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Every individual must make himself thoroughly acquainted with the following Orders and Regulations ; " every Serjeant must have a copy in his possession," as well as every officer. Ignorance can never be allowed an excuse, for the slightest deviation from them. Wherever possible, divine service will be regularly attended. TOUR OF DUTY. Officers are on no pretence to change their tour of duty, without leave from the com- manding officer, and that must be obtained previous to the issuing out of the detail. If an officer should be taken so ill, as not to be able to attend his duty, he is to ac- quaint the adjutant of it, as he is also of his recovery. a2 4 Unless an officer has marched his command beyond the outermost barrier of the place it will not, in the event of his beino- ordered back pass for a duty performed. The same rule holds good respecting non-commissioned and privates ; in like manner, if an officer's tour of duty happens whilst he is on detach- ment, he IS not obliged to make it good on his return ; but should he come into garrison or camp, the day on which it is his turn to mount guard, (his detachment being dis- missed, before the guards march off) he must then take it. OFFICERS IN COMMAND OF COMPANIES. Captains will have the entire management ot the interior economy of their companies • subject at all times to the controul of the commanding officer. If from peculiar circumstances, it becomes necessary for the commanding officer to appoint a subaltern to the care and pay of a company ; as he will receive the allowances, so will he a 1 responsibility, which othermse might attach to the captain. Before an officer assumes the command ot a company, he should accurately enquire and remark the state of it ; or he may sub- ject himself to losses he might not otherwise sustain. Officers in command of companies are the accountable for appointments of every kind committed to their charge. They cannot take too much pains to instil into their companies a degree cf emulation and pride, peculiar to each respectively; encouraging their men to take themselves immediate cognizance of irregularities re- flecting on them ; " which spirit," may eventually prevent the necessity of punish- ment altogether. Recommendations for promotion — all ap- plications for furlough — and indulgencies of every kind, must come through them to the commanding oiRccr. They are frequently to visit their men in barracks and quarters, and enforce the same attention from the officers under them. TIIEIll REPORTS AND RETURNS. On the "1st of each month, the debts and credits of the companies must be ascertained, and the balances struck ; the returns of them to be given in on the 5th. A faithful report of the necessaries, arms, appointment, &c. every Monday morning ; at the inspection of which officers will be scrupulously exact. ORDERLY BOOKS OF CONDUCT TO BE KEPT. A judicious classing of soldiers is of the most material consequence j bad or doubtful A3 6 characters must be Aept apart, and recruits suttored only to associate with the best men under whosejruidance and instruction the^ sliould remam, in the proportion of two to one, for nearly three months after thev are incorporated, and to enable those men to ^nye up their time the more to them, thev will be excused guard-mounting, when it can bp done with propriety ; and under such (•ircumstances, if men desert, a court of enquiry should assemble, and ascertain how far this order was fulfilled. . They should know the disposition of each individual ; m private admonish, and pub- hcly hold out little favours for those who endeavour to excel. INSPECTION OF COMPANIES. The companies are to be inspected and exercised as directed in the orders for torming their parades-and without mean- ing to take from that general attention due, still a portion of the company (in the same way as It is placed under the non-commis- sioned) may bo well disposed of by the captain, under the peculiar care of his sub- alterns, at the head of which they should be tound on his coming to parade. On the formation of the company he will post them agreeable to regulation, nor are they on any account to quit their place (without leave) i ♦ any though he should order the company to bo exercised by the youngest officer. . They will not content themselves with going through the mere routine forms, but look to the essentials; on one side, the • absolute state of the soldier in every respect, his arms, &c. -, on the other, the correctness of his drill and exercise. Neither company or battalion should ever be allowed to stand idle upon parade; nor should they be dismissed, without having something useful performed. m^*''^* jf CAPTAIN OF THE DAY. V / \Vhen the regiment is together, or when ^ the numbers will admit of it, a captam is to be appointed for the day ; his duty to com- mence at guard-mounting. He is to be constantly present m quarters ; attend all parades; frequently visit the men's room, regimental hospital, school, «cc. &c., and will, aided by the orderly officer, attend to the due fulfilment and execution of all orders, reporting the slightest devia- tion. The greatest good must result trom his superintending care. , . In case of any emergency occurring m the absence of the commanding officer, he will ffive such directions as the exigency ot the case may require ; receiving all passes and reports for his information, not immediately 8 necessary to comm.mioatc to fh n> ccnmanding- i„ J,i3 absence. ^" "*"'"'' ATTENTION TO PAHADES. their offoctivolt "nShisw" ^''5'" ■'' "'"•'I "^ occasions the rlcanof •'"'"'• ^" «! ,se in front, as a3t"for'tl."' '"5 1^^''-^ «o creditable for hi„ s' 7 "'"^ "■"'''-''•'> 'lutv, obtain. "™«°''^ ™J company to Officers must be perfentl,. ; <• able at once to answer n)'^ '"formed, and ■ t e state of their LmpJiftTb '"'''T^ or men on duty in l, •: ', '"' "'c number complaints, &?' Shou?"''' '^"■"" "»">««. confined, the, are a-mmel"er" ^/ "'-'r^^ !