Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856: May 24, 1813-March 3, 1817D. Appleton, 1857 - Law |
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... impressment , on which the war so essentially turns , a search for , or seizure of , British persons or property on board neutral vessels on the high seas is not a belligerent right derived from the law of na- tions ; and it is obvious ...
... impressment , on which the war so essentially turns , a search for , or seizure of , British persons or property on board neutral vessels on the high seas is not a belligerent right derived from the law of na- tions ; and it is obvious ...
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... Impressment , though always a subject of difference between the two nations , had never been by our Government for a moment considered as a sufficient cause of war . Hence , in the arrangement with the British Minister , Erskine , not a ...
... Impressment , though always a subject of difference between the two nations , had never been by our Government for a moment considered as a sufficient cause of war . Hence , in the arrangement with the British Minister , Erskine , not a ...
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... impressment of our sea- men was considered as a principal cause of the war . In the Executive Messages of that ses- sion , in the Reports of the Committee of For- eign Relations , it will be seen that the language of freemen was ...
... impressment of our sea- men was considered as a principal cause of the war . In the Executive Messages of that ses- sion , in the Reports of the Committee of For- eign Relations , it will be seen that the language of freemen was ...
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... impressment of our seamen was edly by the authority of the Emperor , and in a sufficient cause , and for that would they have pursuance of those decrees which our prophetic declared it . " Now , sir , much as I respect that Chief ...
... impressment of our seamen was edly by the authority of the Emperor , and in a sufficient cause , and for that would they have pursuance of those decrees which our prophetic declared it . " Now , sir , much as I respect that Chief ...
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... impressment ; and they infer this only to procure from France such a modification from our Government failing to press the sub- as would restore our own commerce as a neu - ject of impressment for some time in the course tral to its ...
... impressment ; and they infer this only to procure from France such a modification from our Government failing to press the sub- as would restore our own commerce as a neu - ject of impressment for some time in the course tral to its ...
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Page 9 - ... which our political institutions combine, with the personal liberty distinguishing them, the best security will be provided against future enterprises on the rights or the peace of the nation. The contest in which the United States are engaged appeals for its support to every motive that can animate an uncorrupted and enlightened people — to the love of country; to the pride of liberty; to an emulation of the glorious founders of their independence...
Page 179 - It is with the most particular satisfaction, sir, that I make known to you this determination of the emperor. His majesty loves the Americans. Their prosperity and their commerce are within the scope of his policy.