Manual of the Law of Maritime Warfare: Embodying the Decisions of Lord Stowell and Other English Judges, and of the American Courts, and the Opinions of the Most Eminent Jurists: with an Appendix of the Official Documents and Correspondence in Relation to the Present War, Volume 431 |
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... taken on board before the expiration of the above term ; provided , that nothing herein contained shall extend , or be taken to extend , to Russian vessels having on board any officer in the military or naval service of the enemy , or ...
... taken on board before the expiration of the above term ; provided , that nothing herein contained shall extend , or be taken to extend , to Russian vessels having on board any officer in the military or naval service of the enemy , or ...
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... taken between a permanent and a temporary alien enemy . A man is said to be perma- nently an alien enemy , when he owes a permanent alle- giance to the state at war with us , his hostility being as permanent as his allegiance ...
... taken between a permanent and a temporary alien enemy . A man is said to be perma- nently an alien enemy , when he owes a permanent alle- giance to the state at war with us , his hostility being as permanent as his allegiance ...
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... taken as prize , ac- cording to the laws of war between adverse belli- gerents . Therefore , when we speak of an hostile character , it is to be understood to imply , not hostility to all intents and purposes , but only that degree of ...
... taken as prize , ac- cording to the laws of war between adverse belli- gerents . Therefore , when we speak of an hostile character , it is to be understood to imply , not hostility to all intents and purposes , but only that degree of ...
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... taken on a voyage from the Cape of Good Hope , then in pos- session of the Dutch , at war with us , to Europe , and claimed for Mr. J. Emslie , as a subject of America . It appeared that he had been a British - born subject , who had ...
... taken on a voyage from the Cape of Good Hope , then in pos- session of the Dutch , at war with us , to Europe , and claimed for Mr. J. Emslie , as a subject of America . It appeared that he had been a British - born subject , who had ...
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... taken in trade with the enemy , was condemned as the property of a British merchant engaged in illegal commerce . " It is said to be hard , " observed Lord Stowell , " that Mr. Millar should incur the disabilities of a British sub- ject ...
... taken in trade with the enemy , was condemned as the property of a British merchant engaged in illegal commerce . " It is said to be hard , " observed Lord Stowell , " that Mr. Millar should incur the disabilities of a British sub- ject ...
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actual admitted American Amsterdam appears applied arms authority belligerent belonging blockade blockaded port British subjects Buckingham Palace cargo carried circumstances claim claimant colony commerce commission condemnation confiscation considered contraband contract Court of Admiralty Cranch cruizers declaration deemed despatches destination droits of Admiralty Dutch duty effect embargo enemy's country England entitled Europe favour force foreign France French going ground Guadaloupe hostile illegal intention joint capture law of nations letters of marque liable licence Lord High Admiral Lord Stowell Majesty Majesty's master ment merchant national character nature naval necessary neutral country neutral ship neutral territory neutral vessels Orders in Council owner party peace permitted persons possession present principle prize prohibited protection purpose racter relaxation reprisals residence rule Russia Russian sailing Saint Eustatius seized seizure ship or vessel sovereign Spain taken tion traband trade treaty United Valin Vattel voyage
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Page 109 - ... with the advice of our privy council, to issue this our royal proclamation, hereby...
Page 151 - And whereas it frequently happens that vessels sail for a port or place belonging to an enemy, without knowing that the same is besieged, blockaded, or invested...
Page 6 - Lord Stowell (1 Dodson, 247) observes: "It is not the less a war on that account, for war may exist without a declaration on either side. It is so laid down by the best writers on the law of nations. A declaration of war by one country only, is not a mere challenge to be accepted or refused at pleasure by the other.
Page 106 - That if any person shall, within the territory or jurisdiction of the United States, begin or set on foot, or provide or prepare the means for, any military expedition or enterprise, to be carried on from thence against the territory or dominions of any foreign prince or state, or of any colony, district, or people, with whom the United States are [at] peace, every person, so offending, shall be deemed guilty of a high misdemeanor, and shall be fined not exceeding three thousand dollars, and imprisoned...
Page 427 - Authorities whom it may concern, are to give the necessary directions herein as to them may respectively appertain.
Page 404 - To preserve the commerce of neutrals from all unnecessary obstruction, Her Majesty is willing, for the present, to waive a part of the belligerent rights appertaining to Her by the law of nations.
Page 13 - ... that their cargoes were taken on board before the expiration of the above term ; provided, that nothing herein contained shall...
Page 107 - That if any person, within any part of the United Kingdom, or in any part of His Majesty's dominions beyond the seas, shall, without the leave and...
Page 413 - I am directed by the Lords of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 31st ultimo, enclosing a copy of a letter from Mr.
Page 404 - It is impossible for her Majesty to forego the exercise of her right of seizing articles contraband of war, and of preventing neutrals from bearing the enemy's...