Shreveport (LA) News, “A Pretty Severe Order,” March 11, 1862

A Pretty Severe Order. - The Richmond Examiner learns that Gen. E. Johnson has published a very severe but admirable general order, in relation to the conduct of our troops in battle. Before going into battle every captain will call the roll of his company, and coming out of action will again call the roll, and every man missing, who is not dead, wounded, or absent on leave, will be court-martialed for cowardice. Carrying the wounded from the field in the midst of an action is also prohibited, and every man going to the rear on any pretence whatever, will be shot by the file officers. This looks like business.