Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-05

one of whom you finally captured. You ing around among our southern girls. are leader of musicians and have been blowing your horn continuously. Your punishment is not Andersonvilie or Camp Chase, but instead 1t is my pro- found pleasure to present you with this beautiful medal. and to state in what es- teem you are held by this camp for the services you have rendered as conduct or of our great reunion in 1894. You are now released on parole and under the watchful guidance of this camp" With this he presented Professor Grambs with a beautiful medal bearing the name Of Camp Hardee.
 Professor Grambs in response said: "Dr. Dozier and Members of Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans. I thank you with all the sincerity of my heart for this beautiful token of your es- teem 1. find myself unable after the sentiments so elegantly expressed by Dr. Dozier to fittingly reply Indeed, the task is a far greater one than that or conducting your reunion. and ot when this token is a memento. l plead gullty to the charges preferred and rest my case upon your lenieney. l feel greatly hon ored by anything bearing the name of Hardee, and the same will be an in centive for higher and nobler work in my profession. Again, l thank you. The following committees on resolu- ton were appointed:
 on the death of Colonel Hewitt-James E. Webb George l.. Thomas and w. C. Ward.
 On the death of pr J. w. Dowsing- Drs J. w Barclay, T. NJ. Allen and Rob- ert Cotton.
 The camp then adjourned.
 THE QUESTION OF SENIORITY. Light on the vexed Subject Is Thrown by
 Official Orders.
 Concerning the approaching brigade encampment of the Alabama state troops much has been said regarding the seniority of sertain officers, some claiming that Col. Price Williams of the First regiment was entitled to that distinction, and others that Col. Lotus " Clark of the Second was the senior. The following official orders are pub lished for the purpose of throwing some light on the subject:
 Camp Forney, June 27, 1894. General Orders No. 10. l. The resignation of the following named officers of the First regiment Alabama state troops, are accepted, to take effect today: Col. Price Williams, Jr. Lieut.-Col J. Wade Cox, Maj. T. w. Peagler.
 By command of the governor.
 JAMES B. ERWIN, First Lieutenant Fourth United States Cavalry, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.
 Headquarters
 Alabama State Troops,
 Adjutant Generals Office.
 Birmingham, Ala, July IS, 1894. General Orders No. IA. 1. An election for colonel, lieutenant colonel and major of the First regiment, Alabama state troops, having been held, as provided for by section 1S1 of the code, the following is declared the result: Price Williams, Jr, colonel.
 R. B. Du Mont, lieutenant-colonel. J. s. McMullen, major
 The officers ele<xed will forward at once their oaths Of office in order that commissions may issue. By command of the governor.
 CHARLES P. JONES,
 Adjutant-General Official: JAMES B. ERWIN, First Lieutenant Fourth United States Cavalry, Acting Assistant Adjutant- General
 Colonel Clark was commissioned as colonel of the Second regiment in June, 1890, and on his reelection last year that commission was extended to 1896.