Baton Rouge tri-weekly gazette & comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1865-18??, 1865-09-28

One Representative from the parish Of st. John
the Baptist.
One Representatives from the parish of st. James.
One Representative from the parish Of Assem-
sion.
Three Representatives from the parish Of As
sumption.
Three Representatives from the parish Of La.
fourchs
Two Representatives from the parish Of Terre-
bonnie.
One Representative from the parish of Iberville.
One Representative from the parish OF West
Baton Rouge.
Two Representatives from the parish Of East
Baton Rouge.
One Representative from the parish Of West
Feliciana.
One Representative from the parish Of Wash.
ington. WIZ
One Representative from the parish Of st.
Helena. III. Il
one Representative from the parish Of YER
million.
Two Representatives from the parish Of La.
fayette.
-Four Representatives from the parish of St.
Landry.
Two Representatives from the parish Of Cal
casieu.
Two Representatives from the parish Of Avcy-
elles:
Three Representatives from the parish Of Ra-
pidss.
Two Representatives, from the parish Of Nat
cbtoches.
One Representative from the parish of Sabine.
Two Representatives from the parish of Caddo
Two Representatives from the parish OF DeSoto
One Representative from the parish Of 0uachita
Two Representatives. from the parish OF Union
One Representative frer the parish of More
house,
Two Representatives from the parish of jackson.
One Representative from the parish of Caldwell.
Two Representatives from the parish Of Cata-
houla.
Three Representatives from the parish Of Olaf.
borne.
One Representative from the parish Of Bossier.
Two Representatives from the parish Of Bien-
VILE.
One Representative from the parish of Carroll.
One Represen tive from the parish of Tensas.
Two Representatives from the parish of WiRn.
Now, therefore, do issue this my proclamation,
notifying the qualified voters throughout the
state, of the election aforesaid, and commanding
all sherifs, commissioners Of elections and other
officers therein concerned, to hold said election
for the various offices therein named, on Monday
the 9th day Of November, 1865; and for their
guidance and for the information Ct all voters
/ annex hereto the qualifications of voters as es-
tablished by law: tsEvery white male who has
attained the age OF twenty-one years, and who has
been q resident of the Stat twelve months next
preceding the election and the last three months
thereof in the parish in which he offers to vote
and who shall be citizen Of the United States
shall have the right Of voting"
In udultlOn 10 th0 foregoing quaIluoatlonJ every
elector is required to produce the amnesty oath
prescribed In the Presidents proclamation, either
Of the 9Th Of December 1863 that of the 10th Of
May, 1865, sworn to and subscribed by him before
competent authority.
s'I do solemnly swear or affirm, In the presence
of Almighty God, that will hereafter faithfully
defend the Consultation Of the United States and
the Union Of the States Hereunder, and that
will, In like manner, abide by and faithfully sup
port all laws and proclamstions which have been
made during the existing rebellion with reference
TO the emancipation of slaves. So help me God"
This oath is imperative on and after the 10Th
dav of May, 1865, and will be rgidly enforced. II
will be understood, at the same time, that those
who are excluded from the benefits of this am
nesty oath, by any Of the list Of exceptions con-
tanned in the proclamation, will not be allowed to
vote unless specially pardoned by the President.
In all other respects the election will be con-
Quoted in accordance with law, which is the same
as under the Constitution of 1852, aud returns
will be promptly made to the Secretary of State
For all Of which, this proclamation, without fur
Their notice, will serve az authority.
Given under my hand and seal of the State al
the city of New Orleans, this twenty-frst day Of
September, A. D., and of the United States the
niuetisth. j. MADISON WELLS.
BY the Governor:
s. WRoTNowskI, Secretary of State.