BLOCKADES.
On this subject, it is fortunate that Great Britain has
already in a formal communication, admitted the principle
for which we contend. It will be only necessary therefore, to
hold to the true sense of her own act. The words of the
communication are "that vessels must be warned not to enter."
The term warn technically imports a distinction between an
individual notice to vessels; and a general notice by proclamation
or diplomatic communication; and the terms not to enter
equally distinguishes a notice at or very near the blockaded
port; from a notice directed against the original destination,
or the apparent intention of a vessel, nowise approaching
such a port.
