Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-14
nisted. and those now in the service of tue

General d0vernment. sssgs. ,5
 It presents minute history of the recruit ing for the several regiments, shows the quotas for the different towns, and the number fur nished by each, contains valuable summary of the operations of the different regiments and corps in the service of the Unitetl States, with abstracts of regimental reports, showing the killed and wounded in the several engage merts, and pays we'll earned tribute to the bravery and good conduct of our soldiers.
 The report also presents suggestions tespec- ting militia law, comprises register of com missioned ofdc rs in the volunteers, and roster of the State militia.
 ouARTRRMAsrER GENERAL.
 would call your attention to the report of the Quartermaster General, which will show with what system and care the responsible du- ties of that office have been performed-the number of arms, and the amount of ordnance and military stores, on hand belonging to the State, and the places where the property is lo-s cated. ss4 s75is5 s;' 4@- The expenditures of the office have been $398, ,843.42. There are in the arsenal eight thousand two hundred and eighty eight rifles and muskets, and in the hands of the militia and schools one thousand two hundred and forty five, most of which are the new Whitney rine. and all of which are il good condition.- This number is not sufficient to arm the militia of the State. and would recommend that au- thority be given to purchase arms, equipments and military supplies sufficient for that pur- pose.
 The amount of valuable property which has accumulated, and is constantly accommodating in the arsenal, renders new expenditures nec- sssary, to preserve and hold it in security.
 HARVESTER GENERAL.
 The necessity of disbursing $l1l ,629.27 as payment to officers for the period intervening between thelr entering the State service and their muster into the service of the United States, and $l GOA ,250, as bounties and extra pay to soldiers, furnish some evidence of the responsibilities of the Paymaster General This labor has required personal visit to some of the regiments in the field, aud made it nee essary to despatch an Assistant Paymaster to the Department of the Gulf. *'-
 The duties of the office appear to have been performed with perfect system and fidelity.
 VOLUNTEERS.
 Twenty-eight thousand two hundred and nineteen soldiers have enlisted into the several Connecticut regiments and corps since the commencement of the war. @J @ ~ E-sx hundred and thirty y.seven by deaths and dis charges, including those who entered the ser vice for three months, leaving at present twen- diers bravely maintaining the honor of the State by supporting the National Government
 Those who have been longest in the service, and performed the most duty, have received the least pecuniary compensation, and would suggest that the bounty of fifty dollars author ized by the resolution of the General Asssm. ply, approved July 10th, 1862, be extended to the soldiers who had enlisted prior to the first of May in that year.
 We should not forget our obligations to those who have become veterans in the service, who2e torn and blood-stained colors tell of fierce csaflicts, and whose broken and shattered ranks attest their devotion to our cause.
 Our volunteers, placing themselves between us and our enemies, have entered many of the ievolted States have carried the flag of this Commonwealth. side by side with the stars and stripes of the Union, on many 2 hard-fought Held. often in victory, sometimes amid disaster, but never with dishonor.
 sA COMMISSIONERS.
 In January last, Doctors Wm. H. Cogswell, of Plainfeld, and Wm. M. White of Fair Ha- ven, were appointed by the Executive, Com. missioners to sick and wounded soldiers in the military hospitals of the United States. m
 They were instructed to inquire into the san itary condition, medical attendance, and tn general care and attention given to the sick, and to act in harmony with officers of the Gen.: erai Government in adopting measures for their comfort and relief. not inconsistent with the interests ot the public service.
 Tha~, o1o .s,s a., ence to secure the discharge of any who were for further service.
 In their visits to large number of hospitals they were cordially received by the officers of the Government, and every facility Was granted to enable them to make a thorough investiga- tien into the condition of the sick. and nc connplish the object of their mission.
 Their suggestions were received w with prGper consideration, and in many instances resulted in special benefit to the soldiers. They also secured the transfer of .a good number of Con- necticnt men to the hospital in New Haven.
 By the careful and extended investigation of the Commissioners, we are able to obtain a more truthful representation, and more cor rect idea of the condition of the sick, than we can through ordinary private channels, and their friends will be greatly gratifed and com forted to know that the government is doing all which system and energy can do to alleviate the sufferings of the sick aud wounded, and to mitigate the evils incident to an extended civil war,
 The report of the Commissioners will be transmitted to your honorable body.
 John D. Candee. Esq, of New Haven, was authorized to visit the several Connecticut reg iments in Maryland and Virginia. and instruc- ted to inquire into their condition and to as- sure them of our desire to diminish the weight of their burdens, and to aid and encourage them in the discharge of their hazardous du- ties. His report refutes many of. the= stories in circulation respecting their sufferings and discontent. S M
 s The men as whole, are satisfied with what the government is doing to meet their necessi- ties, and only anxious to engage and over whelm the enemies of our country.
 Col. John H. Amy, the State Agent residing at New York City, has been untiring in his la bors for the benefit of the volunteers His central position has rendered his duties more than ordinarily arduous. These he has per- formed with credit to himself and honor to the State. sa5sa2g s
 The expenses incident to these agencies aud Commissions, have been pald from the contin- gent fund placed iD the hands of the Governor, to be expended at his discretion in caring for our soldiers. gsqa bsts
 NEW HAVEN HenTAL.
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