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i consideration of A4. his Government
The Schooner belongs to Schleswig Sonderburg
2. in
The is under a monthly Charter to a subject of the Emperor of China, a Neutral Power, and was engaged in the prosecution of a voyage under such Charter when seized by the Gazelle :
3. That the "Chin Chin" lies in this harbor flying the Danish Flag, as prize of the Prussian War, having never been condemned by any competent Tribunal
4. That no declaration has been made by Prussia, or if made, that no notice has been given of it relative to seizures of vessels under Danish flag in the China Seas, similar to those issued in Europe.
5. That no Declaration of War between Prussia and Denmark has been issued, nor is there actual war between those two Kingdoms
6. That the hostilities now or recently existing in Schleswig Holstein are between Prussia and Austria representing the Germanic Confederation, and the King of Denmark Suzerain of the Duchies, and such Suzerain a member of the Confederation
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