A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1789-1897, Volume 9authority of Congress, 1898 |
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... entered on the journals of either House of Congress , and of the fact that the Government itself does not possess many of the proc- lamations and Executive orders , it may be that there yet can be found a few papers omitted from this ...
... entered on the journals of either House of Congress , and of the fact that the Government itself does not possess many of the proc- lamations and Executive orders , it may be that there yet can be found a few papers omitted from this ...
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... entered the junior class at Miami University , at Oxford , Ohio , where he was graduated in 1852. Was married October 20 , 1853 , to Caroline Scott , daughter of Dr. John W. Scott , who was then president of Oxford Female Seminary ...
... entered the junior class at Miami University , at Oxford , Ohio , where he was graduated in 1852. Was married October 20 , 1853 , to Caroline Scott , daughter of Dr. John W. Scott , who was then president of Oxford Female Seminary ...
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... entered , was directed , as is now known , against the Confederate army of General Joseph E. Johnston , and not against any particular place . In the Federal advance one of the severest actions was fought at Resaca , Ga . , May 14 and ...
... entered , was directed , as is now known , against the Confederate army of General Joseph E. Johnston , and not against any particular place . In the Federal advance one of the severest actions was fought at Resaca , Ga . , May 14 and ...
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... Entering thus solemnly into covenant with each other , we may reverently invoke and confidently expect the favor and ... entered its second century . I will not attempt to note the marvelous and in great part happy con- trasts between ...
... Entering thus solemnly into covenant with each other , we may reverently invoke and confidently expect the favor and ... entered its second century . I will not attempt to note the marvelous and in great part happy con- trasts between ...
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... entering such waters for the purpose of violating the provisions of said section , and he shall also cause one or more vessels of the United States to diligently cruise said waters and arrest all per- sons and seize all vessels found to ...
... entering such waters for the purpose of violating the provisions of said section , and he shall also cause one or more vessels of the United States to diligently cruise said waters and arrest all per- sons and seize all vessels found to ...
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Page 757 - ... the approach of or to other vessels, be exhibited on their respective sides in sufficient time to prevent collision, in such manner as to make them most visible, and so that the green light shall not be seen on the port side nor the red light on the starboard side, nor, if practicable, more than 2 points abaft the beam on their respective sides.
Page 761 - A vessel which is close-hauled on the port tack shall keep out of the way of a vessel which is close-hauled on the starboard tack.
Page 761 - When two steam vessels are meeting end on, or nearly end on, so as to involve risk of collision, each shall alter her course to starboard, so that each may pass on the port side of the other.
Page 689 - Whereas it is also provided by said section that ' ' the existence of either of the conditions aforesaid shall be determined by the President of the United States by proclamation made from time to time as the purposes of this act may require...
Page 496 - By day she shall carry in a vertical line one over the other, not less than 6 feet apart, where they can best be seen, three shapes not less than 2 feet in diameter...
Page 496 - ... feet apart. The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red, and the middle light shall be white, and they shall be of such a character as to be visible all round the horizon, at a distance of at least two miles.
Page 762 - ... consequences of any neglect to carry lights or signals, or of any neglect to keep a proper look-out, or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case.
Page 760 - A vessel when towing, a vessel employed in laying or in picking up a telegraph cable, and a vessel under way which is unable to get out of the way of an approaching vessel through being not under command or unable to maneuver as required by the rules...
Page 762 - Art. 27. In obeying and construing these rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision, and to any special circumstances which may render a departure from the above rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.
Page 501 - Sailing vessels under way shall keep out of the way of sailing vessels or boats fishing with nets or lines or trawls. This rule shall not give to any vessel or boat engaged in fishing the right of obstructing a fairway used by vessels other than fishing vessels or boats.