The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1865-06-24
of the President of
the United States.
President johnson has issued the follow
inc amnesty rroclamation .".

President johnson has issued the follow
ing amnesty proclamation:
WHEREAS, The President of the United States,
the eighth day of December, 1868, and on the
26th day of March, 1864, did, with the object to
suppress the existing rebellion and 20 induce all
persons return to their loyalty and restore the
authority of the United States, issue proclamation
offering amnesty and pardon to certain persons
who had directly or by implication participated in
the i'd rebellion. .T.I... ... H.a
And whereas, mary persons who had seen waged
the said rebellion, have since the issuance of said
proclamation, waited or neglected to take the ben
efts offered thereby.
And whereas, many persons who have been Justly
deprived of all claims to the amnesty and pardon
Hereunder by of their participation and di-
rect implication in the said rebellion, aud contin-
ued hostility to the Government of the United
Statessnc the date of the said proclamation, and
now desire to apply for and obtain the amnesty and
pardon. .. -,... n5 ... 7. -
Therefore, that the authority of the Government
of the United States may be restored, and peace,
order and freedom be established, l. Andrew John
son, President of the United States, do proclaim
and declare, that do hereby grant, to ali persons
who have directly or indirectly participated in the
existing rebellion, except hereinafter excepted in
the amnesty pardon without and restora
ton to all rights of property, except as to
In where legal proceedings under the laws of
the United States providing for the confscaton of
the property of persons engaged in the rebellion,
have been instituted but condition nevertheless,
that every such person shall take and subscribe to
the following oath and affirmation, and thencefor-
ward keep and maintain the said oath inviolable,
which oath shall be registered for permanent pres
eryation, and shall be of the tenor and effect fol-
| lowing, to-wit: ra.. ... ......I '-
| do solemnly swear and affirm in the presence of
Almighty God, that / will henceforth faithfully
defend the Constitution of the United States, and
the Union of the States Hereunder. will, in like
manner, faithfully support all laws and proclama-
tions which have been made during the existing re-
bellon, in reference to the emancipation Of slaves
So help me, God.
The following classes of persons excepted from
the benefits of this proclamation IT "..4
lst. All who are, or have been, civil OF diplo-
matte officers or domestic or foreign agents of the
pretended Confederate Government.
I'd. All who left judicial stations under the Uni
ted States to aid the rebellion.
Sd. All who have been military general officers
of che said pretended Confederate government above
the rank of Colonel in the army, or Lieutenant in
the navy.
4th. All who left seats in the Congress of the
United States to aid the rebellion.
9TH. All who resigned rendered resi- gnations
of their commissions In the army and navy of the
United States to evade their duty in resisting the
rebellion.
9th. All who have engaged in any way in treat
ing otherwise than lawfully, as prisoners of war,
persons found in the United States service, as oS-
, GERS, soldiers, seamen, or in other capacities.
7th. All persons who have been absentees from
the United States for the purpose of aiding the
bellion. .. .- 7"E.
Sth. All military and naval officers in the rebel
service who were educated at West Point OF the
, United States Naval Academy.
9th. AL persons who held the pretended Office of
Governor of the States in insurrection against tho
, United States. --a l-.Il
10th. All persons who left their homes within
the jurisdiction and protection of the United States
and passed beyond the Federal military lines into
the soealled Confederate States, for the purpose of
aiding the rebellion.
11th. Persons who have been engaged in the
destruction of the commerce of the United States
on the high seas; all persons who have made raids
into the United States from Canada and have been
engaged In destroying the commerce of the United
States on the lakes and rivers that Separate the Brit
ish provinces from the United States.
18th. All persons who, at the time when they
seek to obtain the benefits hereof by taking the
prescribed, are under military, naval civil con-
finement, or In custody under bonds of the civil.
military naval authorities, agents of the Uni
ted States prisoners of and persons detaned for
ofenses of any kind, either before after coDvic-
s tion. IN. --.r.
T 18th. All persons who have voluntarily partici
pated In the rebellion, and the estimated value of
4 whose taxable property is over $50, 900.
18th. All persons who have lately taken the oath
of the amnesty prescribed by the Presidents pro-
= clamaton Of Dec. Sth, 1863 or the oath of ALE
glance to the government of the United States since
the date OF said proclamation, and who have not
thenceforward kept and maintained the same i1yio-
| late.
Provided, that special application may be made
to the President to pardon any person belonging to
the excepted classes and such clemency Will be lib
orally extended may be consistent with the facts
: In the case, and with peace and dignity.
. The Secretary of State will establish rules and
regulations for administering and recording the said
d amnesty oath, as to insure the benefits to the
It people, and guard the government against frauds
A In testimony whereof, have hereunto set and
caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
Done at Washington, this 10Th day of May, A. ID.
1865, and of the independents of the United Stat
y the eighty ninth. ANDREW JOHNSON.
. WM. Ii. SEWARD, Secretary of State. 1is
G. CLANE, of the furniture store on Main
; street, is highly indignant over the want
, of respect shown by the plundering thieves
I on the occasion of the fire. Among the
: : articles stolen were some coffin trimmings,
! handles, etc. Clane says if the villain will
. return the articles he will contract to make
: a ccffin for the sconndrel free of expense.
\ From Clane's manner while requesting US
q to state this offer, we have suspicion that
l he would also gladly assist in laying him
out in it. Return the articles and get your
coffin. You will never have another cppor-
|. tunity of dying so cheap.--Idqho World.
b THERE's an immense rush for Virginia
!, City, Pannack, Idaho, and Boise these days.
Holladay's coaches are filed tn-weskly
), with gold hunters.-K Kedetts.