>« the case, and hold comm ?n? \- '""''''''S'at*' commanding officer wT^""'"" ""h the good maj adse from I " *' '"'"' '"^tant ^ OmcEHs GOKvo ON ,,EAVE Officers e-oino-on l„„ ^-J-ave. adjutant Jth tleTr 'iddre^^' '"'l"'*-"' «>» ever to anr)Iv fnr o . ''""'^ss ; nor are thev hut thro^Ttheir rn'"''' "^'*"'^« "'^'''ined! fc tneir oun commanding officer. They must be aware that they can only be returned absent with» or without, leave, and know the serious consequences of the latter. OFFICERS COMMANDING AT OUT-QUARTERS. Officers commanding at out-quarters, are not to quit their command without leave from their commanding officer; nor can they give permission to officers or soldiers under them for more than forty-eight hours absence, and that only on urgent occasions, when it is to be reported to head-quarters. All dispatches must have the hour men- tioned on which the bearer sets cut, as also that of his arrival and departure from inter- mediate places. In general, orderlies should not be dispatched singly. Officers must never send men as orderlies but on real business. They will be particu- larly attentive to the spirit of this order, which directs them, in no way, to use a soldier for their private convenience. NON-COMMISSIONED TO BE TREATED WITH RESPECT, There must be no violent degrading Ian. ffuage used, it diminishes that deference which ought always be paid to superiors by those under them. Officers must never reply when reproved 10 with through all rSr ""''^ '^""'P"^^ . or"'" "™'''''^"' °^-»-^-s. their destinS a^e /o™ "'''"' ""''^'^^ ^' quarters all e^traorrli^ ''^^"''K '° ^^a^- happened. or mav afrp^ T^' *at have They arc puLiT 'i'^^ r"'' monthly returns, so J t*° ^'^'^'•d their quarters on stated day^ ^''"'"^ «' head- SOLDIEBS ALLOWED To SPnv,. Vo «ffl • ^° ^I^KVE OFFICEES. ->o officer IS to tako = 1 1- f^rvant, exchann-commis- ceing- that ' complied ts, or sent arrival at to head- at have • rd their at head- CERS. ^ for a or take permis- * its with i regi- fCEKS. ? every* eneral They sioned them 11 {or an officer of another regiment) the proper compliment, and which, when made, they must not fail on feheir patt to return. ALL ORDERS TO BE READ BY AN OFFICER. All orders are to be read by an officer, to the men of each company, at the first roll call after they are issued ; and, as far as it depends on officers, they must see them carried into effect ; on the instant setting about to make such returns or reports as may be called for. Every hour should teach them more the value of time, and danger of procrastination. OFFICERS TO REPORT THEIR ARRIVAL. When an officer returns to the reffiment from leave of absence or otherwise, he is to report personally and immediately to his commanding officer, and should also wait upon him to take leave. He is to wait upon the commanding officer m any garrison he may arrive on duty m. He should also report his intended departure. NON-COMMISSrONED HOW APPOINTED. No officer, but the one permanently com- manding the regiiHcnt, can appoint non- commissioned. In case of death or casualties happening at out quarters or otherwise^ men »'"« i ! a a -.i; 12 can be appointed to act only until his pleasure be known. ^ ^ HOLDING OP EEGIMENTAL COURTS-MAETIAI,. Officers at out-quarters cannot hold rein mental courts martial, but under a ddtX (i Zou^KeceXZe?' T'T^ shoiilH nr.f tT^ necessity, tor example sake) t^pprltLn?'"^'^ "*" exeeut Jwithou^ Members of courts martial are always to be dressed as for duty. The presSt to preserve the strictest gU orderSrcoU? DUTY OP THE PRESIDENT. . He majr take immediate cognizance of priSr*'" T '^' r* °f *« ^ ™s or appear against soldiers in the reeiment >rdtering h.m or them to be confined ' sonallv ^fl*'i f * "^ t '°"''' ""^rtial is per- coyer ^ to fti'"^"" *" r-^^^dings, under cover, to the commanding officer Thp presld^r*^ °^ •''' approbation, gy their r until his one perma- iment, can egimentally !-MARTIAL. '' hold regi- a delegated fficer; and 5 sentence mple sake) on without always to esident to » his court. lizance of itnesses or I that may regiment, ed. il is per- ?s, under er. The > quarters by their 13 YOUNG OFFICERS ON JOINING. Young officers should not sit on courts martial, until they have been, at least six months doing duty with the regiment, dur- ing which time they are to attend all the proceedings of those that may be assembled. They are to be instructed by the adjutant, to whose directions they must attend, until reported by him perfect in all their exercises and duties. They will be instructed also by the officer commanding those companies they may be attached to ; from whom they should expect much information. QUAKTERG NOT TO BE CHANGED WITHOUT LEAVE. Officers cannot change their quarters in barrack without the consent of the command- ing officer; nor can they arrange them- selves, or take possession of any, but under his controul and sanction. In all cases they are to communicate with the quarter-master. Bl H Section II. VARIOUS DUTIES Or OFFICER OF THE DAY The duty of Officer of the day commences at guard-mounting, where he is to appear .l»t^ until the