Observations Upon the Treaty of Washington, Signed August 9, 1842: With the Treaty Annexed |
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... land , and was comprehended between two distinct lines claimed adversely to be the " Highlands " of the Treaty . Through the centre of this terri- tory the western part of the course of the river St. John flowed , Great Britain claiming ...
... land , and was comprehended between two distinct lines claimed adversely to be the " Highlands " of the Treaty . Through the centre of this terri- tory the western part of the course of the river St. John flowed , Great Britain claiming ...
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... lands were resorted to for the purpose of cutting timber , it became every year more evident that further delay in the settlement of this question was pregnant with danger to the peace existing between the two countries : indeed , the ...
... lands were resorted to for the purpose of cutting timber , it became every year more evident that further delay in the settlement of this question was pregnant with danger to the peace existing between the two countries : indeed , the ...
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... lands , of which they claimed this territory to be a part . The States of New Hampshire and New York had also a small beneficial interest in the narrow territory adjacent to the 45 ° of north latitude , which the King of the Netherlands ...
... lands , of which they claimed this territory to be a part . The States of New Hampshire and New York had also a small beneficial interest in the narrow territory adjacent to the 45 ° of north latitude , which the King of the Netherlands ...
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... land , has since been most gloriously accomplished . Looking , therefore , at the extraordinary and lofty position which the interests and power of our country had compelled her to assume as conservator of the peace of the civilized ...
... land , has since been most gloriously accomplished . Looking , therefore , at the extraordinary and lofty position which the interests and power of our country had compelled her to assume as conservator of the peace of the civilized ...
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... land to be made in various parts of the country betwixt the Roostuc and the St. John , but had caused one fortified blockhouse to be erected on the Roostuc , another at the mouth of Fish River , and a good road to be opened between the ...
... land to be made in various parts of the country betwixt the Roostuc and the St. John , but had caused one fortified blockhouse to be erected on the Roostuc , another at the mouth of Fish River , and a good road to be opened between the ...
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Page 119 - ... Magistrates, respectively, to the end that the evidence of criminality may be heard and considered ; and if, on such hearing, the evidence be deemed sufficient to sustain the charge, it shall be the duty of the examining Judge or Magistrate to certify the same to the proper executive authority, that a warrant may issue for the surrender of such fugitive. The expense of such apprehension and delivery shall be borne and defrayed by the Party who makes the requisition and receives the fugitive.
Page 109 - ... Whereas the traffic in slaves is irreconcilable with the principles of humanity and justice ; and whereas both his Majesty and the United States are desirous of continuing their efforts to promote its entire abolition, it is hereby agreed that both the contracting parties shall use their best endeavors to accomplish so desirable an object...
Page 117 - ... maintain in service on the coast of Africa, a sufficient and adequate squadron, or naval force of vessels, of suitable numbers and descriptions, to carry in all not less than eighty guns, to enforce, separately and respectively, the laws, rights, and obligations of each of the two countries for the suppression of the Slave Trade...
Page 110 - Ireland are determined that, so far as may be in their power, it shall be effectually abolished; and whereas it is found expedient, for the better administration of justice and the prevention of crime within the territories and jurisdiction of the two parties respectively, that persons committing the crimes hereinafter enumerated, and being fugitives from justice, should, under certain circumstances, be reciprocally delivered up...
Page 114 - ... that, in like manner, the inhabitants of the territory of the upper St. John, determined by this treaty to belong to Her Britannic Majesty, shall have free access to and through the river, for their produce, in those parts where the said river runs wholly through the State of Maine : Provided...
Page 117 - ... the two governments stipulating, nevertheless, to give such orders to the officers commanding their respective forces as shall enable them most effectually to act in concert and cooperation, upon mutual consultation, as exigencies may arise, for the attainment of the true object of this article : copies of all such orders to be communicated by each government to the other respectively.
Page 118 - ... committed within the jurisdiction of either, shall seek an asylum, or shall be found within the territories of the other: Provided, that this shall only be done upon such evidence of criminality as, according to the laws of the place where, the fugitive or persons so charged shall be found, would justify his apprehension and commitment. for trial, if the crime or offence had been there committed...
Page 119 - Spain; and the ratifications shall be exchanged at Washington within six months from the date hereof, or earlier if possible. In faith whereof, we, the respective Plenipotentiaries, have signed this treaty and have hereunto affixed our seals. Done in duplicate at Paris, the tenth day of December, in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety-eight.
Page 118 - It is agreed that the United States and Her Britannic Majesty shall, upon mutual requisitions by them, or their Ministers, officers, or authorities, respectively made, deliver up to justice all persons who, being charged with the crime of murder, or assault with intent to commit murder, or piracy, or arson, or robbery, or forgery, or the utterance of forged paper, committed within the jurisdiction of either, shall seek an asylum or shall be found within the territories of the other...
Page 40 - John is declared to be the line of boundary, the navigation of the said river shall be free and open to both parties, and shall in no way be obstructed by either...