Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-04-30
Moro Egyptian Recruits from the United
states. '

The ex-Confederstss. Thos. Rhem. Of
Charleston, and George Pickett, Of Viz.
sinis, arrived in New York on Thurs
day, en- route for The army Of the EgyP.
,ian Pasba. The former was on Thurs
day sworn into the EgPynan service - .
full brigsder by the Pashs's recruiting
officer in ths, city. The New York Sun
says: '-l.,,..t
Several months ago Gen. Loring. for
merly connected with the Confederate
army Of the Wesl.bu, sforetime an officer
of mark in the Old United States army,
left this city for Alexandra. Egypt, and
vas soon followed by the old veteran
General Siblsy, the inventor OF the SIAN
dard tent. General Loring lost an arm at
Mstanorss while commanding the First
Mounted Rifles. and during The rebellion
served with distinction. 10 1865 he set
tied in New York. where. after a short
career az a broker, he failed in business,
giving up 10 his creditors every dollar oil
his property. He is an intimate friend
Of Gen. Jordan, commsnder.in.chie OF
Tho p,trio, army Of Cubs, who has fire.
qusn,ly urged him 10 take command in
The ever faithful Isle. General Loriug
holds the position Of brigadier general in
the Viceroy's service at salary Of S.
900 . year.
General Sibley, whose income from
the government, before the war was shout
$4,000. resigned his position al the
bre,king out Of hostiliiies. and linked his
fortunes with those Of the Southern Con-
fsderacy. In 1865 he came TO New
York. and settled in Hoboken with his
family, remaining there until invited to
accept q command in the army Of Egypt.
Among the other American officers 60.
ing into the Egyptian service are Gen.
Stone, the unfortunate hero OF Balls
Bluff; General Pickett. Of Virgins: Gen.
Tom Rhct,. of South Carolins; Capt. Z.
Sparrow Burdy, once Of Gen. Franklin's
siaff, and ls,ely of Newark, end Colonel
Jennifer, Of Maryland. a. one Time lieu.
nn,n, in the old second csvslry. the reg.
linen, in which Jeb Stuart got his wain'
ing as a raider.
Within the past few weeks large guam
ities OF arms have been purchased here
fos the viceroy. Col. Minnie. inventor OF
the Minnie RiHe. having transacted the
business in person. The arms 'elected
vefs The Reming ton breech-loadipg rifles
Of which i0o.eOo were shipped. '''s ,,
2 ss,hight Col. Jehnifer, Gen, Pickett.
Gen. Rhs,t and Gen. Stone, we're enter
: tanned 1t the residence Of james Moh.,he
Baltimore banker. 20 Eas. ,hr.y,second
street, in this city. Several prominent
members Of The M1nhatlsn Club were
present, and The occasion was most en-
Joy able one. To-day, ., 10. tbs above
named Egyptian ofieiers star. for Liver
pool. on the steamer City Of Washington
and will thers take passage for Egypt.
Col. Jennifer, Of Chsrles county. Nd,
wss formerly Of the famous old second
cavalry, United States Army. but ia'terly
!. inspector Of cavslry Of the Confederate
service. Col. Rhem Of South Carolina.
wss = graduate Of West Point, and an Of.
ficsT Of distinction in the artillery corps
i OF the Confsderste army. Gen. Stone
Of Massichussus vas also = graduate Of
ives, Point. and served with ersa, die.
tincion in the late VAT. He was directly
in from, of Jennifer. who commanded =
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