Chapter X · (continued 2)
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At length we reached the armory, where we were greeted by an immense crowd. After a short speech by Col. Sullivan, wherein he dwelt on the efficient services rendered by the First Regiment, we were dismissed, and were immediately surrounded by friends and relatives congratulating us on our safe return home. And thus ended the great Sacramento Campaign.
SONG OF THE SOLDIERS.
Comrades known in marches many, Comrades tried in dangers many, Comrades bound by memories many, Brothers ever let us be. Wounds or sickness may divide us, Marching orders may divide us, But whatever fate betide us, Brothers of the heart are we. Comrades known by faith the clearest, Tried when death was near and nearest, Bound we are by ties the dearest, Brothers evermore to be; And if spared and growing older, Shoulder still in line with shoulder, And with hearts no thrill the colder, Brothers ever we shall be. By communion of the banner, Crimson, white, and starry banner, By baptism of our banner Children of one church are we. Creed nor faction can divide us, Race nor language can divide us, Still whatever fate betide us, Children of that flag we’ll be! Chas. G. Halpine.
OFFICERS OF THE SECOND REGIMENT ARTILLERY AND NAVAL BATTALION, N. G. C., WHILE STATIONED AT OAKLAND, CAL. DURING THE STRIKE, JULY, 1894.
A HISTORY
OF THE
“CITY GUARD”
“B” Company, First Regiment Infantry Second Brigade, N. G. C.
IN A CONCISE FORM
Embodying the Principal Features from its Original Organization to the Railroad Strike of 1894
BY
CAPTAIN IRVING B. COOK
Commanding Company
“SALUS PATRIAE ME EXCITAT.”
PREFACE.
In the absence of any previously compiled history of the “City Guard” I am beholden to a host of ex-members, and to many other gentlemen as well, for data and scraps of history which helped materially in this work. To them I wish to express my most sincere thanks for all kindnesses rendered. I wish also to express my appreciation for favors received from public libraries, especially the Mercantile, for the free use of their valuable collections of papers and books for reference, many having been examined and consulted by me.
Irving B. Cook,
Capt. “City Guard,” B Co., 1st Infantry, N. G. C.
Armory, 1327 Market St., San Francisco, Cal.