Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-01-26
more of marvel that they should not so have

more of marvel that they should not so have done.
 No person can be so ignorant of the complexity of political affairs as to assertrthat,8 reunion can take place under the original constitution. No one can be so demented as to believe that the States | withdrawing will be permitted to remain in peace. ful secession. All agree that conflict is inevita- ble. That the people of Arkansas did reserve to themselves when entering into the federal compact, the right of withdrawing from it whenever in their opinion necessity should exist is plainly eyinced by the State constitution. Article 9 Declaration of Rights, Section 2, declares '!That all power is inherent in the people; and all al garments are founded the aui hority and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness For the advancement of these ends, they have at all times, unqualified right to alter, reform or abolish their government in such manner as they may think proper.'
 In such crisis as is now presented to our eyes, Arkansas ought to be prepared for whatever po&- tion she elects to take in the coming contest The maxim, (" in time of peace prepare for war; has l been woetully neglected within her borders. Des- | titute of arms and munitions of war, wanting in | Militia organization and martial feeling, nursed in the lap of quietude, she offers herself unprotec | tedly to the insults of either party.
 This state of things should no longer exist hence, | His Excellency the Governor and Commander-in chief, earnestly recommends to the Generals of | Divisions, Brgadier Generals, Colones of Regi menus ana to all or MllJla or State to exert themselves to place at once their respective commands in the most efficient order | possible. Company and squad drills as frequently as circumstances will permit recommended. | Regmental musters and inspections should be held early practicable, and muster rolls of their respective numbers transmitted through the pro- l per channels to head quarters.
 All officers should endeavor to instl their l commands with feeling of military pride, and they should at once make themselves familiar with their | military duties.
 It is almost needless to advise that military etqette ought to be exercised at all times us one the most effective means of preserving respect, well between officers as between the privates and themselves.
 Order and decorum should be maintained in all drills mustcr5 and reviews.
 l Orders Of superior officers should be obeyed at all times with alacrity and without question.
 An infringement of these general rules should subject the offender to sentence of court martial. l No neglect of duty should be tolerated. and no ofender whatever his rank, should escape the | rebuke of a court martial.
 | It is very true that the State cannot compel a citizen soldier to accept commission in her vice, but having accepted it by his and the selection ot his tellow-cltlzens 1t should be viewed as little less than criminal to wantonly neg feet the duties voluntarily assumed, and should by sentence of his peers forfeit the rank and position for which he had proved himself incompetent or unworthy
 The Commander in chiefs mortified to announce to the Militia that at least one county of this State has heretofore refused to organize it's Regiment. He iiatters himself, however, with the hope that the imminent peril of the times will intuse some spirit into the Dosoms o it's citizens and kindle the lingering sparks of patriotism into generous flame.
 Volunteer companies are recommended to be formed Ill each county and to uniform themselves i'll an ecOnomlcal manner.
 It is suggested that the material worn by most of the rural rOnulatiOn and lv drought the country, called Jeans, Of heavy tex ture and of uniform color be adopted For in. stance, dark brown, yellow trimmings. Pants with stripes half inch wide down outside seams Jackets, s.n9e breasted, standing collar, back , seams from shoulders trimmed with lace one lourt , oi inch wide; co lar ald front in same manner: . brass buttons plain, half inch diameter, nine Ill number; non commissioned officers to be distin- gushed by chevrOns on right sleeve above the elbow Commissioned officers to be distinguished by sing breastet rock coats, to reach two inches above the knee, untrmmed except by bars on each shoulder to denote rank; Captain four bars, list Lieutenant three bars, 2nd Lieutenant two bars and 5rd Lieutenant one bar. all one-tourth of an inch wide and two and three fourths inches long to be placed one-tourth of an inch apart. This with the ordinary glazed forage cap would present q handsome appearance, and prove an economical and useful sunitorm, While the Commander,in chiei recommends the general adoption of some such uniform aS above suggested, he by no means ''i'SiAN' U" NoHNN, selection ot more expensive ones by any company, but the economy and utility of the dress at this particular time ought to be it's highest recommen- dalton. He is also, of opinion that costly and brilliant uniforms would prove of little worth for actual service ill the field, while the rich apparel of some might tend to create any thing but an harmonious feeling with other less favored corps. Cavalry is the most expensive of the service, but at the same time of great usefulness and in dspensably necessary to an army. One company should by all means be organized in each county if possible, and formed from the agricultural part of the population, for the that they are gener- ally well mounted and the animals themselves are objects of their daily and attention.
 Artillery companies recommended to be formed only in the towns situated on navigable rivers.
 The Legislature has recently appropriateda sum of money for the purchase of arms These will doubtless be selected with great care and due at tenton to their adaptability the Militia of the State. So soon as the purchase IS made and the arms received, an announcement will be made in general orders
 By order of the Commander in chief.
 EDMUND bUkGEVIN,
 Adj. Gen. ot ArkanSss.