In the preparation of this volume I have had the assistance of several gentlemen, to whom I am under great obligations. I would especially mention President F. A. P. BARNARD, of Columbia College, who prepared the Titles on "Money," "Weights and Measures," "Longitude and Time," and "Sea Signals." I must acknowledge my indebtedness also to Messrs. AUSTIN ABBOTT, CHARLES FRANCIS STONE, and HOWARD P. WILDS, gentlemen of the New York Bar, who have greatly aided me in different parts of the work. NEW YORK, January, 1872. DAVID DUDLEY FIELD. ANALYSIS OF THE CONTENTS. 3. Use of the term "nation" in this Code.. 4. Use of the term "person" in this Code ARTICLE 12. "Sovereignty" defined...... 13. Foreign powers not entitled to act within a nation..... 9 15. Sovereign or chief officer not subject to other jurisdic- ARTICLE 18. Diminution of territory or population..... |