 shall 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 the loyal State governments of several States have for a long time been subverted, and...  General Ordersby United States. Army. Department of the Gulf (1862-1865). - 1862Full view - About this book
 | Thomas Prentice Kettell - United States - 1866 - 828 pages
...for the revolted States, which is fully set forth in the following proclamation : — PROCLAMATION. " Whereas, In and by the Constitution of the United States, it is provided that th« President shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the United States,... | |
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