1822 - Edocs

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iim to be mounted shall moreover be armed -with a pair
A' j.istois— and all of said arms and accoutrements shall
be exempt from executions or distresses, tor debt, damages
or caxes. The said militia men shall be exempted
from arrest in going to and returning from parades, inspections,
and courts martial or rendezvous by order of
iheir superior ulticeror in compliance with the provisions
of tiiis act, except in cases of treason, felony or breach of
the peace—Provided that tlie court for the assessment of
fines shall have power to excuse any person for not ap-
pearing- equipped as the law directs, if it shall appear to
the satisfaction of the court that said person does not
own said accoutrements, and is not able to provide them
at his own expense.
5. Be itfurther enacted, That, any officer commissioned
by virtue of this act-, before he enters on the duties of
his office, shail take an oath to support the constitution
of the United States and the following oath or affirmation,
to wit: " I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faith-
fully execute the duties in the according
to the best of my abilities," which oath or affirmation
shall be endorsed on the back of the commission
by the person administering the same.
6. Be it further enacted, That, in all cases where the
day has not been previously assigned and mentioned at
the last preceding muster, which is hereby declared to
be legal notice, for the troop, company, battalion, regiment
or brigade, to assemble on parade for muster, review
or inspection, it shall be the duty of the commanding
officer of the corps so to be assembled, to cause the
orders to that effect to be given to the captains of their
respective companies at least ten days before the said parade,
and it shall be the duty of the said captains to cause
three days previous notice at least, to be given to each
individual of the company, by an officer or non-commissioned
officer, in writing, left at his usual place of abode :
Provided however, that when the commander in chief,
the brigadier general, the commanding officer of regiments
and battalions, and detached companies, for the
purpose of repelling invasion or attack, or to aid and support
the civil authority, shall command the service of the
militia (which they are hereby authorised to do) such
previous notice s i a 1 1 not be necessary, but every person
subject to militia duty shall march at a moment's warn-
ing.
7. Be itfurther enacted^ That, it shall be the duty of the
brigadier general and colonels to designate and assign the
boundaries and limits of the regiments, and of the colonels,
to designate the boundaries of the several battalions;
and the major and lieuu-naut colonel shall clesi ..' ' the
boundaries and limits of companies. The held officers
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Exempt from execution.
Exempt from arrest.
Except.
Commissioned officers
sworn.
Oath.
Notice for musters
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limits.