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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Oaths, (search)
III., King of Great Britain; and I renounce, refuse, and abjure any allegiance or obedience to him; and I do—that I will to the utmost of my power support, maintain, and defend the said United States against the said King George III., his heirs and successors, and his or their abettors, assistants, and adherents, and will serve the said United States in the office of—— which I now hold, with fidelity according to the best of my skill and understanding June, 1778 [By act of Congress, Aug. 3, 1861, the oath of allegiance for the cadets at West Point was amended so as to abjure all allegiance, sovereignty, or fealty to any State, county, or country whatsoever, and to require unqualified support of the Constitution and the national government.] Iron-clad or test oath, prescribed by Congress July 2, 1862, to be taken by persons in the former Confederate States appointed to office under the national government. The text was as follows: I, A. B., do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I ha<
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Missouri, (search)
eclares the office of governor, of lieutenant-governor, and of members of legislature vacant, and elects Hamilton R. Gamble as provisional governor......July 31, 1861 Thomas C. Reynolds, ex-lieutenant-governor, proclaims from New Madrid that the forces of General Pillow had come on the invitation of Governor Jackson, to aid in expelling the enemy ......July 31, 1861 Governor Gamble, by proclamation, promises protection to all citizens in arms who return peaceably to their homes......Aug. 3, 1861 Governor Jackson, returning from Richmond, Va., to New Madrid, issues a Declaration of Independence of the State of Missouri ......Aug. 5, 1861 Nationals under General Lyon defeat Confederates under Gen. James Rains at Dug Springs, Aug. 2, and are defeated by Gen. Benjamin McCulloch at Wilson Creek; General Lyon was killed......Aug. 10, 1861 Missouri is placed under martial law by General Fremont, at the head of the Western Department, and Major McKinstry, U. S. A., is created p