The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-01-10
SOutL.CarOlina.

We publish below the proclamation IF
Gov. Orr, on taking Office in South Carolina.
1t is clear, succinct, and satisfactory docu-
ment. Gov. Orr defines his own powers and
those of the federal government, so that all
the people of his State may know what to do
nd el-at TO dlperd On North-Carelina is
in precisely sinailaI condition, and what he
says ii us proclamation will apply as well
to this State as to South Carolina =
GO Information has been communicated to this
department by the Hon. William Fl. Seward, Sec
rotary of State, that the President of the United
States has relieved the Hon. Benjamin F. Perry
from the further discharge of his duties as Pro-
visional Governor of the State and has remtted
the " care and condition of the proper affairs OF
the State to the constitutional authorities chosen
by the people thereof"
This intelligence will be highly gratifying, as it
is an important step in the early restoration of the
people to the enjoyment of all their civil rights.
1t is the harbinger of the establishment of
those friendly relations in every section of the
Union which have been SO long alienated and es-
tranged.
In retiring from his position, Governor Perry
carries with him the thanks of the people of South
Carolina, for the wisdom, zeal fidelity and ability
with which he discharged the grave, delicate and
important duties of his office.
In entering upon the duties of constitutional
Governor, it is proper that should declare the
present status of the State to the Executive De
partment of the federal government, and to the
military authorities acting under the instructions
of the President, so that the people, knowing,
may yield prompt obedience to all lawful author
ity.
The order suspending the writ of habeas corpus
issued by the President has not been modified or
revoked in this State and the military authority
is, therefore, paramount in all such matters as
they are instructed to take jurisdiction OF, and as
such will be respected by all orderly and law abb
ding people
The military claim Jurisdiction in all cases of
disloyalty to the government and mira ctious of
its laws to preserve order and discipline in and
their garrisons to adudge and dete rhine all
controversies in which freedmen and whites are
engaged, including violations of State laws by
freedmen; in all cases of wrong or inju; done to
its officers and soldiers, and is auxiliary in aid
ing Treasury agents to recover United States pro-
perty, and the Freedmens Bureau in lpervising
contracts of labor with freedmen Whenever
person. therefore, is arrested by military author
ity on either of the above grounds, they have jul
rsdiction of the case, and are instructed not to-
obey any writ of habeas corpus for the release of
such person.
/ therefore advise and admonish the people of
this State not to allow themselves to be inveigled
or seduced by bad or misguided men into COLI
sons with the military authorities. If the order
OF an officer is arbitrary, or the conduct of officer
or private is illegal or oppressive, upon proper
representations to the district CONN., anders or to
the distinguished commander of the department,
adequate and prompt redress will be afforded and
the wrong doer properly punished.
In all controversies between citizens, arising
out of wrongs or injuries done to pc rson or pro-
perty and in all violations of the penal code by
citizens, the laws in full force and the courts
will be opened henceforth on every circuit to ad-
minister law and punish crime. The vicious, the
awless and the desperate will speedily be overta-
ken by justice, and the majesty of the law re-es-
tablshed and indicated.
The co'ored people of this State, who have
neither land nor capital, are earnestly admonished
to make contracts at once for labor for the next
year. They may be assured that the government
will not give them lands, stock or agricultural
implements, nor will any food hereafter be fur
nished to those who are able to work Those who
will not work will very soon be immersed in vice.
crime and disgrace. If the colored people really
desire to elevate their race and make themselves
respectable, it can only be attained by sobriety,
industry, economy and honesty.
1t is the duty of the citizen, as it is wise poll
cy, to treat the freedmen with kindness, human-
ty AID Justice and aid him to ameliorate and ele-
vate his condition. Under such policy ma
jority of them will labor patiently and faithfully
and the eye will be greeted everywhere with
blooming fields, fruitful harvests and well filed
granaries.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
In the city of Columbia, this the twenty-fift day
OF December, in the year of our Lord one thou
SAM eight hundred and sixty five, and in the
ninetieth year of the independence Of the United
States OF America JAMES L. ORR
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