Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-06-11
DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO.
Military 0rders-0ficial.
HEADoUARTEns DEPARTMENT
OF THE ONO,

CINcISNATI. Ono. June 3, 1868.
GENERAL ORDER No. 90.-The General
commanding directs that Gen. N. G.. Nc
Lean, Provost Marshal General, at once
institute an investigation into the case Of
all citizen prisoners now confined in this
Department. and in all such cases as do
not clearly show premeditated disloyalty
on the part Of the accused. or when de-
sire Is manifested TO atone for the past
faults by future good conduct. the prison.
ers will DO released on taking the oath Of
allegiance. and giving bonds for strict
observance thereof. The General COM
handing is convinced that large MAORI
tY OF the men arrested have been misled
by dishonest and designing politicians,
and he prefers TO strike at the sources Of
the evil, and allow those who have been
led astray to return to their loyalty and
allegiance. ii they have seen the folly and
sin of opposing the Government.
The United States. in striving to put
down rebellion unparalleled in history.
requires that every man at home or in the
field shall each in his sphere be enlisted in
thu cause. The necessity demands a
secritce from all. In responding to this
call. the devotion of the citizen soldier
stands formOst. and his sacrifice 10 the
greatest. He gives up all that is dear to
the citizen-his home, his freedom of
speech and action, the prospect Of gain.
and often gives his life. lie exacts no
conditions, but surrenders himself wholly
to his country. as represented by the con-
stituied authorities placed over him.
But while he Thus yields up his civil
rights SO entirely 10 his couAtry. he is
none the less citizen; be valves them
temporarily to give greater efficiency to
his efforts. and looks forward to the time
when. the authority Of the Government
restored. he shall again exercise the
rights he has periodically laid down.
While the duties Of citizen are OF a
peaceful and less sxsctiug character. he is
none the less soldier. and it becomes
him to appreciate the grandeur and en-
tireness Of the devotion of his brethren
in the field. and to remember that he. too,
has sacrifices to make; but the country's
demand upon him is comparatively
small. The country requires from him
no physical sacrifice. no personsl hard
ships. it merely asks that he shall initiate
the loyal example of the soldiers in the
field. so lar as to abate somewhat of tina.
freedom of speech which they give up SO
entirely. The citizen would be unjust to
the soldier. as well as unfaithful to hi.
country. if while enjoying the comforts
of home. he were unwilling to give up q
portion Of q privilege which the soldier
resigns altogether. That freedom of dis.
cussion and criticism which is proper in
the politician and journalist in time Of
peace, becomes rank treason when it tend.
to weaken the confidence of the soldier in
hi. officers and his Government. Whsr
tits insidious treason. striking at the
very root of that military power. which
is for the tina being the country's protec
ton. makes its appearance. 1t is thu
bounden duty of the Commanding Gen
eral to expef it from his lines. with
heavier hand than he would drive from n,
camp the villain who would scatter q
msteria! poison. that would enervate and
decimate his soldiers.
The General commanding desires ia
| again call the attention of the officers
Provost Marshals and Others in authority
to the necessity of great care in the ma.
king Of arrests. which should in ell in.
stances be founded on full affidavits sus-
tanning distinct charges except when TIT
exigencies Of tho case demand Instant &C.
|tion. Carslessness in this respect is only
less censurabls than negligence in the de
lection and punishment OF crime.
With the exercise of scrupulous care
and sound discretion, on the part Of Of
ficers and candid consideration on thu
part Of al citizens Of the relations Of the
people and the army to each other. .,
above set forth. the General commanding
is full of hope that mutual cooperation
in putting down the rebellion. will be-
come more hearty and effective. the ne
cessity for arrests will be diminished. and
THE tendency to factious opposition to The
1 Governmsnt. and hurtful criticism Of it
measures, be removed. iea aa
| By command Of Major General Burn
side.
j LEWIS RrcHxoxD. Asst. Adjt. Gen.
II Offici !: w. p. ANDERSON,
i 'sp Assistant Adjutsnt General