Elements of International LawLittle, Brown,, 1866 - 749 pages |
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... existing rules of the ancient law of nations , whilst it has ever shown itself ready to adopt measures for mitigating the practices of war , and render- ing them more conformable to the spirit of an enlightened age . The Author has also ...
... existing rules of the ancient law of nations , whilst it has ever shown itself ready to adopt measures for mitigating the practices of war , and render- ing them more conformable to the spirit of an enlightened age . The Author has also ...
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... existing between those States themselves . " In the modern world , this latter branch has exclusively received the denomination of law of nations , Völkerrecht , Droit des Gens , Jus Gentium . It may more properly be called external ...
... existing between those States themselves . " In the modern world , this latter branch has exclusively received the denomination of law of nations , Völkerrecht , Droit des Gens , Jus Gentium . It may more properly be called external ...
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... existing among the Christian States of Europe , a law which was not unknown to the people of antiquity , and which we find among the Romans under the name of jus feciale . International law may therefore be considered as a positive law ...
... existing among the Christian States of Europe , a law which was not unknown to the people of antiquity , and which we find among the Romans under the name of jus feciale . International law may therefore be considered as a positive law ...
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... existing among independent nations ; with such definitions and modifications as may be established by general consent . ( a ) 9 § 15. The various sources of international law in these Sources of different branches are the following ...
... existing among independent nations ; with such definitions and modifications as may be established by general consent . ( a ) 9 § 15. The various sources of international law in these Sources of different branches are the following ...
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... existing international law . What has been called the positive or practical law of nations may also be inferred from treaties ; for though one or two treaties , varying from the general usage and custom of nations , cannot alter the ...
... existing international law . What has been called the positive or practical law of nations may also be inferred from treaties ; for though one or two treaties , varying from the general usage and custom of nations , cannot alter the ...
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Page 108 - In the wars of the European powers, in matters relating to themselves, we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do.
Page 342 - British fishermen shall use (but not to dry or cure the same on that island) and also on the coasts, bays and creeks of all other of His Britannic Majesty's dominions in America...
Page 253 - It is agreed that any country that may be claimed by either party on the northwest coast of America, westward of the Stony Mountains, shall, together with its harbors, bays, and creeks, and the navigation of all rivers within the same, be free and open for the term of ten years from the date of the signature of the present convention, to the vessels, citizens, and subjects of the two Powers...
Page 108 - Our policy in regard to Europe, which was adopted at an early stage of the wars which have so long agitated that quarter of the globe, nevertheless remains the same, which is, not to interfere in the internal concerns of any of its powers...
Page 99 - In the discussions to which this interest has given rise and in the arrangements by which they may terminate the occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers...
Page 97 - It is impossible that the Allied Powers should extend their political system to any portion of either continent without endangering our peace and happiness; nor can any one believe that our southern brethren, if left to themselves, would adopt it of their own accord. It is equally impossible, therefore, that we should behold such interposition in any form with indifference.
Page 261 - America not included within the abovementioned limits; provided, however, that the American fishermen shall be admitted to enter such bays or harbours for the purpose of shelter and of repairing damages therein, of purchasing wood, and of obtaining water, and for no other purpose whatever.
Page 674 - The neutral flag covers enemy's goods, with the exception of contraband of war ; 3. Neutral goods, with the exception of contraband of war, are not liable to capture under enemy's flag; 4. Blockades, in order to be binding, must be effective ; that is to say, maintained by a force sufficient really to prevent access to the coast of the enemy.
Page 189 - ... the felonious and forcible taking from the person of another of goods or money to any value, by violence or putting him in fear...
Page 251 - Line; and, in like manner, His Catholic Majesty cedes to the said United States, all his rights, claims, and pretensions to any Territories, East and North of the said Line, and, for himself, his heirs and successors, renounces all claim to the said Territories forever.