ment of infantry shall consist of one lieutenant-colonel- A regiment of commandant, two majors, first and second, one adjutant, one quartermaster, and one paymaster, each being a lieutenant, one surgeon, and two surgeon's mates, ten captains, ten first and ten second lieutenants, besides the three lieutenants before mentioned, ten cadets, two sergeant-majors, two quartermaster-sergeants, two chief musicians, first and second, twenty other musicians, forty sergeants, forty corporals, and nine hundred and twenty privates, which, together, shall form two battalions, each battalion of five companies: A regiment of A regiment of cas cavalry shall consist of one lieutenant-colonel-command-valry. ant, two majors, a first and second, one adjutant, one quartermaster, and one paymaster, each being a lieutenant; one surgeon, and two surgeon's mates, ten captains, ten first and ten second lieutenants, besides the three lieutenants before mentioned, ten cadets, two sergeant-majors, two quartermaster sergeants, two chief musicians, first and second, ten other musicians, forty sergeants, forty corporals, and nine hundred and twenty privates, including ten saddlers, ten blacksmiths, and ten boot makers; which, together, shall form five squadrons, each squadron of two companies: A regiment of A regiment of artillery shall consist of one lieutenant-colonel-com- artillery. mandant, four majors, one adjutant, one quartermaster, and one paymaster, each being a lieutenant; one surgeon, and two surgeon's mates, sixteen captains, thirtytwo lieutenants, besides the three lieutenants before mentioned, thirty-two cadets, four sergeant-majors, four quartermaster-sergeants, sixty-four sergeants, sixtyfour corporals, one chief musician, ten other musicians, eight hundred and ninety-six privates, including one hundred and twenty-eight artificers, which, together, shall form four battalions, each battalion of four companies: Provided always, That the number of privates Proviso; the raised, and to be raised, for the regiment of cavalry, number of pri and the regiments of infantry heretofore authorized, &e not to ex shall not exceed the number, respectively, for which provision hath been made by law; nor shall the battalion The battalion of of riflemen, nor the two additional troops of cavalry riflemen, &c. not authorized by this act, be raised, until further provi- less, war shall sion shall be so made, unless war shall break out between the United States and some European prince, potentate, or state, in which case it shall be lawful for the president of the United States, at his discretion, to cause the said regiments, or any of them, to be severally completed to their full establishment. vates for cavalry, ceed, &c. to be raised, un break out, &c. SEC. 2, And be it further enacted, That every ensign Ensigns and cor neis to be deno and cornet, in the regiments heretofore appointed, sha be denominated hereafter second lieutenants. fminated 2d lieutenants. the officers, non ficers & privates, service, &c. SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That the officers, Compensation of non-commissioned officers, and privates, hereinafter commissioned of mentioned, who now are, or at any time hereafter may when in actual be, in the actual service of the United States, shall be entitled to, and shall receive the following compensa tions, to wit: a major-general, one hundred and sixtysix dollars per month, and fifteen rations of provisions per day, or an equivalent in money; and when forage shall not be furnished by the United States, the further sum of twenty dollars per month. A brigadier-general, one hundred and four dollars per month, twelve rations per day, or an equivalent in money, and sixteen dollars per month for forage, when not furnished as aforesaid. A lieutenant-colonel-commandant, seventy-five dollars per month, six rations per day, or an equivalent in mo ney, and twelve dollars for forage, when not furnished as aforesaid. A major of artillery, or cavalry, each, fifty-five dollars per month, four rations per day, or an equivalent in money, and ten dollars per month for forage, when not furnished as aforesaid. A major of infantry, fifty dollars per month, four rations per day, or an equivalent in money, and ten dollars per month for forage, when not furnished as aforesaid. A captain of cavalry, forty dollars per month, three rations per day, or an equivalent in money, and eight dollars per month for forage, when not furnished as aforesaid. A captain of artillery, and infantry, forty dollars per month, and three rations per day, or an equivalent in money. A first lieutenant of cavalry, thirty dollars per month, two rations per day, or an equivalent in