French Spoliation Cases: Opinions of the Court, with Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in the Cases of the Schooner Industry, Hawkes, Master; Schooner Delight, Curtis, Master; Schooner Little Pegg, Auld, Master; Ship Theresa, Brown, Master. Reported to Congress, Dec. 6, 18861886 - 80 páginas |
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... remedy other than that which Congress may have seen fit to give them ; and our power to grant redress , be our opinion as to the justice of their claims what it may , is limited by the terms of the remedial statute . The force and ...
... remedy other than that which Congress may have seen fit to give them ; and our power to grant redress , be our opinion as to the justice of their claims what it may , is limited by the terms of the remedial statute . The force and ...
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... remedy can come to the citizen for wrongs done him by his Government . The reason for this peculiar grant of remedy is found in the nature of the claims which spring from international controversies of the gravest character intimately ...
... remedy can come to the citizen for wrongs done him by his Government . The reason for this peculiar grant of remedy is found in the nature of the claims which spring from international controversies of the gravest character intimately ...
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... remedy the evil ; but , on the other hand , suggested the propriety of at- tacking Philadelphia , while an expedition of 1,000 men was , against Washington's judgment , detached for an invasion of Canada ; an expe- dition abundantly ...
... remedy the evil ; but , on the other hand , suggested the propriety of at- tacking Philadelphia , while an expedition of 1,000 men was , against Washington's judgment , detached for an invasion of Canada ; an expe- dition abundantly ...
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... remedy alluded to in the Jay treaty , as being per- haps obtainable in due course of justice , was a possible recovery by the captured vessel in an action against the privateer upon his bond . Mr. Morris , proving unacceptable to the ...
... remedy alluded to in the Jay treaty , as being per- haps obtainable in due course of justice , was a possible recovery by the captured vessel in an action against the privateer upon his bond . Mr. Morris , proving unacceptable to the ...
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... remedies and measures of defense were preferred ; [ and , after referring to the acts of Congress , he adds : ] These vigorous acts of defense and preparation , evincing that , if necessary , the United States were determined to proceed ...
... remedies and measures of defense were preferred ; [ and , after referring to the acts of Congress , he adds : ] These vigorous acts of defense and preparation , evincing that , if necessary , the United States were determined to proceed ...
Términos y frases comunes
abandonment act of Congress administrator of Peter admitted American vessels appeal argument armed vessels authorized Bancroft Davis Britain cargo Charles Francis Adams citizens claimants committed compensation conclusions of law condemnation confiscation considered contention court of cassation COURT OF CLAIMS crew-list Crowell Hatch declared defense diplomatic enemy existed fact fifth article Foreign Relations French Government French ministers French privateer French Republic FRENCH SPOLIATION French vessels high seas hostilities ibid illegal captures indemnity instructions January 20 Jay treaty judgment July jurisdiction justice law of nations laws of France maritime master ment merchantmen national claims negotiations neutral vessels obligations opinion owners paid party passport payment peace Pinckney port present President prior prizes provisions ratification remedy represented rôle d'équipage schooner second article Secretary seized seizure Senate ship Spain statute stipulation Thomas Cushing tion treaties of 1778 treaty of 1800 tribunals underwriter United urged violation William Auld
Pasajes populares
Página 28 - The second article be expunged, and that the following article be added or inserted: " It is agreed that the present convention shall be in force for the term of eight years from the time of the exchange of the ratifications.
Página 12 - President discloses sentiments more alarming than the refusal of a minister, because more dangerous to our independence and union, and at the same time studiously marked with indignities towards the government of the United States. It evinces a disposition to separate the people of the United States...
Página 28 - ... provided that by this retrenchment the two States renounce the respective pretensions which are the object of the said article.
Página 11 - Gentlemen of the Senate ; The communications which I have made to you during your present session, from the despatches of our minister in London, contain a serious aspect of our affairs with Great Britain. But, as peace ought to be pursued with unremitted zeal, before the last resource, which has so often been the scourge of nations, and cannot fail to check the advanced prosperity of the United States, is contemplated...
Página 12 - Republic expects, however, that the successors of Columbus, Raleigh and Penn, always proud of their liberty, will never forget that they owe it to France.
Página 10 - Congress gave to the court jurisdiction over " claims to indemnity upon the French Government arising out of illegal captures, detentions, seizures, condemnations, and confiscations prior to the ratification of the convention between the United States and the French Republic concluded on the 3oth day of September, 1800.
Página 11 - That it shall be lawful to stop and detain all vessels loaded wholly or in part with corn, flour or meal, bound to any port in France, or any port occupied by the armies of France...
Página 64 - ... the ships and vessels belonging to the citizens of the other must be furnished with sealetters or passports expressing the name, property, and bulk of the ship, as also the name and place of habitation of the master or commander...
Página 18 - It may, I believe, be safely laid down that every contention by force between two nations, in external matters, under the authority of their respective Governments, is not only war, but public war.
Página 11 - I have it in charge from the President, to assure the merchants of the United States concerned in foreign commerce or navigation, that due attention will be paid to any injuries they may suffer on the high seas or in foreign countries, contrary to the law of nations, or to existing treaties ; and that on their forwarding hither well authenticated evidence of the same, proper proceedings will be adopted for their relief.