Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-02-06
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II has its advantages in another re-
spect. for while; it gives the Regular
Soldier the same pay and bounties al
lowed to volunteers. il at the same time
thoroughly educates him in the line Of
his duties as a soldier, affording him
ample opportunity to qualify himself. TO
ell, with ability, the most exalted posi-
ton in the army, which is of more value
to the soldier than his entire pay. No
reasoning mind that has closely noticed
the military movements and diplomatic
intercourse, of not only our own. but
foreign nations. for the past few months,
can fail to observe, that if we intend to
preserve and maintain our Government,
nationality, freedom and rights. and as
heretofore command the respect OF the
world, as one Of the first nations Of the
earth, we must henceforth become a
military people. In consideration Of this
self evident fact, the young man who
now applies himself to the requirement
Of thorough military education, be-
comes proficient in the use of arms and
master Of the arts of war. obtains that
which is invaluable to himself. adds TO
the strength, poDsr, and influence Of bis
Government, and obtains a knowledge
in three years, of that which he would
not exchange Sor any other ort. trade or
profession. As it is practically the law
of all nations, to respect Government
according to the amount Of force ather
command with which to maintain and
defend herself. so the same rule is
equally applicable to States and cdun-
ties, and the county that now givesthe
greatest number of her young men
military education, is the one that will
hereafter command the most respect,
WELD the most influence. and to which
others will look land not in vain for
military leaders.
From the best information I have
been able to obtain, there are now in
Gallia county at least seven hundred
young men who. Ito say nothing Of The
benefit it would be to the country }
would promote their own best interests
by joining the regular service at tbs
time for after December next the term
of enlistment will be as formerly, FIVE
years and while it cannot be reasonably
expected that this county will furnish
that amount, yet l feel confident il the
people thoroughly understood this mat
ter. they would readily furnish atleast
half that number. l cannot doubt thor
patriotism, and if they should not l
can only attribute it to a want Of knOwl-
edge on their part, of the real wants of
the Government, and their own best in
tereSts.
Ny purpose is now to obtain at as
early a day as possible, at least one
hundred effective. able bodied men
from this county. between the ages of
eighteen and thirty five years. will
assure these men they shall remain to-
gether, only as the promotion Of some
may seperate them from the others. /
also have the assurance from proper au-
thority, that to these men ] shall be as
signed, and hence will say to them aud
to their friends, that every care and dt.
tention that will conduce to their Espl<
ness, comfort, welfare and Fest interests,'
shall be cheerfully bestowed.
am aware that many false induce
ments have been held out. by irrespoRsi-
bic persons. to the young men of this
county to induce them to enlist in the |
volunteer service, but as an officer of !
the Regular Army misrepresent moth.
ing, and the foregoing is but plain /
simple statement OF facts, and should |
any desire reference in regard to myself, |
l would respectfully refer them to the
Hon. V. B. Horton, Of Meigs, and 10
Messrs Lewis Wetzel. James Capehart,
or John Hall of Mason county, who
have known me many years, not only
in the Regular Army, but in the voldh-
teer service and in civil life.
Your Obd't Serv't
H. s. WELTON,
Capt. 18th Infantry .. S. A.
P. S. For further information on this
subject l would refer those interested
in their own and their country's
welfare, to the subjoined copy of "cir-
culsr," issued by the War Department
at Washington and is therefore reliable
in every particular.
RECRUITING SERVICE.
WANTED, for the United STATES Ar
MY, able-bodied MEN, between the ages
of 18 and 35 years, not less than 5 feet
8 inches high, and of good character.
A minor will not be enlisted without
the written consent Of his parent or
guardian.
The term of service Of persons enlis-
ting previous to January 1st, 1868, is
THREE YEARS. The soldier will be en-
titled to the same bounties, in every
respect, as those allowed, or to be al
lowed, to men OF the Volunteer Service.
By good conduct and attention to