Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1865-10-14
By the Governor of West Va.
A PROCLAMATION.

w Arthur |. BOreman, Governor Of the
Stale Of Wesl Virginia, that evl-disposed
and sediiious persons in the county Of
Jefferson are endeavoring 10 incite the
people of thal county 10 resistance and
violation of The constitution and laws Of
y esl Virginia by maintaining that said
County IS not legally and constitutional!y
a part Of said Safe, and therefore they
arr no: bound TO ohev its authority; and
by openly Cndeavorlng 10 persuade and
induet !he people OF said County 10 hold
sn eleciion therein for Member of Con-
grsss, and for Senator and Delegates TO
tie General Assembly of Virginia under
The assumed authority Of ne State OF Vir-
gina, thereby attempting 10 sci up and es-
tsbhsh in SAID County government and
jurisdiction. other, different and seperate
from that of the State OF West Virginia,
all of " hieh is not only in defiance of the
rrgulariy constituted authorities. bat must
result, If persisted in, in great disturbance
OF the peace and good order OF society.
In order that the people Of Jefferson
County may not be misled and unwling
ly induced to violate the law, state that
The actions and conduct Of the evil dispo.
ed and seditioUs persons above mentioned
are hol approved, or even counlenanCed
by tie Executive of Virginia, bot are
N direct opposition TO his advice ant
counsel TO The contrary.
Civil organization has been restored
and maintained IN the comfy of Jefferson
under the authority solely Of the State Of
West Virginia, without any pretence Of
Jurisdiction by the authorities OF Virginia,
and II must be apparent 10 all that the
Executive of West Virginia cannot for a
moment allow wicked men who are re-
gardlcss of the peace of The community,
to oppose the execution of the laws of the
State, or 10 attempt to set up different
and an,sgonisric authority therein.
II there is really any bona fde doubt
as to whether The county Of Jefferson is
legally and consiluionalIy par of Yves,
Virginia, or snlI remains part of Virgin
ia, thai is a question which can be settled
in peaceful and orderly mode, and il
seems to me that all persons who have re-
spect for law and have the good OF society
al hearr, viii pursue this mode, and viii
uot andeavor 10 inilame The passions OF
The people and induce them TO attempt the
redress Of supposed grievances By force
or violence.
But am Induced TO believe that the
leading spirits in This movement in The
county of Jefferson are those who left
uheir homes and went South and engaged
in the effort 10 destroy the government
and disnIegrale the Onion, aud having
been defeated and disappointed in their
Efforts 10 accom- pissh his wicked purpose,
they have been allowed, through benigni-
~ of that government, TO return with the
understanding that they would be peacea
bic and useful citizens; but instead OF
keeping faith with the authorities and
couns cling respect aud observance Of the
laws, they are putting forth all their ener-
2 les and efforts 10 disturb. distract and
produce disconten, amongst the people OF
their county who otherwise would enjoy
peace, good order, conieniment and hap
piness.
In order therefore that the proper au
lhority may be maintained and the peace
Of the community preserved, |, Arthur |.
Boremsn,- Governor as aforesaid, do, BIZ
this my proclamation, counsel, advise,
and warn The people Of Jefferson County,
and all others, against any further resis-
lance or opposition TO, or violation of, The
and laws Of West Virginia,
and especially against any attempt TO hold
an election onder the assumed authority
OF the State OF Virginls, or any authority
other than that of West Virginia; and
make know that, if such attempt is per-
sisted in, the parties engaged therein will
be arrested and brought TO punishment.
And hereby direct all civil officers in
said County TO arrest and bring 10 justice
every person who attempts TO hold an
election in SAID County, under the assum-
ed authority of the State of Virginia. or
any authority other than that of the State
Of West Virginia; and The military au.
of the United States in the Dis.
rict of West Virginia are called on and
requested TO issue such orders. and TO use
such force as may be deemed essary
o prevent such election being held. and.
{ attempted, 10 aid the civil authorities in
,rresling the parties engaged therein, and
n bringing them to justice.
In testimony Wherecf, have here
(O~ol unto Sc, my hand and caused
SEAL The seal of the said State TO be
{ w ! affixed at the Capitol in the Ci-
y of Wneeling. this 9th cay Of October
n the year of Our Lord eighteen hundred
and sixty five, and Of the State the third.