The Sun.
London, England, 1841-01-19 00:00:00

THE TREATY BETWEEN FRANCE

AND BUENOS AYRES.

The Monte Video journals gives the following text
of the Treaty concluded between France and the Go-
vernment of Buenos Ayres.
" His Majesty the King of the French and his Ex-
cellency the Governor and Captain-General of the pro-
vince of Buenos Ayres, charged with the department of
Foreign Affairs of the Argentine Confederation, with
the intent of settling and tcrminatiMg the differences
which have unfortunately arisen between France and
the said Government, have for this purpose framed
Plenipotentiaries, viz., the King of the French,
M. Angel Rene Armand de Mackau, Grand Officer,
&c. &c. ; and his Excellency the Governor and Cap-
tain-General the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
said Government, Dr. D. Felipe Araea, who, after
having reciprocally communicated their respective full
powers, which were found to be in due form, have agreed
upon and concluded the following articles :
" 1. The government of Buenos Ayres acknowledges
that indemnities are due to the French who have ex-
perienced losses, or suffered damages in the Argentine
Republic, and the amount of these indemnities, which
alone remain to be settled, shall be ascertained by six
arbitrators, to be named in common accord, three by
each of the Plenipotentiaries. In case of disagree-
ment, th'e regulation of the said indemnities shall be re-
ferred to the arbitrement of a third power to be named
by the French Government.
2. 'lnc blockade of the Argentine ports shall be
raised, and the island of Martin Garcia shall be eva-
cuated by the French forces within eight days after
the ratification of the present Convention by Buenos
Ayres. The materiel of the armament of the said
island shall he re-established in the state it was on the

10th October, 18.S8. The two Argentine ships of war
captured during the blockade, or two others of the same
force and value, shall, within the same time, together
with their materiel of armament, be placed at the dis-
posal of the Ai gentine Government.
"3. If, within the (Hay of a month from the said
ratification such Argentines as have been proscribed
front their country at diffeteat epochs since the month
of December, 1838, abandon al lor part of them, the
hostile attitude in which th y are now found against
the Governor of Buenos Ay: as charged with the foreign
relations of the Argentine Confederation, the said
Governor, accepting from this day, and in this
case, the friendly intervention of France relative to
these individuals, offers to grant permission to return
within this territory to all those whose presence shall
not be incompatihl, with the safety of the repub-
lic ; and the persons to whom such permission shall be
granted, shall not be prosecuted or molested for their
anterior conduct. As to such Argentines as are at
this time in arms within the territory of the Argentine
Confederation, this present article shall be applicable
only to those who shall lay down their arms within
eight days from the official communication of this
present convention, which communication shall be made
to the chiefs through the mediation of French and Ar-
gentine agents to be charged with this mission. Gene-
rals and chiefs arc not comprised in this present article,
except those who by ulterior acts shall render them-
selves worthy of the clemency and indulgence of the
Government of Buenos Ayres.
" 4. It is understood that the Government of Bue•
nos Ayres shall continue to consider the republic of Ori-
ental Uruguay in a state of independence, in like manner
as was stipulated in the Convention of peace concluded
on the 27th Angust, 1828, with the Empire of Brazil,
without in any wise prejudicing its natural rights, so far as
is consistent with the justice, honour, and security of the
Argentine Confederation.
" 5. Although the rights and advantages at present
enjoyed by foreigners within the territory of the Ar-
gentine Confederation, so far as regards their persons
and property, are common to all citizens, and subjects
of friendly, and neutral nations, the Government of
the King of the French, and that of the province of

Buenos Ayres, charged with tho external relations

of the Argentine Confederation, declare that until
there shall be concluded a Treaty of Commerce and
navigation between France and the Argentine Confede-
ration, French citizens within the Argentine territory,

and Argentine citizens within the French territory, shall
be considered and treated, in all that concerns their
persons and property, in the same manner, as now are
or may be treated the subjects and citizens of the most
favoured nations.
"6. Notwithstanding what has been stipulated in the
preceding article, if the Government of the Argentine
Confederation should grant to the citizens or natives of
all, or any p art of the United States of South America,
special, civil, or political rights more extensive than those
now enjoyed by the subjects of all and each of the most
favoured nations, these rights shall not be taken to ex-
tend to French citizens established within the territory of
the Republic, nor be claimed by them.
" 7. This present Convention shall be ratified, and
the ratifications exchanged at Paris, within the delay
of eight months, or sooner if possible, through the me-
dium of a Nlinibter Plenipotentiary from the Govern-
ment of the Republic, who shall be accredited, for that
purpose to the Government of his 'l\l ijesty the King
of the French."

