America, Its Realities and Resources: Comprising Important Details Connected with the Present Social, Political, Agricultural, Commercial, and Financial State of the Country, Its Laws and Customs, Together with a Review of the Policy of the United States that Led to the War of 1812, and Peace of 1814--the "right of Search," the Texas and Oregon Questions, Etc. Etc, Volume 2 |
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... seas in time of peace , engaged in lawful traffic , are , according to the laws of nations , under the exclusive jurisdiction of the State to which they be- 24 66 CASE OF THE BRIG ENTERPRISE . long , CASE OF THE BRIG ENTERPRISE . 23.
... seas in time of peace , engaged in lawful traffic , are , according to the laws of nations , under the exclusive jurisdiction of the State to which they be- 24 66 CASE OF THE BRIG ENTERPRISE . long , CASE OF THE BRIG ENTERPRISE . 23.
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... sea , the slaves on board , with that natural and instinctive feeling in the breast of man , to regain his freedom by all ... seas . The entire circumstances , under these very singular features , were immediately referred by the British ...
... sea , the slaves on board , with that natural and instinctive feeling in the breast of man , to regain his freedom by all ... seas . The entire circumstances , under these very singular features , were immediately referred by the British ...
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... seas is prohibited , it is true , by the laws of the Republic ; but these laws are dexterously evaded by its own free citizens , who carry on an extensive trade under the joint protection of the American and Portuguese flag . The ...
... seas is prohibited , it is true , by the laws of the Republic ; but these laws are dexterously evaded by its own free citizens , who carry on an extensive trade under the joint protection of the American and Portuguese flag . The ...
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... , on the commerce of the Republic in the Mediterranean Seas , irre- spective of any other consideration , made this a measure of paramount necessity . Four ships of 44 guns each , and two of 36 guns each , CHAPTER IV. ...
... , on the commerce of the Republic in the Mediterranean Seas , irre- spective of any other consideration , made this a measure of paramount necessity . Four ships of 44 guns each , and two of 36 guns each , CHAPTER IV. ...
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... sea service . 9 1 3 do . 2nd do . 1 ยท 1 Sloops of War , 1st class 12 1 4 do . 2nd do . 3 3 Brigs 6 1 Schooners 4 4 Steamers 6 2 Those in commission are principally stationed in the Pacific - the Brazils - the Mediterranean - the East ...
... sea service . 9 1 3 do . 2nd do . 1 ยท 1 Sloops of War , 1st class 12 1 4 do . 2nd do . 3 3 Brigs 6 1 Schooners 4 4 Steamers 6 2 Those in commission are principally stationed in the Pacific - the Brazils - the Mediterranean - the East ...
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