Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-02
SECOND AND FOURTH.
WILL PROBABLY REMOVE THEIR
CAMP SOON.
The FUTURE is DISCUSSED.
Tho Impression Gaining Ground
That the Virginia Boys VIII Go to
Habana With an Army of occnpa-
tion-PersonaI.
Correspondence OF the Dlspatch.)

Correspondence OF the Dispatch.)
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, July 3--It is
generally understood among the officers
that Camp Cuba Libre will be removed
within the next week from its present
site-Springheld-to Riverside, a beautiful
and picturesque superb OF Jacksonville.
on the western bank Of the st. Johns.
This step has been found expedient for
many reasons. The drainage at SPRING
field Is very bad. and the water from the
lighthouses, as well as the constant rains.
has settled in ~cesspools. which 1t has
been impossible to remedy, and while the
health of the camp has been remarkably
good, 1t is feared that a longer stay at
our present site would imperiI the health
Of the men.
There is much discussion of the admin
istration's plan concerning the future
movements of the Seventh Army Corps,
and 1t is generally conceded that the
troops at Jacksonville will be sent TO Ha-
bana, either to take the city, in the event
OF further hostilities, or as an army OF
occupation under General Lee as Mill
tary Governor. This opinion has gained
credence by the concentration Of more
southern troops at Panama, n orders
recently issued to the command at Miami
to report at Jacksonville.
FIRST SOUTH CAROLINA.
The First South Carolina Regiment ar
rived from -Chickamauga yesterday, and
have gone into camp at Panama. The tar
get range is being constantly used by the
,,ag-,A,f. ~ A. C.rra-fh anrpg Tho ca
cond Virginia Regiment has gained quite
q distinction, having made the best record
for craftsmanship. h best record In the
regiment was made by Captain Patton,
the chaplain Of the Second, who has
proved himself TO be not only an elo-
quent preacher and an efficient chaplain,
but a splendid officer in many respects,
having volunteered his service upon seve-
raj occasions for special duty, which has
resulted in many additional comforts for
tho men.
Colonel Torey, of the Wyoming Rough
Riders, gave a banquet at the Windsor
last night in honor of the ladies Of the
seventh corps. This charming circle is
being enlarged as the officers families
come to join them.
Captain Wyatt. OF Company II, Fourth
Virginia, has returned from a fifteen
hdgo cav "a oOstliNNg nv eao "oAilAg
greeted by his boys.
Captain p. Z. Yeatman, ~adjutant OF the
Fourth Virginia, left to-day for his
home, in Norfolk, on a leave Of absence.
The ~command4nt of the Third Brigade
has ordered all passes at will revoked.
PERSONAL.
Hospital Steward Alan Bowie, of the
Second Virginia. left last evening for
his home, in Richmond, OIL q twenty
days furlough.
Captain G.. A. Brooks, Company L,
Fourth Virginia, has returned to camp
from a tWo-weeks' visit to his home, in
Portsmouth. He looks much improved,
and is happy. because he brings his wife
with him.
on last Friday evening n german was
given by several non-commissioned off,
GERS and privates of the Fourth Virginia.
1t was a great success, many OF Jack
sonville's beautiful and accomplished
daughters being present. 1t was efi-
GENTLY led by MI. John c.. Griffin, Com
pany X petersburg.
This morning the two Virginia regi-
ments were mustered for pay.
Lieutenant 3. Mercer Hartman, Com
pany 1. Second. has returned, after a
two-weeks' leave OF absence, which time
he spent in Richmond.
Quite a humorous event occurred a few
days since In the First Regiment. The
officer OF the guard had instructed n
"rookey," on duty at the guard house.
to turn out the guard upon the approach
of the brigadier-general, stating that he
thought the general would be around in
a few minutes The recruit waited for
half an hour in expectancy, but no gene
raj arrived. About 3 o'clock, on the re-
e tour Of duty, the General
rode up. The recruit saluted, whereupon
he was asked If he did not intend to call
out the guard. He came closer TO the
commander, and whispered: II say, Cen
eral. / don't mind turning out the guard. !
but you'll catch h; you're four hours
late"