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Page 13
Among the manuscripts of the late Dr. Francis Lieber was found, after his death,
one on the subject of Martial Law, written in the form of a note to the fifth and sixth
articles of “The Instructions for the government of the Armies of the United States
...
Among the manuscripts of the late Dr. Francis Lieber was found, after his death,
one on the subject of Martial Law, written in the form of a note to the fifth and sixth
articles of “The Instructions for the government of the Armies of the United States
...
Page 17
In these articles the death penalty was limited to two cases, “abandoning post”
and “making known the watch word to the enemy.” (American Archives, 4th series
, Vol I., p. 1350, Vol 2, pp. 566, 1153 and 1180 respectively.) The author has also
...
In these articles the death penalty was limited to two cases, “abandoning post”
and “making known the watch word to the enemy.” (American Archives, 4th series
, Vol I., p. 1350, Vol 2, pp. 566, 1153 and 1180 respectively.) The author has also
...
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These articles authorized the death penalty in only three cases, the cases spoken
of in the Mass, articles, and for “compelling a surrender.” In seven cases an
officer was to be “cashiered,” and in two others “discharged.” * These articles ...
These articles authorized the death penalty in only three cases, the cases spoken
of in the Mass, articles, and for “compelling a surrender.” In seven cases an
officer was to be “cashiered,” and in two others “discharged.” * These articles ...
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... the army regulations, made pursuant to the authority conferred by Congress,
have the force of law.” 2d. Orders. The articles of war' provide, that any officer or
soldier, who disobeys any lawful command of his superior officer, shall suffer
death ...
... the army regulations, made pursuant to the authority conferred by Congress,
have the force of law.” 2d. Orders. The articles of war' provide, that any officer or
soldier, who disobeys any lawful command of his superior officer, shall suffer
death ...
Page 21
... which should be followed when well established, unless manifestly wrong."
Custom of war finds its applicability, principally, in the sentence imposed. Thus, in
the early military history of the United States, death, by “hanging,” was imposed
for ...
... which should be followed when well established, unless manifestly wrong."
Custom of war finds its applicability, principally, in the sentence imposed. Thus, in
the early military history of the United States, death, by “hanging,” was imposed
for ...
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Page 373 - I, AB, do solemnly swear (or affirm ) that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America; that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the rules and articles of war.
Page 368 - Every person who, having taken an oath before a competent tribunal, officer, or person, in any case in which a law of the United States authorizes an oath to be administered...
Page 294 - The writ of habeas corpus shall in no case extend to a prisoner in jail, unless where he is in custody under or by color of the authority of the United States, or is committed for trial before some court thereof; or is in custody for an act done or omitted in pursuance of a law of the United States...
Page 384 - All crimes not capital, and all disorders and neglects, which officers and soldiers may be guilty of, to the prejudice of good order and military discipline, though not mentioned in the foregoing articles of war, are to be taken cognizance of by a general, or a regimental, garrison, or field officers' court-martial, according to the nature and degree of the offense, and punished at the discretion of such court.
Page 117 - ... disclose or discover the vote or opinion of any particular member of the court-martial, unless required to give evidence thereof, as a witness, by a court of justice, in a due course of law. So help you God.
Page 347 - And the said records and judicial proceedings, so authenticated, shall have such faith and credit given to them in every court within the United States as they have by law or usage in the courts of the state from which they are taken.* 906.
Page 114 - States,' without partiality, favor, or affection; and if any doubt should arise, not explained by said articles, according to your conscience, the best of your understanding, and the custom of war in like cases; and you do further swear that you will not divulge the sentence of the court until it shall be published by the proper authority...
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Page 421 - If, upon marches, guards, or in quarters, different corps of the Army happen to join or do duty together, the officer highest in rank of the line of the Army, Marine Corps, or militia, by commission, there on duty or in quarters, shall command the whole, and give orders for what is needful to the service, unless otherwise specially directed by the President, according to the nature of the case.
Page 123 - The deposition may be taken before any judge of any court of the United States, or any commissioner of a circuit court, or any clerk of a district or circuit court, or any chancellor, justice, or judge of a supreme or superior court, mayor or chief magistrate of a city, judge of a county court or court of common pleas, of any of the United States...
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| Title | A Treatise on Military Law and the Jurisdiction, Constitution, and Procedure of Military Courts: With a Summary of the Rules of Evidence as Applicable to Such Courts |
| Author | Rollin Augustus Ives |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | D. Van Nostrand, 1879 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 30 Oct 2007 |
| Length | 460 pages |
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