Decree Quotes

“Being desirous of allaying the dissensions of party strife now existing within our realm, I do hereby dissolve and abolish the Democratic and Republican parties.”

“We do hereby abolish the Congress of the United States of America, and it is hereby abolished.”

“WHEREAS, a body of men calling themselves the National Congress are now in session in Washington City, in violation of our Imperial edict... now, therefore, we do hereby dissolve the said Congress.”

“We command that all Jews and Jewesses of any age whatsoever... must leave our kingdoms and dominions.”

“Whoever after due and proper warning shall be heard to utter the abominable word 'Frisco,' which has no linguistic or other warrant, shall be deemed guilty of a High Misdemeanor.”

“We do hereby command the leaders of the sects of Buddha, Mahomet, and the Christians to meet in our presence in the city of San Francisco... to promulgate a system of religion to be adopted by mankind.”

“WHEREAS, we are desirous of securing the happiness of our people and of avoiding the shedding of blood; now, therefore, we do hereby... command the arrest of the so-called Board of Supervisors.”