The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-10-01

appointed a Military Governor, or
Agent, as a measure, by which the
people of this State, can have restored
to them, Republican form Of Govern
ment, and upon the Governor or agent
so appointed, conferred the following
powers:
WAR DEPARTMENT, March 3, 1862
To the Hon. Andreav johnson
SIR: You are hereby appointed Mill
tary Governor of the State of Tonnes
see, with authority to exercise and per
form within the limits of that State, ALL
and singular, the powers, duties, and
functions, pertaining to the Office of
Military Governor, including the power
to establish all necessary Offices, tribu-
mails, etc.
EDWIN Il. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
F EXECUTIVE MANSION, !
WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept I9, 1863.
Hon Ardreao johnson, Military GOysynor
- Tennessee:
You are hereby authorized to exercise
such powers as may be necessary and
proper, to enable the loyal PEG lie of
Tennessee to present such Republican
form Of State Government as will en-
title the State to the guarantee of the
| United States, therefor, and to be pro
tected, under such State Government,
by the United States, against invasion
and domestic violence. All accord
ing to the .4th Section of the 4th
Article of the Constitution of the
United States.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Now, therefore, by virtue of the power
and authority in me vested, as Military
Governor, by the President and Secre-
tary of War, l viii proceed to appoint
officers and establish tribunals, as l
have heretofore done in all the Coun-
ties and Districts throughout the State,
when and wherever the people shall
give evidence that they are loyal, and
desire a return of civil Government, a
willingness on their part to sustain all
officers and tribunals, appointed and
established, in the faithful discharge of
their official duties.
All officers heretofore, and all officers
hereafter appointed, will hold their
offices until such time as the
loyal citizens OF The State shall
deem it expedient and proper to
elect them according to the laws
and Constitution of this State, as pre-
scribed by the code previous to the re-
belion, or as may hereafter be prescri-
bed by a Convention chosen by the
people, for the purpose Of restoring all
the functions of State.
All officers who have been appointed. or
elected or who may hereafter be appoint
ed, or elected, viii, as a guide or rule
for their action, in the discharge Of
their official duties, when appli-
cable, adopt the laws and Constitution
Of this State, as compiled and published
prior to the existing rebellion, they
being familiar to, and understood by the
people.
All officers appointed under the fore
going authority, before entering upon
the duties Of their Office, in addition to
the oath of Office prescribed by the Con-
stitution and laws of this State, shall
take, and subscribe the following oath,
viz:
soLENyLY swear that / will hence
forth support the Constitution of the
United States, and defend it against
the assaults of all its enemies; and con-
duct myself as a true and faithful citi-
zen of the United States, freely and
voluntarily claiming to be subject to all
the duties and obligations, and entitled
to all the rights and privileges of such
citizenship; that / ardeRtly desire the
suppression of the present instruction
and rebellion against the Government
of the United States, the success of its
armies and the defeat of all those who
oppose them, and that the Constitution
of the United States, and all laws and
proclamations madein pursuance there
Of, may be speedily and permanently
established and enforced over all the
people, States and territories thereof;
and further, that / viii hereafter hear
tily aid and assist all loyal people in the
accomplishment of these results: So
HELP NE Con.
All cases, civil and criminal, coming
before the judicial tribunals of this
State, involving the rights Of colored
persons, shall be adjudicated, and dis
posed Of as free persons of color.
In all counties and districts, where
hostility TO the Government of the
United States continues to exist, and OPP
position to a return Of the civil anthor-
ity of the State, there viii be authority
exercised by the strong arm Of the GOV
eminent for the protection of person
and property of that portion of the cit
izens who acknowledge their allegiance
and loyalty to the National Govern
ment, and will be continued until such
lime as the people Of the County or
District shall acknowledge their allie
glance and express desire for return
of civil authority
Having laid down the basis upon
which it shall be my purpose to restore
TO the loyal people of this State a steady
and faithful administration of civil
Government, I win once more make
an appeal to the whole people of Ten
nessee, TO come forward promptly and
willingly and aid me in the important
work of restoring the Government,
Ample time has transpired for refec.
ton, return of loyalty and reason.
Amnesty kindly offered for your pro-
lection, and surely bitter experience
has demonstrated the folly Of longer
persisting in wanton opposition to the
power and authority of the National
Government invoke you therefore,
again TO return 10 your allegiance, and
aid in the protection of yourselves
against lawless bands of marauding pi-
rates and robbers, and thereby save