Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-23

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The city Of New Orleans and cnyirons. with ali IFS
interior and dufenscs having surrendered 70 the
combined land and naval forces Of the United States
aud being now iu the occupation Of the forces of the
United states, who have restore order maintain
public uanquilUty, enforce peace and quiet under the
laws and Constitution OF the United states, the Major
General commanding hereby pr0elams the object and
purposes II the United States u thus taking possession
New Orleans and the Of Louisona and the rules
aud regulations By which the laws VI the United States
will be FOR the present and during the stale Of war
forced and main aimed for the plain guidance Of a good
citizens Of the United states, well others who may
heretofore nave been m renelon against their authority
Twicc before the city Of New Orleans been reserved
from the hands Of foreign government, and still more
clantons domestic hsurrecton ui the money and arms
Of the United States. IL has Of late been under the
military control Of rebel forces. At each time, in the
judgment Of the commanders of military forces holding
H. IL has been found necessary preserve order aud
maintain quiet hy administration Of martial law. Even
during the interim from evacuation by the rebel sol
dcrs and it's actual possession by the soldiers Of the
United States, the authqritss found It
~ to call FOR the Intervention of an armed body
known as TIE European Legion 70 preserve public tran
qwiy' me commanding Seneral therefore wi, cause
the civ 10 be governed until the festorasn u the United
States Authority audhis further orders by martiallaw
All petons go arms against the ned states are re-
quired 10 surrender themselves with their arms, equip
ments and munitions Of war. The body known as the
European Legion, not beng understood 10 be III arms
against the United States but oiganized for the protec
ton o the lives and property Of the citizens are invited
still cooperate with the forces Of the utcd States to
that end aud so acting will not he included within the
terms of this order but will report TO these head quarters
All cnsgns flags, devices tending to uphold any other
Consllacs, must not be exhibited, but suppressed The
American ensign, the emblem Of the United States
must be- ucatgd Hi'h he uu Isl respect by all persons,
uhdei pau " sv'tir .ushWeht All persons well DIS
posed to the United States, who shall their allie
glance. viii receive safeguard and protection, in their
persons and property Of the armies Of he United States,
a violation of which will be punishable by death. All per
sons still holding allegiance 10 the Confederate States
will be deemed rebels against the United States and &C.
gardcd and treated enemies thereof All foreigners
naturazed, claiming allegiance their respective
Government and having made oath Of allegiance to
he Df ftaf ffH.fq he
ieced in their persons aud property heretofore, under
the laws Of the United States.
All persons who may heretofore have given adherence
to the supposed government 81 the Confederate states or
have been in their service, who shall lay down deliver
up their arms return their peaceful occupations and
preserve quiet ana oider holding no further correspond
encc giving aid aud comfort the enemies Of the L.
mted States will not be disturbed in person property,
except 50 far under orders Of the commanding General
eAgenccs Of the public service may render necessary
Keepers of all public property whether State, Nation
al or Confederate such collections Of art, braries
museums, we'll all public buildings, all munitions
Of war and armed vessels, will ALL at once, make full
ports thereof to these headquarters All Manufacturers
OF arms and munitions Of will report to these head
quarters their hind and places Of business
All rights Of property, Of whatever kind, will be held
inNolae, subject only TO the laws of the United States
AN uhautans are eiJontd to pursue their usual asoca
tons. All shops places Of business amusement, are
10 be kep' open In their accustomed manner aud ser
vices To be held Ia en- rches and religious houses in
times Of profound peace Keepers Of all public houses
cld houses and drinking saloons to report their
names, numbers, Sc the office the Provost Marsh
for all disorders and disturbances Of the peace arising
their respective places Sufficient force will be kept in
the city preserve order and maintain the laws. The
killing Of an American soldier by any dsoTdey persons
mob is simply assassination and murder, and not
and will be regarded and punished and the Of
any house where such murder shall be committed will be
held responsible therefor and the house be liable to be
destroyed by the military authority All dis0rders dis
uiblnces Of the peace, and crimes Of aggravated
ture interfering with the forces laws Of the United
States will be referred to military court for al and pun
ishm Mt. Oher misdemeSnors will be subject TO the
~. chooses
between pfy and party will be referred 20 the ordinary
tribunals. The leyyinR and collection Of taxes, save
those imposed by the laws of the United States sup
pressed except those for keeping N repair and lighting
streets, and Tor sanitary purposes These to be col
leoted IN he usual manner The circulation OF Confed-
bonds evidences OF debt Except in simi-
tude Of bank notes issued by the Confederate States
scrip any trade IN the same is 70 bdden. II has been
represented 10 the Commandlng General by the civil au-
thoes that these Confederate notes IN the form Of bauk
notes in great measure are the only substitute for
money which the people have been allowed 10 have, aud
that great distress would among the poorer classes
the circulation Of such notes suppressed, such
circulation will be permitted long any will be
incuusderae enough to receive them until further or
ders No publication newspaper pamphlet or hRndbill,
giving accounts Of the movements OF the soldiers OF
the United States within this Department, rejecting
in any way upon the United states, tending in any
way influence the public mind against the government
of the United States, will be permitted and all articles
Of war news editorial comments OF correspondence max
ing comments upon movements Of the armies Of the u
ned States must be submitted 10 the examination Of an
oioer who will be detailed for that purpose from these
hradq The transmission OF all eommunic cations
by telegraph will be under the charge OF officer from
these headquarters. The armies VI the United states
here destroy but TO restore order out Of
chaos and the government Of lave in place Of the pas
sions Of men 70 this end therefore the efforts OF all
the well disposed invited, 10 have every species Of
disorder quoed and II any soldier Of the United States
should 50 far forget his duty TO his hag as TO commit
outrage upon any person property, the Commanding
General requests that his name be instantly reported TO
the Provost guard, that he may be punished and his
wrongful redressod The municipal authority, far
the police Of the city aud crimes concerned Is to
extend as before indicated until suspended All assem-
bags Of persons the streets either by day night,
tend disorder and are forbidden. The various
panics Composing the Fire Department Of New Orleans
will be permitted return their organizations aud
report 10 the office OF the Provost Marshal that
they be known aud nteIered with in their du
Ties And finally, II may be sufficient to add without
further enumeration that all the requirements "
ta law will be imposed long as, IN the judgment Of
the United States authorities, IL may be necessary aud
while il is the desire of these authorities To exercise this
Government mildly aud after The usage Of the past, i
be suppo-ed that Il will not be vigorously aud
hrmy administered as the occasiiin calls
BY command n Mai lf General burLEH.
Assft Gen a fofS StsN