Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-01
An Order for the Reduction Of Ex-
Penses of the Military Establish.

An Order for the Reduction Of Ex-
Penses of the Military Establish.
ments.
WAR Dept, ADJ'T-GENL's OFFIcE,l
WASHINGTON, April 2S.
General Order No. n, for Reducing the En-
penSes Of Military Establishn,ents
! First. That chiefs of the respective Bu-
reaus of their departments proceed immedi-
lately to reduce the expenses of their re-
spective departments to what is absolutely
necessary, In view of an immediate reduc-
Ition Of the forces in the field and In garri-
sons, and speedy termination of hostili-
tiles; and that they severally make out the
Statements ofthe reductions they deem prac-
2ticable. ..
Second. That Quartermaster Generals
discharge all ocean transports not required
Ito bring home troops in remote Depart
aments. All river and inland transportation
Twill be discharged, except that required for
necessary supplies to troops in the field.
lThe purchase of horses, mules, wagons, and
1other land transportation, will be stopped;
3also, purchases of forage, except what is
required for immediate consumption. All
purchases of railroad construction and
transportation will also be stopped.
Third. That the Commissary-G General of
Subsistence discontinue the purchase of
supplies in his Department, except of such
Jas may, with what is on hand, be required
for the forces in the field, to the first of Jnne
lneXt. 81.
Fourth. That the Chiefof Ordnance stop
Iall purchases of arms and ammunition and
material therefor, and reduce the manu-
Ifactare of arms and ordnance stores in Gov
!ernment arsenals as rapidly as can be done,
without injury to the service. ....
Fifth. That the Chief of Engineers stop
Jail work in all field Notifications and other
works, except those for which specific APP
preparations have been made by comman-
Iders for their completion, or that may be
required for proper protection Of works in
progress. ..
Sixth. That all soldiers in hospitals who
require no further medical treatment, be-
ihonOrably discharged from service, with
Immediate payment. All officers and en-
listed men who have been prisoners of war,
land are now on furlough, or in parole
camps, and recruits in rendezvous, except
those for regular army, will likewise be
,honorably discharged. Officers whose duty
lit is, under the regulations of the service
Ito make out rolls and other final papers,
connected with the discharge and payment
!of soldiers, are directed to make them out
without delay, so this order may be carried
into effect Immediately.
Seventh. The Adjutant- General of the|
Army will cause immediate returns to be-
made by all commanders in field, gar-I
PRISONS, and posts OF their respective forces
with view to their immediate reduction
Eighth. Quartermasters', Subsistence
Engineers and Provost Marshal GeneralsI
Departments will reduce the numberof their
clerks and employees to that absolutely re-
,quired for closing the business of their re-
ispective departments, and will, without de-
Hay, report to the Secretary of War the num-
lber required of each class or grade. The
ISurgeon-G General will make similar reduc-
'tions OF surgeons, nurses and attendants in|
his bureau.
Ninth. Chiefs of the respective bureaus
Twill Immediately cause proper returns to bel
made out of public property in their charge
and statements of property in each that may
be sold upon advertisement and publication
without prejudice to the service.
Tenth. Commanders of prisons will have
Trolls made out of name, residence, time and
iplace OF capture and occupation of all pris-
lOners of war who will take the oath of al
that such as are disposed to become good
land loyal citizens of the United States,
who are objects of Executive clemency,
lmay be released upon such terms as the
President shall deem fit and consistent with
lthe public safety.
By order of the Secretary of War.
[Signedl w. A. NICHOLS, ri
Assistant Adjutant General.
Official:
THOMAS NJ. VINCENT,
Assistant Adiutant General