Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-05
Their Pay.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. Juno 4--(sps-
cial.)-The Second Virginia Regiment is
now comfortably quartsred at Camp
Springfield The tents are up ana in
good shape. the kitchens are being built.
| the men have gotten over the fatigue
incident 70 their long ride. sssir health
Is good. the weather is pleasant. and an
are satisfied. This was a day OF cespara-
tive relaxation and rest. but with the be-
| ginning OF the week regular military
duties and hard work will begin.
| Upon the arrival OF the Second ycster-
day tho men were greeted with a NOSE
enthusiastic Welcome from the othev
troops. Wisconsin. Illinois, New Jersey
and North Carolina Joined In enc grand
salutation. All sectional differences have,
certainly been buried, and the hearty
hand-grasp of the northern and southern
troops attested patriotic devotion TO q
common country. We are especially Inc
debted to the Frst North Carolina Regi.
ment We are in full possession OF their
commissary department; our men have
been welcomed to their baths; our sicld
are in their hospitals, and their quarters
have bean thrown open generally to their
netghbors from Virginia. Last night the
camp presented an inspiring scene. Ths
'camp-hres blazed. and the men gathered
together In social ooncourse. Their cheer
Cor Virginia was answered by three
rousing cheers; followed similar shout
for North Carolina, Wisconsin. and Iowa.
and "Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag"
was mingled with the Star spangled
Banner" 20. Garry Me Back TO Old
Virginia" was weakly commenced. but
drowned by an enthusiastic majority, who
shouted, "we'i follow colopel Baker. of
the Second Regiment. and bet old Cuba
free"
VISIT FROM GENERAL LEE.
This morning General Lee and a por-
ton OF his staff visited tho camp. The
enthusiasm was unbounded He congrat-
ulated the boys upon their appearance.
and promised that all necessary quarter
master and ordnance stores would be fur
nished Immediately He said no had just
cause for congratulating himself. in that
he would once more lead to the front
Virginians' sons, and added that the
cause in which they fought was a noble
one-the cause of suffering humanity.
and the determination of cruel tyranny.
Fitz Lee, Jr., was heartily welcomed by
the boys, among whom we're several OF
his classmates.
The companies of the Second have
about gotten straight, with the exception
OF tho building of their Kitchens and
baths, and these are being rapidly push
ed to completion. Colonel Baker regrets
that the Fourth Regiment will not DO
brigaded with the Second, but feels as
sured that hearty fellowship will exist
between ell the companies of our brigade.
PRIVATE KENNEY DOING WE'LL
Chester II. Kenney. OF Buena Vista,
the young soldier Of the Salem company,
who injured his shoulder by jumping
from the car-window, is rapidly recover.
ng Under the treatment OF Major Pey-
.on, the regimental surgeon. Mr.. Ken
ney as telegraphed you last night. jump
ed from q window OF the first section
when the train was In rapid motion.
breaking his collar-bone. He was passed
3y the second section, walked
nile and half and was picked UP by the
bird section. He has been thoroughly
conscious all during his suffering. Ha
ays he had a most vivid dream He
Ireamed that the train was running into
N approaching freight. and to escape the
Dillon he sprang from the window. He
avs he awoke before leaving the vim
ow, but being unable to draw himself
ack, he pushed himself as far from the
rain as possible. Major Peyton says he
iii be thoroughly well In a few weeks.
WANT THEIR PAY NOW.
There is some dissatisfaction among the
oys regarding their pay. The North
arolinians have been mustered mo the
eryice for five weeks. and have not yet
sceived a cent from the government. It
generally understood thai the soldiers
ere will not be paid before the LIST OF
uly, and they are not pleased with this
Steps have been taken BY
olonel Baker 10 remedy this, but they
ave been unsuccessful.
The Young Mems Christian Association
as been organized in our regiment ana
getting down 20 work. 1t will labor in
with Captain Patton. chap
in OF the regiment.
There are only tive men sick IN the
tire regiment. The climate Is not dis
yreeably warm, and the constant breeze
especially refreshing The nights ara
,ol and the men are exceptionally
essed with the land OF flowers.
There Is fine bathing and fishing here