Mr. Justice NELSON delivered the opinion of the court.
The Supreme Court in reversing the judgment below, held, that the act in question did not extend to, or embrace proceedings under the act of 17th of July, 1862, providing for confiscation of the property of persons engaged in, or aiding and abetting the rebellion, of the correctness of which decision we can entertain no doubt.
If the District Court below could have, under any circumstances, jurisdiction...
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