Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1865-04-13


men composing such organizations shall
not be taken from their daily avocalions
except IN cases OF emergency in such mum
here as may be necessary for the mainle
nance Of the peace, the protection OF the cit
izeHs II their respective counties ON Nlo-
lence, and 10 assist the civil authorities in
upholding aud enforcing the laws of the
land.
The Brigadier Gcnerals commanding said
Districts, are expected to act promptly in
This matter by command ofGov. p. MUIR
RAH, W. c. WALSH,
Act'g. Adj s. Insp. Gen'l. State of Tex,
ApJurAsr & INSPECTOR GEN Is OFFICE /
AusrIs, TEXAS, March Is, 1860. !
BRIG. GES. J. W. THRocKAoRToN,
Comd g Sd Military District r s. IT,
SiR:--By order OF His EXccllency Gov.
Murrah, herewith enclose herewith copy Of
General 0rdeas, No. 2, from this office, and
urge upon you the necessity of prompt and
vigorous efforts to comply Herewith.
Ouuages of the most fragrant character
have been committed by bands of lawiess
men. upon HE citizens Of Bell, Williamson
aud adjoining counties, aud unless speedy
efforts are made 10 check them, these viola
.ors of the laws will increase in strength
and daring, and may soon overrun the whole
country. IL is the wish Of His ExcellencN
that companies he formed in all the counties
composing your District, as contemplated in
the enclosed order, and the act of the Legis-
.ature, approved Dec. IL, 1853, in order that
each county may be prepared TO protect it.
sell, at least until assistance can be obtain
cd from regular troops.
lie further directs me 10 impress upon
you, thai these men shall not be taken. IRON
their home except for the purposes specific
in the order and then only for such time,
and in such number, as may be absolutely
necessary. Very Respectfully,
Your obi serv't, W. g. WALSH
Acrg. Adj t. s. Tnsp. Geu'l. State Of Tex.
HEAD QRs. IN MILITARY Dist, 7. S. I, I
McKINNEY Texas, April !, 1860
To the Citxeus Of Tie Counties Of Denton,
gdrrani, Dailas, Colin, Groyson, fdan'a,
Hunt, Hopkins, LamQ,, Red Rico, Titus,
BooN and Davis:
Your attention 10 invited TO the above
General Order, No. 2, from tie Aiiutant
and Inspector Generals Office Of the Sta e.
The many fragrant violations OF law in va
rious parts OF the state, has induced the Gov
ernor 10 this policy. Murder and robbery
are of almost daily occurrence in our midst
The Governor is determined to enforce the
law, and maintain its majesty. 10 do this
he must have Your assistance. The order
explains itself. Its necessity is commended
10 every hones man who has energy enough
to raise an ann IN defence of his person and
a. hat pnI nptI in n
shall b. given TO The families and property
OF The absent soldiers of the country.
The i'm mediate formation of companies, Of
all persons, tincludng Stale and Comfy OF.
fcels and MInslers,) VIII" are exempt from
Confederate States military duty, is expect
ed in every county.
Companies Of sixty-four, rank and file,
and upwards, will be entitled to one captain.
one first and two second lieuteuanls, four SER
geants, four corporals and one bugler each.
C0ppanies OF less number and over forty,
rank and file, will be entitled to one frs
und two second lieutepants, and the same
number of non. commissioned officers as a
fall company.
Reports OF companies should be made to
Capt. 7. j. Brown, A. A. A. g., at McKin-
ney, who will forward the accessory orders
and Instructions.
Two complete muster rolls, with descr p
tions, showing characterof arms and horses
will be made out, and one forwarded to
Capt G. G. Binkley, Inspector General, at
Mckinney.
accompanies VII be mustered and sworn
into the service OF the State az volunteers
Cor the war, unless sooner disbanded by
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