Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-04-21
MILITARY Y.
Roster of Officers ON Duty, Absent on
Leave and Expected at the
Bar racks.
ImprOvements-Th Enlisted Men Paid
OF Yesterday.

ImprOyements-Th Enlisted Men Paid
OF Yesterday.
The United States officers stationed here
ought to enjoy themselves, and it is evident
that they do. They have a billiard table
in one of the barracks buildings, where
some of them excel in executing caroms
that are perfectly wonderful. They have a
library, to which the enlisted men, too, have
access, containing standard works of all
kinds, and some military treatises. But
it is evident that the latter could be
proftably increased. The Government
of the United States ought to furnish each
post with the latest editions of military
treatises Of all kinds for the use not only Of
the rank, but also of the file. More intel
ligent soldiers than we have ever had is still
what we want. The file often produces
officers superior to those by whom they,
first, were commanded, and when it is
taken into consideration that the military
appointments have not gone by worth,
but mostly by favor, the necessity
for an intelligent file is apparent.
Too, both rank and file would be benefited
if furnished with the latest historical works
on the recent wars Of Europe. Because a
man is but private it is no reason that he
ought not to have an intelligent idea Of
general military science. Indeed it would
be benefit to the army if all the priva:es
were highly cultured in that respect.
The manner in which a post or
regimental library is sustained now
and the band supported, is by
speculation to some extent. This ought not
to be allowed under any circumstances. If
a private is entitled to a specific quantity
of flour, or anything else for his daily use,
he ought to use it; provided, however, he is
sick and cannot, or it is too much, and then
the ration ought to be reduced. There
ought to be no speculation of any kind al
lowed in the army.
COMMANDS THAT WERE AND ARE HERE.
In April 1870, the 10Th relieved the 18th
infantry, Co. K. (16th) and Co. F, same
regiment, came from Vicksburg, Miss. In
September following headquarters of the
10th infantry, the band and Co. D, 10Th,
came from Granada, Miss. In June,
1871, - company, 10th, went to Oxford,
Miss; thence to Humboldt, Tenn,
and relieved Co. G, 10th, which reached
here on the 18th of last August. In June,
1871, II troop, 18th cavalry, came from
Fort Hays, Kansas, and in July following,
K, company, 10th infantry, was sent to st.
Augustine, Florida.
THE BARRACKS HAVE BEEN IMPROVED.
Some of the buildings have been raised
so as to permit of free circulation of air
underneath and new floors have wisely been
laid. The parade ground has been so beau
tifully improved that it is now quite charm
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ried, and some of the privates are so mari
tally situated that they too enjoy domestic
feiicities.
ROSTER OF OFFICERS.
Brevet Maj. Gen. G. Pennypacker, COM
handing post. The General is at present
away on years leave of absence, which
commenced last December. It is under
stood he will go to Europe next month.
Brevet Maj. and Capt. D. NJ. Vance is COM
handing the post in the absence of the Gen
eral. The Major also commands company
G., 10th infantry.
First Lieut.. NJ. Barber, Post Adiutant.
Also Adjutant of the 10Th infantry.
First Lieut.. w. V. Richards, Post Quar-
termaster and Commissary.
Surgeon James F. Weed, Post Surgeon.
Lieut.. Col. Van Worst, Commanding 10Th
infantry. He is at present absent on court
martial duty in Louisville, Ky.
Capt. w. G.. Wedmeyer, commanding
company F, 10Th infantry.
Brevet Lieut.. Col. and Capt. F. w. Bar
ton, commanding II troop, 9TH cavalry.
First Lieut.. Z. S. Ewing, company G,
10Th infantry.
First Lieut., E. II. Palmer, company F,
18th infantry
Second Lieut.. T. W. Morrison, company
F, 10th infantry.
Second Lieut.. c. C. De Rudio, H troop,
It'll cavalry.
PERSONAL.
1t is expected that Lieut.. F. NJ. Gibson
recently promoted, who is now in Kentucky,
will soon join the troop of the 9TH cavalry.
PAYING OFF.
Paymaster T. r. Mears, who arrived on
the 10Th, disbursed about $1,000 yesterday
to the enlisted men.
THE BAND
is under the leadership of Prof. Gibson. 1t
assists at concerts, at the barracks, in the
winter time.
THE GENERAL CONDITION OF THE BAR
RACKS
is good. The reading room is a feature.
The number of horses in the stables is
about one hundred. They were all in ex-
fine condition yesterday. The
various shops, too, for the artifcers to work
in, are an attractive feature. There are two
very handsome3 Dahlgren boat howitzers
on the parade ground that were once sunk
in the Mississippi river, on a gunboat. All
the buildings are supplied with water from
two large, elevated tanks into which the
W ater is pumped up by steam power. The
post has printing office and book bindery
attached. Dress parade every day, except
and Sundays, at p. NJ. The
following list of rolls indicates the character
of the daily routine duties:
Reveille, ten minutes before sunrise;
Fatigue and Stable Call, Immediately after;
$50 a. m; Surgeons, a. m;
Water Call, II a. m; Drill, 8 a. m; Recall,
10 a. m; Guard Mount, $50 a. m; First
1870 a. m; Dinner, II m;
Fatigue, p. m; Drill, p. m; Recall,
p. m; Dress Parade, half hour before re-
treat; Tattoo, $50 p. m; Taps, 8:45 p. M;
Sunday Morning Inspection, a. m; Stable
and Water Call, 4 p. m.