Mr. Justice GRIER delivered the opinion of the court.
This case comes before us by a writ of error to the Court of Appeals of the State of Kentucky.
It has been argued by counsel, on the merits, without noticing the important preliminary question of jurisdiction.
The power intrusted to this court, of reviewing the decisions of State tribunals, is within narrow and well defined limits, and has been, in some instances, looked upon with jealousy. Our...
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