...and parts of States are, and henceforward shall be, FREE, and that the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities...vessels of all sorts in said service. " And upon this — sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution — upon military necessity...

...Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognise and maintain the freedom of said persons. " And I...stations, and other places, and to man vessels of nil sorts in said service. " And, upon this — sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted...

...Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognise and maintain the freedom of said persons. " And I...vessels of all sorts in said service. " And, upon this — sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the constitution— upon military necessity...

...unless in necessary self-defence ; and I recommend to them that in all coses, when allowed, they labor faithfully for reasonable wages. " And I further declare...this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, w**v;n! I r< ! by the Constitution, upon military necessity, I invoke the cousiderate judgment of mankind...

...except in necessary self-defense ; and I recommend to them that, in all cases when allowed, they labor faithfully for reasonable wages. And I further declare and make known, that such persons, of suitable conditions, will be received into the armed service of the United States, to garrison forts, positions,...

...thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons. And I hereby enjoin upon the people eo declared to be free to abstain from all violence,...received into the armed service of the United States to garrieon forts , positions , stations , and other places , and to man vessels of all sorts in said...

...unless in necessary self-defence, and I recommend to them, that in all cases, when allowed, they labor faithfully for reasonable wages. And I further declare...vessels of all sorts in said service. And upon this, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution, upon military necessity,...

...cases, when allowed, they labor faithfully for reasonable wages ;" and he further declares and makes known, " that such persons, of suitable condition,...and to man vessels of all sorts in said service." Many have expressed the belief that Mr. Lincoln would never issue thin Proclamation ; hut we have not...

...recommends" them, " when allowed, to labour faithfully for reasonable wages;" and further declares " that such persons of suitable condition will be received...and to man vessels of all sorts in said service." Every word of the last paragraph of this proclamation deserves careful attention, " And upon this —...

...unless in necessary self-defence ; and I recommend to them that, in all cases when allowed, they labor faithfully for reasonable wages. And I further declare...condition, will be received into the armed service of tbe United States to garrison forts, positions, stations, and other places, and to man vessels of all...