Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-08


Cunningham Hall. Captain Meriweather
Jones. Westmoreland u. Davis. Harry
Lee Watson. and J. B. Patton The old
members are scattered from New York
20 Texas, and all retain n love and vene-
ration for the "old Guard" which Is evil
denced by their attendance at the meet
inEs OF their association. 1t has faith
fully performed its duty whenever called
on by the Governor TO suppress disorder,
quell riots, and guard prisoners At the
flrst Virginia Agricultural Fair after the
war. 1t was awarded the prize for being
the best drilled company, over many
competitors Colonel Purcell was its
captain at that time. 1t has an honorable
record In the volunteer service OF our
State.
CAPTAIN SHACKELFORDS RECORD.
Captain George L. Shackelford to-
gether with Licutcnants George n. Skip
with and Il. Mercer Hartman, constitute
the present officers. They all volunteered
their services upon the first intImaton
Of hostilities between the United States
and Spain
Captain Shackelford first enlisted in
February. 1887, when but a mere boy, in
Company Il. OF the First Regiment. under
Captain Henry NJ. Boykin. serving in the
different grades as non-com-
mlssioned officer, second and frs. lieu
tenant and on January 10, 1891. was
unanimously elected captain Of Company
G.. Captain Shackelford enjoys the dis
tinction OF being the second senior cap
tain. I'm point OF rank, I'm the First Regi-
ment. while he is several years the Junior
in point of age. lie is always TO be found
at his post OF duty never missing a drill
Of his company or meeting of officers.
Captain Shackelford has a record Of
which he is very proud, and justly so.
THE ROSTER.
Captain--G. y. Shackelford
Leutenants--G. n. Skipwith and 3. NJ.
Hartman.
Sergeants-P. D. Overton, r. G. Guthrie,
w. T. Wills, r. ]. Overton. j. b. Redford,
and j. ID. Beach.
COrporals-C. II. Winston, J.. NJ. Court
ney j. NJ BROKER, II. J. Cousins. j. p.
Clarke, i. G. Hickman, and r. Vaughan
Lloyd.
Privates-W. NJ. Allen, G. b. Amos, w.
II. Trevillan, w. A. Baker, H. L. Barlow,
j. G. Bosher, A. b. Cousins, C. w. Dou-
Der. j. j. Kell. j. NJ. Langhorne. e. NJ.
Loving, w. w. Peach, r. S. Fuller, T.
Stansberry, W. G. Smith, 1. c. Trainham,
A. l.. Vass. John Werth, ]. A. Barker,
r. S. Garnett. j. Mason Lee, w. G. West,
r. w. Boden, G.. A. Jennings, b. f. How
ard, c. l. Darlington. c. r. Hasse, J. b.
Laughton, A. p. Wilson, S. Robertson,
T.. r. Brown, Benjamin Bloxton, /. A.
Page, G. w. Stone, J. A. Vernon, Z. c.
Kelly. II. E. Dolon, and NJ. S. Stringfel-
low
Musicians-T. A. C. Francis and EN-
NETT Hills.
Lieutenant skpwith and Mr.. NJ. S.
ri frI1 Ice
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway for
Lancaster county, where they will be met
by the steamer Chesapeake, which was
kindly rendered TO the company by the
Governor. and will return on Tuesday
evening with about fifty men, who will
be added to the above list. This will make
the company about 10 strong, and will
leave a substantial margin, in case any
men have TO be dropped through physical
disabilities.
RECORD OF COMPANY f.
Company + was organized in 1859, and
was mustered into the service Of the
COnfederacy at the outbreak of the war.
The organization served with distinction
on many a hard-fought field. 1t has been
no less conspicuous in times Of peace, and
has always been remarkable for its SOL
dierly bearing and efficiency. scoring 100
per cent. at every inspection. Captain
l.. Milton Cary was the first command
ant of the company. Captain Morgan r.
Mills was elected four years ago, having
entered the ranks as private. and
risen through the on-commissioned line.
Captain ;dills takes particular pride in
his non-commissioned line, which he de-
clares is the best in the State.
THE ROSTER.
Captain-Morgan r. Mills.
Leutenants-R. l.. Masurier and d. s.
Hardwicke.
Sergeants-A. II. Hamilton Quarter
masteT), j. Massurer, c. f. Markly. w.
G. Boisseau, J. G. Locknane, and II. c.
Mallory.
Corporals-J. II. Stone w. Z. Thomp-
son, John Macdolle (artifcer), and II. c.
Stowe.
Musicians--w. r. Trlplett and G. H.
Davis.
Wagoner-W. r. Thorpe
Privates-G. A. Boisseau, G. c. Waller, !
j. w. T. Woodson, s. ii. Wilburn, V. r.. !
Ford T. a. Turner f. a Folkes. O. III. !
w. A. Smith, w. II. Towles, !
f. Whitlock, j. c. Folkes, II. S. Ford, w. !
A. Marley, a. w. Perkins, II. X. Thorn !
ton, IL. c. Hudson, c. c. Duke. A II. |
Jeter. o. II. Patterson, c. ii. Whitico. j. /
Seller, w. w. Hutchinson, r. l.. Paley, /
e. l.. Everetts. j. A. Campodonico, IL. |
NJ. Folkes, L. X. Wright. j. L. Price. Il. !
T. Norvell, II. J. McKane, r.. S. Chock- /
ley, T.. X. Molloy, r. a. Sims, J. i. /
O. Bannon, a. n. Jennings, G.. w. Wilson, |
n. NJ. Hare, William Magruder, f.. n. /
Hurt c. NJ. Binford S. *. Blankenship.
G. A. Mannerschmidt, J. w. Manner
A. c. Runge, a. W. Hagameyer,
J. +. Thoerig- Schloszer, r. II. Dooley, 5.
T.. Barnett, j. y. Kemp. w. l.. Dollings,
] S. Ford, A. III. Farmer, Il. r. Elliott.
J. d. Williams. A. Tatum. Il. Il. Smith,
c. T. looms. n. j. Smith, j. L. Beck,
IT., w. S. Ffdler, w. II. Judkins. William
Dorsam, c. ID. Mccoy F. w. Alberts. II.
3. Horsley, J. Sullivan, c. Huband. T. l..
Dansey, ]. w. Culberson, II. Johnson.
The Historic Blues battalion.
The Richmond Light Infantry Blues was
according TO well-founded
tradition, in 1859. During it's existence 1t
las ever been ready to respond TO the !
,all Of duty, in peace or ia war-whether
20 escort to its last resting place the sa-
red remains of some departed comrade, !
,r on gala days to join the gay process |
,ion. expressive of the peoples joys, or |
o 20 forth to battle for the rights of the |
)eople.
on June q, 1907 information reached |
,ere that an attack had been made a few
laws previous on the United States |
rigate Chesapeake by the British ship |
,f-war Leopard, and the Blues at once |
,ffered their services 10 Thomas Jener-
ION. who was then President OF con- /
,enial Union, aud were accepted. They /
eft Richmond on July 8, 1907, TO defend /
Norfolk against threat of the British /
AdmiraI that unless supplies were fur
lished the British fleet that he would |
AXE them. They started on the march |
# 100 miles on a single days notice
md served twenty days, for which SER
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