The Russellville Democrat., 1876-01-13

NS sOiuierS thoroughly inIOfH1eu, and distinguished for efficiency in matters of instruction and dis cipline.
 The preferences of the compa- ny, in relation to the appointment of subaltern officers, will be con. sidered with respect; but no such officer VIII be recommended for commission unless already we'll versed in discipline and drill. The time at command does not admit of military education for officers.
 The warrants of non -commis- stoned officers will be issued by the Colonel commanding, on the recommendation of the captain, who will make his selection solely with reference to fitness for the position, and without consultation.
 VII. To place the regiment on a footing of appearance, and pre- cision of movement, winch will enable it creditably to represent the state at Philadelphia in hon. orable rivalry with the most thor oughly instructed and exercised military organizations in the coun- try, indefatigable attention to drill is imperatively demanded. No man will be enlisted who is not willing to pledge himself, up on honor, faithfully to. conform to the orders of the commanding off cer in this regard; and these or ders will require drill of not less than two hours, on at least three days of each week intervening be- tween the muster-in of the con- pany and the assembly of the bat talion, at Little Rock, in camp of instruction, as we'll as the mainte- nance, in camp, of strict discipline. Should the grand parade at Phil adelphia take place as early the Fourth of July, more than three company drills per week will be required.
 No excuse, except that of disa- bling sickness, or necessary ab- sence from thc county, will be accepted for absence from any drill.
 The Captain of each company, or such instructor as may be des- ignated by him, to perform the duty under his personal super vision, will, immediately on the of the company, estab- fish a school of instruction, which will be attended by the commis stoned and non commissioned of flcers. The school will be held three times per week, either in with the drills or oth- wise, at the discretion of the Cap tain. Instructions in regard to it's conduct will be hereafter issu- ed.
 There exists no reason why Ar kansas should not compete in point of soldierly perfection, with any other State of the Union, provided her young men will de- vote themselves to the same study and exercise which have render ed other organizations of volun- Seer militia famous, throughout the world, for excellence.
 VIII. It will be obsesved that the above requirements necessari y confine the enlistment of com panies to the immediate vicinity )f considerable towns, where, alone, the requisite number of suitable men can be so frequently gathered for company drill.
 TX. The uniform of the regi- nent will De prescribed hereafter.
 X. Each company will adopt ts own bylaws, which will in all ,ases include the pledge of honor ,f each member, referred to in Paragraph VII of this circular, md will, before final adoption, be to headquarters of the 'egiment for approval. Sugges- ions respecting the form of by avs will be furnished on applica- ion to this office. :,
 T. R. MILLS,
 Col A z e