money, and six dollars per month for forage, when not furnished as aforesaid. Lieutenants of artillery, each, thirty dollars per month, and two rations per day, or an equivalent in money. A second lieutenant of cavalry, twenty-five dollars per month, two rations per day, or an equivalent in money, and six dollars per month for forage, when not furnished as aforesaid. A first lieutenant of infantry, thirty dollars per month, and two rations per day, or an equivalent in money. A second lieutenant of infantry, twenty-five dollars per month, and two ra tions per day, or an equivalent in money. A regimental surgeon, forty-five dollars per month, three rations per day, or an equivalent in money, and ten dollars per month for forage, when not furnished as aforesaid. A surgeon's mate, thirty dollars per month, two rations per day, or an equivalent in money, and six dollars per month for forage, when not furnished as aforesaid. A regimental paymaster, quartermaster, and adjutant, in addition to their pay in the line, each, ten dollars, and six dollars per month for forage, when not furnished as aforesaid. A cadet of cavalry, ten dollars per month, two rations per day, or an equivalent in money, and six dollars per month for forage, when not furnished as aforesaid. All other cadets, ten dollars per month, and two rations per day, or an equivalent in money. A sergeant-major, and a quartermaster-sergeant, each, ten dollars per month. A chief musician, eight dollars per month. A sergeant, eight dollars per month. A corporal, seven dollars per month. A musician, six dollars per month. An artificer to the infantry and artillery, a farrier, saddler, and boot maker to the dragoons, each, ten dollars per month. A private soldier, five dollars per month. And to each of the said non-commissioned officers and privates, one ration of provisions per day. ed officers, empted from &c. In case of arrests, SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That all non-com- Non-commission. missioned officers, artificers, privates, and musicians, privats. &c exwho are, and who shall be, enlisted, and the non-com- personal arrest, missioned officers, artificers, privates, and musicians, of the militia, or other corps, who at any time may be in the actual service of the United States, shall be, and they are hereby, exempted, during their term of service, from all personal arrests, for any debt or contract. And whenever any non-commissioned officer, artificer, private, or musician, shall be arrested, whether by mesne process, or in execution, contrary to the intent hereof, it shall be the duty of the judge of the district court of the United States, and of any court or judge of a state, who, by the laws of such state, are authorized the party toot to issue writs of habeas corpus, respectively, on appli- officers, &e. cation by an officer, to grant a writ of habeas corpus, returnable before himself: and upon due hearing and examination, in a summary manner, to discharge the non-commissioned officer, artificer, private, or musician, from such arrest, taking common bail, if required, in any case upon mesne process, and commit him to the applicant, or some other officer of the same corps. judges, &c. to issue habeas corpus, examine, and commit ed officers. pri able bodied, &c. SEC. 5. And be it further enacted, That each non-Non-commissioncommissioned officer, private, artificer, and musician, vates, &c. to be who shall hereafter be enlisted for the army of the United States, shall be able bodied, and of a size and age suitable for the public service, according to the directions which the president of the United States shall and may establish; and shall be entitled to a bounty of $2 to the recruit ing officer, for ech person enlisting, &c. When officers serve as aides. new appoint men's, &c. twelve dollars: but the payment of four dollars thereof SEC. 6. And be it further enacted, That when any ofare detached, to ficer shall be detached from a regiment, to serve as an &e. their places aid to a general officer, or as assistant or other inspecto be supplied by promotions or tor, or as an assistant to the quartermaster-general, by whatsoever name, or as an assistant to the adju. tant-general, by whatsoever name, the place of such officer in his regiment shall be supplied, by promotion or new appointment, or both, as may be requisite; but the officer detached shall, nevertheless, retain his station in his regiment, and shall rank and rise therein, in the same manner as if he had not been detached. The officer de tached to rewain his station ne Ver. theless, &c. Officers appointed inspectors, ands, See not to be of higher SEC. 7. And be it further enacted, That no officer shall