rehevmg of the guards next He is to visit the barracks at the hours appointed for the men's breakfast and .hnners ; he is to see that the men are a present, the orderly serjeant callin. the ro over if necessary to ascertain it. ° He IS carefully to examine into the con dUion of the rooms, the quantity and qualZ "f the provisions, reporting any deficienov or irregularity. No mess to die without his permission. "jiuuui He is again to visit the rooms after tho men have dined, and see thaHveTy [h n^ has been cleaned and made regular ^ ^ Pital ir wtn'"''°? *" ^' P'^^'J t^'th" hos- pital. Ho will receive any complaints to l.e preferred to the commanding ofC ' He IS to visit the regimental guards and g^ard-houses at uncertlin hours, before and after taptoo, see that the sentriks are aS !t 15 and have their proper orders ; have the rolL called in barracks, and receive the watch- setting reports — mentioning the names (as directed in the annexed form of his return) of such men as were absent at the taptoo, with the hour they returned to their quarters. He may be ordered to sit on regimental courts martial. Should the adjutant be absent, and no officer particularly directed to do his duty, the orderlv officer takes it of course. The duties of orderly officer are indeed various, and if he is anxious (as every officer should be) for the credit of his regiment, he may without much trouble, find endless ways of supporting its discipline and character. ORDERLIES HOW TO BE SELECTED FROM THE GUARDS. Orderlies will be selected from the cleanest men on guard. The choice of them to be divided by lot, where it may be dif- ficult to discriminate. i b2 I 16 Section III. MOU^iTED OFFICERS TO HAVE ESTABLISHED CHARGERS. chafers!"* °^'"'' """*'* ''""« established nUTT OF MAJORS. He should have a thorough knowleda-e of in evirvvfav ' ''' ? '^' '■''^'»«»* «"•« kept 411 every way correct. ^ 17 Section IV. PAYMASTER. The paymaster's duty is so fully detailed in the orders of the (a copy of which is always to be in his pos- session*, as also in that of the adjutant) that it is necessary to say hut little here respect- ing him. He is excused from all duties, under arms, but must attend parades for divine service, and all extraordinary ones ordered, unless leave of absence from them has been granted. He is to choose quarters according to his seniority as captain in the regiment, and receive allowance for baggage and forage money as those without companies. He will be properly ordered to sit on courts of enquiry, where money transactions are brought under consideration. In case of his death, or incapacity from accident, his papers of accounts shall be taken into possession of the major, if present ; if not, of the commanding officer, and the two officers next in seniority, who are to act as a committee of paymastership, and to make up and transmit the several pay lists b3 f 18 and accounts specified in the order of the periods, and undpr the vi ' ^\ *^® ^^^^ ment, but by order of %T °^ *^ ""eg'- manding o^cer A„d ^rrr^"' '"'«'- (being first sanctioned bvip''"''''"^'"« pfficer) are to be S Z. I ^^^mmanding >ng where special Zee trir^^-"' '^''P' contrary. """ections are given to the 'Ml der of the t the same ilations, as until fur- orders, he the regi- ment com- irsements imanding 1, except- en to the I 9 19 Section V, SURGEON AND ASSISTANT SURGEON. The surgeon is to remain attached to his hospital, at head-quarters, or, in his absence, an assistant surgeon REPORTS TO BE GIVEN BY THEM. He is to give a written report of the sick, every morning, to the officer commanding the regiment, in which he will specify the name, company, disease, and number of days ill, of everv man in it. When absent, his duties devolve upon the senior assistant surgeon present. The surgeon or an assistant are to attend all parades, field days, and punishments. STATIONS AND DUTIES. The surgeon is to pay particular attention to the examination of recruits, and see that they have no disease which renders them unfit for the service. The surgeon, or an assistant, is to visit the hospital generally twice a day, or as often as the state of the sick may require ; he is to see that all the attendants belonging to it do their duty. m ittt'itlfiJ" .^^^ ^o.,it.^ in - uoinsprWfi. "ospital, i. Pany, date of admssion ''T^'- ^•'' c"-"- 'Icath of every Snt 'T^ ^'"'^'^'S'' "v proscribed, and'^^he .H^.T'' ^^^ -""'''cines i"ff in hospital? "* °^''"'"y ">»" mess- from time to ^ rrcce ri^ "' *^>' ^^all Medical L'oard ^^ *™"n '^e Army and march them to T^^l *!"^ ''"^'■'«'-«. inspection of the surge?; i"''V"'/*"- *''''' may be appointed ^^^^ ' , ""''' ''""'"s as i« to march them back t'o^h'" '^"'""^n^d, ho He is to colfcct th • ^'"" 'l«arters. companies, and de1ivtt£ ^T'l °^ ^''" Serjeant, one hour before b. ^°'P'"*' s>ck to the hosnital r • • ""{'"chcs the '^•ith the sur medicines "lan mess- ■e to follow they shall the Army rAL. 3giment is quarters, 1 for the hours as «ined, he irters. ts of the hospital ches the 3in back !» for the andin^ ; 'ijeant. "ivate is fig been ssistant ared to pection 21 in the morning, he is to send to the orderh room a check of those he is to report sick to the commandinfi^ officer, returning' by thi orderly corporal, with his signature and remnrks, that which must always accompany the sick sent to him. In order to detect such as may have con- cealed their complaints an improper length of time, an inspection of health will take place when thought necessary. PATIENTS IN HOSPITAL. Every patient, at his admission into the hospital, is