The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-07-04
CHAPTER CLNH.


OF II naval militia OF New Jersey.
J. BE il enacted by the Senate and General
Assembly of the State of New Jersey, That
the commander-in-chcf be and he is hereby
authorized to organize Il naval militia by vol
untary enlistment for the defense of the sea-
coasts and navigable waters; in time of peace
there shall not be maintained more than two
such battalions organized as herein provided
and which shall constitute the naval militia
of the state of New Jersey, but the com
mandcr-in-chief shall have power in case of
war, insurrcetion invasion or imminent dan
ger thereof, to increase the force beyond such
limit of two battalions and to organize the
same as the eXigencies of the service may re-
quirc; the commander-in-chief may alter, an
mex, divide, consolidate or diSband the said
naval militia or any battalions or divisions
thereof, whenever, in his Judgment, the elf
cheney of the state service will thereby be in
creased.
2. And be il enacted, That one battalion
shall have headquarters at Jersey City, and
be known the battalion of the cast; one
battalion shall have headquarters at Camden,
and be known as the battalion of the west.
3. And be it enacted That to each naval bat
TALON there shall be commander, who shall
command the same one lieutenant-command
or, who shall act rs executive officer, who
shall be next in rank, and one lieutenant, who
shall act as navigator; these officers shall be
chosen by the commissioned officers of their
respective naval battalions; each battalion
shall consist of not less than two nor more
than four diVlstOnS to each division there
shall be one lieutenant to command the same,
one lieutenant luntor gradel, two ensigns, all
chosen by the division, and thirty-six petty
officers and seamen as a minimum, and eighty
one petty officers and SCamen az u maximum ;
to each division there shall be allowed such
and 50 many petty officers as the commander
in-Chicf shall from time to time prescribe,
which officers shall be nominated by the com
mander of the division to the commander of
the battalion Of which such division is part,
who shall appoint and issue warrants to the
persons 50 nominated when approved by him
or order new nominations when disappearing.
4. And be II enacted, That the commander
shall have power To nominate ON his stan one
adjutant, one ordnance officer, one paYmaster,
one surgeon, each with the rank of lieutenant
OuniOr grade, one assistant surgeon, with the
rank of ensign the non-commissoned staff of
the battalion shall consist of one mastcr-at-
arms, two Neomen, and one chief bugler, who
shall be appointed by the commander and
warranted by him.
g. And be it enacted, That the uniform of the
of grade and rank shall be prescribed by the
cOmlnander-in-citef who may change and
modify the same from time to time
g. And be ii enacted. That the naval militia
shall perform the same amount of duty in each
year rs is required of the national guard, cX-
cept that such duty, or any part of it, may be
performed aiioat.
:. And be it enacted, That officers and en-
listed men of the naval militia shall be paid
for such duty or service only, and in such
amount only rs is allowed to officers and en-
listed men having the same relative rank or
position in the national guard, but shall not
receive any compensation from the state for
duty performed by way of instruction or drill
or otherwise for which they receive eompen-
sation from the United States marshals of ma
val courts shall receive the same compensa-
ton for services marshals of similar courts
in the national guard.
s. And be ii enacted That the system of dis
cipline and exercise of the naval militia shall
conform generally to that of the navy of the
United States prescribed by congress; all
matters relating to the organization, discipline
and government of the naval militia, not other
wise provided for in this article, or in the gem
eral regulations. shall be decided by the Gus
tom and usage of the national guard if appli-
cable, and If not applicable by the custom and
usage of the United States army.
o. And be it enacted that the naval militia
shall be commanded by captain, who shall
be chosen when two battaions shall have been
completely organized; the captain shall have
power to appoint staff, to consist of an aide,
paymaster and II surgeon, each of the grade
of lieutenant.
TO- And be it enacted, That the rank given
in this article is naval rank the relative rank
of officers in the naval militia and in the
national guard is as follows captain with
colonel, commander with Heutenant-colo-
mel, licutenant-commande with major lieu
tenant with captain, lieutenant Guniur gradc)
with first lieutenant. and ensign with second
lieutenant; the relative position of seaman
shall he that of private, in the national guard,
and the relative position of petty of officers in
the naval militia and non-commissioned ofh-
GERS in the national guard, shall be determined
by the commander-in-chef.
IL. And be it enacted, That the appointment,
composition and powers Of naval boards. de-
linquency courts, courts of inquiry and courts
martial shall be as is now provided by the
military law of New Jersey for similar bodies
in the national guard.
IL. And be it enacted That the divisions in
the naval militia shall be considered the
equivalent of companies of the national guard,
and the battalions shall be treated as battal-
ions in the national guard not parts of
regiment.
la. And be il enacted, That the commander
in-chief shall make and publish regulations
for the government of the naval battalions,
which regulations shall conform as nearly as
practicable to those governing the United
States navy: the members of each battalion
and division may form themselves into an
organization and adopt bylaws in the same
manner, with the same powers and subject to
the same limitations MS are now prescribed for
members of companies in the national guard.
IA. And he il enacted, That the armories of
the naval battalion shall be situated ON or near
the uaVigable waters of the state, in such pos
ition as best to promote the efficiency of the
service; the word "armory,n rs used or APP
piled in the laws relative to the New Jersey
naval militia. shall be held to include II vessel
anchored, moored or secured To the land.
while used only an armOry for the purpose
of instruction, drill or defense
10. And be It enacted, That the quart err
master-general shall, upon due requisiton
therefor, approved by the commandments
chief, furnish the naval battalions at the eX-
pense of the state, with suitable arms, uni
forms, ammunition, equipments, colors. camp
equipments and suitable equipments required
for the service allowed to be performed by the
hattaliOns atioat, and transportation from
their armories To the place of parade, encamp-
ment or rendezvous and battalion head
quarter rooms for the same, for the safe keep
ing of the colors land other state property in
charge of the commanders of said hattalions.
III, And be il enacted, That the commander
in-chief, whenever it shall in his Judgment be
necessary or advisable for the public interest
may cause to be organized additional divisions
of the naval militia, not to exceed two, which
divisions shall be attached to the hattalions
authorized herein as the commander-n-chief
may direct.
H. And be il enacted, That the commanders
in-chief is authorized and empowered To make
his requistion upon the treasurer to meet the
necessary and proper expenses to carry out the
provisions of this act in such amount and not
more for each division of naval militia than is
now allowed for a company of infantry.
Is. And he it enacted, That the commander
in-chiet be and he is hereby authorized and
10 appointEa naval board TO consist
of the commander;n-chief the adiutant gem
eral, the quartermastcr general. and a naval
and two commissioners who shall be
familiar with naval or marine affairs all of
whom shall serve without pay.
3 And he it enacted, That this act shall take
effect Immediately.
Approved May $, 1885,