Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-20
TROOPS or TWO NIRGINIAs.
Suggestion That They Form bri-
gnde. Commanded by FitE Lee.

Suggestion That They Form n Brl-
gade. Commanded by FitH Lee.
The spectacle Of the TWO Nirginias
united again. at least in war, is a possi-
bility. and may in a few days become an
accomplished fact.
Governor Tyler yesterday received
telegram from Governor Atkinson, OF
West Virginia. suggesting that the volun-
teers Of the two States be consolidated.
under the command of General Ftzhugh
Lee. The telegram was as follows:
THE GOVERNORS TELEGRAAlS.
Charleston. w Va. April - lS3S.
Governor J. HOge Tyler, Richmond. Va:
suggest. II possible 10 accomplish 1t,
that the volunteers Of the two Nlrsinias
be consolidated into "a brigade. and that
we ask the President 20 appoint t1tzhush
Lee as the brigade commander.
G. ". ATKINSON.
Governor.
Governor Tyler replied as follows:
Governor q. ". Atkinson. Charleston.
". Va:
The sentiments expressed i'm your tele-
gram appreciated. Virginia would be
glad 10 unite her forces with her sister
state. and surely none more suitable 10
command could be found than F1tzhugh
Lee. j. HObE ID bbh'
Governor.
O.. OUR EXECUTIVE INTERESTED.
Governor Tyler was much Interested
in the telegram Of Governor Atkinson.
and apparently impressed favorably by
the suggestion. He did not know whether
such an arrangement could be- Effected
but he will cooperate with Governor At
knsOn In an ende8yor TO induce the
President 10 have the troops Of the two
Nirginiss united in one command.
West VTginiJ's volunteer organization
consists Of two regiments. under the
command - Brlgadirr-Geueral B. -.
Spilman. The troops are in "a high state
of efficiency. and win compare quite IA
vorably with those Of Virginia. Besides
the latest army guns with which the
troops are armed. they also possess
battery of GatlinG guns, ana tne men are
trained in the use ~ these formidable
weapons. The West virginia volunteers
also have "a signal corps which was or
ganized only "a short while ago.
II is not known whether the OrganiZa-
ton which viii he attempted of the
troops Of the two States win be- bri-
gade Or division. lu case the former Is
organized. 10 Is hardly likely that Gene
raj Lee would be- appointed 10 the com
maud. as IL is generally believed he will
be- given a major-generars commission,
and placed at the head OF division.
Another Division of NnNnI Reserves.
Governor T,lr. h.t sht issued am
order for the organization Of division
of naval reserves at Hampton. Mr.. VII
liam II. Boyuton OF that place. visited
him last night and presented the apoii-
ca ton for permission 10 form the division.
signed by forty-eight men, two more ,han
the number required by law.
Nr. Boyuton said that many more
names can be- secured. and be- believes
the division can Dee made larger than
either Of the two now organized in Nor
folk. forming the First Battalion. The
Hampton organization will be- attached
To this battalion, and will be- known -
Division G..
II was thought that the Virginia naval
reserves would be stationed along the
coast. but 10 is now thought 10 be- deh-
nitely decided that they will man the
auxiliary cruiser ST. Paul. Of the Ameri-
can Line, between New York and south
ampton This vessel Is now receiving
her armor and guns. and will be- ready
for service I'm about two weeks.
The Hampton Division will elect Off
GERS Friday night
new York Soldiers Going south.
Uncle sam is rapidly modifying his
troops along the southern coast and
i'm this direction is making rapid prepara-
tOns for war.
Last night at u go o'clock there passed
around Richmond. over the Atlantic
Coast Line. en- route from Governors
Island. New York, 205 officers and men
in "a special train OF fourteen coaches
The soldiers were going direct 10 Tampa
Fla. and expected 10 arrive there some
time Tonight. They are prepared for
war. and besides having ammunition and
clothing to last them some time. have
with them I'm two freight cars attached
10 their train their ambulauces and AN
The equipments for active service on the
field.
The train is being run ON exceedingly
fast schedule time, and the run from
New York 90 Richmond was made in
seven hours and n half
Appointed surgeon in the Navy.
Intelligence has been received here of
the appointment of Dr. H. p Tompldus
Of Natural Bridge. as surgeon in the
United States navy.
DR.. Tompkins Is nephew of Mr.. Ed
mund G.. Tompkns, of this city. and
graduated from the Medical College of
Virginia last year at the head Of his
class.
VIII Care for Their Families.
At "a meeting of Richmond Lodge. No.
n. Independent order Sons OF Benjamin.
held at their lodge-rOOms. Druid Hall.
last night the following resolution was
adopted:
Resolved, That In tn event Of w-r be-
tween the United States and Spain this
lodge viii keep in good standing any
member of the lodge who may volunteer
his services and Is called 10 the front
until such time as he may return, and
that during his absence this lodge will
care for his family
THE ALABAMA DEMOCRATS.