Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-03
yIRGINIANS IN GEORGIA.
The Latest News from the Camp Of
the Fourth Regiment.
CORRESPONDENCE of lac DIspatchD

Correspondence Of the Dispatch.)
SAVANNAH, GA, November 1.-The
lads Of the Fourth Virginia We're highly
elated over a report which was going the
rounds of the camp yesterday that this
regiment had been assigned to provost
duty in Savannah, to take the place OF
the Fourth Illinois, which has had that
work for some time. We have, however,
received no orders to that effect. There
still seems to be some doubt as to which
regiment will be selected. The Fourth IL
linois, which new keeps order in town,
may be kept on that duty until the corps
leaves. If they are taken off, the choice
will probably be between the Forty-ninth
Iowa and the Fourth Virginia.
PROVOST DUTY.
The men generally like provost duty,
as there are no drills for them then.
They have every other day off duty, and
IL is different work from regimental
guard duty in that the sentinel Is In the
midst of the life and activity of the city,
whereas around the lines of the regiment
he is posted in some old field, or down
In the woods, with no one to whom he
can talk, and under the surveillance of
the officers of the whole regiment. II We
are assigned to this duty We shall have
to pull up stakes" here and move into
town.
Y. NJ. c. A. TENT.
Our Young Mems Christian Association
tent, much to the relief of the men who
congregate there, has been put up at
last. This is an almost Indispensable fea-
ture Of our camp, the large tent furnish
ing a commodious place for gatherings
of the boys, while tables and benches,
with materials for writing are furnished
to all. and divine services are held seve-
raj times every week. Last Sunday these
services had to be dispensed with, as we
had nowhere to hold them.
The tent now I'm use only serves for
shade. In case of rain one can best keep
dry by going outside of it, as the water
pours down In streams all over it, while
every strong wind that comes up blows
IL down. The members of the regiment
are going 10 "chip In" Tor new tent.
GUARD-HOUSE AND CANTEEN.
The new guard house, which is more
commodious and comfortable than the old
one. was completed yesterday, and has
been occupied by the prisoners and
guards The "canteen" is also completed,
and will be opened for business to-mor-
row or the next day. This institution"
has always been of great assistance TO
the boys who can't wait until payday
for luxuries.
HOSPITAL
Our regimental hospital, under the
charge of Major Vance, has been well
fitted out with tents, cots, and medical
supplies. While they have had there a
good many cases of slight Illness. colds,
etc.. they have been quickly disposed OF.
Now this hospital has only Tour cases
under it's care. Major Vance says the
health of the regiment has been unusual
ly good since it's change of camp. and
he thinks we are In fine position TO
maintain II.
To-day all the teamsters in the mule
corrals were asked II they were willing
n go TO Cuba. A few who said they were
not. were discharged. Other persons who
offered to go were promptly put In their
places.
PERSONAL
Lieutenant r. b. Bryan, OF Company
I. returned to his company to-day, hav-
ing spent a twenty-day leave Of absence
at his home, In Franklin.
Private II. l.. Norheet, OF Company l..
returned to-day, after spending twelve
day furlough at his home, In Richmond.
Sergeant Guy and Corporal Jordan, OF
Company N, returned to their company
to-day having spent thirty-day fur
loughs with their friends I'm Richmond
Corporal Richard Gwathmey's health
has improved great DEAL and he hopes
soon to be able to leave for his home. In
Richmond.
Sergeant George l. Bell has been pro-
NOTED TO first sergeant OF Company q
(Suffolk). to take the place OF Sergeant
L. w. Caulk. who was granted his dis