...civil war always begins by insurrection against the lawful authority of the government. A civil war is never solemnly declared ; it becomes such by its...territory, have declared their independence, have, cast off theip allegiance, have organized armies, have commenced hostilities against their former sovereign,...

...civil war always begins by insurrection against the lawful authority of the government. A civil war is never solemnly declared ; it becomes such by its...territory, have declared their independence, have cast oft' their allegiance, have organized armies, have commenced hostilities against their former sovereigu,...

...of the government. A civil war is never solemnly declared ; it becomes such by its accidents—the number, power, and organization of the persons who...have organized armies, have commenced hostilities against their former sovereign, the world acknowledges them as belligerents, and the contest a war....

...against the other." " A civil war is never solemnly declared; it becomes such by its accidents—the number, power, and organization of the persons who...have organized armies; have commenced hostilities against the former sovereign, the world acknowledges them as belligerents and the contest as a^ war."...

...accidente— the number, power, anil organization of the persons who originate and carry it on. \Vheu the party in rebellion occupy and hold in a hostile...territory : have declared their independence; have cast oil' their allegiance; have organize«! armies; have commenced hostilities against the former sovereign,...

...other, who claims a right to renounce their allegiance, and are in rebellion against their sovereign. in a hostile manner a certain portion of territory,...cast off their allegiance, have organized armies, having commenced hostilities against their former sovereign, the world acknowledges them as belligerents...

...always begins by insurrection against the lawful authority of the Government. A civil war | -aever solemnly declared ; it becomes such by its accidents — the- number, power, and organization of 3ie persons who originate and carry it on. When the party in rebellion occupy and hold in a hostile...

...first act of hostility. A civil war is never solemnly declared ; it becomes such by its ac cidents ; the number, power and organization of the persons who originate and carry it on. Where the party in rebellion occupy and hold in a hostile manner a certain portion of territory ; have...

...first act of hostility. A civil war is never solemnly declared ; it becomes such by its ac cidents ; the number, power and organization of the persons who originate and carry it on. Where the party in rebellion occupy and hold in a hostile manner a certain portion of territory ; have...

...insurrection, and was conclusive that a state of war existed. A civil war is never preceded by a declaration. It becomes such by its accidents, the number, power, and organization of those who engage in it. The declaration of independence, the organization of great armies, the commencement...