The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-28
REGULATIONS FOR THE RECRUITING
SERVICE.
STATE TROOPS OF NORTH CAROLINA.
AnJurANr-GEsERAL's OFFICE,
Raleigh, May 2lst 1861. J

ACCOMPLISHMENTS OFFICE,
Raleigh May 2lst, 1861 J
The following Regulations having been approved py
the Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs are
annced for the Government and information of all
concerned:
The recruiting service will be conducted by the
Adiutant General of the State troops under the uree
ton of the department of military a1aiTs.
. F. the present recruiting will be regimental.
Coones will be superntendents Of the service for their
Regiments and will assign company ohcers TO stations
as recruiting officers for their companies. .
CoIopeIs wiki as soon as practicable, make esti-
mates for funds the Adjutan General and requls
tions on the proper departments hrough the Adutht
Generalf for clothing camp ana garrison equPase'
arms and accoutrements These estimates and requi-
sitions will call for the funds anu property proooy
necessary for ensting and eqnpping the regiments
respecveIy In case of subsequent deficiency, special
estimates and acquisitions Will oe maze as carry "'
possible.
Recruiting officers will explain the nature of the
service length of term pay clothing, rations and other
allowances which soldier is entitled by law, to
every man before he enltsts
5. Recruiting officers may insert, in not exceeding
two newspapers brief notices directing attention to the
rendezvous for further information.
g. Any free white man above the age of eighteen and
under years being at least five feet four and
half inches high able bodied sober, free from disease,
Of good character and habits. may be enlisted
T. Two boys twelve years of age will be enlisted
for each company musicians.
g. After the nature of the service and terms of enlist
men have been fairly explained the recruit he will
he duly examined by the recruiting officer and surgeon,
if one be present.
g. If the recruit is accepted the oath contained in
the form of enlistment will be administered to him rs
practicable after allowing him time for proper
deliberation
TO- The oath may be administered by justice of the
peace the chief magistrate of any town city copo
rate, a notary public.
II. A physician may be employed, when medical
officer of the army conveniently near to examine re-
cruts and attend and furnish medicines to the recruit
ing party and recrnits at rate Of compensation not
exceeding twenty five cents per for examining re-
cruts and fifteen dollars per month for attending the
rendezvous.
IL Enlistments will be taken in duplicate. The
crnitng officer will send the first copy the colonel of
the regiment with his monthly return. The second he
will retain and deliver the colonel when the COM
pany has been mustered into service.
3 The instruction of recruits shall commence at the
rendezvous Immediately upon their enlistment.
IA. Colonies will make reqmiSition on the Adjnant
General for the following blanks and furnish them to
recruiting officers viz Enlisments Monthly Recruit
ing Accounts, Tri-Monthly Reports Posters or Hand
Bills, Blank Vouchers
IS Recruiting officers will send to their colonies on
the 10th, goth and last day of the month, the tri
monthly report, and the last day Of the month, the
monthly recruiting account filled up from the printed
blanks with copy of each enlistment made during
the month. These papers after being revised and APP
proved by the colonies VIII be forwarded to theAduant
General
Is. Recruiting officers will procure beard and lodg-
ing for their recruits at the lowest practicable price
not exceeding 40 cents per man, per day, and will
chase fuel stationery and other things absolutely
ccssary and take the requisite vouchers.
II. AS company is recruited to the number
of prvates with the required complement of
commits stoned officers the senior company officer
cruiting will report the fact the Aduant enera of
the State Troops Raleigh through the colonel of the
regiment when officer will be detailed TO make
final inspection of the company, and should he find it
to contain the requisite number of suitable men,
muster it into the service.
Is. The pay Of every who shall successfully
pass this Inspection and be mustered into the service,
will commence from the date of his enlistment After
this muster. the bounty (feen dollars provided by
law will, when practicable, be Immediately paid
49, Under the act of General Assembly, ''tO raise
ten thousand troops, ratified May 8th 1861 companies
will be composed and paid follows