Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
MOVECAMP HERE
EFFORT TO DE MADE TO GET
TROOPS FROM CAMP ALGER.
THE THIRD VIRGINIA NAY CONE.
Chamber of Commerce and Young
Mems business Association Inter-
Second Call Completed.

). II Is not improbable that Richmor
r will again have a military camp In I
q suburbs, and that Virginia troops w
, once more be on the field at their Sta
capital
, In view Of the fact that the governmel
I is considering removing the troops fro
Camp Alger, owing to the unhealthfu
q ness of the location, a concerted eRol
will be made to have them brought I
Richmond. Congressman Lamb has a
ready written to the Secretary OF Wa
requesting that the Third Virginia b
sent here, and action supplementary {
this will be taken, probably within
day or two
1t is desired that the Chamber Of Com
merce and the Young Mems Business
Association take steps to interest tn
Virginia senator's and congressman IL
the matter, and an effort will be mad,
To have a meeting OF these bodies with
in few days for this purpose.
WANTS THE WHOLE BRIGADE.
1t is not the intention to ask the de-
| partment to send the Third here alone
but it will be suggested that TO obviate
the breaking up OF the brigade the two
| other regiments brigaded with II be sent
| here also.
The advantages which Richmond offers
as the site for a military encampment
are well known at the department. and
II is believed that in view OF the inten-
ton of the authorities to change the loca-
ton Of tho camp there will be no very
great difficulty in inducing them TO send
at least brigade here. 1t will be point
ed out that this city is within easy dis
lance of Newport News, from which point
1t Is intended TO embark the Thirds bril-
gade for Porto Rico, and that a short
stay here. with plenty Of pure air, and
pure water, and camp located on high
ground, with ample shade, and perfect
natural drainage, Will do a great deal in
fitting them for a campaign in the tropics
AT FOREST HILL PARK.
II is probable that Forest Hin Park
will be the point selected should the de-
partment decide to send troops here The
park Will be offered, and its advantages
are great In every way. The movement
to obtain the troops for this city has
behind il some Of the best-known bust
ness-men here. and will be pushed.
Virginia's Quota Complete.
The three Virginia regiments are now
filled TO their regulation strength OF l,272
men each. Captain Bossieux yesterday
sent to Jacksonville for the Second Yir-
ginia three recruits, and so far as he
knows, this completes the strength of
the regiment. II may be. however. that |
owing to discharges, for various causes.
there are two or three more men needed |
II so, they will be gotten here by Captain |
Bossieux.
The last Of the eight negro companies
rom Virginia will be mustered in to-day
he Second Norfolk Company being COM
pleted. So the quota OF Virginia under
he second call, is ready.
Lieutenant w. p. Klein, of Company III.
Fourth Regiment, who has been here on
recruiting detail for several weeks. will
eturn to Jacksonville to-day
Second Lieutenant Thomas Spenser
md Corporal T. dec. Hobson, of Com
any NJ, Fourth Regiment. reached Rich
lond yesterday from Jacksonville, on a
through. They were heartily welcomed. ,
nd progress along the streets was slow.
wing to constant handshaking
Major David ID. Price, of the Third
segment, who has been in Richmond
Ia.
cred here from the Virginia Military In
-itute, where he was the regular army
)mmandant, to act as quartermaster TO
lie Virginia troops at Camp Lee. and | :
as retained in the same capacity when :
he cOlored companies were sent to Camn
orbin, is rapidly winding up his work. .
nd expects 10 be ready to join his regi-
ent in few days
General Scott Ship, commandment OF | !
e Virginia Military Institute. Is In the Il
~. General Ship said TO a Dispatch >,
porter last night that he had entirely II
covered from his recent Illness. and Il
s appearance lent confirmation 10 hIs
ords.
General Ship Is in high spirits over h
e Institutes prospects the coming year
d says he confidently expects $50 or 2eo | /.
diets. The school is In a most flourish ! ty
: condition, the enrolment last year IA
ing nearly as large as in any preceding 81
ar in its history The war seems 10 IN
We had the effect OF increasing the de- co
e OF parents 10 have their children ~
rem a military education, with possibly M
in the standing army in te
w.
Maryland Troops Here. III
n excursion train OF seven cars came en-
n the Chesapeake and Ohio SUNDAY | ax
m Newport News and Hampton, which We
ught about three cars OF citizens and ON
remainder consisted OF members OF on
First Maryland Regiment, who are ro
nping between Buckroe Beach and Fort DR.
nroe. q
he soldiers, a great many OF whom had | at
er visited Richmond, took advantage ito
this opportunity and spent the day fOr
ting the many historic places Of in th'
est in and around the city. sal
ute a number OF Uncle Sans bows OF
relatives here, and those who did not epi
gotten acquainted with several Rich ain
Id girls while on picnics 10 the sea- ant
re, and the day was spent with them dea
lt-seeing. NO
ley returned home at o'clock we'll Tor
sed with the hospitality shown them 10
richmond.
lie First Maryland is expected 10 en- ~
( at Newport News not later than -
rsday for Porto Rico in General -
'''.l'-'' yell
Gone to Santiago. the
:. Il. T. Bellenot, formerly OF Rich yell
d. but now OF Newport News, left for gen
'nnah Saturday. from whence ne will Gov
ark for Santiago as secretary 20 Ma aut
lanes l.. Wilson. chief quartermaster ian'
has charge Of the embarkation of ern'
'ral Skaters army for Montauk
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