Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-19
THE NATIONAL GUARD.
The Proposed Troop of Cavalry-NOtes
from the ArmOries.

The organization of local troop of cavalry
will, it is believed at militia headquarters, be
an accomplished fact in the course of few
weeks. The matter has been taken up by
number of energetic young men who frequent
the riding academy, and they have, up to the
present time. succeeded in securing the prom
ise of about twenty enthusiasts who would like
to be cavalrymen. 1t is the intention of the
promoters to create a troop which should rank
with such organizations as the famous Phila-
delphla city troop, and which should be known
the Presidents body guard Some objec-
ton first made to having the troop at
tached to the District national guard. because
that would II was feared, break down the ex-
clusiyeness which Was to be an attractive feat
ure. The body guard was I. 80 At fle COM
mand of the President at al, urge TIE ex-
pense OF equipment, however, was a serious
one. even to persons who owned horses. so it
was finally decided that the troop shall, when
formed. be mustered into the national guard
This will throw the expense on the Govern
ment. One or two of the promoters have tried
to SO arrange matters that while the troop
should receive its supplies from the militia it
would still be a separate and distinct affair
which would turn out when it pleased and stay
at home when IL wanted to, responsible only TO
the President. This was found to be an impos-
slhiiIty and now preparations are being rapidly
pushed forward for the organization and mus
y.
Gen. Ordway is very much pleased with the
officers answers 10 the problems on the defense
of portions of the city in case Of attack by an
enemy. 1t was our first attempt at anything
of the kind said the general to a STAR re-
porter. and the result was most gratifying
The officers who answered are encouraged by
their success. while those who did not have be-
come interested and will study ont the other
problems on the program. Itlifts them out of the
old Tut of present arms. carry arms shoulder
arms. and shows them that the manual is but
means 10 an end"
1t Is rCmOred around the armOries that Mai
W. q. Moore will shortly accept the colonelcy
of the first regiment ID. c. N g. which was
rendered him some time ago. This would take
the colonel ont Of the Light Infantry. and if it
occurs viii result in several changes among the
officers Of that crack battalion.
Company ID. third battalion (Ordway Rifes)
has started Oat afresh. 1t has reorganized and
now promises TO be one Of the most vigorous
companies in the local militia.
Gen. Ordway Is very hopeful as to the future
of the departmental battalion. He has already
received ntlmations from various sources that
the scheme will be a success. The general
wants to have the battalion 1Dhstered and uni
formed by Inauguration day
The NatiOna! Fencibles' fair is still going on,
and seems to be a success. Several militia COM
panieS either have visited or will visit the fair
The Old Guard. Union Veteran Corps, have
promised to be present next Tuesday evening
SeTgt. William J. simmons has been elected
second lieutenant of company A, second bat
talon.