The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26

be endorsed and in of appeal the papers forward
ed to this BureNu, through the same channel.
! IF the persons for whose detail application is made
engaged in performing the duties account of
which details asked they will be allowed to remain
until final action. If otherwise, they should be sent to
camps of instruction.
XIV DETAILS FOR PERSONS BETWEEN 45 AND so, FOR
| GOVERNMENT Work
Applications for the detail of persons between forty
five and fifty years of age for service in any of the
military Bureaux, in any of the Departments of the
Government, will be made, accompanied by descrip
tive list, to the local district Enrolling officer; and
it must set forth the of the duties be perform
ed the necessity for the detail: and the period for
which it is required
The District Enrolling officer, after investigation
made and reported directed in the preceding para
graph may, if he approve the application grant de-
tail for period exceeding sixty days, and forward
| the papers the Commandant for his action.
An appeal from the action of the Enrolling officers
and the Commandast may be taken to this Bureau
XIV. DETAILS ARTISANS, MECHANICS, ETC.
l. Applications for the detail for service in any of
the military Bureaux for Of the Departments of
the Government (includng contractors of artisans,
mechanics persons of scientific SKILL to perform in
dspeEsable duties, should be made with descriptive
list to the Enrolling officer. The skill of the party,
the duties to be performed, and why his services are
indispensable, and the period for which the detail is
required, must be distinctly set forth.
Applications for the employees of contractors must
in addition contain certificate from the officer con-
traced WITH the head of the Department. that the
services of the particular parties required for the
performance Of indispensable Government work The
District Enrolling officer may grant the detail for sixty
days, and forward the papers, through the Commandant
(each expressing his opinon) to this Bureau for its
action.
If the application is refused, in full will be
endorsed, and in of appeal papers forwarded to
this Bureau.
If the parties applied for at work, they will be
allowed to remain until action is taken. If otherwise,
they should be sent to the camps of instruction
Applications for the detail of contractors themselves
must also contain the certificate OF the head of the
Bureau, required by the / lth sectson of the act
XVI. All other applications for exemption detail,
otherwise provided, will be made to the Enrolling
officer, and forwarded through the proper channels
XVII. Great care should be exercised in exempting
detailing able bodied between eighteen and
forty-fye.
No case should be acted on until after minute and
thorough Investigation as to the alleged private or
public necessity, advantage convenience justice or
equity and to whether persons not liable to service
in the field may not be obtained.
IL XVIII. REPORTS.
l. Examining Boards in addition to the lists direct
ed in paragraph VIII, General Orders, No. 26 A and l.
G. o. series, will furnish District Enrolling
officers with lists of men in their districts found fit
for military SERVICE but unfit for service in the field
specifying in each what duties they capable
of performing Congressional District officers to fur
nish similar lists to county Enrolling officers, the OBJ
ject being to enable persons needing detailed men to
who the subjects of DETAIL and to choose from
them.
q Enrolling officers will forward to the Command
ant of conscrpts monthly, report of all persons
rolled by them, and the action taken in each
These reports will be consolidated by the Command
ant with refer to the distinctions made in the
Of Congress- and the regulations for its enforcement
in duplicate; copy of which will be forwarded to
this Bureau, and kept file in the office of the
Commandant.
XIX. ENRoLLMENT RESERVE CLASSES
l. Commandants Of conscripts will proceed to enroll
all persons between the of seventeen and eighteen
and forty and fifty years, in execution of General
Orders No 49, A. L. &. O., current series which is
herewith made part of this Circular.
"ADJ'r AND INSPECTOR GENERAL's OFFICE
Richmond, March Is, 1864 ! |
l. The Bureau Of Conscription will proceed enroll all
persons between the ages OF seventeen and eighteen
and between the OF foyve and fifty years. under The
h section OF the Act of Congress to organize forces
Persons liable enrolment will present themselves 20
the Enrolling Officer the States OF the Mississippi
River within thirty davs from the day when the notice a
be given the district county by the enrolling officer
OF this class appear for enrolment The failure
be called into the general with the class of persons
between eighteen and toryve unless he shall have valid
excuse THEREFOR to be Judged of by the Bureau OF Conscrp
Any person liable to enrolment.under this may Join
General Orders No issued 26h June, 1863 for the war;
other company for local defence which has been
cepted into the and which, by the of its
men liable any where within the State; pei
sons OF this class may form new companies ion local defence
and special service, under General Orders No. Sc 663
the war; and select their own officers. By order
Adlutant and Inspector General.
2. Commandants will keep separate and DISTINCT
roll ofpersons between the ages of II and 8, and 45
and 80.
g. Commandments of cOnscripts will assign duty,
supporting force for conscription service such
persons may be recommended by the Examining
Boards unfit for the field but competent for this
service aud vixen many as sixty such persons
assigned, they will be organized into a company,
elect their officers and return their rolls to the
comma ndans; and if there be sufficient number
TO oGn company in each congressional district, then
the commandant may assign sufficient numb Der OF !
persons between 45 and SO years of age, 50
plete company for each congressional district. A
competent officer of the rank Of colonel, will be
signed by this Bureau organize such companies into
regiment, if there be the requisite number of COM
panes; into two batalions, if deemed preferable.
Xxx. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
/. Commandants viii always bear in mind that Cen
eral Orders No. 26, is not only the basis, but forms
large portion of these Instructions They will habit
ualy its provisions aid in the application
of the other provisions of this Circular.
2. Commandants will of course refer cases of diff
Guilty to this Bureau; but references which bear on !
their face that they rather to avoid due response
bility or labor, will be retained without remarks
8. The duty of the commsndant of conscripts is, in
accordance with these instructions, maintain and
invgOrate the industrial production of the Confederacy
and supply its armies with men, This duty must be /
performed struggle for liberty and indepen- !
dence will fail.
By order of Col. J. s. Preston, Supt.,
c. b. DUFFIELD, |:
April L., 1864 A. A. General.
GARRETT DAVIS.
This fine Horse can be found at my stable in this
place during the present season. Mondays Tues
davs and Wednesdays. and at the stables of W. 7. /