Some of the most romantic scenery in or about Philadelphia is to be found in the Twenty-first and Twenty-second Wards, along the banks of the Schuylkill river. In these Wards, various camps have been established by regiments in course of formation, and this morning we present to the readers of THE INQUIRER a view of the location of some of the more prominent military headquarters.
On either side of the Depot of the Ridge Avenue Railroad, (Girard College), are the camps of Col. WALLACE and Col. BALLIER. They are beyond the built-up portion of Philadelphia, in the green fields, through which streets have been projected but not laid out. They are the two nearest camps to the heart of the city in this direction, and are styled Camps BALLIER and EDWARDS, the former being within rifle shot of the depot, and the latter immediately opposite the entrance of Odd Fellows' Cemetery, on Islington lane. This was named in honor of the President of the Road, E. B. EDWARDS, Esq.
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Col. GREGORY, now forming a regiment from members of the different Home Guard organizations in the city, has engaged the ground immediately opposite the depot. He has not yet taken possession, but will do so, it is understood, at an early day. [...]To the majority of our citizens, a visit to any of the above-mentioned camps cannot but prove interesting. Those who desire to witness drill will have an opportunity, by attending at 6 1/2 A.M., 12M. (every other day) and 6 1/2 P.M. The cars of the Ridge Avenue Railroad, leaving Second and Arch streets, and passing up Ninth street and Ridge avenue, proceed directly to the camps.
