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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 Excerpt: ... requiring all candidates Tor office to take an oath that they had never engaged in hostilities against the United States, and on Jan. 24, 1865, this oath was required of persons admitted to the bar of any circuit or district court of the United States or Court of Claims. Garland refused to take the prescribed oath on the ground that it was unconstitutional and void as affecting his status in court', and that if it were constitutional his pardon released him from compliance with it. The court sustained him in his contention on the ground that the law was ex post facto. Justice Field, delivering the opinion said: "It is not within the constitutional power of Congress thus to inflict punishment beyond the reach of Executive clemency." Chief Justice Chase and Justices Miller, Swayne, and Davis dissented. Garrett, Ell, act granting pension to, vetoed, VIII, 823. Garrett, William H., treaty with Indians concluded by, V, 242. Garrleauz, Pierre, bill for relief of, VIII, 92. Gates, William, major, United States Army: Nomination of, discussed, 111,269. Trial solicited by, III, 270. Gaugers. (See Weighers and Gaugers.) Gaven, Ester, act granting pension to, vetoed, VIII, 737. Gayhead, Mass., land designated at, for lighthouse, proclamation concerning, II, 058. Geary, John W., referred to, V, 449, 464. Geary Law, sustained by Supreme Court, discussed, IX, 436. Geddes, Charles W., act for relief of, vetoed, VIII, 820. Gedney, Lieut., mentioned, II, 475. General.--Formerly highest rank in the United States Army, conferred in recognition of distinguished military services. It was first created by act of Congress Mar. 2; 1799, and conferred upon George Washington; was abolished in 1802, but was revivea July 25, 1866, for Ulysses S. Grant William T. Sherman succ...
