Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28. Early desire for nationality in, XVI. 30-35. Tokens of nationality of, XVI. 42-52. Powers essential to, as a nation, XVI. 55, 60; XIX. 128,--sources of same, XVI. 56; XIX. 128. Credit of, in Europe in 1868 and 1870, XVI. 281; XVII. 247. Activity of, in protecting American citizens abroad, XVI. 311 _et seq._ Reparation due to, from England for aid to Rebels, XVII. 76, 125-127. Extent of losses of, caused by England, XVII. 77-86; English and American testimony to same, XVII. 77-83. Rules of law applicable to damages of, XVII. 86-89. Affairs of, at home and abroad, in 1869, XVII. 98. Duty of, to Spain and Cuba, XVII. 120-124. Wealth of, in 1870, XVII. 245. Should promote education, XVIII. 49. Expense of outlying postal routes in, XVIII. 92. Possible loss of revenue to, from one-cent postage, XVIII. 106. Supports Baez by ships of war at San Domingo, XVIII. 271, 303; XIX. 27; and threatens Hayti, XVIII. 277, 303; XIX. 49; both these actions contrary to international law, XVIII. 280; XIX. 67, 71, 75, 90; XX. 88, 147,--and acts of war, XVIII. 282; XIX. 41, 75, 84; XX. 147. Obligations of, to France and Germany, XVIII. 319 _et seq._ Its treatment of Hayti and Dominica a violation of the Constitution, XIX. 76, 90; XX. 88, 147. Duty of, in regard to San Domingo, XIX. 93, 97, 131. Sale of arms by, to France in war of 1870, XX. 5. Testimony to its observance of neutral duties, XX. 22-24. Unity, selfish efforts for, II. 375. True, defined, II. 377. Leagues to attain, II. 378. Tendency of mankind towards, II. 381-384, 401. For freedom, IX. 316. Universal Suffrage, XIII. 220. V. Van Buren, Martin, nominated for President in 1848, II. 295. Election of, advocated, II. 296. Vattel, his definition of war, I. 15. On law of nature, II. 339. On the Swiss republic, II. 379. On freeing slaves in war, IX. 43. On the object of war, IX. 73. On refusal of recognition to nations, X. 113 _et seq._ On duty of States to satisfy private claims, XI. 127. On reprisals on persons, XII. 79; XVI. 305. On rights of conquerors, XIII. 326. On destruction of property in war, XVII. 14. On meaning of “domicile,” XVIII. 13. On disregarding treaties, XVIII. 34. On alienation of territory, XVIII. 222. On equality of nations, XIX. 68. Vermont, personal gratitude for sympathy of people of, VI. 52. Vessels, relief of distressed, on the coast, V. 93. Vice-President, abolition of office of, XIV. 279. Succession of, to the Presidency, XIV. 280. Powers of, as President of the Senate, XVI. 121; Calhoun’s opinion on same, XVI. 122-124. Vico, Giambattista, discovers law of progress, II. 254. Vincent de Paul, St., enslaved in Barbary States, II. 12, 95. Sale of, II. 87. Good works of, II. 199.