LOSS OF EIGHT LIVES AT

BOULOGNE.

BOULOGNE,FIUDAY EVENING.—About twelve o'clock
this day, her Majesty's packet, the Beaver, Captain IL.
Mudge, from Dover, hove in sight, not being able pro-
bably to reach Calais in time for the departure of the
estafette for Paris. Unfortunately there was but little
water in the harbour, and the sluices being open, and
the wind blowing on shore, caused a good deal of surf
off the harbour. As soon as the steamer reached the
roads, the harbour-master ordered the pilot, whose! turn
it was, to go out, but he declined, stating as a reason for
disobeying orders, there was too much surf for so small
a boat. Another was requested, who at first hesitated,
though the most intrepid of seamen. His son, however,
appealing to his courage, prevailed upon the father to
venture with six other seamen ; they weathered the
surf and reached the steamer in safety, and immediately
took on board the mail bags, the mate (Mr. Hare),
whose duty it is to accompany the bags to the post-office,
and two passengers. Two other passengers also got
into this small boat, but the pilot considering they were
too many, recommended the two last to return on board,
promising to land them at a second trip.
They then made for the harbour, but, alas ! at mid-
way between the steamer and the shore the boat cap-
sized and sunk ; the passengers and seamen struggling
together among the most terrific breakers, and in a
situation where no earthly assistance could be rendered
them. As soon as the accident was observed from the
packet the galley-boat was let down, and the poor fellows
who manned it I believe did their utmost to render
assistance, but they could not approach the spot in
time. Nine of these unfortunate beings were carried
by the current to the westward, of whom three were
picked up by this boat, one of whom only (a French
seaman) was rescued in time, the two others having
died from exhaustion and cold before the galley-boat
could regain the steamer. Two other French seamen
were fortunate enough to regain the shore by swim-
ming.
Those who have perished aro two passengers, Ame-
rican gentlemen—one is Mr. Charles Philip de la Ito-
siere,of Quebec ; the name of the other cannot yet be
ascertained, the contents of his passport having been
obliterated by the water ; Delpierre (called Cator) the
pilot and his son, and four seamen.
It is impossible to describe the heart-rending scene
this catastrophe occasioned, particularly among the
fishermen of this port, and their female relations, who
may be considered almost as one large family, for as they
never intermarry with any other class of people, they
are all nearly or distantly related to each other. The
screams, hallooing, supplications, and lamentations were
indescribable. _ _

The poor pilot, Cator, was universally respected by
every one who knew him, and has rendered the greatest
services to humanity, at the peril of his life, by saving
at different periods nearly a hundred persons, and for
his intrepidity and bravery he was some years back de-
corated with the legion of honour. The sad and pe-
culiar fate of his son has excited the most lively sym-
pathy and admiration at his courage. lie was the
first who was rescued from the water, and while in the
galley boat, percoiting his father at some distance
sinking from exhaustion, he leaped into the water to ren-
der him assistance ; after great exertions he reached
him, and at the same moment a breaker separated them
for ever : the father was picked up, but the son has not
yet been found.
For some time it was feared the mail bags would be
lost, or their contents so much damaged as to be of
little worth ; but I believe all have been recovered and
in a fit state to be forwarded by the regular cstafette.
Bodies found—One passenger and Cator (the pilot.)
One passenger and five seamen not yet, but it is ex.
pected they will be found at daylight to-morrow.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

DOVER, JAN. IG.—We have an account to day of a sad

accident at Boulogne yesterday, H.M. Packet Beaver,
had proceeded yesterday morning from hence with the
French mail, and the wind not suiting for Calais, had
steered for Boulogne. On her arrival off Boulogne,
the tide not suiting to enter the port, one of the Bou-
logne boats, under the command of an experienced
boatman named Delpierrc, went off to land the mail
and passengers. They had received the mail into their
boat, in charge of Mr. Steriker Hare, the chief-mate of
the Beaver, with two passengers, and were returning,
and when about mid-way between thepacket and the har-
bour a heavy sea struck the boat and I lament to say Mr.
Hare, the two passengers, (who arc reported to he
American gentlemen), and five of the French boatmen
were unfortunately drowned. The master of the
boat, Delpierre, an intrepid skilful boatman and his
son, are amongst the sufferers. The steam-packet sent
her jolly-boat to their assistance, the moment the acci-
.l
nt was observed from her deck, and it is said suc-
t.‘
cocaed in rescuing two of the French bowmen.
`r•• Hare was an excellent seamen, who had been
ears in the Packet service, and was highly res-
man,Y(? .`[e has left a widow and a large family to deplore
pecie . ,v.. , ,
the sad loge
bttity cave so unexpectedly sustained.