The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-20
GEN. WoLFEs ORDERS.

London Express.
Some curiously interesting matter has
lately been unearthed from an old order
book Of the Twentieth regiment, the
"M1nden boys" now the Lancashire fu-
siliers. which ennanated from the heroic
soldier Wolfe when colonel of the regi-
ment, about 1850.
Their bearing upon military conduct in
the field makes them very distinctly top
zeal just now.
Whoever shall throw away his arms
in an action, whether officer, non-com-
n2issioned officer or soldier (unless it APP
pears they are SO damaged as to be use
less), either under the pretense of TAX
ing up others that are of q better sort
or for any other cause whatsoever, must
expect to be tried by court-martial for
the crime.
1.-The death of an officer commanding
company or platoon shall be no excuse
for the confusion or misbehavior Of that
platOon; for, while there is an officer or
non-commissioned officer left alive to
command, no man is to abandon his col
ors or betray his country.
Neither officer, On-commiSSioned Cf1-
Ger or slider is to leave his platoon or
abandon the colors for a slight wound
While man is able to do mis- duty, and
stand and hold his arms, it is Infamous
to retire.
1.-The battalion is not to halloo, or cry
out, upon any account whatsoever, al
though the rest of the troops should do
1t, until they are ordered to charge with
their bayOnets; in that case, and when
they are on the point Of rushing upon
their enemy, the battalion may give a
Warlike shout and rush in.
THE soldier who takes his musket from
his shoulder and pretendS to begin the
| battle without orders will be put to death
that instant. The cowardice or irregular
proceeding Of one man Is not to put the
whole in danger
1.-The soldier who quits his ranks Or
officers to fly is instantly to be put to
death by the officer who commands the
platoon. A soldier does not deserve TO
live who will not fight for his king and
country
"If a non-commissioned officer or prf-
vate man is missing after an action and
joins his company afterward, unhurt, he
will be reputed a coward and a fugitive,
and will be tried for his life.
IF we attack a body less in extent
than the battalion, the platoon upon the
wings must be careful to direct the
fire obliquely, so as to strike the enemy.
The officers are to inform the soldiers
of their platoon before the action begins
where they are to direct their fire; and
they are to take a good aim to destroy
their adVerSarieS.
t'There is no necessity for firing very
fast. A COOL well leveled fire, with the
pieces carefully loaded, is much more de-
structive and formidable than the quick
est fire in confusion. CThe soldiers are
to take their orders entirely from the Of
fcer of their platoon, and he is to give
them with all possible GOODNESS and reso-
lution) The rniSbehaVior of any other
CORDS will not affect this battalion, be-
cause the officers are determined to give
the strongest proofs of their fidelity, Zeal
and courage, i'll which the soldiers will
second them with their usual spirit.
"The men should consider that they are
upon the point of entering into war for
tie defense of their country; that a
drunken, vicious. irregular army is but
a poor defense to a state; but their Vir-
tue, courage and obedience are sure
guard in all assaults; they should, there
fore, always be ready to perform their
Fart with honor and spirit, and not give
themselves up TO any excess or 1rregu-
Iarity. In times like these both officers
and soldiers should particularly exAA
themselves in every part. of the dusy,
aud show their country that they de-
serve its esteem. and admiration by their
zeal fidelity and valor."
The principles on which the British SOL
der should fight vary little to this day
from those incueated by Gen. Wolfe.