Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-28
The Complainant Was a "NOn-Com"
from Another state-Men Would
Cuba.
Cuba.

Virginia antagonistic TO the good feeling
that had hitherto existed between the
Ola Dominion troops and other COM
mands in this camp.
AN INEVITABLE POSITION.
When non-comnissioned officer IN
dertakes TO criticise a regiment from an
other State as an organization, he places
! himself in rather an unenvlable position
What should the enlisted men Of another
regiment, from another State. know Of
the official affairs of a regiment with
which they can be in no communication?
The man who wrote the article could not
possibly be in possession of any facts
alluded to- and even if he were. such an
article would reflect the poorest taste and
most unmanly spirit. Whatever may be
the fault OF the Virginians at Camp
Alger, every man IN the Second and
! Fourth sympathiZes with his comrades,
and resents the false charges that nave
been made, unoflicially. by those whose
ignorance IS the only cloak for their libel
1t is sincerely hoped that this matter
may be thoroughly investigated by the
proper authorities. and that an unquali-
fed apology may be demanded.
A SHAM BATTLE
There was a fine sham battle fought
yesterday afternoon by the Second New
Jersey Second Illinois, and First North
Carolina regiments. The regiments were
equally divided, outposts were placed, a
regular battle line formulated consisting
of the advance guard, the support, and
the reserve. The enemies approached
cautiously. firing and pulling back, but
soon the firing grew warm, and the scene
presented was that of a real battle. Soon,
however, the smoke cleared away, and
it was found that the losses on each side
were trifiing. amounting to a few thou
sand cartridges.
There has been appointed in the two
Virginia regiments two details to thor
oughly police the old camp, and 10 burn
every vestage Of debris left upon the
grounds. The detail from the Second
Virginia is commanded by Lieutenant
Leigh, Company l. Portsmouth). and he
is 10 be congratulated upon the thorough
manner in which he has discharged mis-
duty. Except for the worn grass ana
the tramped streets one would never
know that a military camp had been upon
the site.
WILL THEY GO TO CUBA2
There still seems to be some doubt as
TO the probability of the Second and
Fourth Virginia regiments going 10 Ha-
bana. The discussions among the men
have subsidized, because they have been
ordered 10 apply individually for dis
charges, when desired, and the fact that
any one signing a petition or contributing
in any way TO such an effort will be
placed under arrest for INSTRUMENTATION
has caused a cessation of this means OF
expressing the sentiments OF the men.
General Lee has promulgated his earnest
desire to take his corps intact TO Habana.
The general sentiment seems to be drift
ing toward remaining in the service. 1t
is thought still by many that the men will
have no option in the matter, but will, II
necessary, serve as much Of their two
years enlistment as the government re-
quires.
KHARKI UNIFORMS.
There will be a review tomorrow OF the
Second Division of the Seventh Army
Corps. This division is composed oil
nine regiments. two of which are the
Virginia commands This review viii be
made by General Lee and staff, and as
the boys have received their new Kharkl
uniforms they will present brilliant APP
pearance These uniforms have just been
received and new rifles will be issued
the Virginia regiments next week. This
addition to the quartermaster and ord
nance departments seems indicative OF
continued service.
There will be a parade of the entire
corps Wednesday afternoon in commem-
grafton of the peace protocol Twenty
seven regiments will be in line, and Cen
eral Lee will command.
INDIVIDUAL MENTION.
Private Charles b. Brooks. Company b,
Second Virginia. who has been sick for
some time. will leave Tor his home in
Richmond in few days
Private Ernest Copen of this company
who was discharged from the service
a few days ago. will leave for Richmond
tonight.
Private Henry T. Rison, of Company B,
Second Virginia, is sick in the division
hospital.
Lieutenant Carter BraXton, Company X,
Second Virginia (StauatOn), was one of
the happiesL men in camp when he re-
ceived his leave of absence a few days
ago. He left yesterday for his home, in
Stanton on a fifteen days leave and
will be married while there TO Miss
Esther Menefee. one Of Staunton's most
popular bellies.
Lieutenant A. L. Bernham, OF Company
r.. Second Virginia. left last night on a
fifteen days leave of absence. He will
spend the time at his home, in Lynch
burg.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES HARDWOOD Com
panv Il. Second Virginia. has been dis
charged from the service of the United
States
Blanket bags have been received by
Captain Calfee, quartermaster OF the Sc
cond Virginia. and will be issued in
a day or two.
Captain L. w. owens Company L, Sc
cond Virginia, left to-day for his home.
in Portsmouth. Va. to spend fifteen days.
MEN DISCHARGED.
The following men of Company
(Yoodstock). Second Virginia, have been
discharged from the service on account
of nhvsical disability: r. Jones, c. w.
NIcFail c. f. Grim, and II. II. Steven
SON
In Company d, Second Virginia Wythe-
viue). Private Bonnie II. Foster, has
haen discharged on account of physical
dieah,litv and Private Frank b. Wal
f,rd has been discharged by order OF the
War Department
private Samuel b. Petit. Of this COM
many has been granted a ten days fur
1onch to visit his friends in Carroll
county.
Privates Jackson. Porter, and Vellany.
comnanv ID Second Virginia, who are
convaIescing at Pablo Beach, are much
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