LIST OF THE PROCLAMATION S IN THIS VOLUME.
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No. 12. Declaring that the ports of Beaufort, Port Royal, and New Orleans, shall be openedfgc May 12, 1862 . . ... 1263
No 13. Concerning the proclamation of Major-General Hunter. May 19, 1862 . 1264
No. 14. Declaring in what States and parts of States insurrection exists. July 1, 1862 .. 1266
No. 15. Warning all persons to cease participating, &c. in the present rebellion, and to return to their proper allegiance. July 25, 1862 . . .. . .. 1266
No. 16. Declaring the objects of the war and the purposes of the President in regard to slavery, enjoining obedience to certain acts of Congress, and announcing the Presidenfs intention to recommend compensation to loyal persons for the loss of slaves. September 22, 1862, .. . 1267
No. 17. Designating certain States and parts of States as in rebellion, and declaring the slaves therein free. January l, 1863, 1268
No. 18 Convening an extraordinary session of the Senate for March 4, 1868. February 28, , . .. . ... 1269
No. 19. Appointinga day of National humiliation, fasting, and prayer. March 30, 1863, . 1270