Modes of redress; war; maritime war; prize courts; contraband; blockade; neutrality

Accessory Transit Company American April April 24 arbitration armed army authority award belligerent blockade blockaded port bombardment Britain British Government capture cargo Chilean circumstances citizens civil claim claimant Colombia commander commerce commission condemnation Confederate conference confiscation Cong Congress consul contraband contraband of war convention Cranch cruiser Declaration of Paris declared decree destination diplomatic duty enemy enemy's flag foreign France French Greytown Hague held hostile Inst instructions international law July June jurisdiction law of nations laws of war liable Majesty's Government maritime ment merchant military minister Navy neutral port neutral vessel officers opinion owner papers parties peace persons present President principle prisoners prisoners of war prize court prize law proceedings proclamation protection Punta Arenas question rule Russia sailed seized seizure sess Seward ship Spain steamer territory tion trade treaty tribunal United violation voyage Wheaton