The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-17

THE OLD rfRsT VIRGINIA AND THE NEW FIRST
vIRGgIA-HEETIsG OF THE VETERANS AT
SANGER HALL.
A special meeting OF the Old First vir.
ginia regiment was held at Singer Hall
Monday evening Major George +. Nor.
ton, yicepresident OF the Old First Yir-
ginia regiment, IN the chair; Sergeant
Charles Il. Loehr, secretary. Msjor Nor
ton explained the object OF the meeting,
which was 10 form closer connection with
the present regiment.
Colonel John B. Purcell, OF the First
| Virginia regiment, addressed the Associa.
tloD. expressing in happy manner his desire
10 see the Old First perpetuated. He sug-
gesied that the Old First accept such mem.
bers who, having served certain time in
the present regiment, withdraw in good
standing. Colonel Purcell further stated
that one room would be set apart for the
use of the Old First in their new armory,
and to be known as the Old First Virginia
Regiment Room; that they, the present
regiment, needed funds 10 entertain their
guests during the coming Centennial, and
that they desired the support Of the Old
First, especially their moral support.
Colonel r. l.. Maury expressed desire
that the Old First invite Company f Asso-
citation and the surviving members OF other
companies that were connected with the
Old First before and during the war TO
participate.
Lieutenant W. II. Rockingham moved,
and 1t was agreed, that they connect with
and become part OF the present regiment,
and that Colonel PurcelPs proposition as TO
quarters be accepted.
II was further moved and agreed to invite
Ill q -. ~ ha Hn urnr
formerly THAT is during or before the war;
connected Herewith TO join the organiza-
tion.
The following committees were appoint
ed To confer with Colonel Purcell as to the
proposed union with the present regiment,
Captains 4. Payson Reeve, James +. Phil
lips, and Aylett K. WOoGson committee OF
invitation to invite the surviving members
OF companies that belonged to the Old First
prior to and during the war, Colonel +. II.
Langley, Colonel r. l.. Maury, and Lieuten-
ant w. II. KeiniDgham.
1t was resolved 10 appoint committee to
take in consideration the feasibility OF CIV
Ing entertainments TO procure funds fer the
members who may, through pecuniary cir
cumStances, be unable to attend the York
town celebration-E. II. Chamberlayne, Jr.,
John Il. Tyree, and John Hanson Kepler,
committee.
Mr.. W. Upshur Bass consented to cO6p-
crate with the Yorktown Centennial Com
mittee.
On motion, the meeting Adjourned to
meet again at sanger Hall Tuesday night,
August 30th, TO hear and receive the reports
OF committees.
The people Of the city, having the tender
est regard for the glory OF the Old First
and an afectionale interest in all Of its
surviving members, will not hesitate to
afford them the aid and encouragement
they seek. The union CT the two organizl-
tlons will be beneficial TO both; to the old
members because it will make them sharers
OF the duties and the pleasures OF the pre-
sent; to the new members because it will
link them closer with those whose courage
and endurance was tried 10 battle and
storm. and whose record will long stand to
incite patriot soldiers to noble efforts.