The Columbia daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1865, 1865-06-10

nation OF May Z9, 1868. ana Is Vo-
ter qualified as prescribed by the Con-
stitu,ion and laws of the State Of
North Carolina in force Immediately
before the 2oth da! of May, A. D.
1861, the date OF the so-called Ordi-
nance Of Secession; and the said Con-
vention when convened, or the Legis-
lature that may be thereafter assem-
bled, will prescribe the qualifications
of electors and the eligibility Of per-
sons to hold Office under the Cons.i,u-
ton and laws OF the State-a power
the people Of the several States COM
posing the Federal Union have right
fully exercised from the origin CT the
Government to the present time. And
| do hereby direct:
l. That the military commander Of
the department, and all officers and
persons in the military and naval SER
vice, aid and assist said Provisional
Governor in carrying into effect this
proclamation; and they are enjolued 70
abstain from any way hindering, i'm
peding or dlscouraeing the loyal peo-
pie from the organization of State
Government as herein authorized.
2. That the Secretary of State pro-
ceed to put in force all laws of the
United States, the administration
whereof belongs to the State Depart
ment, applicable to the geographical
limits. aforesaid.
3. That the Secretary Of the Treas
ury proceed to Nominate for appoint
ment assessors Of taxes and collectors
of customs and internal revenue, and
such other officers Of the Treasury De-
psrtment as are authorized by law,
and put in execution the revenue laws
Of the United States within the geo
graphical limits aforesaid.
In making the appointments the
preference shall be given to qualified
loyal persons residing within the dis
tricts where their respective duties are
to be performed; but if suitable resi-
dents Of the districts shall not be found,
then persons residing in other States
or districts shall be appointed.
4. That the Postmaster, General pro-
cced 10 establish post routes ana pu.
iuto execution the postal laws Of the
United States within the said State,
giving to loyal residents the preference
Of appointment; but if suitable resi-
dents are not found, then appoint
agents from other States.
S. That the District Judge for the
judicial district in which North Caro-
lima is included proceed to hold courts
within SAID State, in accordance with
the provisions Of the Act of Congress.
The Acknowledgement will instruct
the proper officers to libel and bring
to judgment, confisca,ion and sale,
property subject to confscation, and
enforce the administration Of justice
within said State in ali matters within
the cogulzance and jurisdiction of the
Federal courts.
6. That the Secretary of the Navy
take possession Of all public property
belonging to the NaW Department
within said geographical limits, and
put in operation ali Acts of Congress
in relation to naval affairs having ap-
pllcation to said State.
Z. That the Secretary Of the Inte~
rior put in force the laws relating to
the Interior Department applicable to
the geographical limits aforesaid.
In testimony whereof have hereupto
set my hand and caused the seal Of
the United States to be affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington, this
29th day Of May, A. D. 1865, and
OF the independence of the United
States the eighty ninth.