The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: 1792-1794G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1895 - Presidents |
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... fact that Congress were inac- tive spectators of the infractions which took place , because they had no effec- tual power to control them ? some parts of the treaty , as an equiva- lent to what she had previously refused to fulfil on ...
... fact that Congress were inac- tive spectators of the infractions which took place , because they had no effec- tual power to control them ? some parts of the treaty , as an equiva- lent to what she had previously refused to fulfil on ...
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... fact sus- pended before the beginning of the treaty ; that it was impossible , after the part Congress was pledged to take in it , to conceive that their recommendation would not have it's proper influence on the different legislatures ...
... fact sus- pended before the beginning of the treaty ; that it was impossible , after the part Congress was pledged to take in it , to conceive that their recommendation would not have it's proper influence on the different legislatures ...
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... fact , palliates it by saying he had no right " to deprive the negroes of that liberty he found them possessed of , that it was unfriendly to suppose that the king's min- ister could stipulate to be guilty of a notorious breach of the ...
... fact , palliates it by saying he had no right " to deprive the negroes of that liberty he found them possessed of , that it was unfriendly to suppose that the king's min- ister could stipulate to be guilty of a notorious breach of the ...
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... fact , for which we may appeal to the knowlege of one member at least of the British administration of 1785 , that the chairman of the North American merchants , conferring on behalf of those merchants with 1792 ] 37 THOMAS JEFFERSON .
... fact , for which we may appeal to the knowlege of one member at least of the British administration of 1785 , that the chairman of the North American merchants , conferring on behalf of those merchants with 1792 ] 37 THOMAS JEFFERSON .
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... Facts will furnish the best com- mentary on this letter . Let us pursue them . The Secretary for foreign affairs of the U. S. by order of Con- gress , immediately wrote circular letters to the Governors of the several states , dated May ...
... Facts will furnish the best com- mentary on this letter . Let us pursue them . The Secretary for foreign affairs of the U. S. by order of Con- gress , immediately wrote circular letters to the Governors of the several states , dated May ...
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Page 21 - ... perfectly consistent not only with justice and equity, but with that spirit of conciliation which on the return of the blessings of peace should universally prevail...
Page 359 - Vessels of either of the parties not armed, or armed previous to their coming into the ports of the United States, which shall not have infringed any of the foregoing rules, may lawfully engage or enlist therein their own subjects or citizens, not being inhabitants of the United States, except privateers of the power at war with France, and except those vessels which have made prize, &c.
Page 358 - States of vessels of war in the immediate service of the government of any of the belligerent parties, which if done to other vessels, would be of a doubtful nature, as being applicable either to commerce or war, are deemed lawful...
Page 22 - ... fide price, (where any has been given,) which such persons may have paid on purchasing any of the said lands, rights, or properties since the confiscation. And it is agreed that all persons who have any interest in confiscated lands, either by debts, marriage settlements, or otherwise, shall meet with no lawful impediment in the prosecution of their just rights.
Page 359 - Equipments of every kind in the ports of the United States of privateers of the Powers at war with France are deemed unlawful. 7. Equipments of vessels in the ports of the United States which are of a nature solely adapted to war, are deemed unlawful...
Page 408 - We are bound by our Treaties with Three of the Belligerent Nations, by all the means in our Power to protect and defend their Vessels and Effects in our Ports, or waters, or on the Seas near our Shores and to recover and restore the same to the right owners when taken from them. If all the means in our Power are used, and fail in their Effect, we are not bound, by our Treaties with those Nations to make Compensation.
Page 358 - Equipments in the ports of the United States by any of the parties at war with France, of vessels fitted for merchandise and war, whether with or without commissions, which are doubtful in their nature as being applicable either to commerce or war, are deemed lawful, except those which shall have made prize, &c.
Page 21 - Congress shall earnestly recommend it to the legislatures of the respective States, to provide for the restitution of all estates, rights, and properties which have been confiscated, belonging to real British subjects...
Page 5 - The confidence of the whole Union is centred in you. Your being at the helm will be more than an answer to every argument, which can be used to alarm and lead the people in any quarter into violence or secession. North and south will hang together, if they have you to hang on...
Page 366 - That, besides taking efficacious measures to prevent the future fitting out of privateers in the ports of the United States, they will not give asylum therein to any, which shall have been at any time so fitted out, and will cause restitution of all such prizes as shall be hereafter brought within their ports by any of the said privateers.