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| 186 the State militia, which was just then demonstrating its importance as a preserver of public peace and a protector of property. The daily menu at the camp was good. For breakfast, there was bacon, eggs, bread, potatoes and coffee; for dinner, soup, roast beef, potatoes, beans, onions and coffee; for supper, cold meat, beef, brea~d, tea and coffee. In addition to these articles, the men added many things at their own expense. Upon such rations, and breathing the pure mountain THE OUTPOST AT THE SCHOOL HOUSE, FEOSTBURG. 1894. air, the soldiers had good health, and the surgeon, Major William H. Grim, had but little use for his array of medicines. He said he had never seen so little sickness in a camp. The summer climate of Frostburg is delightful; the nights are cool and soldiers were missing hot nights in the city. Sunday was a beautiful and peaceful day. There was morning prayer and a sermon in the camp by the chaplain of the Fifth, the Rev. William M. Dame, who had followed Lee's army through to Appomattox, and knew how to talk to soldiers. The dress parade Sunday evening was witnessed by a great number of people from |