A History of the San Juan Water Boundary Question, as Affecting the Division of Territory Between Great Britain and the United StatesCassell, Petter, and Galpin, 1869 - 446 էջ |
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By the 3rd Article of the treaty of 1819 , between the United States and Spain , the
boundary line between the two countries , west of the Mississippi , was
established from the mouth of the river Sabine , to certain points on the Red River
and ...
By the 3rd Article of the treaty of 1819 , between the United States and Spain , the
boundary line between the two countries , west of the Mississippi , was
established from the mouth of the river Sabine , to certain points on the Red River
and ...
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Some time elapsed before any attempt was made to carry out the terms of the
treaty , and to mark out the boundary line therein stipulated . A survey of the so -
called Gulf of Georgia was , however , set on foot by the British Government , but
the ...
Some time elapsed before any attempt was made to carry out the terms of the
treaty , and to mark out the boundary line therein stipulated . A survey of the so -
called Gulf of Georgia was , however , set on foot by the British Government , but
the ...
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the line is described by the treaty of 15th June , 1846 , as running along the forty -
ninth parallel of latitude , and the ascertainment ... that it would be wise to
proceed forthwith to take measures for marking out that portion of the line of
boundary .
the line is described by the treaty of 15th June , 1846 , as running along the forty -
ninth parallel of latitude , and the ascertainment ... that it would be wise to
proceed forthwith to take measures for marking out that portion of the line of
boundary .
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But in regard to this portion of the boundary line , a preliminary question arises ,
which turns upon the interpretation of the treaty , rather than upon the result of
local observation and survey . “ The convention of the 15th June , 1846 , declares
...
But in regard to this portion of the boundary line , a preliminary question arises ,
which turns upon the interpretation of the treaty , rather than upon the result of
local observation and survey . “ The convention of the 15th June , 1846 , declares
...
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The first operation , which , in conjunction with the United States Commissioners ,
you will have to undertake , in tracing the above mentioned boundary line , will
be to determine with accuracy the point at which the forty - ninth parallel of north ...
The first operation , which , in conjunction with the United States Commissioners ,
you will have to undertake , in tracing the above mentioned boundary line , will
be to determine with accuracy the point at which the forty - ninth parallel of north ...
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Էջ 374 - Majesty shall be continued westward along the said forty-ninth parallel of north latitude to the middle of the channel which separates the continent from Vancouver's Island; and thence southerly through the middle of the said channel, and of Fuca's Straits, to the Pacific Ocean...
Էջ 6 - 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.
Էջ 39 - It is agreed that any country that may be claimed by either party on the northwest coast of America, westward of the Stony Mountains, shall, together with its harbors, bays, and creeks, and the navigation of all rivers within the same, be free and open for the term of ten years from the date of the signature of the present convention, to the vessels, citizens, and subjects of the two Powers...
Էջ 7 - 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.
Էջ 71 - In testimony whereof I have caused these letters to be made patent, and the seal of The United States to be hereunto affixed.
Էջ 67 - From the point on the forty-ninth parallel of north latitude, where the boundary laid down in existing treaties and conventions between...
Էջ 64 - Hartley, esq. on whom we have therefore conferred the rank of our minister plenipotentiary, have nominated, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do nominate, constitute and appoint him our true, certain; and undoubted commissioner, procurator, and plenipotentiary ; giving and granting to him all and all manner of faculty, power and authority, together with...
Էջ 251 - I think that the protection of territory is to be reckoned from these islands ; and that they are the natural appendages of the coast on which they border, and from which, indeed, they are formed.
Էջ 440 - Britain and Ireland, the Right Honourable George William Frederick, , Earl of Clarendon, Baron Hyde of Hindon, a Peer of the United Kingdom, a Member of Her Britannic Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Her Britannic Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs...
Էջ 306 - From the point on the 49th parallel of north latitude, where the boundary laid down in existing Treaties and Conventions between Great Britain and the United States terminates, the line of boundary between the territories of Her Britannic Majesty and those of the United States shall be continued westward along the said...