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A court thus constituted is an imposing tribunal, and in dignity of appearance not inferior to the Supreme Court of the United States.
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Boutwell describes the composition and dignity of military courts compared to the Supreme Court.
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By the Ordinance of 1787, freedom and full right to self-government were made secure to the coming millions who were to occupy the States northwest of the River Ohio.
By the amendment of 1865 freedom and equality in government were guaranteed to all and especially to the negro race in America.
Of all the eminent men that you have sent forth into the service of the State and the country, he must be accounted the chief, when we consider the value of his contribution, historically, and on the side of freedom and civilization.
They assert supreme authority over their fellow-men for an indefinite period of time, and they promise therewith good government.
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