Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-10
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Recruits for UHsrpired Terms.


Recruits for Unszpired Terms
There is peculiar hardship existing
ia regard TO the recruits Of 1862 for the
old regiments They undoubtedly en-
listed upon the understanding that they
we're to be mustered out along with the
regiments in which they went, aud
would not be held for three years from
the time Of their enlistment This uH-
derstauding was participated in BY their
recruiting officers, the general mGster-
ing officer stationed here BY the Govern
meni, and by the State authorities.
When the time came for mastering out
their regiments, they demanded their
discharge, which was refused | pre-
senled the matter to the Secretary Of
War, who declined to act on it on the
ground that the formal muster roll
which they had sigr d, showed that they
had entered the service for the pero of
three years, aud left him no discretion
to interfere ia their behalf This was
true, but nevertheless, the understand
ing existed in full force, as the state
ment in the muster roll was explained
by the mastering officer as a mere tech
meal necessity. ] afterwards addressed
a memorial on the subject TO Congress,
+ stating oil the facts, and inviting them
/ 10 take action for the relief of these men,
but they failed to do so at the time.
present the matter to your eonsidera,
ton, trusting that you will see fit to lay
it before Congress.
Gallanfry Of Indiana Soldiers
The duty Of appointing officers tc
command our regiments is full Of res
possibility and embarrasment have
commissioned many whom l did no
know. aud for whose fitness ! was com
peIled 20 rely entirely upon the opinions
Of others. But il affords me great graft
fcation to state that the Indiana officer
as q body, have been found equal u
those of any other State; that they havl
upon every battlefield nobly sustained
the great cause, aud shed lustre upoi
the flag under which they fought Man
have been appointed to high commands
in which they acquitted themselves wit
the greatest honor and ability, and yer
many have nobly laid down their live
in battle for their country. Our privat
soldiers have behaved With uniform an
distinguished gsllantry in every actio
= in which they have been engaged. The
form part of every army in the hel'
and have been among the foremost
deeds Of daring, while their blood hs
hallowed every soil Hitherto engage
in the peaceful pursuits Of trade an
agriculture, they have manifested thi
lofty courage and high-toned chivalry
: which others have talked 50 much al
possessed so little, and which belonI
only to the intelligent patriot who unde
stands well the sacred cause 10 whi'
|, he draws his sword Thousands ba
is fallen the victims Of an unnatural rebs
, lion. They were fighting from deep co
= victions Of duty, and the love they DO
ar their country. Their unlettered grav
!" mark an hundred oattle.felds, and o
country can never discharge to th'
- memory and their pOsterity the debt
gratitude it owes. That gratitude shor
r be tested BY the tender care we take
their families and dependent ones Wit
they have left behind, and BY the edu'
ton Of their children.
Gettysburg Cemetery.
After the battle Of Gettysburg,
rangements we're made By the State
Pennsylyania for the establishment o
national cemetery upon the battle-6e
in which each State having troops
u =. gagged should have place set apart
-, the burial Of its dead As Indiana ]
- many gallant and cherished sons in Z
-. great conflict, / took the responsible
Of cooperating with Pennsylvania
other States, BY the appointment OF I
John G. Stephenson IS comnissloner
al al select the place and secure the reno
thereto Of our own dead. These dul
he faithfully performed; and for N
full information you are referred to
report, herewith submitted; and for
ca account of the financial expenses
Cured. to the financial report Of
ns Terrell For ny action in this mat
.rly your approval is respectfully solicited
Care Of Soldiers FAMILIES.
/, Invite your immediate attention
b the necessity Of making sn approp
e~'- tion for the relief and support of
dier's families. Il is too veil unC
IN. stood to require argument or staten.
sad that the monthly pay which they recs
especially after dsdueting that
rz which their own wants Ia the fsld a
=. lately require them to sxpsad, is wh