The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-31
STATE GUARD IN FINE C0hDI-
EION.
Despite he Efforts OF the FGsiOn Ls gis-
Ia,uTe to ~ <3r0y it, sEnnai Rep0Tt
of Adiu'ans General T.. III. Cameron.


OF Adju'ans General r.. IA. Cameron.
Despite hostile legislation and the
lack Of that interest inspired by the
prospect of Il season of instruction and
camp experience" SAYS the Adjutant
General IN his report to the Governor,
"the general condition of the Guard
has been one of steady improvement"
He remarks that the former appro-
priation for encampment only provid-
ed for two regiments each year, but
even this was taken away by the late
Legislature. "who not only greatly
reduced the pitiful appropriation al
ready granted for the support of the
troops. but took away from them al
tgether the annual sum hitherto grant
ed bv law for annual encampment."
ut was apparently hoped and belev-
ed that sucn manifest hostility to the
Guard would result in It's voluntary
and speedy disbandment, but the
troops, true to their past record OF
LOYALTY to their State and its interests,
and of faithful service cheerfully rem
dered, stood firmly by their colors and
organization manifesting a spirit OF
patriotism and self-sacriiice which
should win for them the esteem and
gratitude of all good citizens.
The Guard is now better equipped
and better disciplined than ever be-
fore.
Twice during this year the Guard
has rendered efficient aid 10 the civil
authorities: at Winston, during the
riots: and at Aurora, Beaufort county.
The Adiutant General especially com
mends Capt Resent and the Winston
company for their GOODNESS and cour-
age.
No regular camp of instruction was
held this wear, but several individual
companies have encamped at various
points. The battalion of Naval Re
serves, under command of Lieut.Wins-
low at their own expense took a cruise
on the Nantucket" in August. The
Adiutant General speaks of the visit
of inspection of the L. S. S. Ampthi-
trite to Southport. Referring to the
Naval Militia, he says, much credit is
due them for the deservedly high
stand which they have taken in the
ranks Of the Naval, Militia of the coun-
try.
At the close of 1894 the State Guard
consisted of: companies, -: cavalry
troops. /; men field and staff includ
ed,) 1860. During 1895 four companies
of infantry. or troops of cavalry and
three divisions of naval reserves have
been disbanded. while three divisions
of naval reserves and two companies
of infantry have been admitted, and
third company is just completing its
organization. There are now, infan-
try, companies, p; naval reserve, diyi-
sions. 3; total number of officers and
men, 1861.
They are better clothed and equip
ped than ever before.
In less than thrty-siX hours. says
the report, the entire force can be con
centrated at any given point ON line of
railway communication. fully armed
and equipped for six months service.
The effort to secure the most modern
rifles from the General Government
has not been successful. but the officers
have been equipped with new regula-
ton armv revolvers And for the first
time service stripes have been issued
TO all enlisted men whose length Of ser
vice entities them to that honor.
During the year there have been Is
honorable discharges and three dis
honorable discharges.
Numerous applications for the or
ganization Of new companies have been
received
Last April Capt T. w. Jones, 10th
Cavalry, L. S. A., who had been for
more than two years on duty with the
State Guard, as Acting Assistant Adj
jntant' General "a position which he
filled with. great acceptability," was
succeeded by Maj. L. NJ. Hayes, 18th
Cavalry. T.. $. a. .for whose earnest
and faithful work and hearty co-opera-
ton and assistance in planning and
executing the work of the Department,
says the Adjutant General, | desire to
express my warm appreciation