Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-01-15
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l. Whereas, the svyernmenta ana people
Of the United Safes in prosecuting this I'M
natural war Which they have forced upon
us, have iepar ed from the recognized usa-
ges Of civilized whrfare; true vasor no lor-
ger characterizes their military leaders;
for persecution aud insolence, dire oppres-
sion, and the most savage piundcrings r,srk
their footsteps and
III. Whereas, their armies of aggression
recruited by hordes Of rathians incited by
lust, rap:ne ana undying hatrcdto us and
70 our inahtutions; now threaten Nv iHvst-
sion, the Integrity and safety "a car stats,
and unless effeetually opposed by timely
energy and numbers, may inv oiye the very
existence of our Government; $50 "A, 4, "a
IN Therefore, impelled BIZ ., due sense
Of the Impending danger the Legislature,
in tho plenitude Of lie wisdom, NJ. us pres
ent session has passed an act ,whicE has OBJ
tanned the approval Of the Executive TO
perfect the organization OF the State froops
ana place the same Oh. u war footing
w. This law sracts that all whitc male
ginhabitsnts not specially exempted shati be
'liabie to military duty between' tho ages OF
eighteen and fifty years, q .s,,,,.s .v.t,s
". Zach. Senatorial District except the
frss, shall be constituted into a. military
district. I, is made tile duty Of, the senior
Justice of the Peace, in ench Precinct in
every easnty, by authority Of che Brigadier
Generals to enroll an persons liable to milv
i,ary duty under heusy fines and pcnslties
for Neglect. ,s.,.t s,..,, s.,.-.,. a
vi. 1t is incumbent on Captains TO en-
force the military laws of this State, 10 as
semble their companies at least once in ev-
cry two weeks during the existence Of the
preseut war, and shah instruct them in the
school Of the soldier aad the company.
VII. They shall report all detaulters fer
neglect of military duty, to the first Cour.
Martial authorized to try the same and to
cause such offenders to be summoned to at
tend said court, which be shall furnish with
the EVIDENCE OF such summons. -
VIII. They shah have the power Of re-
enrolment as. often as they raay deem ne
cessary, and the power to impose ouch pun
ishmeni by arrest, imposition Of fatigue du-
ty, or other punishment for disobediencc Of
orders, or unmilitary conduct whilst on pa
rade, &c., regulated by their discrctions bpt
responsible for the improper use Of authors
ty in the manner provided by law.
TX All delinquents not excused by their
company officers, are inflicted in fines collec.
ted through Magistrates Courts by summa-
ry process. Any Beat Company refusing
to organize by election Of officers or other
wise, the Brigadier General shall appoint
their officers, who shall strictly enforce the
military laws, under heavy fines and penal
ties. 3Ff5 &aA F2s fs'} ~ aS1 .
X. ThesColonel selects some fit plaza for
regime ntal or battalion drill within his dis
trict, and sha Il have the power 10 compel
the State troops Of his regimental district
TO assemble on the place so selected, st least
once in every two months with appropriate
fines and penalties for neglect or failure
XI. During any Invasion, instruction,
or rebellion, whenever, in the opinion OF the
Goyerner, Ii cinterest Of the State demands
the State troops TO be called into the field,
or whenever called upon by the Pycsidest Of
the Confederate States TO furnish an addi-
tonal amount Of soldiers for the prosecution
Of the r-esent witr, he tovpnor shall issue
his Proclamatioh iosany aesignatei nun,ber
Of volunteers to take the field, and Should
tie nun Der o.Feriny he insufficient, then ho
can direct such Brigadier Generals as Ae
may zee fit, tosorder draft
XII, Aglyoluntcer companies .crqaniIed
under the aetapproyed February 18th. So,
are BY this &C. incorporated anu form !. part
Of the state troops attached to the several
regiments and brigaaes within ihsirinilili--
~ diutr;css.fto perform duty sieh the saIpc
upon all Battalion, icgirnental and brigade
drills, parades, OF Contemporaries, and when
eyer ordered into active service by Tie Gov
crnor q. their brigaaer General, theyshn!l
have tss pfisllega Of going Us n whole con-
pans tat Rh6u!l ssch company refuse -
marsa rpa Elio.e conipany, it AhaiiAferth-
w:lli % tilsbAiread BY order ofthe Governor,
aud t.c iaeinbers enrolled ID the bea. CSzn-
paui,s. 80 <es
~SIu. Il viii DC observed that great dis-
crcti5EGry power j. entrusted 70 eihcsrs, for
L Is ONLY hyla thorough discharge OF their
duties as pnioined by the llws, thar 70 can
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