The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-13
CONDITION OF MILITIA.
CAPTAIN JOHN r. KNIGHT COM
PLETES ms ANNUiL REPORT.
Organization of the voIunteers-Appro-
pristions aud Arinapent-Driiis
and Ceremonies

Captain John Il. knight, assistant quar-
tormaster Of the United States army VINO
until recently was detailed to headquar-
ters Of the Virginia Volunteers has just
completed his annual report as 10 the
condition OF the militia Of this state. Inc
report. which forms part Of tho AdJu-
tant-Generars report, contains among
other matters the following:
AUTHORIZED STRENGTH AND hO"
IT IS ORGANIZED.
Total authorized strength, J,i75; infan-
try, 90 companies; aggregate, SVlv' arti-
lery, 5 battcries. aggregate 'vi' cavalry
10 troops. AGGREGATE. 80. total authorized,
y,osi with general field ana stan oi"ce's'
according 10 organization. Ihis Strength
is organized as follows:
Infantry. aggregate z.i'5' present at an
nual muster. Z.OsI.
Cavalry aggregate lSl; present at an
nual muster H.
Artillery. aggregate 1857 present az an
nual muster, l5j.
stan, aggregate 70; present at annual
muster, 9.
Total organized. an; present at an
nual muster, z35s.
According 10 the census Of 1890 there are
in Virginia OF military age white si'iiv'
c0lored. 1OS,.o0. total, Z9.5iO.
OKGANIIAIlON or THE BRi"ADf-
Tho militia OF this state Is organized a.
follows. one brigade, headquarters az
RicLmOnu, composed Of ! regiments OF
infantry. 2 separate battalions OF man
try. ] regiment Of cavalry ana Ddtlhloh
OF artillery. viz: First Regiment heau-
quarters AZ Richmond, Z companies Sev-
ond Regiment. headquarters AT NDou-
stock companies: Third Regiment, heau-
quarters at Culpeper, companle. ouil
Regiment. headquarters at Norfolk' COM
pauics; Third Battalion Infantry, head
quarters at Portsmouth. companies.
Fourth Battalion Infantry, headquarters
at Richmond companies, First Rcsi-
ment Cavalry. headquarters al Richmond,
troops, Firet Battalion Artillery mead
quarters az Richmond. 4 batteries.
Two separate battalions. composed or
First Battalion Infantry (colored). head
quarters al Richmond. . companies. sec
Ond Battalion Infantry (colOreD, head
quarters at Petersburg. companies.
one separate company Zouayes). NJ
Lynchburg. ordered to be mustered into
the State service.
one separate company (white). az Pc
the state service. one separate company
(whtc). al Independence. Grayson county,
ordered 10 Doe mustered into the state
service on November IL. 1895.
Infantry companies Maximum number
OF enlisted men. Us. minimum number, 80;
commissioned officers 3.
Cavalry troops Maximum number Of en-
listed men. 80. minimum number, 81, COM
missioned officers T.
Artillery batteries: Maximum number
Of enlisted men. 80. minimum number. q;
commissioned officers. s.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
Thore is no organization OF the medical
department; medical officers are attached
10 tho brigade res.mental and battalion
STATS These officers are examined by
board OF officers and pronounced pro-
hcient before being cOmm stoned. While
no specific scope is laid down for these
examinations for medical officers so far
as known. they cover the subject Of
camps sanitation. regulations applicable
10 STAFF officers military reports and cor
respOnlenco 80 attempt BIS made TO
enter the field Of surgery or medicine.
as 100 an cases the appOntec5 are licensed
physicians Of the state by virtue Of
General orders 40. 2. 8. g. o., State of
Virginia. datodNfsy IS. 1895. Captain John
T. knight. a. j.. NJ. r. $. a. was IN
charge and performed an duties pertain
ing 10 the quartermastors and ordinance
departments Of tho State. until relieved
by $. o.. No. 253, a. G.. o.. October q.
1896
There f. no organization in the State
OF either am ambulance or hospital corps.
A hospital detachment in the First Regi-
mont Of Infantry, COMPOSED OF men de-
taChed from the several companies, is
poorly equipped but could render valuable
assistance 20 The attending surgeon in
caring for the injured.
There is no signal corps or equipments
for one IN the volunteer service.
THERE ARE NO CAMPS.
The state Owls no camp grounds. No
appropriation is made Tor oncampments.
and no encampmcnts OF organization have
been held. CThe attempt has been made
repeatedly 20 secure appropriations for
such purpose. but the Legislature has
always declined 10 consider such measures
fayonbly
APPROPRIATION AND ARMAMENT.
For the use during the fiscal year end
ing July 1. 1896. the sum Of 81. 1921 was
appropriated by the State. When troops
are called out in aid OF evil authorities.
all expenses are paid out OF any money
IN the state treasury not otherwise APP
prOpriated.
For the fiscal year ending June 90. 1897.
the state appropriation was Sl03Jl3j.
The amount OF the Volunteers is rs
follows.
Cavairy-Springield carbincs: calibre.
a. aud regulation cavalry sabres.
Artillery-f brass guns. 12-pounders:
brass guns, C-pounders; y lron-rined
pieces S-incn, and regulation artillery sa-
bres.
Iniantry-Springfeld rifles: al are cali
bre 20, except pos. which are calibre 80.
The above arms are IN fair condition
except few stands IN several organiza-
tons An effort was made during the