The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-06
North Carolina.
Directions for oryoni@i"y a State Gouernment
". ". Holden oppointed Gocernor.
PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF TIE
UNIFIED STATES OF AMERICA.

PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF TIE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Whereas, the fourth section of the fourth article
of the-constution of the United S,ales declares that
the United States shall guarantee every State in
the Union Il republican form of government, and
sh;sh protect each Of them against invasion and
domestic violence, and
Whereas. the President of the United States is by
the constitution made Comma nter in Chief of the
Army and Navy we'll as chief executive officer of
che United States. and is bound by solemn oath
faithfully to execute the office Of President of the
United States ana take that the laws be faith
fully executed and
Whereas the rebellion, which has been waged4sy
portion of the people of the United States against
the properly constituted authorities of the govern
ent thereof in the violent and revolving form,
but whose organized and armed forces. have now
been almost entirely overcome, has in its revolu
tonary progress deprived the people of the State OF
North Carolina of allvivil government; and,
Whereas, il becomes necessary and proper TO carry
out and enforce the obligations of the United States
10 the people of North Carolina in securing Them in
the enjoyment ofa republican form OF government
Now therefore, in obedience to the high and
solemn duties imposed upon nc BY the constitution
the United States and for the purpose of ena bling
the loynl people of said State to organize a State
government, whereby justice may be established,
domestic tranquility insured. and loyal citizens pro-
tected in all their rights of life liberty and property
|, ANDREW JOHNSON, President of the United States
do hereby appoint William w. Holden provisional
Governor of the State Of North Carolina whose duty
it shall be- at the earliest practical period, 10 pre-
scribe such rules aud regulations as may be neceS
sary and proper for converting convention, COM
posed of Delegates TO be chosen that psftfen-ts
the people of said State who loyal 10 the United
States and no others. for ,hc purpose of altering or
amending the constitution thereof and with author
ity exercise within the limits OF said Stare all the
powers necessary and proper TO enable such loyal
people Of the State of North Carolina said
State lis constitutional relations TO the federal
government, and to present such republican form
Of State government will entitle the State to the
guarantee Of the United States therefor, and its peo
pie TO protection by the United States against in
yason, insurrection and domestic violence: Provided
that in any election that may he hereafter held for
choosing delegates to any State convention,
aforesaid person shall be qualified 5 in clec,or
shall be eligible as nemher of such convention
uulrSs he s. hall have previously take and subscribed
to The oath amnesty set forth in the Presidents
proclamation of May -, 1863 and is voter quail
fed as prescribed by the constitution and laws of
the State of North Carolina in force Immediately be-
fore the 2Oi day of May A d. lo6l the date Of the
so-culled ordinance of seccssion and the said con-
ventou when convened, the Legislature that may
be thereafter assembled will prescribe the qualihca
tions of elcctors and the eligibility of persons
hold office under the constitution and laws of the
>tate--a power the people of the several States
composing the federal Union have, righlfullv cxer-
ciSed from the origin of the government to the pre-
sent time: And do hereby Girect:--
first-That the military commander of the depart
nent and all officers and persons in the military
and naval service aid and assist the said Provisional
Governor i'll carrying into effect this proclamation !;
and they cnjoned to abstain from in any way
hindering, impeding disconraging the loyal peo-
pie fronh the organization of State government
herein Nj thorized.
Second-That the Secretary of State proceed to
put in force all laws Of the United Suites the admin
straton whereof belongs TO the State Department.
applicable to the geographical limits aforesaid
Third-That the Secretary of the Treasury pro-
cced to nominate for appointment assessors Of
and collectors of customs and internal revenue and
such other officers of the Treasury Department ~
are authorized by law, and put in execution the
enue laws of the United States within the geograpb
icaI limits aforesaid.
In making the appointment. the preference shall
be given to qualified loyal persons residing within
the districts where their respective duties to he
performed but if suitable residents of the districts
shau not be found then persons residing in other
States or districts shall be appointed
Fourth-That the Postmaster General proceed TO
establish post routes and pnt into execution the
postal laws Of the United States within The said
State, giving to loyal residents the preference of
sppontnent; but if suitable residents found
then appoint agents from other States.
Fifth-That the District Judge for the Judicial dis
trict in which North Carolina is included proceed
hold courts within said State, in accordance with
She provisions of the act Of Congress.
The Attorney General will instruct the proper Off
GERS to libel and bring to judgment, conhcation md
sale proucrtv subject conhscaiion, and enforce
,he an -s.-son of Justice Within said State il AL