Observations Upon the Treaty of Washington, Signed August 9, 1842: With the Treaty Annexed |
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... manner , Mr. Webster was accused of abandon- ing the claim of the State of Maine , and of sacrificing the honour of his country ; although he was especially authorized by the President of the United States to treat for a conventional ...
... manner , Mr. Webster was accused of abandon- ing the claim of the State of Maine , and of sacrificing the honour of his country ; although he was especially authorized by the President of the United States to treat for a conventional ...
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... manner , they adopted a course eminently cal- culated to forward the great object they were deputed to prepare the way for , viz .: the restor- ation of peace . Instead , therefore , of entering upon a dis- cussion of the respective ...
... manner , they adopted a course eminently cal- culated to forward the great object they were deputed to prepare the way for , viz .: the restor- ation of peace . Instead , therefore , of entering upon a dis- cussion of the respective ...
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... of interpreting their powers in an effective manner ; and , no doubt , for the reason that they were unwilling to set an ex- ample of proposing to bind their Government in one of those cases where , according to their 14.
... of interpreting their powers in an effective manner ; and , no doubt , for the reason that they were unwilling to set an ex- ample of proposing to bind their Government in one of those cases where , according to their 14.
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... manner all the proceedings of this territorial dispute , up to the conclusion of the late negotiations at Washington . Before dismissing this brief recital of the cause of this failure to compromise the boun- dary question at Ghent , it ...
... manner all the proceedings of this territorial dispute , up to the conclusion of the late negotiations at Washington . Before dismissing this brief recital of the cause of this failure to compromise the boun- dary question at Ghent , it ...
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... manner in which the claims of the two Govern- ments should be laid before him . The King of the Netherlands having accepted the arbitration on the 12th of January , 1829 , gave in his award on the 10th of January , 1831 , deciding two ...
... manner in which the claims of the two Govern- ments should be laid before him . The King of the Netherlands having accepted the arbitration on the 12th of January , 1829 , gave in his award on the 10th of January , 1831 , deciding two ...
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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...