Insurrection
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
rebellion of citizens or subjects of a country against its government. The constitution of the United States, art.
1, s.
8, gives power to congress “to provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the Union, suppress insurrections, and repel invasions.” By the act of congress of the 28th February, 1795, 1 Story’s