to be made thoroughly clean, and is to have a clean shirt o^, before he is put into bed. He is to be placed in a clean bed, the sheets, &c. of which are to be changed as often as may be found necessary. All patients who are able must assist in cleaning the hospital ; and they are to lend every aid in their power to their helpless companions. Such men as are capable of sitting up, are regularly to fold up their bedding, and sweep under their beds every morning, and they are to separate and air their bedding in fine weather. No noise or disturbance of any kind is to be made in the hospital, nor is any sort of gambling permitted in it. Every patient is to be in bed at eight 99 o'clock at nifrU ;„ wint... , summer, after whicl, „,?' **"'' "' »">•' in over is to be held '^"nversatio,. what- «-o^"S;Lt;r,tiraV'-'''' '-•''• '^ «o ffo round at 'he "^H ','"'J"'-^:«'>n. an,l nourishment, and fs T' "^ '"^'''"ne a„d o'-dorly man par"icu krlv ''" *'"' «""•«« or ^hat has boe^ dK?^'"''' '» ""e patients ;.ftrc£rLtt%t?^''i^ tilated. "^ respect, and well ven- *o/o>enrv,td"rr?''-'?-^--- -anding officer a^dCgeon" '^' ^''-^ -"'■ and elelnt^ro? tt"" a!^ '? *«' -"""^t ■•eport to the sur^on ,nv '"''' *'"'' ^'^ ^ may observe amofg "hem^ "-reffularities he ''ira^^^iVtfr "'--'■- '^ ^ription. P"**' '"^''"' ; every d«s. Patie'nts daity.lttES?' "'''''''•^ *" tho P.^'ct^ng patients to evorv ^^ °"^'''' ''''' «'on into the hospUar ^ ''" ** '''^ ^dmis- I i fl at nine' in satioii what- 23 Section VI, «pit on the ^^So of th<' ir;s''eon, and ^V^ bv Iiim Iicinc and ■ nurse or he patients ^^cpt con- well ven- lerly man implicitly the com- ' conduct nd is to nties he for the erv dos- •s to the ers res- admis- ADJUTANT. His Majesty's recvulations for the exercisi^ I and formation of the battalion, and his orders MS they may be from time to time issued, will direct the discipline of this retriment ; with them, and the rcf^imental standin^r orders in su])|)ort of them, the adjutant is to make himself thoroup;hly acquainted. They shall bo his sole (ruide, and from them he must not doviato, nor allow any individual in the re<,nmont to do so, without specially makin«r it known to the commanding- officer. He should be above all partiality, or feel- inii' that he can be suspected of it, and faithfully communicate all useful information. On him rests the responsibility of all riiirimental books and accounts, (paymaster's, (juartcr-master's, and surgeon's excepted) as to their regularity and accuracy. Entries are never for an instant to be (unnecessarily) put otF. He must be careful punctually to answer all letters given him for the purpose by the commanding officer, always submitting them, and such as he may be ordered or (.entrusted to write, for his approbation. 24 In garrison he must receive orders from fee brigade major, be attentive in keepincJ bis own rosters at all times, aad carefullv hat in the general detail of dutv justice i's done his regiment. As soon as orders are issued, he is to shew them to the commanding officer, receive his instructions then, or wait on him at anv i.oui he may appoint to give them. He must on the instant note do.vn anv directions he may verbally receive an^ whatever order is given through him mu"t be^obeyed as coming from tbe^omi^anding He should as far as possible enter into tiie disposition of the non-commissioned an.l privates, and keep a general book of conduct to assist him. ""uuci He has the power of ordering extra dutv -here he discovers ignorance? or wantof alacrity, reporting the same to the major or commanding officer. *' He is answerable for their drill and an. ovei those that instruct under him, having He wil/r"^?r '■"'^''7 '" *"''« their place. tim. . .1 ■ *''"' '" ^^ ^''^■•'' ''t *e same time, set them an example of mildness and good temper absolutely forbidding swearing or improper language. " g5 He is to attend all courts-martial if neces- sary, act as prosecutor oti the part of the regiment, at the same time see that strict justice is done the prisoners, as far as having evidences warned, and timely notice given them of their trial- He is to parade all guards and parties with arms, and report all improprieties and irregularities in their appearance, though they may have heen previously inspected by another officer. He will frequently have six or seven files per company pluced under his immediate direction ; together with such young officers as the major or commanding officer may appoint. They are to be drilled with the most pointed attention in " the firelock exercise, marching, &c." The non-com- missioned off duty will be often included, and practised in the forms of going and receiving rounds in garrison, posting sen- tries, as from picquet, &c. cl I j^6 Section Vii, Q. AUTE„.,rASTE«._cLo^„^-o. "•'"■'•1' ll will o^oV a'l /l T- ^ ^'">^' "' '"oo" as possible after t L '', "'""' ^^ '«;,!'