be appointed as the inspector of a division, who, when Forks than those appointed, shall be of a rank higher than that of major, or as the inspector of a brigade, who, when appointed, shall be of a rank higher than that of captain, or as the aid of a major-general, who, when appointed, shall be of a rank higher than that of captain, or as the aid of a brigadier-general, who, when appointed, shall be of a rank higher than that of first lieutenant, or as the quartermaster of a division, who, when appointed, shall be of a rank higher than that of captain, or as the quartermaster of a brigade, who, when appointed, shall be of a rank higher than that of first lieutenant, or as an assistant to the adjutant-general. who, when appointed, shall be of a rank higher than that of captain. Two regiments to a brigade; division, &c. commanding ge &c. SEC. 8. And be it further enacted, That, in the orditwo brigades to a nary arrangement of the army, two regiments of infantry. or cavalry, shall constitute a brigade, and shall be Proviso; the commanded by a brigadier-general; two brigades, a dineral may vary, vision, and shall be commanded by a major-general. Provided always, That it shall be in the discretion of Provise; this act the commanding general to vary this disposition, whennecessary to ap ever he shall judge it proper: And provided also, That number of gene this act shall not render it necessary to appoint any greater number of general officers than have been heretofore authorized by law, sooner than, in the opinion of the president, the military service of the United States shall require it, point a greater ral officers, &c. sooner, &c. of the army shall SEC. 9. And be it further enacted, That a commander A commander of the army of the United States shall be appointed, and be appointed. commissioned by the style of general of the armies of the United States;" and the present office and title of lieutenant-general shall thereafter be abolished. A quartermaster army, &c. SEC.10. And be it further enacted, That there shall be a quartermaster-general of the army of the United general of the States, who shall be entitled to the rank, pay, emoluments, and privileges, of a major-general. talion of rifle SEC. 11. And be it further enacted, That it shall be The president lawful for the president of the United States, at his dis- may raise a bat cretion, to organize, officer, and raise, a battalion of ri- men, &c, flemen, to consist of the same number of officers and men, and to be entitled to the same pay and emoluments, whatsoever, as a battalion of infantry of the line. masters general, masters, &c. to quartermaster fect the present SEC. 12. And be it further enacted, That to any army Deputy quarter. of the United States, other than that in which the quar-division and britermaster-general shall serve, there shall be a deputy gade quarterquartermaster-general, who shall be a field officer, and be chosen by the who, in addition to his other emoluments, shall be en general, &c. titled to fifty dollars per month, which shall be in full compensation for his extra services and travelling expenses; but the provisions of this act are not to affect the The provision of present quartermaster-general of the army of the United this act not af States, who, in case a quartermaster-general shall be quartermaster appointed by virtue of this act, is to act as deputy quar-general, &c. termaster-general, and shall hereafter have the rank of lieutenant-colonel; and that, to every division of an army, there shall be a division quartermaster, who, in addition to his other emoluments, shall be entitled to thirty dollars per month, which shall be in full compensation for his extra services and travelling expenses; and that, to every brigade, there shall he a brigade quartermaster, who, in addition to his other emoluments, shall be entitled to twenty four dollars per month, which shall be in full compensation for his extra services and travelling expenses; each of which officers shall be chosen by the quartermaster-general, from among the regimental officers. general, division ade inspectors, neral, &c. SEC. 13. And be it further enacted, That, to any army of Deputy inspector the United States, other than that in which the inspector- spectors, brig general shall serve, there shall be a deputy inspector- to be chosen by general, who shall be a field officer, and who, in addi- the inspector ge tion to his other emoluments, shall be entitled to fifty dollars per month, which shall be in full compensation for his extra services and travelling expenses; and that, to every division of an army, there shall be a division inspector, who, in addition to his other emoluments, shall |