The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-08-26

being held there was quite different
scene being enacted in rda COMPANY
streets throughout the regiment. The
privates were in squads discussing the
same question. but the decision reached
was entirely different from thai reached
by those who hold commissions. The
men, many of whom left good paying
positions and offered their services to
the United States government to uphold
the honor and dignity of the nation
and to protect the stars and stripes from
a foreign foe, argued that now the war
was over they should be mustered out
of service, or at least be given Il chance
to speak their sentiments about going
to Cuba as an army of occupation. Not
Il murmur arose from the rank I'D
file of the First North Carolina regiment
so long as there was a foe to meet, and
in fact there was a daily clamor that
the regiment be sent to the front and
allowed to see some service AMI VIII
honors in the name of the State they
love, but now, the men claim, it is differ
ent, and as many as desire to do so
should be allowed to return home, and
resume their duties there. But there is
another side to the question, even among
the privates. A great many claim that
their services are needed now as much
as before peace was declared, lnaSinucI
as the United States has the island on
its hands and that quiet must be restored
and good and stable government cstab-
liShed. Thus the matter stands and
there is much talk both pS and con.
However this may ne, it is safe to say
that the "Tar Heel boys VIII do their
duty, whether in time of war or peace,
and one can say. with almost an equal
certainty, that that duty will lcad the
First North Carolina To foliov General
Lee when he goes to fulfil promise
made Spain-'I go, but will come again."
1t is thought now lhlt the move to Cuba
will be made about October !.
TWO APPOINTMENTS MADE.
Two of the majors of the First North
Carolina regiment have been appointed
to positions Of trust and honor recently.
Major George Il. Butler, major of the
Third battalion, has been appointed sum-
mary court for the regiment. This court
takes the place of the field officers
court, which was abolished by act Of
Congress on June Is. lie has already
entered upon his duties. Major w. G.
Smith, of the First battalion, has been
appointed court to try all cases that
originate in the hospital corps of the
Second division. Both appointments
show the popularity of these two gen
tlemen as army officers.
THE SUWANNEE HERE
The Suwannce, one of THE warships of
Admiral SIMPSONS fleet, that has seen
much fighting in the battles off Cuba. is
in port here ut Jacksonville and is being
visited by thousands of soldiers and ct
zens daily. The cruiser Suwannee Is
16S feet long and carries a total OF -
guns. She put in port here to get II
supply of coal and as soon as she is
through coaling will leave for Norfolk
Va, where she is under orders to report
as early as possible. The Suwannee has
three holes in her flag to show thar
Spanish balls were whistling close amozg
the heads of the men working her guns.
The cruiser left Guantanamo bay last
Thursday and when she put in here the
men were allowed to go ashore for thu,
first time in three months. 1t is happy
crowd and every member of the crew is
glad to be in the United States again.
ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Sergeant Bunch, of Company X, who
has been on detached duty as assistant
to the recruiting officers i'll Nor-h Caro-
lima, has returned to camp and is now
with his company. 1t is expected that
Lieutenant Christian and Sergeant Old
ham, of Company l, will follow in few
days.
Miss Celeste Wilder, daughter of Ardj.
Wilder, is confined to her room down
street with illness. Her physician stated
to-day that she was some better.
Captain Hill, of Company l., is ;ndis-
posed and is being treated by physl-
elan. lie has been unweIl for some
time.
Captain ]. C. Bessent, of Company c,
left to-day on a ten-day leave of absence
and is visiting home folks at Win
ston.
Captain Robertson, of Company 4,
left for his home Sunday on sick leave.
J. FRANK MADDRY.
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