“ And be it further enacted, That the President of the United States is authorized to employ as many persons of African descent as be may deem necessary and proper for the suppression of this rebellion, and for this purpose he may organize and use them in such manner as he may judge best for the public welfare. ”

“ Of any person who, owning property in any loyal State or Territory of the United States, or in the District of Columbia, shall here-after assist and give aid and comfort to such rebellion; and all sales, transfers, or conveyances of any such property shall be null and void ”

“ Provided, That the persons, thirdly, fourthly, and fifthly above described shall have accepted their appointment or election since the date of the pretended ordinance of cecession of the state, or shall have taken an oath of allegiance to, or to support the constitution of the so-called confederate states. ”