Note XXVI-19 — Chapter XXVI · FURTHER WARS AND REVOLUTIONS. 1863-1885.
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Ponce's first act was to declare martial law by a decree of July 6th, countersigned by Dídimo Parra, as secretary of state. The superior court, in view of the situation, on the same date adjourned, to escape participation in the infringement of the constitution, which had been just perpetrated.