« annual clothi," ^'"''""'""^ 'l'-'l"fry . •'"'■'^ book uill also 91,-,., -f '" "'""oy to the noi^rL ^' "^"^ """^'^ PaiJ '-'^' -untin, ar«"a;VeZlf ''''"^' •"• <''f'4withlt:te'er'-'^'^<'^''- =-^=e inside of the betnttnTK"fJ''« --P-- are to of every mlli" JrS'vT '.f °''- '^' ^'^ his signature P'^°P''»^V authenticated by ^'^^'VS^^ f ''ocu.ents oanding officer's si^Se ' *""' *="'"■ V' 29 Section VIII. SERJEANT-MAJOR. The serjcant-major takes rank of all other non-cominissioned officers, by whom he is to be treated with the greatest deference and implicit obedience. Drawing a line between the ranks, the orders and duties pointed out tor the adjutant peculiarly apply to him. DUTY OF SERJEANT-MAJOR. He is particularly responsible for the correctness of the roster of the non-commis- sioned and privates, that the duty is done equally, according to the exact strength of companies. " For their dress and appearance." That recruits, the moment they join and are approved of, have their hair regimentally cut, and appointed in every way like soldiers, otherwise r^nortinof the reason of such neglect. c3 so Section IX. WAETER.MASTER.SEWEANT jon of the quarter itr^""'*''' ""' '^''•«'=- 31 Section X. s amongst serjeant- the direc- him as NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS. The most exemplary conduct at all times, and in every situation, will be expected from the non-commissioned. They must ever have the character and discipline of the regiment at heart. From the nature of their situation, they must necessarily have the means of check- ing irregularities, their officers may not see. They must connive at nothing ; always feel for the credit of their corps, and never fail to act as if under the eye of their command- ing officer, without respect to company or man. They will ever have in mind the respectable rank they hold ; how difficult to recover if lost ; how easy, by pursuing an honourable path, to maintain and raise it. Serjeants are not to associate with cor- porals, nor the latter with privates, more than duty requires. They are not to gamble themselves, nor suffer others in the regiment to do so. They must be remarkable for their sobriety, cleanliness, alertness, and implicit obedience to all orders from their superiors. They will avoid entering into altercations ; us^a f • ^r^' at the samtV'"'''?' '^'^'' than enforcinxr their rvf *'"'^ ^^ decirjp.j • Th« ^^""i^taiicos of flio ^HJutant, , ^% mast J^nou^ f] f.""^^^^- character of every ^, '^'' ^^-Position and recruits they .] ; Ti " ""^^^^" ^^em • f" f jf • ^» *'K,»gC"5, .^. .„„„ ^n any situation ''f ^er than «ecjded in ^y are upon ^n^^-uag-e to ^nd confine the soldier icled. '^ it neces- ifird-room, he officer adjutant, tion and » to their •ty liind, as far as contract them to are not c. or be re they ej may dates larter- jeant- loyed ation 35 below their dignity, as non-commissioned officers. Non-commissioned barely keeping within the letter of the law, and not acting for the good of the regiment, according to the true spirit of these orders, may be reduced for the general tenor of their conduct. They should ho dressed an hour before parade time, and superintend the prepara- tions of their men, and on the moment the signal is given, turn out with their squads ; for the correctness of which Serjeants are responsible to their officers, corporals to their Serjeants. Ten minutes before the hour of parade for the regiment, they are to return to the serjeant-major the numher of files they will muster, specifying Serjeants, cor- porals, and privates. They are frequently to read the articles of war, and standing orders, to their men; they must be perfectly equal to drill them, and no excuse can be offered for deviating in words of command, or otherwise, from the instructions. They must be most exact in the cleanli- ness and order of their rooms, appointing orderlies daily to attend their general reguLirity. A Serjeant and corporal in each company takes the duty of orderly for the week, S4i sent on thll ? "'^' a^Tount tl,? ""-"'" J instantly f., il "^""^P^^mncr of in j, , , ''7, Pecuhar dntv ..f- /i Present; bnf ;'! to collect flio o- 1 -^ ^^ the ovdorhr "t It "ley are f„ 'nnniiary ; an,I f ^ ""» 'hen- case ^I'T "'« «ur5„f ? '^'""n states and mf,/ "lake out nil -^hey aro f V^ ^" quarters m. • , ^^^ com- Thev are to ^r'^ "^'^er. '''P'°o> and for r?; ^ "" than fiye rv,;,,, , ^""^ ""^ders ; and «'gnC^ , ■ ^"'■'■ect in t.'lW''^»en. 11 on Sunday. .^^ adjutant's ^^^'^^quarters [^^l^ them ; "^e next pre ^^"^^ without **^^ health is ^"^^'•eon by '^^"^> but it V corporal ^H^ointvd in »r the reci. ^' by hf^ ''om whom J-eport of '"^^^tely to Its. ' g'eneral ^^ij- com- ^00, and » at the «; and allowed given. them, at the 55 The orderly Serjeants to examine the arms and ammunition of the men who return from command or detachment. If they have loaded, see the char ''^T "^ccpti,,,, the t'emorn,n and cvo^ nT,,^'"""/ ""« i„ ^"?o'"£':rrd':;tr-''>p'-^^^^ notice ; but for th. '.'''" '''^ *ho sliortest ist. A pivparativo tnvMit ^ '^'* S-'ven. the men are to turn „, t ' 'f T^T' ^^^re non-commissionod beW ',1 ''''"='' ''me, the f o carefully to look o% '""^'''^e« Pressed >«? and dreis of thoi/; jt/'-^Per appoint ^r LSr"S^'^;?" - (--^ entire) captain or officer rnm ^^.^PProach of the o-eniorser^^^^^^^^^^ — -^ see S^tS--- 's parade for ''^m'inir the •rdered) all 'URlly one in tch hours as Iv practised fho shortest ^^- parades, als given, iitcs before " ^ime, the ^s (Pressed, ^ appoint- k entire) ^ of tliQ Jhaltern, "Atten- t . of the its cor- leserves 37 preference, for its general good order and appearance. 3d. The companies are to be instantly marched (by the senior officer present) to the general parade ground, in quick time, and with files accurately locked up. Officers to be first on, and Last to leave the parade, (as before remarked ;) and dur- ing the time of it, their whole attention must be occui>ied by their professional duties. When the guards parade with the regi- ment, they take the right, and all general forms will be observed as to marching off, &c. Unless previous directions have been given, the regimental parade ground is to be considered the alarm post ; and, to make the regiment alert, it should sometimes be practised to assemble in that way. Whenever an extraordinary parade is ordered, no individual in the regiment, of any description, must presume to absent him- self, without special leave from the com- manding officers. When parades are countermanded ; with- out further direction, roll callings must be invariably made in their stead. SIZING OF COMPANIES. In sizing a company, the lowest man is first called, and placed in the centre, and so Dl 38 on alternate] V thn ^oTt j. ™ the flanki; ''' *""''^"»''» ''eing of course SCnrEKS SEHVXXO o.