lu preparing for Infirm end

dicabled officers a competent and tranquil retreat, and

fur the unworthy a substantial dimities.' from the ear­

s ice; than arming that efficiency of the army which

will entitle it to full respect from the Country, and

which the country have a right to demand.

This should be applied in two ways: Find, on the

application of the o ffi cer; and second, on the dtrection

of the President, an if on accusation. A board of me

officera of high rank to Ice detailed for each carte, and

the examination to be contlacted as though on charges

before a court martial; the President to decade on the

report of the court. The disponal of the officers to be

ono of three kindit : First, an honorable rolea.se from

duty, and from any carpe to which he may he attached ,•

remaining so a supernumerary officer with the pay and

emoluments of hie grade, as on leave of absence. Pe­

cond, to be retired front the army, without censure or

disgrace, on hie pay proper unless he forfeits it by

misconduct. Third. to be ratted from the army, with­

out payer compensation, except a gratuity of one year' a;

or elk or three nionthr pay, to secure him front the

evil consequences of absolute want.