The New York herald., 1862-09-11
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
WAR GAZETTE.
OFFICIAL.
Important Instructions 20 tho Army.
GENERAL ORDERs-NO. 2.
HsADQUARrERs, DGsxNcss OF WASHINGTON,
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 1852. I

important Instructions 20 tho Army.
GENERAL ORDERs-N0. 2.
HgADQUARrERs DGsxNCss o. WASHINGTON
wAsHlSoroE, Sept. 10, 1852.
F1st-wth the exception of general oncers, oe,cer
soldier will be allow ed TO any OF the bridges
ferries Of the Potomac TO visit the cities Of Washing
ton, Georgetown Alexandria without pass signed by
the regimeutal commander, asd approved by the COM
mander OF the brigade and division in which the regiment
Is serving Such passes will be granted for greater
period than forty eight hours and must state
distinctly the object for which IL is granted. General
officers, when recognized SUCH REQUIRE no pass but
they will leave their commands without permission
from their superior commanders. Aides de Camp and
Other officers, when not with their Generals, will
require passes in the all other officers
Sccosd-Oiicers and belonging to troops serving in
the cities of Washington Georgetown and Alexandria will
not leave their camps barracks without pass from
their giue ntal commander
3hird-Ths officer OF the Provost Guard win order away
any officer found in either of the three cities contrary TO
the provisions of this order to return 10 his regiment 10
arrest, and his and regiment will without delay bs
communicated by the Provost Marshal 20 the division
commander concerned, who will order hun to be
brought TO trial possible Cor the viola.
tion OF this order. Enlisted found in either Of
the three Cities without proper authority will be
arrested and kept under guard until guard FOR
Marshal win promptly notify Of the arrest and who VIII
hold the subordinate concerned responsible
for the absence OF their
Foarth-The subject Of passes to civilians not in he
military service will be regulated by the Military Cover
nor Of the District of Columbia
FSfh-No wine ardent spirits, unless they be for
hospital subsistence stores the private stores OF
officer Tin either OF which they should be go mark
ea), will be allowed to pass the guards at any Of the
bridges orres the guards Of camp barracks
in this command, without pass from the Military Gov
ernor or Provost Marshal Of Washington or Alexandria
to cover tho stores.
Siath-Passes granted by a division commander must
be signed by the commander himself or by not exceed
ing officers Of his sta. whose names and signatures
must be reported 10 tho Military Governors OF the Dis
trct Of Columbia and OF Alexandria
Seuenth--Ail fast riding driving is forbidden the
cities Of Washington Georgetown and Alexandria. Team
habiuay ride either a walk irot il necessary
them to ride a, rapid pace, the direction gaop
should be written the outside Of the despatch.
EighU--whe passing through the streets Of Washing
ton, Georgetown or Alexandria teams must leave space
equal TO the width OF street after every sixth wagon
Wagons will not halt the crossings but leave them
clear for foot passengers Quatermssters and wagou
masters will be held responsible for violation Of these
provisions by the teams under their command. Com
manding officers will that every quartermaster
cevcs copy Of this order, aud quartevmasters will
that this order is read 10 their teamsters.
Ninth-The Military Governors and Provost Marshals
OF Washington and Alexandra will sec TO the strict and
systematic enforcement Of the above provisions.
Tenth-Each corps and independent commander will
send orderly these headquarters at twelve NJ, daily
for orders. By command OF
RioHARo B. IRWIN, Captain A. ID. &. and A. A. A. q.