The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-05-29
PHE PRESIDENTS ORDER RELA.
TIVE TO VIRGINIA.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
WASHINGTON Citv Nav @ 1894 Z

Erecutiye Order to Re.esta6lish the authority
of the United States, and execute the LIARS
arithin the Geographical limits knoUn as
the State Of Et,yanta. -
>ORDERRD First, That all acts and proceed
ing OF the political. military and civil organiza-
tlons which have been in state of insurrection
and rebellion, within. the State of Virginia,
against the authority and laws of the United
States, and Of which jefferson Davis, John
Letcher aud " ijiatn Smith were late the reapec-
tive chiefs, are declared null aud void. Ali
persons who Shall exercise, claim, pretend, or
attempt TO exercise any political, military or civ
il power, authority, jurisdiction, or night by,
Though. or under Jefferson Davis, late: of the
city OF Rich mond, and his confederates, or un-
der JOHN LetcheE or William Smith and their
contederates, Or under any pretended political,
military or civi commission authority issued
by them or either Of them siuce tee 17th day of
April 1861, shall be deemed and taken as il, re-
bellion against The. United States, and shall be
dealt with accordingly,
Second, That the Secretary of State proceed
to put in force ali laws yof the United States,
the administration whereof belongs to the De-
partment of State, applicable to.tke geographic
al limits aforesaid, -
Third, That the Secretary If tie Treasury
proceed; wiabout delay, to nominate for appoint
ment assessors Of taxes and co.ectoFs of Gus
toms and Internal revenue, and such other off
GERS Of he Treasury department as are author
ized by law, and shall put In execution the rev.
euua l&ws Of the United States within the geog-
raph1cal limits ate rasaid In making appoint-
ments, tae 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 10 found, residents
of the distf lots, then persons residing IN other
d'a} sieea sf.at. he appoi2tes,. ..s..-g
Fourth; That tha Postmaster General shall
proceed to establish post Offices aGd post routes,
and put into execution the postal laws OF the
United States witain the safd State: giving to
loyal residents the preference Of appointment;
but Il suitable persons are not found, then to
appoint agents, &c, from other States.
Fifth, That tle District Judge On said dis
trict proceed to Told courts within said State,
in accordance with the provisions Of the acts of
Congress. The Attorney General will instruct
the pr6per officers to libel, and bring to judg-
<nent confscation, and sale, property subject to
con1iscation, aAd enforce the administration Of
justice within said State, in all matters, civil
and criminal within the eogni3&nee and iuris>
Gietion of>he Federal courts
'Cthtu, 4 HdI the CSCfetdE VI ~ at SuCH
Assistant Provost Marshal General, and s4c0
Provost Marshals in each district Of said State
rs be may deem necessary.
Seventh, The Secretary OF the Navy will
take possession Of all public property belonging
to the Navy Department, within said geographic:
cal limits, and put in operation all Gets of Con
gress ia relation to naval affairs having applica
ton to tie said, State.
Eighth, The Secretary Of the Interior will
also put in force the laws relating to the De-
partment of the Interior
Ninth, That to carry into effect the guarao-
tes OF the Federal Constitution of republicans
form Of State government and afford. the advan-
tage and security of domestic laws, well as to
complete the e-establishpent Of the authority
of the laws Of the United States, and the full
and complete restoration OF peace within. The h.
mits aforesaid, Francis II. Peirpons, Governor
of the State of Virginia, will be aided by the
Federal Government: so.far as may be necessary,
ia the lawful measures which he may take FOR
the extension aud administration ofthe State
government throughout the geographical limits
Of said State.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal OF the United
States to be affixed.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
A GRAND CONGRESS OF NATIoNs-Europe,