New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-03
Sinking Military Duty.

Sinking Mh1saHy Oosys
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SIR: We have arrived at period in this war
against Rebeion when desperate effort must BE- made
to bring II 10 speedy close. and prevent being pro
crastinsted through another year. FOR this purpose We
need large Isvy Of men with which to increase cor
armies In the field and overwhelu cur enemies BY the
force Of numbers Recruiting. with all ths stimulus
which be given to ii BY bounties, &C.. and the
prsiseworthy and patriotic efforts Of few auent cit
kens who have procured substitutes 1t their az
pense In anticipation Of the draft goes but languid
ly. The men who are obtained IN this way com.
paratively fow in number and 1t almost certain
that draft win be necessary. OF the great number Of
those enrolled, many seeking and obtaining eI'
emphon from DRAFT upon pretext or snother-many
Of them frivolous and Insignificant enough. II Is pain
full 20 contemplate tho number OF well dressed persons,
encrced with gold chains to which costly watches
appended with diamond clusters sparkling upon their
breasts and fingers Who lacking beralty and patriot
i'm enough 10 substitute, apply daily at the
offices OF the Boards Of Enrolment for exemption. for
the most trivial man because he has corns
npon his toes bunions upon his nstep; another be-
having fallen from horse many years sgo he has
bad pain In his arm and shoulder ever SINCE on any
tri8ing exertion. which, in his opinion noapacitates
him from carrying mnsket. In sustaining the exist
Of his country another because being subject TO
umbago. he 10 convinced that he has an Inflammation
OF his kidneys; another because he is Of weekly Q
constitution and subject to such attacks Of nervous
prostrat!en to dsqualify him in his opinion for
everything bat TIE ordinary duties and pleasures Of
lie which he performs TO admiration, especially going
ont Of town TO recreate himself, for the Summer;
another because, though tall strong and stawart. his
heart beats forebly upon any violent exercise and
sxertion and he and has been told by his ply.
sicnn that Il Is enlarged ard diseased. and that the
aiigaes Of military life would assuredly be fatal 70
him; another. because he Is predisposed 10 phthiss
hercditsrily, and has IN the Of several years
several times expeotorated blood, presenting In the
meanwhile ply ical signs Of organic lung disease,
and Of average health weight and stature and busl
engaged IN the active duties pleasures OF Life, with
out getting any worse nom year TO year; another.
because having broken limb years before, Il pains
him whom he walks. during changes Of the weather
Such samples o. and Of the grounds on which
exemption from enrolment and draft daily claimed
by men sbundanty able to furnish substitutes when
compelled 10 do So and now ought 10 do so without
oompulson. No later than yesterday. wealthy and
influential citizen appeared At Of the enrolment
Offices and claimed exemption (Which WAS accorded to
him his sidayit for bis fine. tall youth. In per
feet health who lacked fow months only Of being Of tho
proper age. 90 years It Is extremely discouragng TO
witness suoh instances OF dog iathe-mangeshneSs on
the part OF uksrerm citizens who win neither 60 and
fight themselves employ others to do them and
II be wondered tas under these circumstances
the Provost Marshal General at Washington, has issued
very stringent regulations In reference to exemption
from enrolment draft, hat Boards Of Enrolment
very strict in adhering 10 them Il Is - be hoped
that this VIII be the In every instances that every
claim viii receive striot and close scrutiny and that
fictitious claim will be allowed the very letter Of
the law departed from. That Law says that little or no
discretion 10 left To the judgment Of the Surgeon Of the
Board Certain conditions sua sris, a. specified In
tho Revised Regulations, snd nothing more will be
asked. aad nothing less accepted.
Applicants should govern themselves accordingly;
and that it may he generally understood what these
conditions ue will with your permission. furnish
brief and populAy comprehensive statement OF them
in your next issue Respectfully yours. ARIsrIDEs