„CEKS. ^^^^^:^l:^l^- - to con. "ever appear undo • am" b f/" '"' *'"'' •»"«' 'omplotelv as such tf.)^ •" '^''*^'7 ?<>»'« '"•'lert-d on comma, i .. """ ™^«te'- is 'E'"^' thov fall i^- £ r^^, leaves the i' ey are otiierwise excuso^I n °^ bourse. """ '-outine parades, but "^,''" Shards and "^-%ov those for in p'" ;" ^'^"•r''"^"' ^ he established .fll ' "^''- ^^ • month. "'" allowance is los. p,.,. of tJourse 39 Section XII. to cori- ng must 'T point ister is on the course, ds and dinarv 5. per ARMS AND ACCOUTREMENTS. The arms, accoutrements, and ammunition, must ever be in complete good order ; for this purpose each company will have an arm and store-chest, with two ammunition-boxes like those now in use, or such as may be hereafter approved of. The name of the battalion and letter of the company is to b«^ marked upon them. WEARING OF ACCOUTREMENTS. The pouch is to rest on the right hip, hanging so that the elbow, when bent, may firmly rest upon it, and thrown back so far as will allow the arm to play clear of it. If appointments are uniformly put on (as they must be,) and the men correctly sized, every thing will be in line. The flints are to be put in between a piece of lead, nicely beat out and notched. On the routine parades wooden snappers to be used only. CLEANING OF ARMS. No man must ever take the barrel out of his stock without acquainting the corporal d2 40 '"experienced hand! '""'^*=««««nl7. or by an bidden' otrto fe tcheT b7r"^^'^ f- •shed armourer J nor al ^K ''>'•«" ««'«»>- by an offl^ Str of necessaries is made he will appri^"e the omt'"^"'!^ '^-'^Py. company „f the defic,W,V» '" "^"""S^ "^ the being furnished. ""*'"<="'^ Previous to their 41 Section XIII. ACCOUNTS. \nnexed are forms for the books, &c. necessary to be kept in each company, and which must be at all times ready tor tiic inspection of the commanding officer. Ser- jeants paying companies are to receive Od. per diem. , • i • They will be most particular m having all their accounts regularly kept, and closed in proper time. They will proffer explana- tion to their men, satisfy them on every head, and make them feel that they are really interested in their welfare. Charges against the soldier cannot be too minutely detailed, nor can too much atten- tion be paid to keep them out ot debt. No stoppage can be made, save those pointed out bv the King's Regulations, unless sanctioned by regimental court martial, court of inquiry, or general order. If a non-commissioned officer or soldier dies, his effects are to be disposed of, to the best advantage, and the officer commanding the company or detachment to which he belonged, is to have an exact inventory d3 42 Sch if to bel^^'ediatpP''' '''''*"»''»' of aparters with whatever t^^"' '° *''« ^ead ^'^ fevour ; such Sfare f." T^ ^' ^» he hands of the payma.r.r ? I '°''-ed i„ '»ni to their renri,„„?^!- ' .*° ''<' Paid bv <«• . otherwise cred ted "'!! ''^°" ^'"^ ^Po*^ claimed by them t Jil ' P"''"'^' ""ti pages on account of . f ,""'?"^'" »" stop- f '-ay with, the propertv ,:f ' ^'"' °' '^^^- to be credited ever^mon^tb /7'"'™''"t' are and If an officer s?odd 1 *''" Paymaster ; be removed from fh! "''PP"" suddenly to he will taktt'etSr'!,"'^'^"-?- ° the same to his succeSm \''"° :''''^°"nt of responsible for the same ^"' ''^«'™e 43 Section XIV. NO SQUAD TO BE WITHOUT A HEAD. Messes should not exceed more than eleven in number, each under the direction of a non-commissioned. It must he an acknowledged rule, that no squad, or party of any description, is to remain a moment without a head. The oldest soldier (or one appointed for that purpose) to take the place of corporals; corporals that of Ser- jeants ; Serjeants that of officers. ^ Heads of messes are responsible that their men sit down to dinner dressed as soldiers should he, preserving the utmost order and decency, each with his knife, fork, and plate. A bugle to sound at the hour appointed for breakfast and dinner ; no excuse will be allowed for want of punctuality in having them ready. The provisions of men on duty, or m con- finement, are to be carefully preserved. " Heads of messes look to that, and appoint men to take them, seeing the orderlies paraded, that they may march off together. No barrack furniture, sheets, blankets, or any other appointments, to be ever used but for the express purpose intended. 44 " Attention,"'^ on Thich f ''' *'"' """"^ instantly to stand nnJ^ ''"'"•"'y ""*" « whilst ifo i: bthelC' """" ^*^''°"-^ privateTtobe!*-"?"-r'"'"^'°"'"l -"^ on the door of e ;"""7> and pasted up HANGIiVG OP APPOINTMEtfTS. Appointments to be huno- m fl, exact manner near e-irh mn. -^i • .*® "o^' them his namorNo &e r '•"'■'''' ""^er is to be provid;d fo'r^L ^^f^r fY''^ "• 'ak,„, them down or p„« LVtheml""' enter them ' '"' *''''^'' Permitted to ^^ All hghts are to be out i„ one hour after iHntTthTmiiriLr P'n °^ '*'='•' - tobesenttotltsSar ''''"'^''• to ?e^teru7'an1 ta'T^ "f"""' be-^^ of the beadstead • not ? f- 1" '^ ""'^dle -beleftundeftCaSetoSe!