Report of the Case of the Steamship Meteor: Libelled for Alleged Violation of the Neutrality Act ...Little, Brown,, 1869 |
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... himself and perhaps his fellows to one half the value of the ship in case of forfeiture . 7th . In the mean time Nichols called on Mackenna , and told him he supposed the Meteor was off . He shrugged his viii SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE .
... himself and perhaps his fellows to one half the value of the ship in case of forfeiture . 7th . In the mean time Nichols called on Mackenna , and told him he supposed the Meteor was off . He shrugged his viii SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE .
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... York in three months from the time he left . " The mate was not called to the stand . 13th . Captain Kemble of the Meteor was twice at Mackenna's house to see Mr. Hunter ( Mackenna's interpreter ) , SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE . ix.
... York in three months from the time he left . " The mate was not called to the stand . 13th . Captain Kemble of the Meteor was twice at Mackenna's house to see Mr. Hunter ( Mackenna's interpreter ) , SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE . ix.
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... called for his carpet - bag and took it on shore with him . This was all the evidence in the case , as it was not considered necessary to call witnesses for the defence . It is to be observed that very much of the testimony was ad ...
... called for his carpet - bag and took it on shore with him . This was all the evidence in the case , as it was not considered necessary to call witnesses for the defence . It is to be observed that very much of the testimony was ad ...
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... called , or affidavits , of some of the disappointed speculators who had failed to procure her for their own privateering purposes . Considering the character of the parties , and the rich bait of half forfeiture , or whole blackmail ...
... called , or affidavits , of some of the disappointed speculators who had failed to procure her for their own privateering purposes . Considering the character of the parties , and the rich bait of half forfeiture , or whole blackmail ...
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... called a fatal objection , namely , the wishes of the State Department , — which objection , as will be seen by the Report , prevailed with the court ; Judge Betts decided that he had no right to bond the ship , but kindly suggested ...
... called a fatal objection , namely , the wishes of the State Department , — which objection , as will be seen by the Report , prevailed with the court ; Judge Betts decided that he had no right to bond the ship , but kindly suggested ...
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Página 2 - ... fitted out and armed, or shall knowingly be concerned in the furnishing, fitting out or arming of any ship or vessel with intent that such ship or vessel shall be employed in the service of any foreign prince or state, or of any colony, district, or people...
Página 29 - That if any person shall, within the territory or jurisdiction of the United States, enlist or enter himself, or hire or retain another person to enlist or enter himself, or to go beyond the limits or jurisdiction of the United States with intent to be enlisted or entered...
Página 279 - ... colony, district, or people, to cruise or commit hostilities against the subjects, citizens, or property of any foreign prince or state, or any colony, district, or people, with whom the United States are at peace...
Página 337 - ... for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, and each of us, our and each of our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Página 2 - ... more than three years ; and every such ship or vessel, with her tackle, apparel, and furniture, together with all materials, arms, ammunition and stores, which may have been procured for the building and equipment thereof, shall be forfeited, one half to the use of the informer, and the other half to the use of the United States.
Página 2 - That if any person shall, within the limits of the United States, fit out and arm, or attempt to fit out and arm, or procure to be fitted out and armed, or shall knowingly be concerned in the furnishing, fitting out, or arming of any ship or vessel...
Página 29 - State, colony, district, or people, as a soldier, or as a marine or seaman, on board of any vessel of war, letter of marque, or privateer, every person, so offending, shall be deemed guilty of a high misdemeanor, and shall be fined no: exceeding one thousand dollars, and be imprisoned not exceeding three years...
Página 56 - ... be forfeited; and it shall be lawful for any officer of His Majesty's customs or excise, or any officer of His Majesty's navy who is by law empowered to make seizures for any forfeiture incurred under any of the laws of customs or excise, or the laws of trade and navigation...
Página 38 - But there is nothing in our laws, or in the law of nations, that forbids our citizens from sending armed vessels, as well as munitions of war, to foreign ports for sale. It is a commercial adventure which no nation is bound to prohibit, and which only exposes the persons engaged in it to the penalty of confiscation.
Página 243 - ... or property of any foreign prince or state, or of any colony, district or people, with whom the United States are at peace, or shall issue or deliver a commission within the territory or jurisdiction of the United States...