Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-18
Proclamation Of General Banks 20
the People Of Louisiana. is
DluARTs DhrARrMT oP THE 6ULf.
NV ORLEANS ltnInnrv IL ll6l

hEAD9uAkTs DkrARTMT oP THE 6ULF
NEW ORLEANS, January II, ls6J.
j. In pursuance Of authority vested in me
by the President Of the United States, and
upon consultation with many representative
men Of different interests, being fully assured
that more than a tenth Of the population de-
sire the earliest possible restoration of Lou
isiana to the Union, invite the loyal citizens
of the State qualified to vote in public affairs,
as hereinafter prescribed, to assemble in The
election precincts designated by law, or at
such places as may hereafter be established,
on the 22d day Of February, 1864, To cast
their votes for the election Of State officers
herein named, viz: Governor, Linetenani
Governor, Secretary Of State, Treasurer, At
torney General, Superintendent Of Public In
structiOn, and Auditor of Public Accounts;
who shall when elected, for the time being
and until others are appointed by competent
authority, constitute the civil government Of
the State, under the Constitution and laws Of
Louisiana, except so much OF said Constitu-
tion and laws as recognize, regulate or re-
late to slavery, which being inconsistent with
the present condition Of public affairs, and
plainly inapplicable to any class Of persons
now existing within its limits, must be sus-
pended, and they are hereby declared to be
imperative and void. This proceedings is not
intended to ignore the right Of property ex-
isting prior to the rebellion, nor to preclude
the claim for compensation of loyal citizens
for losses sustained by cnlistments or other
authorized acts of the Government.
2. The oath of allegiance prescribed by the
Presidents Proclamation, with the condition
affixed to the elective franchise by the Con-
stitution OF Louisiana, will constitute the
qualification Of voters in this election. Off
GERS elected by them will be duly installed in
their Offices on the 4th day of March, 1864.
r 3. The registration Of voters effected under
the direction Of the Military Governor and
the several Union Associations, not incon-
!sjstent with. the proclamation, or other or
ders OF the President, afe'confirmed and APP
proved. fts. ''s'3r 500 ~ s
4. In order that the organic law of the
State may be made to conform to the will Of
the people, and harmonic with the spirit Of
the age, as well as to maintain and preserve
the ancient landmarks of civil and religious
ton for a revision of the Constitution will
be held on the first Monday Of April, 1864.
The basis of representation, the number of
delegates and the details Of election will be
announced in subsequent orders.
8. Arrangements will be made for the early
election Of members of Congress for the
State.
q The fundamental law of the State is
martial law. II is competent and lust for
tbe Government to surrender TO the people.
at the earliest possible moment, so much OF
military mower as nav be consistent with the
snccess ~ military onerations. 10 nrepare
the way, Inv prompt and wise measures. for
the mi restoration of the State to the Union
and its no,yer N the neonle. N restore their
anc;en, % and nnsnrnasscd n1osneritv to on.
large the scone of AGRICULTURAL and CONNER
c;a3 Industry and 10 extend and confirm tho
dnm;nion of rational liberty. II is NOT with
in human mower TO accomplish these results
,v;tbont some sacrifice of individual preiu-
T;cos and interests. Problems of State. too
comnlicate for the human mind. have been
SOirad Ly tbn National cannon In gre,,
o;,,;I ooU,,,is;ons tba aaonv of sttife' e5ters
tha souIs Of tSo,;nnoceH ,s well os the on;ltv,
Tho 1e Gnrornn,ept ia subject to the law of ne.
aasS;tr nd n,nst conSElt tbe condition or
tL;0t:' ',a,bor tbon Tho rrefnrences of men j.
snd r. 90 ho that % ia mn nnrnoses s arc inst and ;ts
Su na.,,ro, ao ,r;.n !, b,e = r;aht N demand that
a, "i9.' f onsnno, :. o ;n.orast onj an;n;on
qg queSiIn' VI pi;ma.a pei; .n tSo willie @ nood
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