The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-09-25

The officer of the guard will address the
recruit
My friend, if, after examination in aceor-
dance with the regulations for the govern
ment OF this encampment, you are found
to be qualified, we will rejoice to receive you
into our ranks. Is it of your own free will
and accord that you make this request?
Recruit will reply-Itis.
o. of G.-Do you understand the obj scts
for which this great army is being enlisted 2
Recruit do.
o. of Care you fully determined to do
your duty to your country and your comrades
in arms 10 the future as you have been faith
full to them in the past?
Reeruit-I am.
o. of G.-1. What is your name?
2. What is your age?
3. Where do you reside?
4. What is your occupation
5. Where were you born?
6. Have you served your country IN the
| field?
:, In what command p state com pany and
reg iment.
s. How long were you in the service?
9. Were you honorabiy discharged from the
| service?
The officer of guard will then, in tone of
authority, command:
Sentinel, you will take charge ofour friend,
| and conduct him to the quarters of the othcer
| OF the day,
When arrived at the quarters Of the o. D. !:
0. C. to 0. D Sir: l bring you these men
| Tor this manl whom the sentinel found wan.
dering near the outposts, and who have ex-
| pressed desire to enter our encampment.--
| | have examined them or him) and have
| She honor to report that they or he) have an
| swered ell questions In q satisfactory manner,
and in accordance with the regulations for
| the government of this army,
| o. d. to recruit-Mv friend, before goi n z
| further, you will be required to take upon
yourself solemn obligation. Are you viii
| hing to do so?
Recruit am
The officer of the day will then instruct the
recruit to hold up his right hand, and will
administer to him the following obligation /.
You do soemnly swear or affirm, by the ever
living God and in the presence of these witness
es, your former comrades in arms, that you will
not divuge to any living being any questions
that have been, or may be asked you whilst you
are in this camp, anything you may see or hear
in this camp or anything you may hear said by
others that you will not mention to any person
or persons, not members of this camp, the name
| of any one you may here, either at this any
| other time that you viii not mention to any
! one, should YOU become member not, and
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your knowledge and belief-"So help you God.
O. of D.-You will remain az you are, and
await orders from the commander Of this
post,
The officer of the day then instructs the
ordsrly-You will report to the adj utsnt of
OF the post that have in my charge a for
mer soldier of the republic, brave defender
of the American Union, who desires to en-;
Al sc 81, 1sen-
public.
Orderly will report to post adiutant-Sir,
the officer of the day desires to enter the
camp in charge of former soldier of this
| republ
| Post adiutant will salute the commander
| of the post and report the same as orderly
The commander of the post will then di-
rect the post djutant to repair to the camp
entrance and see that the recruit is properly
qualified for admission to the camp.
| Post adiutant to the officer of the dsy-Sir,
| am directed by the commander of this post
to inquire if you have examined your charge
| carefully
! o. of day to post odjt.-I have, sir.
Post adjt. to o. of day-Are you inform
ed of his honorable discharge from service ?
O. OF D. to post adult am, sir.
/ Post adit. to o. Of D.-And above all, sir,
| do you know beyond doubt that he has
never deserted the service of his country in
| her hour of danger
| o. Of D. to post adjt-I d. sir,
| p. A. to 0. D. Sir, you will now prepare
the recruit fox the solemn scenes of enlist
menE.
The officer of the day will then give the
proper salute, and will instruct the officer of
the guard to prepare the recruit for admis-
sion.
10 of gf > n I'd NIL he
recruit as directed.
The recruit is prepared in the followip g
manner: Hoodwinked or blindfolded, diyest-
of his coat and hat, over his shoulders is
thrown q torn and otherwise disfgureR gov
eminent blanket TO represent the condition
OF 4 prisoner Of war.
7. A to Z. C.-Sir, have complied with
your instructions. lie awaits your orders.
2. G. lin loud tone --Let the call be
sounded, and the camp prepare for the sol
enn scenes of enlistment
Post adj utant will repair to his Office on the
right OF post commander.
(The camp Is prepared br placing a box
six feet IN length, three in width, and two in
depth In the corner of the room, labeled up
on the lid, in conspicuous manner, with the
name and regiment of some soldier who died
in Andersonville rebel prison. On the CEN
ter Of the box will be placed an open Bible,
and crossed swords, with the American flag
draped in mourning. A guard is detailed,
armed and equipped, and placed in front of
the box. A small stool is placed opposite the
guard, and near the box, upon which the
candidate will kneel. The members of the
post battalion are drawn up in ine-to rep
resent two companies in line of battle
lengthwlse with the room. The post adlutant
will cause the guard to be detailed and plao
ed in position, and then he will form the bat.
tallion. He will then place one sentinel,
| armed and equipped, at the entrance y
Everything being in readiness, of which the
post adintant must be satisfied, he will ad.
| dress the post commander:
p. A. to p. C.-Sir, the camp is prepared
P. G. to ?. A.-Direct the officer of the
day to enter with his charge. The adjutant
| of the post will repair to the entrance 1.-THE
| door being opened by the orderIy,) and COM
mand in tone of authority:
P. A. to o. D.-Sir, the commander of
hither. )
| The officer of the day, with such assist.
| anoe as the case may require, viii pass with