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... referred them to the positive institution of the civil magistrate . For this purpose , Grotius labors to show that there is a law audible in the voice of conscience , enjoining some actions , and forbidding others , according to their ...
... referred them to the positive institution of the civil magistrate . For this purpose , Grotius labors to show that there is a law audible in the voice of conscience , enjoining some actions , and forbidding others , according to their ...
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... referred to some general cause . In the subject now in question , this cause must be either a just deduction from the principles of natural justice , or universal con- sent . The first discovers to us the natural law , the second the ...
... referred to some general cause . In the subject now in question , this cause must be either a just deduction from the principles of natural justice , or universal con- sent . The first discovers to us the natural law , the second the ...
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... referred to , supposed that one State could make or alter the law of nations , but it was judged convenient [ 10 In the United States , the prize jurisdiction is not given to commissions ap- pointed by the executive government , but to ...
... referred to , supposed that one State could make or alter the law of nations , but it was judged convenient [ 10 In the United States , the prize jurisdiction is not given to commissions ap- pointed by the executive government , but to ...
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... referred to , is acting under the sanctions of public official duty on a matter known to involve interests , which the law it shall declare will settle finally ; and with the further caution of knowing that the principle or rule it 27 ...
... referred to , is acting under the sanctions of public official duty on a matter known to involve interests , which the law it shall declare will settle finally ; and with the further caution of knowing that the principle or rule it 27 ...
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... referred to are special and casual and temporary , and are not inconsistent with a recognition of the fact , that the contest is still undecided . But , if the foreign State makes a general treaty with the new State , substantially as ...
... referred to are special and casual and temporary , and are not inconsistent with a recognition of the fact , that the contest is still undecided . But , if the foreign State makes a general treaty with the new State , substantially as ...
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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 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 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 441 - Now, therefore, I, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States, by virtue of the power in me vested as Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States in time of actual armed rebellion against the authority and Government of the United States, and as a fit and necessary war measure for suppressing said rebellion...
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 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.
Page 107 - I could honestly, therefore, join in the declaration proposed, that we aim not at the acquisition of any of those possessions, that we will not stand in the way of any amicable arrangement between them and the mother country ; but that we will oppose, with all our means, the forcible interposition of any other power, as auxiliary, stipendiary, or under any other form or pretext, and most especially, their transfer to any power by conquest, cession, or acquisition in any other way.
Page 213 - No principle of general law is more universally acknowledged than the. perfect equality of nations. Russia and Geneva have equal rights. It results from this equality, that no one can rightfully impose a rule on another. Each legislates for itself, but its legislation can operate on itself alone.