PREFACE. The compiler of this volume of Notes on Marine International Law lays no claim whatever to originality. It is simply, as shown by the title-page, a compilation from the writings and opinions of certain acknowledged authorities on the subject, and, where it was possible to do so, the language of the authorities cited has been quoted literally. International Law, as at present recognized, is so largely made up from the decisions of jurists and the opinions of writers and statesmen of international reputation, that any attempt at originality in the treatment of the subject is out of the question; hence no apology is considered necessary for the use that has been made of the work of others, due credit being given in every case. The object of these Notes is to show, as clearly and concisely as possible, what are recognized principles of International Law relating to maritime affairs, and to do so in a manner that will make them of use to the naval officer on service. The commander of a vessel of war frequently has questions brought to his attention involving the interests and the honor of his flag-cases requiring prompt decision, where he may not have the necessary authorities at hand to assist him, nor the time needed to consult and compare them were they available. It was to meet such cases that this work was undertaken; and, if it does not fully answer its purpose, the compiler trusts that it may at least be the means of attracting to the important subject of which it treats, the attention which it merits from all who are interested in maritime affairs. WORKS FROM WHICH EXTRACTS ARE TAKEN. KENT, JAMES. Commentaries on American Law. 10th ed. New York, 1860. WHEATON, HENRY. Elements of International Law. 2d ed. Lawrence's Notes. Boston, 1863. The same. 8th ed. Dana's Notes. Boston, 1866. LAWRENCE, W. B. Visitation and Search. Boston, 1858. WOOLSEY, THEODORE D. Introduction to the Study of International Law. 4th ed. New York, 1877. UPTON, F. H. Maritime Warfare and Prize. 3d ed. New York, 1863. Francisco, 1861. San DAHLGREN, JNO. A., Rear-Admiral, U. S. Navy. Marine International Law. Boston, 1877. STORY, JOSEPH. Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States. 3d ed. Boston, 1858. BLATCHFORD, SAM'L. Reports of Cases in Prize, 1861-1865. Washington, Government Printing Office, 1866. CUSHING, CALEB. The Treaty of Washington. New York, 1873. PHILLIMORE, ROBERT. Commentaries upon International Law. London, 1854-57. HALL, W. E. International Law. Oxford, 1880. CASTLE, E. J. The Law of Commerce during War. London, 1870. REDDIE, J. Researches in Maritime International Law. Edinburgh, 1844. HAUTEFEUILLE, L. B. Des Droits et des Devoirs des Nations Neutres. Paris, 1858. ORTOLAN, THEODORE. Règles Internationales et Diplomatie de la Mer. Paris, 1845. EMMERICH DE VATTEL. The Law of Nations. Translation and Notes by Joseph Chitty. Reprint. Philadelphia, 1859. CORNELIUS VON BYNKERSHOEK. A Treatise on the Law of War. Translation and Notes by Peter Stephen Du Ponceau. Philadelphia, 1810. De Martens, G. F. An Essay on Privateers, Captures, etc. Translation and TREATIES OF The United StaTES. 1873. REVISED STATUTES OF THE UNITED STATES. 1875. NAVY REGULATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES. UNITED STATES Consular REGULATIONS. 1876. 1870. BRIGHTLY'S DIGEST Laws of THE UNITED STATES. 1865. A few quotations, from text-writers not in the possession of the compiler, used by Mr. Lawrence in his notes to Wheaton, have been taken from those notes, giving credit in each case. The references in the foot-notes are to the editions of the various works as named in the above list. |