The Writings of James Madison: 1803-1807G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1807 - Constitutional history |
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... provision , which cannot now be made , it is to be expected , from the character and policy of the United States , that such incorporation will take place without unnecessary delay . In the meantime they shall be secure in their persons ...
... provision , which cannot now be made , it is to be expected , from the character and policy of the United States , that such incorporation will take place without unnecessary delay . In the meantime they shall be secure in their persons ...
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... provision for the commerce of France in the ports of West and East Florida . If the limitation to ten years of its being on the same footing with that of the United States , should form an insupera- ble objection , the term may be ...
... provision for the commerce of France in the ports of West and East Florida . If the limitation to ten years of its being on the same footing with that of the United States , should form an insupera- ble objection , the term may be ...
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... provision has been made with a view to enable you to take advantage of the urgency of the French Government for money , which may be such as to overcome their repugnance to part with what we want , and to induce them to part with it on ...
... provision has been made with a view to enable you to take advantage of the urgency of the French Government for money , which may be such as to overcome their repugnance to part with what we want , and to induce them to part with it on ...
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... provision would be honor- able to both nations . There is no doubt that the inhabi- tants would readily agree to the proposed transfer of their allegiance . It is hoped that the idea of a guarantee of the Country reserved to France may ...
... provision would be honor- able to both nations . There is no doubt that the inhabi- tants would readily agree to the proposed transfer of their allegiance . It is hoped that the idea of a guarantee of the Country reserved to France may ...
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... provision indispensable , and it cannot be long before all the Govern- ments of Europe having American Colonies must see the necessity of making it . This object therefore will likewise claim your special attention . It only remains to ...
... provision indispensable , and it cannot be long before all the Govern- ments of Europe having American Colonies must see the necessity of making it . This object therefore will likewise claim your special attention . It only remains to ...
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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...