Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-02-22
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the Militia. No correct instruction is
received at such musters, aud their
effect On the morals OF the people is
positively injurious.'
General H. Patterson are disad-
vantageous.
Colonel John G.. MISUNDERSTANDING
can be more entirely inefficient than
the Militia under the existing organi-
cation. Attend Militia muster, un.
der its most favorable circumstances,
in retired country situation, and riot,
drunkenness and every species of i'm
morality are the order of the day.
Colonel Pr V,ii,am,s ALI the mus
tiers at which | have been present, so
far from being advantageous" were
always scenes of the lowest and most
destructive dissipation, where nothing
was to be acquired but the most per-
picious habits. Our Militia are worse
than useless.
Major Joseph x. Lngersoii--Assemblies
OF the idle and dssipated thus conven-
ed, do no good, AID the neglect of
work by the industrious poor, does
much harm.
Colonel Peter A. Rr oscse. -Four, six, or
eight days Militia training in year,
can never make a Soldier but it may
make drunkard aud an ider. 1t
ought to he eutireIy abolished,
MARYLAND. General Richard He mood
MY experience of masters is consid
cradle, having attended them as
Commander of the 22d Regiment for
many years, and | am decidedly of
opinion that they are disadvantage Gus
to the Militia. they tend to corrupt
the morals OF the people. and no in
formation can be derived al them.
Colonel Henry Mankin.---- listers more
frequent than are absolutely necessa-
~, to keep the system on foot, will
be productive OF little advantage.
VIRGINIA. Re'nard Peg on, Adjutant &C.
neral. Il see little advantage in FIRE.
quent Muster, as at present conduc-
ted in this state.
General alexander Smytt.-Frequent
musters of the Militia are of no al
vantage. They produce a serious
loss of fine.
NORTH CAROLINA Gen Beverly Daniei.
The discipline of the Militia can
sustain no injury by any change
in this respect. as they agure none
under the present mode of training.
SoUTH CAROLINA. Gen. John b O.Neal
The regular Militia are too much in
the habit of regarding their company
musters as an irksome duty, which
confers 10 distinction, and is of no
value. so that they have the name
of mastering and are exempt from the
fine imposed by Law, 1t is all that is
desired.
GEORGIA. Governor G.. W. T'ro9p-
A uniform Cioihing and equipment,
with martial music, unimportant as
they may seem to those unacquained
with the profession OF arms, are dee
med essential to either good organ
izaton or good discipline.
CONNECTICUT Gen. EbeRszer Hunting
fon-Musters as at present conducted
are of no benefit to the Soldiers, or of
any body else. merely aiiording
red tettsr deg or day of dissipation to
the vicinity of the parade ground.
General .Andrew Wells To the 9Th
question. answer in the negative.
MISSISSIPPI. C. {. Brandon, Govern
or.-Freauent musters winch last but
for day, are of little advantage.
LOUISIANA. n. Johnson. Governor
From my experience frequent mus
tiers as generally praetised, are de-
trimental. rather than advantageous
To the Militia.
ILLINOIS. Edicard Coles, Governor
Frequent rmIsters are injurious to
Society, and are productive of little
benefit to the Militia. But little mi
litary information is gained. bad NOR
al habits are acquired, and much time
is lost
INDIANA. j. B. Ray, Governor.-I do
not believe that frequent musters are
beneficial
MissouRi. Col .Iohn O'Falien, Adjutant
General.-The population OF tins
state is so scattered and sparse, thai
regular musters are with the greatest
difficulty effected.
tennessee Gen. Merton Common
Frequent muslers are OF little or nc
advantage,
0uo. General lillian Murphy. Mi
liia musters of priva,es in time o
| profound peace, are useless.