The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-06-03

l do solemnly swear or affirm, in the
presence of the Almighty God. that l
will hereafter faithfully defend the Con-
.titution of the United States and the
Union of the States hereunder. and
that | will in like manner abide by and
faithfully support all laws and ProcIa-
nations which have teen made during
the existing rebellion with reference TO
emancipation of slaves. So help me
God.
The following classes Of people are
excepted from the benefits OF this pro-
clamation:
lst. All who are or shall have been
pretended civil or diplomatic officers or
otherwise domestic or foreign agents Of
the pretended Confederate Government.
e. All who left judicial stations under
the United States to aid the rebellion.
8. All who shall have been military
or naval officers Of said pretended Con.
federate Government above the rank Of
Colonel in the army and Lieutenant in
the navy.
4. Allwho left seats in the Congress
of the United States to aid the rebel
lion.
S. All who resigned or rendered re-
signations Of their commissions in the
army and navy of the United States to
evsde their duty in resisting the rebel
lion. - f
6. All who have engaged 10 any way
in treating otherwise than lawfully, as
prisoners Of war. persons found in the
U. S. service. as officers. soldiers, sea-
men, or in other capacities.
Z. All persons who have been or are
absences from the United States for
the purpose Of aiding the rebellion.
8. All military and naval officers in
the rebel service who were educated by
the Government 10 the Military Aca-
deny at Point West or tho U. S. Naval
Academy.
9. Ali persons who held the pretend
ed Office Of the Governors Of States in
insurrection against the United States.
10. All person who left their homes
within the jurisdiction and protection
Of the United States, and passed be-
youaa the Federal military lines. into the
so called Confera,e States, for the pur-
pose Of aiding the rebellion.
II. All persons who have engaged
in the destruction Of the commerce Of
the United States upon the high seas.
and all persons who have made raj IS in.
to the United States from Canada. or
been engaged in destroying the com.
merce Of the United States upon the
lakes and rivers that separate the British
provinces from the United States.
l2. All persons who. at the time when
they seek to obtain the benefit hereof,
by taking the oath herein prescribed ARE
in military, naval or civil confinement or
custody. or under bond BY military or
naval authorizes, or agents OF the United
States, as prisoners of war. or persons
detained for offenses Of any kind, either
before, or after the conviction.
l3. All persons who have voluntarily
participated in said rebellion. the esiim-
a,ed value Of whose property is over
$4,000.
IA. All persons who have taken the
oath "f amnesty. as prescribed in the
Presidents proclamation o! Dec. 9. l8-
G3. or the oath Of allegiance to the U. 5.
since the date Of said proclamation. and
who have no, ,henceforward kept and
maintained the same inviOla:e: Provid
ed. that special applications may be made
to the Presiden. for pardon by any per-
son belonging to the excepted classes,
and such clemency will be as literally
extended as may be consistent with the
facts Of the case and the peace and dig
nifty Of the United States. The SecIe-
tary Of Stale will establish rules and re-
gulatious for administering and record.
Ing the said amnesty oath. so as to insure
the benefit TO the people. and guard the
Government against fraud.
In testimony &c. Dated May 90. '65.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
By the President:
w. H. SEWARD. Sec. Of State.