Seventh Regiment, National Guard, S. N. Y. COMPANY 6. Standing Orders. NEW YORK, February 1, 1866. The Commandant, in the language of his predecessors, directs the attention of the members to the By-Laws enacted by them for the government of the Company, which define "minutely and distinctly," the duties, rights, and obligations of all; and trust that the same spirit of enterprise and determination to succeed and excel which has been manifested, will be continued in acquiring and maintaining for it a reputation in strength and discipline second to none. It will be an object of primary consideration to render the perform: ance of our military duties and the acquisition of a proficiency in discipline, as slightly burdensome and irksome to the members as possible; this can be accomplished only through the active and unanimous co-operation of all, by the attendance, as far as it can be done, of every individual, at such meetings for drill as may be ordered: the necessity for which will, of course, be lessened in proportion as they are generally attended. Gentlemen holding office in the company are expected to be examples of orderly behavior, proficiency in military exercise, and punctuality in the discharge of all the duties of the good soldier. The non commissioned officers are enjoined to be active and prompt in the discharge of their duties; they are required to deliver the orders and notices punctually, as it is important to the convenience of the members that they should have early notice of parades and meetings. Neatness and perfection in uniform, arms and equipments, are so highly important to the appearance of the company, that no good soldier will fail to have his clothes well fitted; his musket in good order, and entirely free from blemish; his belts and brass trimmings perfectly clean; and the whole conforming to the Bill of Dress, and in the stye and fashion in use in the company. The subject of recruiting should occupy the attention of every member; and the commandant relies upon their exertions to place Company 6, in point of strength, as it must be in all other particulars, in the very first rank;-but the utmost caution should be observed in the selection of recruits, not to risk the character and reputation of the company for the mere acquisition of force-such persons only as will make good soldiers and creditable associates must be proposed for admission; and, in all cases, the recruits should be personally introduced to the Recruiting Committee previous to the meeting at which it is intended to present their names to the Company. A spirit of harmony and good-fellowship, zeal for the service, and Esprit de Corps, should be cherished by all the members, as most effectual in rendering our association honorable and prosperous, and a source of gratification and enjoyment to all belonging to it. The members of the Company, when suddenly called upon by verbal orders to aid the civil authorities in the suppression of Riots, and at all meetings ordered for drill, will assemble, when not otherwise directed, at the Company Armory in Contents. PAGE PREAMBLE, ARTICLE I.-ORGANIZATION AND UNIFORM, II. OF MEMBERSHIP, Subd. 1.-Of Qualifications, V. OF THE SECRETARY, Subd. 1.-Of the Orderly Sergeant, 21 22 23 25 27 27 29 29 31 31 32 Preamble. Whereas, His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, having, on the fourth day of February, in the year Eighteen Hundred and Thirty-four, organized a new Company in the Twenty-seventh Regiment, First Brigade of New York State Artillery, now Seventh Regiment, Third Brigade, New York State Militia* (altered May 13, 1846): Therefore, in order to provide for the support and honorable maintenance of the Company, to establish and preserve on a permanent basis its character and discipline, and to secure the harmony and subordination so essentially necessary to its welfare and prosperity, by defining minutely and distinctly the various and respective duties of the Members, and to ensure their actual and faithful performance as required by the laws of the State, the Members of said Company do ordain and enact the following code of BY-LAWS. *Now National Guard of the State of New York. |