The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-27

excited the sdmirat;on Of all who witnessed it.
The regiment was reviewed BY Maj. Gen Nielsen
John E. Wool, Of the U. s. army, who justly COM
plimented In high terms its military discipline and
appearance. TN the 22d Of September the Both
regiment, under the command Of COL John 5.
Grocker, encamped at Sandy Hill. in the county Of
Washington, and performed military duty for ten
consecutive days. The regiment numbered $50
men, all Of whom we're in full uniform. During
the encampment every duty connected with such
parade. Was discharged by oficere and soldiers in
manner which reflected the highest credit upon
all concerned Rev. Mr. Fillmore, the chaplain Of
the regiment, present, and religious services
were performed each day at the morning and
evening parade. During the Sabbath, religious
exercises we're had upon the camp ground, which
was attended by the whole regiment, and large
number Of the citizens from the surrounding
country. An the State property in the possession
Of this regiment was inspected and found to be in
excellent con ditioA.
Such encam omen;s az those alluded to, and
others 70 which it is unnecessary to make particu
lar reference, are already being held, nanifestng,
ne they do, the true military epirls, united with
efficiency in dsciplpe every fsiend Of the existing
military system, will have occasion to feel just
pride in our State militia, Shen that system shall
have been carried into full effect throughout the
state All prejudice existing against any attempt
to maintain the militia OF the State, in consequence
Of the failure Of old organizations, viii soon be
moved, and q military force, ample in numbers
and efficient IN discipline, worthy OF the high posi-
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efficient and dlapidsted military or ganizatoD,
which has SO long been a reprcach and burthen
to cur people
As great an Improvement upon all previous mill.
tary organizations cur present systeE is con-
ceded 10 be- yet III order 70 render IL perfect and
harmonious in all its parts, slight notifications
end amendments will, undoubtedly, from time %
time be repaired. II hiss not yet gone sufficiently
into effect to warrant the recommendation OF aly
important modification or amendment to the pr.
visions of the existing military Law. Such moai-
kcstiona and amendments as time and experience
NAV DISCLOSE ~ necessary, in order 10 effect full
and successful organization Of the militia of che
State, viii be brought TO the notice Of the Com
mander hief
The maintenan 90 Of an efficient military force is
enjoined by our Federal and State constitutions.
Its necessity is indicated by the whole history Of
the past, rs we'll as the coalition Of the pre-
sent. So long as there are individual and ne
tional rights TO BIO guarded and preserved, and
violate those rights, it is the imperative duty OF
every State and nation to sustain q military force
adequate to tho protection Of tho rights OF the
government aud its citizens. The prinsr object
of sustaining well disciplined militia, is to protect
the property Of the State and its citizens II is
questioned by many whether the military fund
should not be supplied by tax upon property,
rather than by PEI capita tax as under the exist
ing law. But the payment Of fifty cents or aInum,
by each citizen subject to military duty, instead Of
the three days of pro6tless service on duty, with
neople, while it will provide the State with more
efficient and better disciplined military force than
could be hoped for under our old system Of mill
tary organization All Of which is respectfully
submitted, B. F. BRUCE.
Inspector General of the N. Y 5. Militia.