Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10

He was subsequently elected major. and
served several years. In 1850 he was adj
vanced TO the highest post in the COM
mand lieutenant-colonel,w which response
be and trustworthy position he has flled
for the past sixteen years.
HOWITZERS' PROUD RECORD.
The Howitzers have equally as proud
history as have their Louisiana friends.
Soon after the war that gallant soldier,
Me1or II. c. Carter. and others. VINO may.
indeed. be enrolled among "the bravest
OF the brave" conceived the Idea OF form
ing a CLUB composing the members Of the
three companies OF the Richmond Howit-
zers who served throughout the war, the
object being 10 perpetuate the record OF
their glorious deeds and renew the ties
which bound them together through Tour
long years OF battle. suffering. and pri-
walton.
The club having been formed. they con-
tlnued TO meet together. discussing the
best plans by which they could aid com
rades In distress. reminding those feenngs
OF brotherly love, and formulating plans
for the establishment OF volunteer com
pany. which should bear the name OF the
Richmond Howitzers. and become the OBJ
feet OF their watchful care and assistance.
How well they performed their task the
proud record OF the present battery stands
as n fitting testimonial 10 their se!f-sacri-
ficlng devotion 20 It's welfare and pros
perity. by their wise counsel, hnancal
aid. and moral support. the present com
pany has been enabled TO maintain that
esprit de corps for which 1t is so justly
celebrated.
THE COMPANY FORMED.
The present company was formed April
q. 1871, many Of the members OF the Ola
.Vtpr "a O.
the very best young men Of the city TO
join.
II. G. Carter was elected captain; John
s. Elicit. first lieutenant: w. $. White,
second Lieutenant, and G. Percy Halves.
color-bearer All Of these had served
through the war with distinction. and the
following non-cOmmissioned officers ana
privates were chosen: J. W. Gibson II.
Tate Evans. J. Il. Moore. T. 5. Cardozo,
W. II. Talman. s. G. shepperd. +. A.
VIM, DIT. r. T. Mayo, G. +. Wineo. X.
W. Jones. W. L. White. Lewis Booker,
Charles Harrington. J.. D. Tatum, ROBERT
J.. Richardson. J. A. Grigg T. Bolsseau'
j. Mccarthy, j. c. Tatum. J. y. Foster
Jr T. w stiles, Junius l.. Powell, =. j.
Posher. ST. George Bryan, r. G. Wor-
than. T.. NJ Crump. W G. A. Mayo, w.
=. Gretter. George Place. end =. a. Jeter.
The company first held its meetings
In a building opposite the post-oi1ce'
practlcing gun-dTill with wooden gun
mounted on a carriage, an exact im.-
tation OF the field piece. Later on. the
United States Government loaned them
four brass pieces CNapoleons). and, with
these they paraded for the first time
and fired a salute in honor OF the cele-
bration OF the completion OF the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway to the Kanawha
river. Soon after this they were given
by the state four rifle pieces.
Through the united efforts or the mem
bers Of the company the Howtzcrs As
ISOLATION and their friends, the city OF
Richmond, granted their request and
erected an armory for them on the old
City-Spring lot, where they thereafter
held their meetings and drills. The
Howitzers spent much Of their own
money and paid for much Of the work
done on the building
CAPTAIN WORKMAN CHOSEN.
The artillery Of the State having been
formed into battalion, Captain Car
ter was elected major Of the same; that
gallant soldier and modest, Christian gen
tleman. x. G. Workman, was then elect
cd to the captaincy Of the company; T.
j. Bosher first lieutenant; w r. Simons
junior first lieutenant; and +. II. Nc
CURE second lieutenant
BY Captain Wortham's faithful per
Torrance Of every duty devolving upon
him, his uniform courtesy. gentlemanly
department, and high sense Of honor
he won the love, confidence, and respect
Of all His name will be forever en-
rhrined I'm the hearts OF his comrades
Business interests claiming his undivided
attention. he was reluctantly compelled
TO resign Lieutenant Il. j. Bosher was
then elected captain, having gained du-
ring the war a most enviable reputa-