Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-16
Given n Magnificent send-OT by
Other Regiments and the People OF
SavannaIi-The BIucs Were Very
Fortunate.

SAVANNAH. GA, December 15.-(Spe-
cial)-The Fourth Virginia are at last
safely alfartered on board the transport
Chester. In accordance with directions
from General Hasbrouck. orders We're pro-
mugated this morning by Colonel Taylor
directing immediate preparations for
breaking camp. SO. as soon as the Vir-
ginians awoke from their peaceful SUM
bers they hustled around and got things
in shipping order. One hundred and
twenty-five big army wagons were quick
" in motion handling quartermaster and
commissary supplies. which had been
packed previously, the officers tents, and
other equipage The tents of the men
and all the floors were left. as the tents
are TO be occupied by other troops
PARTING SOUVENIR.
The men were very enthusiastic over
their departure. They danced around
camp-fres and alternated songs with
shouts and yels. In the general dispo-
sition Of things which could not be car
rled away, the Melwood Club, of Company
II. presented a unique souvenir to the
Forty-nnth Iowa, I'm the shape of an
empty 5-gallon water bottle" which had
seen long service with this club. and be-
come somewhat famous. II was presented
10 the FOrty-ninth Iowa. who were gath
cred en- masse by the tallest man IN the
Fourth Virginia, at the head OF a big
delegation. 1t was received with tre-
mendous cheers.
BIG SEND OFF.
When the guards holding the lines Of
the Fourth Virginia were taken in about
3 o'clock, "the general" the signal for
breaking camp. vas blown. The regi-
ment was then formed, and headed by the
Fourth Virginia, Forty-ninth Iowa. and
sixteth Missouri bands. who turned out
I'm compliment TO the Nlrginians. the lat
ter began their march TO town. a great
many of the Forty-nlnth Iowa accom-
panylng them TO the wharf. A great
ovation was rendered the Virglnians all
along the line of march. The other
regiments camped near the Thunderbolt
road with all of which the Virgnians
were very popular, gathered to give us a
good send OFF. while in town the streets
were lined with citizens and a large
crowd had collected at the wharf to see
the last Of the BOYS.
HIGHLY COMPLNIENTED
The march through town was made in
platoon front, and all of the companies
having very near the maximum number
the regiment presented fine appearance.
The men were complimented on all sides
for their soldler-like bearing. especially
I'm view Of the fact that every man was
encircled and strapped with blanket roll.
heavy knapsack, haversack, and canteen,
which. with his rifle, weighed about sixty
five pounds. He had to march steadily
without rest four miles. One very en-
thusiastic country darky about 70 years
old. becoming inspired with the martial
music and the sight of the soldiers, swore
he was going lime wild em gemmens
from Virglnny jes like in de oder war"
and fell i'm the line of file-closers Of the
Blues and would not leave.
THE FORTUNATE BLUES.
Reaching the wharf the companies
marched aboard the boat in single file
and were assigned to their quarters. The
men sleep in hammocks swung one above
the other in the hold of the ship, and the
officers occupy the staterooms. The two
companies Of Blues, however. were for
tunate i'm being assigned TO quarters on
the second deck next to those of the Of
ncers.
General Hasbrouck, with brigade head
quarters, accompanies the Fourth Vir-
gnia.
The Chester will put to sea as soon
as she finishes loading and painting, which
may be tomorrow.