The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-25
May 16, 1861
HEADQUARTERS SECOND MILITARY DISTRICT
CHARLESTON, s. c., April ~, 1857.

HEADQUARTERS SECOND MILITARY DISTRICT
CHARLESTON, s. c., April ~, 1857.
Circular.
In reply to letters received at these headquar.
tiers, asking information Us to the operation in
particular cases of General Orders No. 10, current
series from these headquarters, am directed ey
the commanding general to state that the provis-
ions of the order will be interpreted and enforced
by the courts. The order is to be deemed and
taken as an ordinance having the sanction and
authority of the United States for the regulation
of certain civil affairs therein specified within so
much of the territory occupied by the military
forces of the United States, lately the theatre Of
war, as is embraced within the second military
district created by act of Congress.
Although some of the former political relations
of the Inhabitants are in allegiance, their private
relations their persons and property, and their
remedies for wrongs remain as heretofore, within
the cognZance of the local tribunals, and subject
to the laws of the provisional government hitherto
in force, except far such laws are in conflict
with the Constitution and laws of the United
States, or with the regulations prescribed by the
commanding general
Amongst the consequences necessarily incident
to the military authority established by Congress,
and indispensable to the objects Tor which the
authority is established, is the appointment and
control of the civil agents by whom and measures
by which the government dd interim is to be con-
Quoted. In the exercise of this authority, such
regulations and appointments will be announ-
ced from time 10 time as may become neces-
sary; and SO far as these regulations concern the
ordinary civil relations of the inhabitants, they
will be administered by the courts and by ths
proper civil officers in the usual course of pro-
cedure.
Whilst it will not be convenient to respond to
particular inquiries made by citizens to the
Interpretation and application of these regula-
tions, such InterrOgator1es will be answered when
addressed to the general commanding by the ap-
j. W. CLoUs,
Capt 3Sth Inf, A. D. c. & Act Assist. Adj Genl.
Official: J. W. CLous, Captain 3Sth Infantry,
n Ant G.n1
Headquarters Military Command Of N. Carolina.
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, April 18th, 1857.
GENERAL ORDERS,
The following General Order is republished for
the information of all concerned in this Com
HEADQUARTERS, SECOND MILITARY DISTRICT,
NORTH Carolina and South Cdrolia0.\
CHARLESTON, s. c., April LIST, 1857.
GENERAL ORDERS,
No. 5.
When an election for District, County, NUM-.
cipal or Town Officers is required to take place.
in accordance with the provisions of the local
law, within the limits of any post in this com.
mand, Commanding Officers will promptly re-
port to these Headquarters the time and place OF
such election and the designation of the offices
to be filled.
If the present incumbents be ineligible to hold
office any objection exist, arising out of theii
misconduct in Office, to the continuance of their
Commander, with his suggestions, having in view
the interests of the service and the welfare Of the
locality Immediately concerned.
By Command of
MAJoR-GENERAL D. E. SICKLEs:
j. w. CLOUS,
Capt 3sth U. s. Inf, A. D. c., and A. A. A. g.
By Command of
COLONEL j. V. BoMFoRp:
d. T. WELLS,
LIST Lieut.. 9Th U. 8. Inf.,
15-tf and Bvt. Major U. s. A, A. A. A. g..
Headquarters I'd Military District.
NORTH CAROLINA AND SoUTH-CARoLINA,
CHARLESTON, s. c., May 7th, 1857.
SpH'1 No. 9 81 EXTRACT.
1. Colonel J. V. Bomford, Sth Infantry; Brevt.
Capt. Charles Snyder, LIST Lieut.. 9Th Infantry,
and LIST Lieut. Geo. F. Price, 9Th U. g. Cavalry,
are hereby constituted military tribunal for the
trial of offenders within the limits of the Post Of
Raleigh, N. c., charged with violations Of Par.
II of e. O., No. 10, and Par: 10 of G. o., No. IL,
current series, from these Headquarters.
The proceedings, findings and sentences to be
forwarded to these Headquarters for approval.
By command Of Maj. Gen. D. E. Sickles:
j. w. CLOUS,
Capt. ssth Infantry, A. D. c. and A. A. A. g.
May II, 1857. 21-n-