Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-09-06
Special to Democrat.)
 Maneuver Camp, No 1,
Manassas, Va, Sept, 5, 1904

are now encamped in the vicinity of the historic battle-ground of Bull Run where the union soldiers received a crushing defeat in the early stages of that terrible conflict which so rendered the people of one flag and one country. Less than two miles away stands the Henry house, where was fought one of the most exciting conflicts of the Bull Run engag cement About a half mile away flows the little Bull Run river which rounds it's course gently toward the west ward in the direction of Wasningit
 In the opposite direction about 1o miles away, is Gainesville, where battle once waged fercely and ter ribly between the boys from the North and South. To-day boys from the northern and southern states are encamped side by side on this fam | ous field of combat where their fathers met in angry conflict. Their sons, however, are not torn apart by dissensions, but live side by side enjoying peace and tranquility. As the regulars and the military boys lie about the old battle-ground they cannot but recall memories of their ancestors gallant struggle, of their
 
 age and their renowned deeds of arms. They think of them and resolve that so far as lies in their power, they will emulate their example in the mimic battle, which is about to take place.
 After 24 hours journey during which the military boys experienced some of the smaller evils or suffer ings, or hardships of actual war, the Connecticut boys are spending the Sabbath in quiet and peace. Leaving New Haven at 10:45 Saturday morn ing the Second regiment boys enjoyed a beautiful sail to Jersey City, if the last hour Of the sail may be excluded. The sun shone brightly most of the time and a cool wind blew steadily relieving the warmth of the atmos- phere. It was very refreshing but the last half hour was one of agony. The boys stood in heavy marching order inside the ship, packed in like cattle. The humidity was terrible but the boys stood the ordeal very well, they rather expected it. Jersey City was reached at o'clock. Then there was a terious delay. The soldiers were confined in the dock for five hours and were not allowed to leave the place to visit the city. No rations were served and the boys had to content themselves with a supper of pies and pastry purchased from some boys, who had an eye to business. This stay at the dock was one of the most disagreeable incidents of the trip. It was caused by the length of time required to unpack the baggage from the boat and load it onto the trains. Dinner was served on board the boat, the Go G boys re ceiving coffee and ham sandwiches, which had been bought by the com panfes. The majority of the com panies received the regular comm1s- sary supplies, canned corn beef and hard tack. But all was eaten with a relish. Captain Chauncey F. Goss, Jr, distributed the commissary SUD- plies in an eminently satisfactory manner. Go G's supplies are being looked after by Privates William Monagan and Hapenny.
 Before the companies left the boat they were furnished a quantity of coffee, sufficient for two meals as the cans, containing the coffee, had to be sent back on the boat. All the coffee used by the regiment was furnished by E. H, Blanchard of Waterbury.
 After long and tiresome delay of five hours in Jersey City dock, the soldiers were glad to receive the or der to move to the station where they boarded trains for Manassas. They received royal reception in Jersey City. I almost forgot to men, ton the cheering reception which the boys received from passing steam boats and sailing crafts of all kinds along the Long Island sound and en- tering the harboI of New York. 1t was indeesl encouraging to the boys, who were having their first taste, as it were, of actual warfare. The steamer New Hampshire, was fairly besieged with salutes and the men in charge were kept busy in answering them.
 Before leaving Jersey City the Go e. Glee club gave one of its inn promptu concerts and was greeted with much applause by the many au- dftors. The trains, bearing the Sec ond regiment troops left Jersey City about 9 o'clock. The boys soon af- ter realized that home has many comforts Tired and sleepy, they missed their cozy little cots. The l
 plush seats of an everyday common passenger train were q poor substi- tute for the soft beds. But these little inconvenience were expected. The boys managed to get a little sleep. It was an all night Journey to Manassas. It was tired but good spirited crowd that rode through Washington at o'clock Sunday morning They got view of the congressional library, of the capitol and of Washington monument. Three hours later they arrived near Manassas station, leaving the train about two miles above this station. A march of about three miles over a fine road and through almost level fields brought the soldiers to their camping grounds. On the arrival of the baggage about an houralater tents were pitched and the boys were ready for the 1904 encampment, so different from the 1903 camp at Mantle. Tents I,o x-i1,o honO Difchpd fha hovS were