The American remembrancer; or, An impartial collection of essays, resolves, speeches, &c. relative to the treaty with Great Britain, Volume 1 |
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... state how far they militate against the true interefts of our com- merce . The first article admits the return of all perfons to this coun- try , whofe conduct has rendered them obnoxious , and whofe cafes have already been decided upon ...
... state how far they militate against the true interefts of our com- merce . The first article admits the return of all perfons to this coun- try , whofe conduct has rendered them obnoxious , and whofe cafes have already been decided upon ...
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... States . Thefe restricti- ons , favorable to American navigation and commerce , did not produce from any European power counter reftrictions . The privy council of Great Britain charged a committee of lords , on the fubject of trade ...
... States . Thefe restricti- ons , favorable to American navigation and commerce , did not produce from any European power counter reftrictions . The privy council of Great Britain charged a committee of lords , on the fubject of trade ...
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... state to obtain reciprocal advantages . We were certainly not bound , by gratitude for former benefits , to make facrifices in their favor ; nor has it ever appeared to be the difpofition of our citizens to be fo inviolably attached to ...
... state to obtain reciprocal advantages . We were certainly not bound , by gratitude for former benefits , to make facrifices in their favor ; nor has it ever appeared to be the difpofition of our citizens to be fo inviolably attached to ...
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... states , or at least that he should not negociate a peace between Portugal and Algiers , which fhould again render thofe ... state my ob- jections to the articles contained in the treaty . The French are by treaty to pay no higher duties ...
... states , or at least that he should not negociate a peace between Portugal and Algiers , which fhould again render thofe ... state my ob- jections to the articles contained in the treaty . The French are by treaty to pay no higher duties ...
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... States of America . 2. " That all produce exported or imported in American veffels , on going out or entering in the colonies , or in France , pay the fame as that borne by French veffels . " National Convention , March 26 , 1793 ...
... States of America . 2. " That all produce exported or imported in American veffels , on going out or entering in the colonies , or in France , pay the fame as that borne by French veffels . " National Convention , March 26 , 1793 ...
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Page 270 - IT is agreed that creditors on either side shall meet with no lawful impediment to the recovery of the full value in sterling money, of all bona fide debts heretofore contracted.
Page 264 - Whereas doubts have arisen what river was truly intended under the name of the river St. Croix, mentioned in the said treaty of peace, and forming a part of the boundary therein described...
Page 113 - I believe it is the sincere wish of United America to have nothing to do with the political intrigues, or the squabbles of European nations ; but on the contrary, to exchange commodities, and live in peace and amity with all the inhabitants of the earth ; and this I am persuaded they will do, if rightfully it can be done.
Page 157 - Merchandize shall be subject to no higher or other Duties than would be payable by the Citizens of the United States on the Importation of the same in American Vessels into the Atlantic Ports of the said States.
Page 256 - America; it is agreed, that, for the future, the confines between the dominions of his Britannic majesty, and those of his most Christian majesty, in that part of the world, shall be fixed irrevocably by a line drawn along the middle of the river Mississippi, from its source to the river Iberville, and from thence, by a line drawn along the middle of this river, and the lakes Maurepas and Pontchartrain, to the sea...
Page 39 - Without a predilection for my own judgment, I have weighed with attention every argument which has at any time been brought into view ; but the constitution is the guide which I never can abandon. It has assigned to the president the power of making treaties, with the advice and consent of the senate. It was doubtless supposed that these two branches of government would combine without passion, and with the best means of information, those...
Page 229 - Mississippi shall, however, according to the treaty of peace, be entirely open to both parties ; and it is further agreed, that all the ports and places on its eastern side, to whichsoever of the parties belonging, may freely be resorted to and used by both parties, in as ample a manner as any of the Atlantic ports or places of the United States, or any of the ports or places of His Majesty in Great Britain.
Page 57 - ... his Britannic Majesty shall, with all convenient speed, and without causing any destruction, or carrying away any negroes or other property of the American inhabitants...
Page 158 - British vessels in the ports of America ; and also such duty as may be adequate to countervail the difference of duty now payable on the importation of European and Asiatic goods, when imported into the United States in British or in American vessels.
Page 39 - Under this persuasion, I have resolved on the manner of executing the duty before me. To the high responsibility attached to it, I freely submit ; and you, Gentlemen, are at liberty to make these sentiments known as the grounds of my procedure. While I feel the most lively gratitude for the many instances of approbation from my country, I can no otherwise deserve it, than by obeying the dictates of my conscience.