New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-02
SECOND NEW-YORK LED.
TROOPS MOVE FROM CHATTANOOGA TO
TAMPA.
FOUR REGIMENTS WENT YESTERDAY AND FOUR
MORE WILL FOLLOw-MRs. LETTERS
GIFT OF A HOSPITAL.
Try TELE~~ ,ru TO TIFF rnIpuxE.1

left Chickamauga for Tampa to-day. The men
were up bright and early this morning. ready
to begin their journey South. They breakfasted
in the gray Of the morning. and by sun-up had
their tents and baggage packed and loaded In
wagons, and their way to Rossvlie.
five miles distant. They marched every step Of
the way the tap Of drums and the strains OF
inspiring music Colonel Harding rode al their
head.
As the ID passed by the camps OF their com
rades. the companies all lined up and saluted'
after which they broke into round after round
Of cheers. Regimental bands struck up inspir-
ing airs. and the whole scene was one OF intense
enthusiasm. These were the first Of the volun-
teer soldiers TO leave Chickamauga for the war
At Rossville the "a quickly boarded the cars
were switched to the track Of the Southern
Railway and were of for Tampa.
The 1st Ohio was marched TO RinSgold, nine
miles away. and started by the Western Allan
tic a little later The 1st District Of Columbia
went from Rossvile at o'clock. and the 18th
Indiana, with banners flying In the breeze.
started from Ringgold thirty minutes later. On
account Of the departure OF Colonel Harding
with the % New-York. Colonel Belts, OF the I'd
Nebraska. has been made Acting Brigadier OF
the Second Brigade. First Division. Third Corps
MRS LETTERS SPLENDID GIFT
Mrs L. T. Letter, Of Chicago. has purchased
the CrawAsh Springs Hotel and has offered to
give II 10 the Government for hospital pur-
poses Some time ago, in the early days Of the
encampment. the Illness among the troops OF
the volunteer army brought 10 the notice
OF this benevolent woman who at once set
about seeking a remedy for the poor hospital
accommodations. She entered into correspond
ence with Assistant Surgeon-General Sem to
see what could be done in the matter.
Her attention was directed to the fact that
there was a building at Crawfish Springs.
erected for q summer resort hotel. which was
admirably adapted 10 hospital purposes. Mrs.
Letter at once opened negotiations with the
owners of the property. with the result that she
completed the purchase Of the building and
grounds These she rendered to the Government
as a free contribution The trade is understood
10 have not been formally closed until today.
The work of fitting up the building will begin
az
This hotel consists Of over one hundred large.
airy rooms IS handsomely furnished and stands
on the bark of Crawhsh Spring which furnishes
the water supply over one thousand patients.
more than are likely 70 he sick Gt any one time.
can be cared fer there. The grounds are sloplng
and improved and the whole place is in keeping
with its elegant surroundings In the big park.
II is within easy reach OF all parts OF the en-
carnprnent over smooth driveways. and IS suf-
GENTLY isolated from the noise and hustle OF the
camp 10 give the patients perfect rest and re-
pose Il IS understood that as soon as DR.. Sem
completes the arrangements the Government
will formally accept the sift OF Mrs Letter.
whose thoughtfulness many sick soldier Will
bless while the Army is encamped az Chicka-
manga
FOUR MORE COMMANDS TO MOVE
Early tomorrow morning the 30 Pennsy-
vanla. LIST Illinois 9th Maryland and 6sth New
York under command Of Brigadier- General Car
penter Will start for Tampa Il is reported In
camp to-day that Uncle Sam Will not pay his
volunteer soldiers until July. This has come In
the nature Of a hard blow TO the soldiers. the
majority OF whom are without coin. Several OF
the States have already pad their FOR the
time they were called Into the held until they
were mustered into the regular service.
Many Of the men receive money from home,
but they are few when compared with the large
army on the field. The men 81 the "a New-York
were the happiest ones in camp to-day, and they
had a right TO be. Ordered 20 the front they
were busily engaged breaking camp yesterday
/ Afternoon when orders were issued 10 form the
men by companies. This was done and the men
received the money due them from the Empire
State II H. believed that many Of the soldiers
Will not receive their money until they IN the
field in Cuba or Porto Rico.
Supplies Of provisions for the Volunteer Army
al Camp Thomas continue 20 arrive. and are be
Ing stored for future IN the city and camp
warehouses. Ten cars were received this morn
Ing. and more are on the way. containing the
usua variety Of rations for The soldiers. Yes
ierday afternoon Quartermaster Nye received
instructions 10 ship large quantity Of supplies
70 Tampa for the use % tho additional regiments
ordered to that point and the goods were sent
out today.
NEW CAMP SITE SOUGHT
The place where General Wilson's corps will
be encamped is exciting interest Newell San
ders. a manufacturer. has charge Of the matter
for the Government and is trying 20 select
site for the encampment. II have examined sew
eral locations" said Mr. Sanders to-day. TN
company with the representatives. Of the United
states Government. but have not come 70
any definite conclusion AS 70 the place yet Il
was thought best by some 20 put the new camp,
which will have 10 he % capacity sufficient 20
accommodate from % 900 20 10000 men, near
era Wish Spring from which a sufficient supply
Of water could be obtained. Then the site near
BOvce was investigated, but an objection 10
that IS that there are so many peop.e living IA
the vicinity whose property would lie adjacent
10 or be included in the ground. that the officers
would have 20 go 20 great deal OF trouble IN
keeplnR guards over the private houses and
grounds Afteruard the site beyond the river
was examined the main objection 70 that being
that it is too far away from the lines Of com
municatiOn The matter Is still under advise
rncnt and no definite conclusion has been
rived az as yet. II is hoped that a satisfactory
agreement can be reached in a few days by
which the location may be selected "
There are now about four deaths daily In
camp. One Of the medical officers said to-day;
There 10 no reason why there should be death