The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-23

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& e ts.4ss RALEIGH, N. g., January 70, 1864.
The order is published for the information
efaII concerned Its requirements will be rgidly en-
forced in every particular. "a
stsa Commanding Conscrpss for NC.
8. HARDIN, sAdjatant. ss.e-
ADJr AND INSPECTOR GENERALS oFElct,
Richmond Jan. 81 1864.
General Orders No. 3
l. Tie following Acts of Congress and Regulations
published. for the information OF all persons con-
cerned therein:
An Act to prevent the Enlistment. or Enrolment of
Substitutes in the Military service of the Confeder-
States.
The Congress of the Confederate States of America.
do eaact, That person liable to military service
shall hereafter be permitted allowed to furnish
substitute for such service nor shall any btitute be
receiy ed enlisted or enrolled the military service of
the Confederate States" [Approved December 18th,
1868
An Act TO put an end the Exem aion from Military
Serve OF those who have heretofore furnished SUB
"Whereas in the present circumstances of the conn
try requires the aid of all who able 20 bear arms
The Congress of the Confederate STATES OF Ameri-
ca DO enact, That no person shall be exempted from
military service, by reason of his having furnished
substitute but this shall not be construed as to
affect persons who, though not liable to render mill
frY service have nevertheless furnished substitutes
Approved january 5th 1864.
H. Persons rendered liable to military service by
operation of the preceding placed on the same
footing with all others hitherto liable by Acts of Con-
gress.
Ill Persons herein rendered liable to military SER
vice are required report volunteers conscrpts
vii hout delay the enrolling officers and~all who
delay beyond the lst day of February, 1864 will be
dered having renowned the privilege Of volun
teerng, and held for assignment according to law.
". Enrolling officers will proceed, rapidly as
practicable, in the enrolment of persons herein made
liable military service Previous to enrolment as
conscripts all such persons will be allowed to vonn
teer in companies in service the 10th April 1862
Provided the company chosen does not at the time of
volunteering reach the mailman number allowed; and
upon such company being selected, the volunteer will
receive from the enrolling officer certificate to the
effect that he has volunteered; and nc volunteer
will be received into any company except such GER
ticate Persons who fail to make their selection, at
the time of enrolment, will be assigned according to
existing regulations.
". Persons who report to the enrolling officers will
be enrolled and may be allowed furlough of ten days
before reporting the camp of instruction.
VI All persons whether volunteers or conscriRts
under this order, will pass through the camp of in
stucton of the State to which they belong, and be
forwarded thence to the companies which selected
to which they may be assigned.
VII. The Bureau of Conscrp ton is charged with
adopting proper regulations for the enforcement Of this
order.
Will. All exemptions heretofore granted are subject
to a revision under Instructions from the Bureau of
Conscrpfion and if found to be improper unauhor
lied by law, will be revoked.
By order s. COOPER,
Feb st Adjt and Inspector General "