Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-05-19
RErnNsTRurIInHI nj virginia.

REG~UhSIRUGIiU IN tihGlHlA.
Erecutioe Ordtr to Re-esta6liSh the Au-
hority Of the United States, and Fee
ute the La1os 1oithin the Geographical
Limits knolon as the State Of Tirginia.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
WASHINGTON Cry, May 9th.
ORDERED:-First. That all acts and pro-
ceedings ofthe political, military and civil
organizations which have been in a state
of instruction and rebellion within the
State Of Virginia against the authority of
the United States, and of which Jefferson
Davis, John Letcher, and William Smith
we're late the respective chiefs, are declar-
ed null and void. All persons who shall
exercise, claim, pretend, or attempt to ex-
ercise any political, military or civil pow
er, authority, jurisdiction, or right, by,
through, or under Jefferson Davis, late of
the city of Richmond, and his confeder-
ates, or under any pretended political,
military, or civil commission, or authority
issued by them or either Of them, since
the 18th day of April, 1861, shall be deem
ed and taken as-in rebellion against the
United States, and shall be dealt with ac-
cordingly.
Second. That the Secretary of State
proceed to put in force all laws of the
United States, the administration whereof
belongs to the Department of State, ap-
pllcable to the geographical limits afore-
said.
Third. That the Secretary of the Urea
sury proceed, without delay, to nominate
for appointment, assessors of taxes and
collectors of customs andinternaI revenue.
and such other officers of the Treasury
Department as are authorized by law, and
shall put in execution the revenue laws of
the United States within the geographical
limits aforesaid. Inmaking appointments,
the preference shall be given to qualified
loyal persons residing within the districts
where their respective duties are to be
performed. But if suitable persons shall
not be found, residents of the districts.
then persons residing in other States or
districts shall be appointed.
Fourth. That the Postmaster General
shall proeede to establish post-ofices and
post routes, and put into execution the
postal laws OF the United States within
the said State, giving to loyal residents the
preference OF appointment; but if suita-
bic persons are not found, then to appoint
agents, &c, from other States.
Fifth. That the District Judge of said
district proceed to hold courts within said
State, in accordance with the provisions Of
the acts of Congress. The Attorney-Gen-
Will instruct the proper officers to
libel, and bring to judgment, confsca-
ton, and sale, property subject to confis-
cation, and enforce the administration of
Justice within said State, in all matters
civil and criminal within the cognizance
and jurisdiction of the Federal courts.
Sixth. That the Secretary of War as
sign such Assistant Provost Marshall
General, and such Provosts MarshaIs in
each district of said State as he may
deem necessary.
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Will take possession of all public property
belonging to the Navy Department within
said geographical limits, and put in opera
all acts of Congress in relation to
naval affairs having application to the said
Eighth. The Secretary of the Interior
viii also put in force the laws relating to
he Department of the Interior.
Ninth. That to carry into effect the
.,uarantee OF the Federal Constitution of
republican form of government, and af-
ord the advantage and security of do
nestlc laws, as well as to complete the ]
establishment of the authority of the t
AVS OF the United States, and the full 9
complete restoration of peace within l
he limits aforesaid, Francis p. Pierpont =
lovernor of the State of Virginia, will be
by the Federal Government. SO far c
$ may be necessary, in the lawful mea-
Tres which he may take for the extension
nd administration of the State Govern \
lent throughout the geographical limits f
said State. a
In testimony whereof, have hereunto 7
set my hand and caused the h
LsEAL.] seal of the United States to be
affixed. ~ u
y the President. s' ,
w. HUNTER, :
Acting Secretary of State. f