Papers relating to foreign affairs [afterw.] Foreign relations of the United States, Part 1 |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 100
Page iv
... peace commissioners from the rebels . 105 1256 .do .. Jan. 30 Proceedings of insurgent emissaries to France and Great Britain . 106 1257 Feb. 1 Insult to the United States flag at Port Mahon . 110 867 Mr. Adams to Mr. Feb. 2 868 Seward ...
... peace commissioners from the rebels . 105 1256 .do .. Jan. 30 Proceedings of insurgent emissaries to France and Great Britain . 106 1257 Feb. 1 Insult to the United States flag at Port Mahon . 110 867 Mr. Adams to Mr. Feb. 2 868 Seward ...
Page v
... peace in the United States . Feb. 18 Movements of United States steamers in pur- suit of the Stonewall . 179 1272 Mr. Seward to Mr. Feb. 18 Project of the rebels to get out the Alexan 179 1273 Adams . ..do ... dra . Feb. 21 The military ...
... peace in the United States . Feb. 18 Movements of United States steamers in pur- suit of the Stonewall . 179 1272 Mr. Seward to Mr. Feb. 18 Project of the rebels to get out the Alexan 179 1273 Adams . ..do ... dra . Feb. 21 The military ...
Page 4
... peace with all sovereigns , powers , and states ; and whereas hostilities have unhappily commenced between the government of the United States of America and certain States styling them- selves the Confederate States of America . " At ...
... peace with all sovereigns , powers , and states ; and whereas hostilities have unhappily commenced between the government of the United States of America and certain States styling them- selves the Confederate States of America . " At ...
Page 5
... peace . It is with great regret that I am obliged to remind your lordship that nothing whatever has been done in this direction , and that in spite of the fact that every day's ' subsequent ex- perience has proved the reasonableness of ...
... peace . It is with great regret that I am obliged to remind your lordship that nothing whatever has been done in this direction , and that in spite of the fact that every day's ' subsequent ex- perience has proved the reasonableness of ...
Page 8
... peace and harmony on the border indispensable to its existence be firmly secured . The fulfilment of that obligation must be , however , as your lordship cannot fail to per- ceive , at a glance , the essential and paramount condition of ...
... peace and harmony on the border indispensable to its existence be firmly secured . The fulfilment of that obligation must be , however , as your lordship cannot fail to per- ceive , at a glance , the essential and paramount condition of ...
Other editions - View all
Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs [Afterw.] Foreign Relations of the United ... United States Dept of State No preview available - 2015 |
Common terms and phrases
Acting Secretary addressed American appears asked authorities bark believe belligerent rights BOVILL Britain British Calais called Canada Canadian Captain Waddell captured cargo CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS Cheers colonies command confederate confederate flag consul copy cotton court crew cruisers defendant DEPARTMENT despatch duty Earl Russell Enclosure engaged England enlistment February federal feeling flag foreign governor hear honorable member hostile House Hunter instant insurgents January Laurel LEGATION letter Lieutenant Lincoln Liverpool London LORD CHIEF JUSTICE Lord Russell lordship Majesty Majesty's government Melbourne ment minister Nassau nation neutral noble obedient servant officers opinion parties peace persons pirate port President prisoner proceedings proclamation Quebec question rebel received reference regard reply Rumble Sea King sent Seward ship Sir CHARLES DARLING solicitor steamer steamer Shenandoah taken tion told transmit treaty ultimo United States consul vessel Washington WILLIAM H witness
Popular passages
Page 391 - Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty, each having taken the oath aforesaid, and not having since violated it, and being a qualified voter by the election law of the state existing immediately before the socalled act of secession, and excluding all others...
Page 329 - Government of the United States not to disturb any of the people by reason of the late war, so long as they live in peace and quiet, abstain from acts of armed hostility, and obey the laws in existence at the place of their residence.
Page 93 - Such assent having been given, the treaty shall remain in force for ten years from the date at which it may come into operation, and further, until the expiration of twelve months after either of the high contracting parties shall give notice to the other of its wish to terminate the same...
Page 545 - It appears to her Majesty's government that neither of these questions could be put to a foreign government with any regard to the dignity and character of the British Crown and the British nation. Her Majesty's government are the sole guardians of their own honor.
Page 116 - ... colony, province, or part of any province or country with whom his Majesty shall not then be at war; or shall, within the United Kingdom, or any of his Majesty's dominions, or in any settlement, colony, territory, island, or place belonging or subject to his Majesty, issue or deliver any commission for any ship or vessel, to the intent that such ship or vessel shall be employed as aforesaid...
Page 329 - The Confederate armies now in existence to be disbanded and conducted to their several State capitals, there to deposit their arms and public property in the State Arsenal; and each officer and man to execute and file an agreement to cease from acts of war, and to abide the action of the State and Federal authority.
Page 390 - States, do proclaim, declare, and make known to all persons who have, directly or by implication, participated in the existing rebellion, except as hereinafter excepted, that a full pardon is hereby granted to them and each of them, with restoration of all rights of property, except as to slaves and in property cases where rights of third parties shall have intervened...
Page 391 - And for the same reason it may be proper to further say that whether members sent to Congress from any State shall be admitted to seats constitutionally rests exclusively with the respective Houses, and not to any extent with the Executive. And, still further, that this proclamation is intended to present the people of the States wherein the national authority has been suspended and loyal State governments have been subverted a mode in and by which the national...
Page 391 - Executive. And still further, that this proclamation is intended to present the people of the States wherein the national authority has been suspended, and loyal State governments have been subverted, a mode in and by which the national authority and loyal State governments may be re-established within said States, or in any of them; and, while the mode presented is the best the Executive can suggest, with his present impressions, it must not be understood that no other possible mode would be acceptable.
Page 390 - shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the United States, except in cases of impeachment;" and Whereas a rebellion now exists whereby the loyal State governments of several States have for a long time been subverted, and many persons have committed and are now guilty of treason against the United States; and...