^::;^^ 11 45 respect to be made thoroughly clean, and the windows in the course of the day to be frequently opened ; and continued so, wea- ther permitting No water or dirt to be thrown out ot the windows, opposite to the barrack-doors, in the passages, or on the stairs, but severally to be taken to the proper receptacles for them. INSPECTION OF BARRACKS. Upon all inspections of barracks, pay Serjeants are to attend, with such assistants as may be deemed necessary to account for all deficiencies ; the utensils for the rooms having been collected for him by the heads of each, PREVIOUS TO A MARCH, &c. If his company is to march, he is to collect the keys of the several doors for the quarter-master, who will not receive them unless the rooms have been perfectly cleaned, the beds folded up, and all furniture in its proper place ; the responsibility m that case resting on the officer commanding the com- pany, otherwise it will devolve upon him. 46 Section XV, the conduct and nnnl '^cgiment, as guards, and'lrnSrofl/-'?^^-'^' among its sentries ^'^'^^ ""ler -ISilf e'LfL"' t^'"^^ ^" *'"-"^«. be charge of this ilortant' Tf'^"'?''''' -J^^- exercise or neo-le^^o • wf • i '^ ' ^''"'n *o evil must hereafter .^''' '""'''' ff°«d or stances of actud'stwer"" ""^<^'- --«■ ^ommitted to thefr etL ''f\^^iide behavaour and appearance fftJ,"'' ^"' *be Upon all euardi tl,; iu . """"^ '"en. posing there^aretwo tattf '"''P'"^'' ^"P" i^'en as they are nLlT !, ''''''''""' "^ the «hort relief/and they tebi?^^''^^ *c >n delivering the ex«nf ^ *" ^^ careful countersign to the sentries "■'' ""^ *«-' cwSo?tr;l;/.rot^"^:d is to tak^ --a„d„te!silstrginrSit1'?emt O GUARDS. |arks the ^T^Gnt, as ts several ct order flings, be 3cal dis- fom the good or circLin- iimand- article f'or the en. il, sup- of the es the careful d the take e fur- must 47 receive it clean, and take care that the drummer leaves it in the same state. The particular orders of the guard, to be read by the oiRcer to his men on mounting ; they are afterwards to be read by his direc- tions to the first relief. No man can be allowed to leave his guard without a written pass ; nor should he be permitted to go without his arms. " Soldiers on guard have indeed a sacred duty to perform ; the slightest remissness brings discredit on their corps, and punish- ment on themselves. These necessary recollections must be ever held in mind. They are to be read aloud by the officer to his guard. He receives from the officer to be relieved, a detail of the guard, and clear report of all prisoners, and every thing con- cerning it. He goes round the sentries immediately, and makes himself acquainted with their particlar orders. If he takes matters in a bad state, without complaint, on himself rests the responsibility ; in like manner corporals become answerable for articles given in charge to sentries, whom they relieve without taking cognizance of the same. On the most urgent occasions only, and then, but for a few moments, can men be suffered to leave their guard. At their peril, shall soldiers stir, without 48 permission clearly had, and when thev arc allov J to go, they take their arms 'with men fly to their arms as if an enenw were at their post ; the Imt out, should ffenerallv have an extra -oing out 3t them ; ^ silence. lis post ; )assed to of them- are to or allow 'isoners, ire the LIQUOR. id allow t to sit or hold 49 CONVERSATION with any hye-sianders. From the officers of the guard, field officers, or their commandirg officer only, can they receive fresh orders, and to them alone arc they to communicate those they had. In rain, or inclement weather, they may retire to their box, but never shall they for one moment quit their arms, or relax in atten- tion. To colonels their own guard turn out once a day, and present armst afterwards they turn out and order. To field officers commanding regiments, the same. Men of the guard, without arms, draw up with attention and salute all officers as they pass. On the approach of an officer, sentries carry arms, and get steady on their post as he advances within twenty paces, pre- senting, if entitled to the compliment, when within six. After retreat, guards are not required to pay compliments except to ROUNDS, but sentries, as before, get steady on their post, and carry arms, if they 'ee an officer ; all other men also on duty, .raw up, and keep the position of attention ill he passes. The same is the respect to oe paid to officers in coloured clothes, when known. After taptoo, sentries (unless ordered to the contrary) challenge^ bringing their arms on the instant, to the port, and keeping them so, till the person, though a El ^0 'lark ; if, lu,«'ovorK» T^', '^'^"^ ••"*«'• |l'«'y know, .,n,lvW;,.ro' ,„ '" ^^ "" "«'=«-''• '"' -J -main .^g; ^'offit , 7:/^'",r'' -Navj- (see regulations) ^ ,v. IL • , '"= -"^".V"! ^"I'l all officers b !^.i ,. h' "' ^f '•''^'^ '-""ks i ""«»'"". are to fe fl„7 t f'"J''«f.V'« coni! ''"'.v »t all time On /l ^- '^"''"'"--^ "»' «7«. ii'ti.e3',,5rt7:'c;'''V"'^'^ "iit-;)osts do not rest ■..•,« , (guards at J" very basfo>-tu„e which can A non-commissioned ;« t« „ «,«'"'^ out. and inspect wLni't?"'" '"'^^''^f^ <=lean, sober, and nronlT "'*"■ ">« men are ^^tations. ThToSr r'"""'"'.''' ^"^ "'"'' '^prized of the goinTournf ^"'"■'^ ™"«' ''^ 'JJ though y arc to be >osition of ^^"ig after 'Jn officer «i^n is to ' "10 port, 'J« Koyal f to com- e ranks ; .