Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-11-09
Boraan's shArpshOOtsrs.



Bordan's sharpshOotsrs.
(coP4.)
To County Officers, Military Committees, &C. !:
Prssuming that you are aware Of the
organisation at Washington, by authority
Of the War Department. Of select corps
Of troops known Is the q. s. Sharpshoot-
srs, which ls under the immediate super
lntendence Of Col BsrdRn, and Is composed
Of the best rife shots from the several
loyal States, we would say that as yet Ohio
is not represented in the Brigade. By re-
quest Of the Secretary Of War, Capt. Mil
Ton P. Peirce, Of Cleveland, hiss been sp-
pointed to raise Company in this State
Tor this Brigade. Capt Peiroe has ample
testimonials (beth civil aud military as to
his character and capacity, and We would
earnestly recommend your cooperation In
the speedy formation Of the Company.
(Slgned)
B. +. WADE, U. 8. s.
A. G. RIDDLE, N. @.
H. G. BLAKE, NJ. @.
Referring the riHemen Of Ohio to the
above Introductory recommendation Of
senator Wade and Congressman Riddle and
Blake, 1 would say that when l received
the order from Washington, it contemplated
the cooperation Of the Governor, who says
he "oannOt encourage the raising Of any
troops except by Regiments and in the
regular way"
AS no man can be admitted into this Bril-
gade who cannot make ten. .shot striRg of
6fty inches at two hundred yards, using
globe or telescOpio sights, or the same
string at one hundred yards, using open or
hunting sights, both at rest, it will be with.
out doubt, impossible to raise regiment
Of these picked marksmen at the present
time, BUT A BATTALION GAN BE RAISED, and
propose that the marksmen of Cincinnati,
Toledo, Cleveland, and other principal
points throughout the State, Immediately
call meetings and appoint committees, who
shall confer with each other and act in con-
cert. For the purpose Of expeditiOusly
organizing this movement communications
Of committees and individuals can be ad-
dressed to me at Cleveland, and will fur
nish committees with oOpies::O my instruo-
tiOns. As do not expect or desire any
other than q subordinate position in this
corps, do not wish to take conspicuous
part beyond the first insugurstory steps,
necessary to insure general and prompt
movement in all parts Of the State, when
4ll interested can act through their respect
i've committees. It is important, however,
that all pull together. This Brigade thus
far land it already consists Of two Regi-
ments) has been made up Of squads or
single cOmpsnies at most who have gone
forward to Washington, where q camp Of
instruction has been established for the
express purpose, and there the Regimental
organization has been completed. By en-
rolling all this class Of men in the
State at once, and proceeding to Washing
ton together, the Battalion will secure its
proportion Of Regimental officers. At least
two or three full companies Of as expert
Il tLuA hoAAEA 90 bAG SNaAAAy 0NA H4VGAbOg
ought and can be enrolled in Ohio within
the next fifteen days, when they can be
rendezvOused simultaneously at some CEN
tral point and move to their destination.
[ have the authority for saying that the
government will refund all necessary out
lays involved in the raising of the Ohio
Battalion, will furnish transportation,
camp and garrison equipage, uniforms, SO.
Also the most valuable rifles ever manu-
faotured for service, (oOsting the govern
about $50 each.) They are of sharp's late
aud improved patent cast steel barrel,
double triggers, SO. Expert marksmen,
Who pride themselves upon their skill as
such, are not willing to go into service
armed with the bungling apologies called
rifles. Government is aware Of this, and
have had these splendid weapons manu-.
Eaetured expressly for this corps, and no
other troops haze them. MARKsMEN OF 0H1oI
Will you be numbered in the brigade of
~. 8. Sharpshooters9" Respond promptly
Call meetings at once in every part of the
State, and appoint committees in every
prominent town and city at least, and let
rs confer with each Otherl Until prelimi-
usries are arranged, please address
MILTON P. PIERCE,
Cleveland, o.
viii papers throughout the State please
copy, and Post Masters cut out and post
up cOnspieuously in their offices.