The Writings of James Madison: 1803-1807G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1807 - Constitutional history |
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... carrying with it the weight attached to such a measure , as well as the advantage of a more thorough knowledge of the views of the Government and the sensibility of the public , than could be otherwise conveyed . He has accordingly ...
... carrying with it the weight attached to such a measure , as well as the advantage of a more thorough knowledge of the views of the Government and the sensibility of the public , than could be otherwise conveyed . He has accordingly ...
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... carrying with it the weight attached to such a measure , as well as the advantage of a more thorough knowledge of the views of the Government and the sensibility of the people , than could be otherwise conveyed . He has accordingly se ...
... carrying with it the weight attached to such a measure , as well as the advantage of a more thorough knowledge of the views of the Government and the sensibility of the people , than could be otherwise conveyed . He has accordingly se ...
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... carry into effect the cession made to the French Republic , the reserve so long used on this subject by the French Govern- ment in its communications with the Minister of the United States at Paris , and the declaration finally made by ...
... carry into effect the cession made to the French Republic , the reserve so long used on this subject by the French Govern- ment in its communications with the Minister of the United States at Paris , and the declaration finally made by ...
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... carried into effect under it , further than it may be superseded by stipulations between the United States and France , who will stand in the place of Spain . It will not be amiss to insist on an express recognition of this by France as ...
... carried into effect under it , further than it may be superseded by stipulations between the United States and France , who will stand in the place of Spain . It will not be amiss to insist on an express recognition of this by France as ...
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... carried the Marquis's letters is not yet returned . The detention of her beyond the allotted time is favorably interpreted by him ; on the presumption that she waits for a satisfactory answer , which the pride of the Intend- ant ...
... carried the Marquis's letters is not yet returned . The detention of her beyond the allotted time is favorably interpreted by him ; on the presumption that she waits for a satisfactory answer , which the pride of the Intend- ant ...
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Page 249 - It shall be lawful for all and singular the subjects of the Most Christian King, and the citizens, people and inhabitants of the said United States, to sail with their ships with all manner of liberty and security, no distinction being made who are the proprietors of the merchandizes laden thereon...
Page 319 - New principles too have been interpolated into the law of nations, founded neither in justice, nor the usage or acknowledgment of nations. According to these a belligerent takes to itself a commerce with its own enemy, which it denies to a neutral, on the ground of its aiding that enemy in the war.
Page 83 - Citizens of the other party, the sentence or decree shall mention the reasons or motives, on which the same shall have been founded and an authenticated copy of the sentence or decree and of all the proceedings in the case shall, if demanded, be delivered to the Commander or Agent of Said Vessel, without any delay, he paying the legal fees for the same ARTICLE TWENTY SECOND.
Page 416 - ... other, shall have the privilege of remaining and continuing their trade therein, without any manner of interruption, so long as they behave peaceably, and commit no offence against the...
Page 250 - It is agreed between his Majesty and the United States of America, that there shall be a reciprocal and entirely perfect liberty of navigation and commerce between their respective people, in the manner, under the limitations and on the conditions specified in the following articles : ARTICLE XII.
Page 410 - ... she shall again attempt to enter ; but she shall be permitted to go to any other port or place she shall think proper.
Page 416 - ... and in case their conduct should render them suspected, and the respective governments should think proper to order them to remove, the term of twelve months, from the publication of the order, shall be allowed them for that purpose, to remove with their families, effects and property ; but this favour shall not be extended to those who shall act contrary to the established laws...
Page 249 - It shall likewise be lawful for the citizens aforesaid to sail with the ships and merchandise before mentioned, and to trade with the same liberty and security from the places, ports, and havens of those who are enemies of both or either party, without any opposition or disturbance whatsoever, not only directly from the places of the enemy...
Page 329 - Upon these grounds, it cannot be contended to be a right of neutrals, to intrude into a commerce which had been uniformly shut against them, and which is now forced open merely by the pressure of war; for when the enemy, under an entire inability to supply his colonies and to export their products, affects to open them to neutrals, it is not his will but his necessity that changes his system; that change is the direct and unavoidable consequence of the compulsion of war, it is a measure not of French...
Page 408 - ... of any articles to the United States or to his Britannic majesty's Territories in Europe, respectively than such as are payable on the exportation of the like articles to any other foreign country, nor shall any prohibition be imposed on the exportation or importation of any articles the...