American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-07-18
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ANn BALTIMORE CLIPPER,
FRIDAY MORNING, JrLY Is, 1915

Tm MlIr4 SYsr.u. We were about TO
oGe, some obsorrl ons on the militia system
If tins state. when we rec1iinotcd that it would
hc useless. inasrnuuh rs the LAYS for the urIaul-
ll'iun OF the militia IS perfectly dead letter
and. although we afdcutlY desire to see Il re-
,yaI Of the military spirit which o3co prevail
ed in our city and state, yet we have no hope
that any effort to organize and discipline the
militia can be successful. All experience has
Shewn, that our reliance in case of danger,
must be upon the volunteer companies; and
hence all efforts should be directed to the en-
couragameut Of such associations. In the pre-
sent condition of the world, with our foreign
relations in an unsettled state, it is impossible
To say how soon we may need the services of
ou.cilzon slltiery: but were we even certain Of
preserving anCable relations with other coun-
tries occasions may arise when the assistance
OF " ell disciplined military corps will be found
to lie Indispensable. We have always regret
ted the decay Of military spirit in this city and
state, and therefore hail with pleasure, the fist
elliott for its revival which promises to be sue
crssul. For this effort we are indebted 10 the
National Blues, commanded by Capt. PickeII.
The military experience Of Capt, PIckoll pecu-
harry qualities him t. make suggestions Tor the
reorganization and regulation Of uniform COM
panies-and hence it gave US great satisfaction
to notice that he had Submitted to his compa-
nv the outlines of plan for that purpose
which promises 10 be emineutly acceptable
We expect to be able to present this plan to
our readers, when we are sure that they will
concur with us in its approval.
Our uniform companies arc generally COM
posed of patriotic yoaog men, many Of whom
are in moderate circumstances, and can i'll al
ford the various expenses which have neccssd-
rily to be incurred. 1t is wrong that they should
not only give their valuable services when re-
CURED, but be compelled to bear all the costs
Of their equipment, drll-room, music, Sc We
therefore hope, that there will be law passed
for the enrolment Of every man subject to bear
arms, with an exemption from duty such as
may CHOOSE 10 pay Il CelIilA sum W VIC uPPi'o''
to the use of volunteer uniform companes.-
In addition annual contributions for that OBJ
ject colId no doubt be made to a considerable
amount We should delight i'll seeing once
more in Baltimore such military parades as
were witnessed in former times; and we think
that such will be the case, if the effort about TO
be made by Capt Pickell and the National
Blues be properly seconded and sustained, o.
which we entertain no doubt. ltProposes also
to have the cooperation of all volunteer com
panes throughout the State. An inducemen
should be offered to young men to unite them
selves TO such companies, instead of maxim!
them pay for the privilege, as at present. W.
may return to this subject, after we have pub
hshed Capt Pickell's plan Of operation. We
should be also pleased could we present to oul
readers his Introductory patriotic remarks on
submitting the subject to the consideration OF
his company.