The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-11-09
LOCAL MATTHRa.

| ySssoAuoy lhoA hih8 too troops were aStIr. and
Camp Lee presented reality of those scenes
peculiar TO soldiers life. The mpanies W ho
quartered at the camp, after the first nights
experience In "roughing it," were ready to
thither, responded with alacrity to the rsvilee
and admitted that exercise, on a bracing No.
Vember morning, was an excellent sharpene1
OF the appetite. When we arrived upon the
their appearance was really more imposina
than we had anticipated. We improved the
opportunity to make an inspection of the men
and horses, which we did on our own respon-
sibility, without military commission. The
conclusion arrived at was this that we had
never seen finer looking set of men assem-.
bled together on any occasion. They general
ly look healthy and athletic, and capable OF
doing good service, either in the field or any
other station. Their coun teLances bespeak i'm
ielligence, and their manners towards each
other are such as might be expected from we'll
bred Virginians. With scarcely a single ex-
ception, they are excellent horsemen, and we
think few Of them would hesitate at a fve-
barred gate or falter at a four-foot ditch
With regard to the horses, we think the pub.
lie will agree with US that there are mahy
well worth looking at. Our city readers are
familiar with those used in the Governors
Guard, and we allude more especially to the
horses ridden by the troopers from neighbor-
ing counties. They are well trained and
and elegant in their movements. A trip to the
Camp is SIMPLY compensated for in the view
OF this large collection of fine animals.
The Chesterfield Company and the Powha-
tan Troop, attended by Col. Davis, were dis
patched to the city as an escort to COL Hardee.
of the U. S. army, who was waited upon at
tne doyernor's mansion. He soon afterward
arrived at the Camp, where he was received
by Col. McRae, and conducted to the parade
ground. The troops were drawn up in line
aud gave the visitor the usual military salute
About II O'Clock, Col. Hardee attended by
Lieut.. Col. Fielding w. Tay lor as aid de camp,
a m cid ,f
ground, and the troops passed before him in
review. This was magnificent spectacle -
We regretted that SO few of our citizens We're
present TO witness it. The Colonel expressed
ms admiration, not only with that, but with
the dismounting and mounting, which was
hnely done. Soon afterward, the troops were
dismissed for dinner.
Some OF the companies are quartered in
tents, where they have every necessary com.
FORT while others occupy the large hall in the
new building. 1t is to be regretted that more
ample provision had not been made for the
horses. 1t was found, On Wednesday night
that the stalls were not sufficiently numer-
Gus, and two OF three companies had to return
to the city for quarters. This was to tally
unexpected and 1t WAS natural that they
should have felt some indignation. We sup
pose suitable arrangements have since been
made.
The Armory Band was on the field and fur.
pished excellent music.
In the afternoon the troops were exercised
IN squad drlil, which was witnessed by Gov
Letcher, Adjutant General Richardson, Dol
VIM. IL. Richardson, and others who are in.
terested in military matters.
The following is list Of the officers and
companies VINO have reported at the Camp
ROSTER OF FIELD, STAFF AND OFFICERS OF THE
LINE
Col Sherwin McRae, Commanding.
Maj ]. J. Werth, LIST Major.
Maj Thos. G.. Armstead. 2d Major.
John F. Wren, Adjutant.
Daniel T.. Gardner, Quartermaster.
f. w. Hancock, Assistant Surgeon.
| Edmund Fontaine, Sergeant Major
Walter K. Martin, Paymaster.
Miles @. Selden, Assistant Com missary.
COMPANIES.
Hanover Troop-Capt. WINS c. Wickham
Lieut.. VIM. b. Newton, Lieut.. B. H. Bowles
Henrico Troop-Col. J. L Davis, Lieut.
Coming b. w. Green, Jr., Lieut.. John E
Friend
Governors Guard, Richmond City-Capt
]. 9. Cabell, Lieut.. o. A. Crenshaw, Lieut.
| K. b. Kennon.
Ches sterfield Troop A-Capt. Henry W Cox
Lieut.. Jos. T. Mason, Lieut.. Geo. c. Gregory
Chesterfield Troop B-Capt. VIM. b. Ball
| Lieut. VIM. R. W Woodbridge, Lieut.. Charles B
Rhodes.
| Charles City Troop-CapL. Robert Douthat
| Lieut.. Thos. w. Wilcox, Lieut.. Archibal lc
Taylor, Lieut.. Benz. II. Harrison.
| Caroline Troop-Capt George.
Amelia Troop-Cspt. S. S. Weisiger, Lieut.
Chas. R: Irving. Lieut.. j. NJ. Gills.
/ New Kent Troop-Capt. Melville Walden
Lieut.. Geo. T. Brumley, Lieut.. Telemachus
| Taylor.
| Goochland Troop-Oapt. Julian Harrison
| Lieut. T. p. Hobson, Lieut.. Geo. F. Harrison
Powhatan Troop-Lieut Cong John F.
Lay, Lieut.. Chas. Old, Lieut.. T. z. Skipwith
| King William Troop-Capt. Beverly b
| Douglass, Lieut.. VIM. Gregory, Lieut.. w. V
! Crox ton, Lieut.. Thos. Gregory.
| Surrv Troop-Capt. T. w. Taylor, Lieut.
| VIM. Allen. (We regret to learn that Lieut.
| A. was disabled by kick from a horse ON the
| way to Riehmond)
| A few members of the Essex Troop are here
The officers are-Capt. r. S. Cauthorn, Lieut.
| Aubrey II. Jones, Lieuf. VIM. Oliver.
| To-day the scene at Camp Lee will be mag
nificent. The lst Regiment Virginia Volun
| teers will be present, with their splendid banC
| and drum corps, and we urge the ladies ano
| gentlemen of Richmond to 60 and see tn,
| grand spec tacle. The cavalry companies av
erage about 40 men each, and the aggregate o
| troops will be greater than has ever assem-
bled here. Governor Letcher will review tn
| troops. The Richmond and Fredericksbur,
railroad cars will carry passengers to ane
| from the camp.
| Richmond and York Rirer Raiiroad.-The an
| nual meeting of stockholders of the Rich
| mond and York River Railroad convened a
the compauy's Office in this city on Wednesda,