>'« com- liiers off oacli of ^"tl rest lards at ^ '«a"der.;n.Chief Neglect of Orders on Duty. 59 Hiring another person tc do his duty without authority. Absence from Parade. Giving false alarms at home by discharg- ing Fire-arms, &c. Lying out of Quarters. Being found One Mile from the Camp, without Leave. Permitting baggage-waggons or carriages to be over-loaded. Selling, losing, or spoiling his Arms, Accoutrements, or Necessaries. Selling, losing, or ill-treating his Horse. Committing waste, or destroying property. Non-commissioned Officer striking or ill- treating a Soldier. Vexatious appeal from a Regimental Court- Martial. or Any Non-commissioned Officer or Soldier, convicted of embezzling or misapplying money entrusted to him, is to be put under stoppages till the money is made good. A soldier convicted of malingering, of feigning or producing disease, of injuring his* health by vice or intemperance, of absenting himself from Hospital whilst under medical treatment, or of a gross violation of the rules of the Hospital, may be tried for discrraceful conduct, and shall be subjected t eh 60 to the pains and penalties attached to that offence ; and a Soldier convicted of dis- graceful conduct, having been once previously convicted of an offence of a disgraceful character, or of offences which render him unworthy to he retained in the Army, may, in addition to any other punishment,'^be dis- charged with ignominy, and will thereby forfeit all claim to Pensioji, or allowance on discharge. A Soldier who shall become maimed, or mutilated by the firing off of his musket, or by any other means, is to be tried by a Court- Martial, and if it be found by the Court that the maiming or mutilating was the effect of design, he shall not be discharged, but shall be employed on military work. If a soldier tamper with his eyes,* or by vice, intem- perance, or misconduct, shall cause the total or partial loss of his sight, he shall not be entitled to his discharge, or to a Pension, but shall be detained in an Eye Infirmary. ' A Soldier convicted of having been four times drunk within twelve months, or twice drunk when for parade or duty, within twelve months, may be deprived of his additional pay, or of the allowance in lieu of beer, for a period not exceeding two years. Any person having been discharged from the Army, who shall re-inlist, and when to that of dis- Dviously graceful ier him ly, may, , be dis- therebv • ance on med, or sket, or . Court- urt that 'fFcct of Lit shall soldier intem- lie total not be cnsion, mary. en four r twice twelve litional !er, for d from when 61 quosiljHcd by the Magistrate at the time of being attested, shall conceal or misrepresent the cause of his discharge, shall not reckon his past service, nor be allowed a Pension if again discharged for disability. All crimes not capital, and all disorders and neglects, which Soldiers may be guilty of to the prejudice of military discipline, though not specified in the Articles of War, are to be taken cotjnizance of by Courts- Martial, and punished according to the nature and degree of the offence. COMPLAINTS. When a Soldier has any complaint to make he should appeal to the Captain of his Com- pany ; his tone and manner should be temperato and respectful ; and if he prefers to be accompanied by a Non-commissioned Officer, he should request a Serjeant of the Company to go with him. No Soldier, on any account, is to presume to make a com- plaint to his Officer for another Soldier who conceives he is aggrieved ; and not more than two Soldiers should approacn the officer, to make a complaint at one and the same time. Fl APPENDIX. List of Prices for the Repairs of Small Arms belonging to Regiments, to be paid try the Captains of Companies to the Sergeant Armourers attached to the respective Regiments in Her Majesty's Service. For the stock, and new stocking muskets and carbines for regimental service ... For splicing do. including the splice, long... For do do. do. ... For a new bayonet, when provided by the Armourer For a new steel rammer, do For clipping when broken For browning the barrel For nose-cap, when supplied by the armourer For long fore, o5' trumpet pipe For short pipe... For tail pipe For spring to ditto For side piece For trigger plate For handle, or guard. For heel plate f2 £0 10 6 4 6 2 3 3 3 1 9 6 6 6 9 ?> 9 — 9 4. 1 2 1 6 Link Limbs. V Vol- c(jck wtH filrd and firmly fitted £() 1 (j Cock nail Tor ditto q (j Jaw for ditto q g Hninmcr, well stt't'li'd, and properly liardint'd 12 1 2 1 4 9 1 9 6 1 2 each • • • each IlaiDiner sj)ring... Main-spring... Sear-spring Tumbler, new Repairing ditto Sears, new Repairing ditto Bridle Lock nails, small of sorts, Trigger Side nails Breech nail Stopper for rammer ... Sights and loops brazed on barrels, each Clipping the breech pin of the barrel, when broken Swivel for the fore end of the stock, includ- ing the nail Ditto for the iiandle, or guard ... Hardeninjr the iiannner \Vir«' pins, .aeli ... \\o» ti S s ^ "«.J (S ^>i i;^: '^ •<» Vj s lU ^ -^ *»w V5 1 1 >ls> f« '<, o > k, •*o 5Si « S 1 =;., ■^ 5! a b i>2 5c =<5 *^ ^ m CO « 00 ' ^»» p-H W •tS V ^ «L) ,5^ -^ O S >^ ,^ Ci ■to «c :a^ CO ^ $5 •^ ^ s; s: e CO q; * ^ ? ^ ^ V. ? - -- - «-■...-. •rp - .- _ jr. U ^ . -hO^IOO-*'— lOlCO'*'— 'CM00"«Ji>O e —I -T' CO c-1 cc cr. c 'o r-< en 10 01 -^ 'vC Oi X C; CT- OO O 'O 1- I - 1~ X Q o o 6 Q i i-H GO k^ • N -# •■• ^# •* LO ir 01 t- X if - 3 S M Cn ►(». >^ >i^ ►?>■ 4*- 00 OD 00 Regimental ti. S. S 2 O CO ^ Oi t— O ^T Oi Oi Number. a*. l«^. '^ C O (!^ o cr 8 o 2 W § »-- o a • 1 • 00 s ■ • '•' en: t^: : ^1 > 00 bO >-' Firelock. ^.! No. of &^ CO 00 " p o • • ■ (73 8 00 ~; 00 »•. 00 a e Men emand ^ • 1 -" « sj- '^ r« s 3 C n Ul ^•« i "S «i o ****-, • a<