The Massachusetts spy, or, Thomas's Boston journal. [volume] (Boston [Mass.]) 1772-1775, 1773-04-16

! ~, and by the chiefs of Grand Sable, Mahirs-
ca, Rabacca. Meccaricau, Baiiars, Coubamar on,
Iambou, Colonrie, Csmocarabou, OuaFawarou
and Efpsgnol, for themlelvss and the ref of
their people.-The articles of which treaty are
as follows.
l. ALL hoaile proceedings to cesle a
firm and laiiing peace and friendfhip to
fucceed.
II. The Caraibs lhal. acknowledge his Ma
jeRy to be the righfu iovereign of the iiland
and domain of St. Vincent take an oath of
fidelity to him as their king /; promife ablouie
lubmiilion to his will and lay down their arms.
III. They fhal fubmit themlelves to the
laws and obedience of his Msjeay's govern
ment, with power to the Governor to ensa fur.
ther regulations for the publick advantage, as
ihall be convenient. This article only refpetls
their Transitions with his Msjeay's lubjeetS,
not being Indians, their intercour1e and cul-
toms with each other in the quarters allotted them
not being affected by i'll And all regulations
TO receive his M.jsfy's Governors appreciation
before carried into execution.
Nv. A portion of lands hereafter mentioned
to be allotted for the Tefidence of the Caraibs,
viz. from the river Bauarau to point Elpagnol
on the one Gde, and from the river Anaibau
to point Elpagnol on the other fde, according
to lines to be drawn by hisMajefy's Surveyors,
s9Ns> The fources of the rivers to the tops of
the Al6Antains the ref of the lands, formerly
HlRh&kAA by Carsibs, for the future TO belong
reg. 20 biz Msisity. -.
szzAA Fhofc lands not to be alienated, either
by Eale, leale, or otherwile, but to psrfcns
properly authorized by his Msjeay to receive
them. rr4 st -
vi. Roads, ports, batteries, and commune
cation to be made as his Msjefy pleales. e
VII. No undue intercourse with the French
Hands, to be allowed. .....a $50, "a
VIII. Runaway laves in the poHeiIion Of
the Caraibs are to be delivered up, and endea-
yours ufed TO difcover and apprehend the
others, and an engagement, in future net
to encourage, receive or harbour any lave
whatever :. Forfeiture of lands for harbour
ing; and carrying off the ifland capital
crime.
TX. Perlons guilty of capital crimes sgainft
the Enslin, are to be delivered up.
x. 10 time Of danger to be aiding and af-
filing to his MsjeRy's fubje6ts agana their
enemies. .'s.t
XII. The three chains to remain to his
MsieRy.
XII. All confpiracies and plots sgainR his
Msieny,, or his government to be made
known 20 his Governor, or other civil ma
giarates. ~
XIII. Leave If required) to be given to
the Csraibs to depart this ifland, with their
families and properties, and saiiance in their
transportation.
xiv. Delerters from his mJeay's fervice
| (if any) and runaway naves from the French to
be taken up in order that they may be returned
to their matters.
XIV. The chiefs Of the different quarters
are TO render an account of the names and
number of the inhabitants of their REFLECTIVE
difriets.
XVI. The chiefs and their Caraib', inha-
bitants, to attend the Governor when required
for his msjsfy's fervice.
XVII. Ali polible facility, confident with
the laws of Great Britain, to be afforded to the
Caraib. in the fale of their produce, and in their
| trade to the different Britilh flands.
XVIII. Intire liberty of hfhins, as well on
the coaa of ST. Vincent,as well as at the neigh
bouring keys, to be allowed them.
XIX In all cafes when the Csnihs conceive
themleIves injured by his maielly's other
fabieas, or other perfons, and are defrous Of
having reference to the laws, or to abe civil
msgiArates, an aeent. being ore of his msjef-
TVS natural born Subjects, may be employed by
themfeIves, or, if more agreeable at his msjei-
| tyt coa. :,
TX. No Arangers or white Perfon', to be
permitted to feitle among the Cataibs without
permilion obtained in writing from ths Co
yeTnor.