The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-01-16
RICHMOND, WAYNE CO., IND, 5at

having been thoroughly testeu, the oo'
eminent agreed TO pay for what ha. already
been issued, ana to receive and pay for
what should be prepared thereatter'a' prices
which we're satisfactory to both parties.--
These prices were generally below what the
Government paid for ammunition, bGt sucn
as it was believed would fairly indemnify
the State for all costs and expenses incurred
on that account Every effort was made TO
conduct the operations of the Arsenal with
great economy, while paying fair price TO
the many operatives employed Persons
have been employed sometimes to the mum
Der of FIVE hundred. and profitable occupa-
ton has thus been furnished to many who
otherwise wanted the means OF support
Ny direction to Colonel Sturm was. to give
the preference to those whose relatives and
supporters were in the field.
Up to the first day of January, 1869,
there has been prepared at the Arsenal
ninety-two thousand rounds of artillery
ammunition. and twenty-one million nine
hundred and fifteen thousand five hundred
rounds of ammunition for small arms.
The report of Lieutenant Colonel Sturm,
herewith submitted. will show the extent
and the result Of the operations in the Ar
senal.
An examination of the Arsenal account
will show that the State has not lost dollar
by it. The prices fixe1 for the ammunition
were intended merely to cover all costs and
expenses incurred in its preparation, but
by economy and successful management,
balance will be found iu favor OF the State.
aUARrERMAsTER AND CoMMIssARY GENERAL.
The first Quartermaster General | ap
pointed after the beg nning of the war was
Gen. Thom,s A. Morris. He held the
office but short time, when he resigned.
and was succeeded by Gen John II Vajen,
who remained in office till March l2th,
1862. when he resigned, and was succeeded
by General John q. New, on the 18Th day
OF October, 1862 Gen New resi- 5ned, and
Gen. Asahel Stone, the present Acting
Q lsrtermaster General, was appointeI.-
The reports of these several off ;ers are
herewith submitted.
Gen. Isaiah Mansur, the first Com nissary
General, resigned on the 29.h day of Nav.
l 86I. and was succeeded b. Gen. Asahel
Stone. who has held the office since. T1eir
reports are herewith submitted.
The operations in the @ iartermastor aad
Commissary Departments have b8ea large,
involving mauy contracts, AMI the dis
1ursemsnt of large sums Of money. They
ire a proper subject for legislative invssti
CATION, 10 ascertain whether they have been
veil and faithfully performed.
CARE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDED.
Shortly after the war began, it became
apparent that our sick and wounded sold
ers, when all had been done for them that
could be. by regimental and hospital sur
,eons, uader the regulations, must, III very
many cases. suffer greatly from want of at
ention and necessary supplies. According |
y. | very early adopted the plan of sending
gents to look after the condition. and as far |
5 possible, supply the wants of the Indiana
-oops. These agents had their instructions
D follow in the track Of our armies. to pick
D the sick and the wounded who may have
.llen by the wayside, visit the hospitals.
port the names of the sick, wounded, and
cad. afford relief wherever it could be al
orded, inform the State authorities what
ind of supplies were needed and where,
isit the troops in the field and ascertain
heir wants and condition, and aid in hav-
ng their acquisitions for supplies promptly /
lied. These agents have generally per-
ormed their duty we'll, and. believe. have
'een the instruments of saving the lives of
of our gallant soldiers. and of re-
ieving vast amount OF suffering and des-
tuition. Many of their repors, all OF
which are herewith submitted, are descrip.
i've OF sufferings, sorro VS. and DEATH that
would melt the stoutest heart, and show,
'etter than can be learned ia any other way.
he dreadful horrors of war. The labors of
hese agents were not cenfined to any par
lcular duties, but extended to every kind
i relief that soldiers might need. They
ided in procuring furloughs for the sick
nd wounded. discharges for such as would
ot be able to serve again, in furnishing
at the expense of the State,
or such As had not the means of travel and
.etung home, receiving the soldiers money
nd distributing i; TO their families. hunting
p the descriptive rolls of such as had been
ong confined in hospitals. but for want of
heir rolls could not be paid or discharged.
isiting battle fields, bringing home the
rounded. and distributing sanitary stores. Il
q some cases l directed the chartering OF
teamboats for the transportation of the sick
nd wounded, aud, in general, instructed
ny agents to incar such expenses as were
bsolutely necessary to enable them 10 exc
ute their mission. But, notwithstanding
II that has been done, have to lament that
he efforts have come far short of the mighty
that much suffering has gone un
elieved. and that many of our brave sons
ave languished and died among strangers.
q destitulon and neglect. with no friend
to soosh their last hours, or mark
ne spot where their ashes sleep.
l have employed and sent to the field
,sny additional assistant surgeons, to re-
lain until the emergency they were sent to
elieve was passed. Alter severe battles,
he regimental surgeons, worn down by ia
que and exposure, were found to be mad
luate to the care Of the wounded, and al
itioual aid became Indispensable.
Many times all the surgeons Of regiment
7ere either sick or absent on detached du-
=, and their places had to be supplied b.
amporsry appointments. They have gen
rally discharged their duty with ability,
nd 10 the satisfaction of those 10 whom they
'ere sent. aud. for the promptitude with I
'hich they left their business and respond
d to thess sudden calls. are entitled to the
hanks of the State