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"REGULATIONS OF THE PROVOST MARSHAL.
"Under Martial Law.
"2nd Military District S. C., 12 May, 1862.
"1. During the suspension of all civil jurisdiction announced in the l'roclamation
of the Major-General commanding, with the exceptions therein
contained, or which may hereafter be announced, a Provost Marshal's
Court is established, which will take cognizance of the offenses heretofore
within the jurisdiction of the Court of General Sessions, as well as of all
offenses against good order or other violations of martial law.
"2. The Provost Marshal's Court will be presided over by an assistant
provost marshal, his decisions to be supervised and approved by the provost
marshal. The provost marshal will also, in his discretion, refer any offense
to a court-martial, if circumstances make that instrumentality desirable or
necessary.
"3. No person will be allowed to leave the city without a written permit
from the office of the provost marshal. Every person coming into the city
shall report forthwith to the provost marshal under such regulations as he
may prescribe. An assistant provost marshal will be assigned to the duties
of this department.
"4. The necessary guards for the execution of the above regulations and
for the maintenance of good order in the city will be established. An
assistant provost marshal will also be assigned to the charge of this department.
"5. Such other regulations will be made and enforced from time to time
as may become necessary or expedient for the preservation of good order,
and the enforcement of martial law.
"6. These regulations will be enforced after 12 m. on Tuesday, the 13th
inst.
"Colonel First S. C. V.,
"Provost Marshal."
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