ARTICLES OF WAR. The name commonly given to a code made for the government
of the army. The act of April 10, 1806, 2 Story's Laws U. S. 992, contains
the rules and articles by which the armies of the United States shall be
governed. The act of April 23, 1800, 1 Story's L. U. S. 761, contains the
rules and regulations for the government of the navy of the United States.