5. AND BE IT ENACTED, That the Governor and council are hereby directed, upon the requisition of the commanding officer of each troop of cavalry, to loan to each non comnissioned officer, and each private trooper, one horseman’s sword and sword belt, and one pistol, the commanding officer of the troop to which stich loan may be made giving bond with approved security to the State, for the safe keeping and returning of the same when demanded by the State.