Maritime captures and commercial blockades

Abstract

THE chief object of this paper is to point out the system of maritime war by which the resources of this country will be least impaired by the contest in which it is engaged, and most effectively employed in bringing it to a successful issue. But although the questions involved must be discussed with especial reference to our present national interests, there will be occasion to show the necessity of bearing in mind that they are also questions of permanent importance in international jurisprudence.