New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-14
MISSISSIPPI BACK IN The UNION.
William L. Sharkey Provisional
Governor.
The Same Policy 10 DO Pursued as In North
Carolina.
Proclaim alton BY the PrestAewt.

Uh,r,as, The fourth section Of the fourth arti-
Gle Of the Constitution Of the United States declares
that the United States shall 10 every State In
the Union a republican form Of government and shall
protect each Of them against invasion aud domestic
violence; and, rAe,eas, the President OF tho Untea
States H. by the Constitution. made Commander IN
Chief of the Army aud Navy, "a wei as Chiei C'h
Executive Officer OF the United States. ana is
bound BY solemn oath faithfully to execute the
office OF President OF the United Stetes, ana TO take
care that the laws be faithfully execntel and whereas
the Rebellion which has been waged by portion OF the
people Of the United States against the properly con-
stuted authorities Of the Government thereof In the
most violent and revolving form. but whose organized
and armed forces have been almost entirely over
come has in its revolutionary progress deprived the
people Of the State Of Mississippi Of all civil Govern
ment; and whereas It becomes necessary and proper
to carry Out and enforce the cations Of the United
States TO the people Of Mississippi Ia securing them IN
the epJoy nent Of q republican form Of government;
now Therefore IN obedcncc-t ito the high and solemn
duties mposed upon by the Constitution ofthe United
States and for the purpose Of enabling the loyal people
of said State to organize State Government whereby
Justice may be established. domestic tranquility
restored and loyal citizens protected In all their rights
Of life, liberty. and property; j. Andrew Johnson.
President Of the United States. and Commander-in-
Chief Of the Army aud Navy Of the United States do
hereby appoint William l.. Sharkey Of Mississippi,
Provisional Governor Of the State OF Arsissppi
whose duty 1t shell DO at the earliest practicable
period 10 prescribe such rules and regulations 90 may
be necessary aud proper for converting Convention.
composed Of delegates To be- chosen by that portion Of
the people Of said State. who loyal 10 the United
States and Others for tho purpose Of altering and
amending the Constitution thereof and with authority
to exercise within the limit. Of said State all the powers
necessary ard proper enable such loyal people
Of the State Of MISSISSIPPI TO restore said
STAY to It's constitutional relations to the Federal Gov
erntnent, and to present such re0nhlinan form -
state Government VIII entte the state 10 the guar
autee OF the United States therefor aud Its people TO
protection by the United States. against INVASION In
surreet.on aud domestic violencs provided that In
any election that may be held hcresfter fur choosing
dele gates any State Convention Aforesaid no per
con shall be qualified eector or shall be eligible
10 member u such Cow ention, unless he shall have
previously taken and subscribed the oath OF amnesty
as set forth in the Presidents proclamation OF May -
A. d. 1866, and is a voter qualified as prescribed
by the constitution and laws OF the State OF
Mississippi, in force Immediately before the
9th Of January, A. D~lsG the date OF the so-caled
Ordnance OF Secession. And tho said Convention,
when convened or the Legislature that may be there
after assembled. will prescribe the qualification Of
electors and the eligibility Of persons 10 hold office
under the constitution aud laws u the Statea power
the people OF the several States composing the Federal
Union have rghtfay exercised from the origin Of the
Government to the present tme And DO hereby
direct:
Fiya, That the Military Commander OF the Depart
ent aud all officers and persons In the military ana
naval service aid and assist the said Provisional Gov
crnor in carrying into effect this proclamation and
they are enjoned abstain from in any way hinderine
impeding OF discouragng loyal people from the organi
cation Of State Government as herein authorized
Second, That Secretary OF State proceed 81 put 10
force all laws of the United States the administration
whereof belongs To- the State Department applicable To
tho geographical limits aforesaid.
Third That the Secretary Of the Treasury proceed
to nominate for appointment assessors Of taxes nnd
collectors Of customs ard oi internal revenue and such
other officers Of the Treasury Department us are au'
horxed by law and put In execution the revenue laws
Of the United State, within the geographical limits
aforesaid. In making appointments the preference
shall De given to qualified loyal persons residing within
the districts where their respective duties aIe TO be per-
formed But il suitable residents Of districts shall not
be found, then persons residing In other States or dis
tflctb thiIi pt hpIoihi'i.
Fourth: That the Postmaster General proceed q
establish post Offices and post routes, and pn into exc
cution the postal laws Of the United States within said
states giving loyal residents the preference OF sp
but II suitable residents not found thon
to appoint agents. &C.. from other States
Ffh, That the District Judge for the Fifth Jadiciai
District In which Mississippi is included. proceed to
hold Courts within said State IN accordance with the
provisions Of the Act Of Congress, and the Attorney
General will instruct the proper officers TO libel aud
bring to Judgment coniscation and sell property sab
jcct to conGsoaie and enforce the administration of
justice within said State IN nil matters within the cog
nilanCe and Jurisdiction Of the Federal Courts.
S1. That the Secretary Of the Navy take possession
OF all public property beoDgn TO the Navy Depart
ment within aid geographical limits. and put in opera
ton AL acts Of Congress Ia relation to naval affars ha'
Ing application to said State.
Sreath. That the Secretary OF the Interior put III
force the laws relating the Interior Department np
plicsbe to the geographical limits aforesaid.
Ia testimony whereof have hercunto set my hand aud
caused the seal Of tho United Ssir 10 be Affixed Done te
~ City II Washington this thirteenth day of June inthe
- sStyhve. and Of the independence Of The United
Sta es the sight y.nnih ANDREW JOHNSON. /
Nv The flesident.
WIuLiAa h. SEWARD, Secretary OF State.