Year: 1865

Gov. Msrvia's Proclamation.


From Our SpecisI Core pondent


JACKSONVILLE Fla, Aug g. 1865


On the I'd inst. the quiet of this place was
most agreeaby disturbed by the unexpected arrival of
Gen. Foster, Commandant of the Florida Military De.
partment, and of the Hon. VIM. Marvin. Provisional
Governor OF the State. The General did not land as
be was really on his way to St. Augustine with his
family where they will remain during the hot season.
while he repairs To Tallahassee to take command Of his
Department. Gen. Vogdes took the Governor to his
hospable quarters. where he remained till the 9Th
ins He and Gen Foster on that day left together for
the capital Of the State.


The hearty reception the Governor received from the
citizens of Jacksonville have been truly refresh
ing aud encouraging From the time of his arrival to
the day he left for Tallahassee. his quarters were
thronged with committees and individuals eager to
have an interview with the man who was commissioned
by the President to inaugurate @ State Government
among them. On the I'd inst large crowd filled the
streets about headquarters and the Governor. accom-
panied by Con- Vogdes and Others. appeared and his
Excellency delivered the suboined speech reported
by Army chaplain.


An inspector from Gen. Sheridans headquarters is
present on an official visit, and that he might take
copy with him on his return the Governor in-
duced TO issue tho ncosed address proclamation to
the people of Florida, before going TO the capital.
These papers oreshadow with much clearness and pre-
csion the policy which to govern the initial admins
traton of the State Government. But little is said
the franchise question in connection with the colored
people but what is said Of their rights their cit
zenship" their education and their moral and social
elevation" contemplates that as q part Of the body
polite. they are to become voters,


BUSINESS IN JACKSONVILLE


is superseding the excitement of the Many think
have longer any use for soldiers and that they
in the way. Every train that lin is loaded
with cotton. much OF 1t Of the best quality have
Of Judging of the amount Of the article in the
State. but has already arrived than any sup
posed had survived the flames Of the Our piers
lined with shipping receiving their valuable cargo
fol- some distant market. Business in this place has
greatly revived and the feelings Of the people general
l buoyant and hopeful Our faces turned to the
future and fast forgetting that We have just
emerged from the bloodiest that was ever wagcd
upon earth. Would to God that nothing Of the strife
might remain but the lessons it has taught


ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE


The civil authorities in this State having engaged In
organized Rebellion against the Government Of the
United States have, with the overthrow OF the Rebel
lion ceased To exist and the State though in the Cnon
is without a civil government.


The Constitution of the United States declares that
the United States shall guarantee to every State in the
Union republican form Of Government. and shall pro.
tect each of them against invasion nsurrection aud
domestic violence.


In order to fulfill this guarantee and for the purpose
Of enabling the loyal people Of this State to organize
State Government whereby justice may be established
domestic tranquility insured and loyal citizens pro-
tected in all their rights Of lite liberty and property the
President Of the United States has appointed me Pro-
vsiona Governor Of the State. and made II my duty
fha a.f
and regulations may be necessary and proper Tor
conyenng convention. composed of delegates to be
chosen by that portion OF the people OF the State who
are loyal 20 the United States and no others. for
the purpose Of altering or amending the c0nsttu
ton OF the State and with authority 10 exercise within
tie limits of the State all the powers necessary and
proper TO enable the people Of the State to restore
10 its constitutional relations to the Federal Govern
ment and 10 present such republican form OF state
Government will entitle the state to the guarantee
of the United States thereff and it's people TO proteo
ton by the United States against invasion, insurree
ton and domestic violence.


me- by the President. shall soon as the people OF
the State have had the opportunity to qualify them
selves TO become voters appoint an eiect0n 70 DC hed
in the different counties In the State Of delegates to
State convention TO be convened at time and place to
be hereafter named


The persons qualified 10 vote at such election Of del
egates and the persons eligible os members OF such
convention. will be such persons as SHAH have pre-
viously and subscribed the oath OF Amnesty as
set forth in the Presidents proclamation OF May ~
A. ID. 1865. and also qualified as prescribed by
the Constitution and laws Of the State In force immc
diaely before the lth day Of January 1861 the date
Of the sO-oallcd ordinance OF secession. Where the
person is excepted from the benefits Of the amnesty
proclamation he must also have been previously spe
cay psrdoned by the President before he can become
qualified voter or eligible as member OF the con'eb
ton This Interpretation Of the two ProclainGtons OF
the President received from himself III person. and
also from the Attorney 'Geneial


The oath referred 10 may be administered by and
taken and subscribed before any commissioned officer
civil military naval in the service Of the United
States civil or military officer Of loyal state or
Territory. VINO by the laws thereof is qualified TO ad
minister oatts The officer administering the oath Is
authorized and required request to give 10 the per-
SOD taking it certified copies thereof.


In order 10 give TO the welldsposed people OF this
State time and opportunity to qualify themselves 10 be
voters for deegacs tho convention election will
not be held until reasonable time has elapsed for them


TO take and subscribe the oath required and to procure
the special p0rdOn where such pardon Is prerequisite
qualification. The election will be held Immediately
thereafter and no allowance will be made for unreason
able DELAYS In applying for pardons.


Applications for pardon should be in writing. and ad
dressed the President of the United States and state
the ground which special pardon is considered
necessaiy The application should have attached To it
the original oath OF affirmation contained in the procla
NATION Of Amnesty. In most cases the application for
pardon Will not be acted upon by the President until it
has received the recommendation Of the Provisional
Governor. II viii time therefore 10 seek his
recommendation in the first instance The application
should then be sent to the office Of the Attorney.
General.


have been informed by the military authorities, that
a considerable number Of posts have already been


ablished in the State. and others win be with
officers attached authorized to administer the oath re-
oured and give certified copies thereof so as there
by 10 give every facility Tor taking the OATH with little
or no Inconvenience or expense to the applicant.


In the meantime, and until the reestablishnent of a
State Government 1t IS len to the military authorities


preserve peace and order ana protect the rights Of
persons and property


An understanding has been had with the commander
OF the department whereby persons occupying The Of
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