...have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the United States, except in cases of impeachment"; and Whereas, a rebellion now exists...now guilty of, treason against the United States; . . . a. full pardon Therefore, I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, do proclaim ......

...have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the United States, except in cases of impeachment ; and Whereas, A rebellion now exists...treason, laws have been enacted by Congress declaring forfeiture and confiscation of property and liberation of slaves, all upon terms and conditions therein...

...have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment; ' ' and Whereas a rebellion now exists...reference to said rebellion and treason, laws .have beet enacted by Congress declaring forfeitures and confiscation of property and liberation of slaves,...

...have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the United States, except in cases of impeachment — and, whereas, a rebellion now exists,...now guilty of treason against the United States; and " Whertas, With reference to said rebellion and treason, laws have been enacted by Congress, declaring...

...have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the United States, except in cases of impeachment;" and Whereas a rebellion now exists whereby...subverted, and many persons have committed and are now guilt}' of treason against the United States; and Whereas, with reference to said rebellion and treason,...

...Lincoln, under which the party here claims, recognizes the distinction herein indicated. It says : Whereas, with reference to said rebellion and treason, laws have been enacted by Congress, declaring forfeiture and confiscation of property and liberation of slaves etc.: * * * Now I, Abraham Lincoln,...