Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-07-26
such uniform according to the direction of the

rent or guardian may be mustered on the writ
ten consent OF Justice of the Peace Of the
town or city where, for the time being, such
minor resides. The term of service of such
regiments shall be for three years or while the
exigency for which they were called out shall
exist. in the discretion of the Governor. But
the Governor may disband one or more or all
Of such regiments at any time if in his opinion
their services are 10 longer required, either by
the State or the United States
Sec. B. All and every person enlisted and mus-
tered into said service shall be inspected by the
Inspector General of the State or by such officer
or officers with the aid of i, surgeon. as shall he
designated by the Commander in Chief: they
shall be mustered III the manner prescribed BY
the regulations for the army of the United States;
they shall be subject to all the laws and regua-
tions established for the government OF the army
of the United States and of this state they shall
take the oath hereina fter prescribed, and shall
receive the same pay and emOluments as persons
Of the same rank and grade III the service of the
United States and each member ofany volunteer
com lany. heretofore or hereafter mustered into
the service OF this state. shall diaw pay from the
time of his actual en- istment III such company:
Pr0raded. that not more than months pay
shall allowed for time, prior 10 the acceptance
OF such company by the proper authorities: Pro
Vlded, such pay aad emolument shall in no case
exceed the sum of one hundred and twenty-ti e
dollars per month to any officer until mustered
into the service of the Ciited States.
Sec. 8 Such part Of such force the Governor
may deem expedient in ad iti to such may
nave heen mustered into the service OF the Unite
States, and not exceeding the number of reserved
regiments provided for in section one of his act.
shall be from Tim to time put course Of drill
and instruction by regiments, and shall bo trans
ported to and from any reyimental rendezvous
ordered by the Commanderin Chief, at the ex-
peIse Of the state.
! Sec. T. " len any person shall he mustered in
to the service Of this state under the provisions Of
this act, he shall take the following outh or afir
nation. which shall be administered to him by
tie mastering officer or sorre other person autho-
flZed by law TO admi mister oatirs: Il -- do
soiemnly swear OF affirm that | will bear true
allegiance to the United States of 4 merica and to
the state OF iScOn>in: that wall serve them
honestly and faithfully against all their enemie,
and opp sers W whatsoever. and that | will observe
and obey the orders of the President of the United
Sttes the Governor of this state. and the officers
appointed over me according to the rules and ar
uclcS tor the government Of the armies of the
/ United Sites and OF this state" The mastering
cfhcer or tn: officer administering such oath or
ton, sbai certify Oil the muster roll that
the persons whose names appear thereon did
take the said oath affirmation which certificate
signed by him, shall be sufficient evidence that
the persons named therein did take the said oath
or affirmation before him.
See. s. The faymaser General appointed un-
der the laws Of this state before entering u5 or
the duties of his office, hall give II bond to the
people of this state, with good nd sficient sure
ties to be approved by the Governor. Secretary
OF State snd State Treasurer, in such sum as
they shall direct and conditioned faithfully TO
account for al moneys and public property which
he may receive from this st ate or any officer
thereof. and to discharge the du les Of his Office
with fidelity.
&c. 9. PAYMENTS shall be made to the state
troops monthly muster and pay rolls in ac-
cordance with the system and regulations { as
near rs may bel adopted by the pay departrnnt
Of he United States army. and to that end the
Secretary OF State and State Treasurer. with the
approval Of the Governor, are hereby authorized
and empowered to make all needtul rules and
regulations, therein prescribing the mode in
which said pay-rolIs and payments thereon shall
be "2a9H. and 4 . -" nner il ,.hich ,a ptv-
masters accounts shall be kept, returned and
settled.
Sec. 10. The Paymaster shall, previous to each
monthly payment to be made to the state troops
make and certify aud file witt the cretary OF
State all accurate estimate. certified by the Gov
eronor, of the moneys which will be due to the
state troops. and oJner necessary expcnces re-
quired to be paid for military purposes under the
provisions OF this act, not inc. ding amounts
necessary for the purchase of arms and munitions
of war. Upon receiving such estimate, the Sec
retary of State shall draw his warrant upon the
State Treasurer, payable out of the war fund in
favor OF said paymaster, for the amount neces-
sary to pay such sums. and the State Treasurer
shall pay the same on present tation thoreof. The
Pay muster shall account to the Secretary of State
monthly. for all moneys receiy ell and disbursed
the same to be companied by the proper vouch-
ers therefor, which said accounts shall be laid
before the legislature at its next succeeding ses-
sion.
Sec. Il. The officers, non-commissioned off,
GERS, musicians ana privates of the military force
mustered into the service of this state bv virtue
OF the provisions of this act, shall he subject 10
be tiled by courts martial for all offences pre-
seribed in the laws OF the United Sta,es, entitled
an act for establishing rules and ar icles for the
government of the armies OF the United States y
and amendments thereto. known as articles of
war" provided that punishment by fogeinp or
branding shall not in any case be afflicted. Gen
eral and reglmental corrtsmartial Shall be organ
lied anC governed, rs near us mly he in con
tormity with the said articles of war and the
rules and regulations established for the govern
ment OF the United States army. The COmnan-
derin Chief is hereby authorized 20 establish all
Lecessary rules and regulations for the organiza-
ton ard goverI ment of such counts. and for car
lying into effect their decis ms. in conformity.
as near as may be. with the said articles of war
and said laws and regulations of the United
States.
Sec. y. The QuartermasterG General. Regimen
tai CluaTteTmaster and officers OF the CoInniSSarv
Department. shall each give bonds to tie pc pie
of the state. with good and sufficient sureties t.
be approved by the Governor Secretary of State
ami State Treasurer. in such sums as they shall
direct. with like conditions is provided in the
bond to he executed by The Paymaster. as above
prescribed. aud their account shall be kept and
made out in the same m amer. as near as may be-
is required by the stem and re gulati, LIS gov
c ming he Quarter n asteF General and Commits
saTy Department in the army of the United states
and returned montbiy to the Secretary of State
See. t3. The Governor shall have over and ii
shall he his duty whenever II becomes necessary
in order 20 maintain the regiments Of this state
which may be in the service of the United States
in full force. to establish one or more recruiting
Offices. undeT such regulations as he NAV think
proper, tor the enlistment OF men to supplr any
deficiency which may at any time exist in their
ranks and to take all the necessary steps and
measures to place the en- so enlisted in the r
pr per regiments
Sec. "a, The Governor is hereby emrowered
/ through h proper military department t. pur-
chase and distribute III necessary military stores
whether OF sub>ist nee, clothing. pay mediei, E.
field and camp equipage. not including arms
munitions and equipments. which shall be pro-
perly accounted tor to he Legislature, and at the
perty of the state in rs good condition as practi
cable at the seat of government or at such other
place he may deem best. Such reports shall
account for all moneys received and dishursed.
description and cost of all articles purcha sed .
Iie shall have power. TIN oug L e proper militia
departments to collect and distribute all arms
and equipments OF any of the military property
+ of this state, whether in the hands voIun ter
companies or otherwise.
/ See. Is. The Governor is hereby authorized to
make such compensation to the several officers of
the general staff actually called into the service
the state as in his opinion, shall be lust nd eouit
able: Pr0Uided. that such compensation shall not
exceed the pry of officers of the United States