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The clash with President Lincoln—Denial by the Court that the President could lawfully suspend the writ of habeas corpus—The effect of this decision on Federal legislation—The validity of the draft—Extra judicial opinion of Justices Dixon and Cole as to the validity of the war bonds—Another war measure held unconstitutional.

Resignation of Judge Paine in August, 1864, and his entry into the military service. Probable reason for that ac-