Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-07
TOCAMP NEXT MONTH
THE FIRST REGIMENT PREPARING TO
GO TO WRleHTsvlLLE, N. C.
They win BE shown Much Courtesy by
the Tsr-Hesis-Husy Getting Ready
Other Military Notes.

The encampment of the First Virginia
regiment at Wrightsville. N. O.. next
month promises to be O memorable occa-
sion in the history Of this organization.
Adjutant- General Glenn. of North Caro-
lima, recently wrote to Colonel Jones as
follows: II am glad TO be able 10 tell you
that all arrangements for our encampment
have been provided and it will be held
from July 18th to oath inclusive.
49," We will again occupy the seaside park.
This y q beautiful grove, and am sure we
can all get along very pleasantly and hap
PLY in it.
:" i was in O consultation with the In
spector-General, Colonel Smith, the
quartermaster, and Colonel of the Second
regiment on last Saturday at the camp
grounds, and we laid of the grounds and
gave you what we all considered the best
place. am sure you will be well pleased
and assure you we will do everything
that we can for your comfort.
Our Quartermaster-Genera will fur
nish you with floors for your tents and we
viii have couches such as we used put up
for you.
g Don't hesitate to call on us for any
thlng that we can do for you, for | assure
you 1t will give US pleasure"
srLcIAL GUESTS OF THE SECOND REGIMENT.
The First regiment. while ut Wrights-
vile, will be especially looked after by the
Second regiment of North Carolina Of
which Colonel w. G. Jones is commander.
From information received there is every
indication that the visit of the Virginians
IS looked upon bv the officers and men Of
the North Carolina Guard with most
pleasant anticipations. Their letters indi-
cate desire TO do everything in their
power TO make this encampment agreeable
In every way.
The officers and men Of the command
are now very busy putting everything in
proper shape for the trip.
The commissary of subsistence, Captain
| Cyrus Bossieux, will have entire charge in
camp. He has had this Office for years
and fine opportunity will be Afforded
him to exhibit his knowledge of how TO
care for the Inner man" The quarter
master, Captain Tennant, will have his time
fully occupied with the transportation of
the stores for the proper accommodation
of the regiment. This is no small job. 1t
will require seventy-two tents to accom-
modate the officers and men. He will also
have to carry the feed for the field and
stan officers horses as well as the stores
OF the ordnance and commlssary officers.
FRANK TO BE KEPT BUSY.
The ordnance officer, Captain f. w.
Cunningham, will be kept busy looking
after the targets. ri1e-range, and ammunl-
| ton, and in answering the many questions
which will be asked him, since the prac-
tice duty to be required of the command Is
a new addition to the routine of camp life.
This is the first year an opportunity hes
offered itself to obtain this necessary in
struction in the use of the rifle.
Colonel Jones said last night that he had
every reason TO believe that the number Of
officers and men who will go into camp
will reach two hundred and fifty. Pro-
vision will be made for this number. Each
man will carry his own knife, fork, spoon,
and cup.
Ample time Will be allowed all to fully
| enjoy the pleasures incident to this camp,
which will be many, such as fishing, boat
! ing, sea-bathing, and others incident 10 q
seaside resort. The Colonel trusts that
| every officer and man on the roster will be
able to answer Here" when the roll is
called July 1s, 1891, at $50 7. III.
The officers of the regiment have been
ordered TO meet Tuesday night to make
final arrangements for the encampment.
| An order has been issued to Captain W.
| T. Mosby to hold an election Tuesday for
second lieutenant in Company 9, to I'LL the
vacancy caused by the resignation OF Lieu
tenant Josiah Vaughan.
The Sons of Veterans Company.
There now seems to be every probability
| that the company TO be composed OF men,
bers of the Sons Of Veterans Camp will be
| formed. Lieutenant Charles Verne, Of
| the regiment. has been invited to fill the
captaincy of the company, and as he IS a
| thorough disciplinarian and organizer his
connection with it signifies success. A
meeting of those interested in the new or
ganization will be held at the Armory
Monday night.
COLONEL BIDGooD MAY RESIGN.
It is said in military circles that Colonel
j. V. Bidgood. commander OF the. First
| regiment of cavalry, will shortly resign on
account of pressing business dutles.
He is gallant soldier and splendid Off.
Ger. and his resignation will be received
with great regret. Colonel &; Percy
| Halves is northumberland of the regi-
ment and Major Willie Wickham IS major
| of the regiment. The cavalry is in excel
lent condition. A new troop will probably
be organized this summer.
Driil-Team Exhibition.
The Howitzers' drill team met last night
| to make final arrangements for their ex-
| bibition drill, which will be given Tuesday
night. June 10th, at $50 o'clock. The fol-
lowing committees were appointed:
Committee on InvitatiOn-R. A. Will
liams, j, II. Gerring, j. II. Cole, and W. e.
| Duke.
Committee on Receptlon-J. p. Stuart,
| II. g. Whittet, l.. ID. Grant, j. IL. Pollard,
| and w. q. Duke.
Committee on Refreshments-E. s. Kel-
| lam. c. l.. Epps, and II. w. White.
Committee on Music-E. N. Crutchfeld,
j. s. Eubank, l.. X. kellam.