Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-04-08

in need Of, conformably to such orders and
regulations as the government of the nIace
having respect to the circumstances ofeach
case shall prescribe. She shall no, be al.
iowed to break bulk or unload her cargo,
unless the same shall be bona tide necessary
10 her being rehtted: Nor shall she be obji-
geu TO pay any duties whatever, except on
~ on such articles as The may be permitted
to sell for the purpose aforesaid.
! ARTICLE 8vIII.
IL sfaii not DC lawful for any forejen DR..
vateers, (not being subjects or citizens of
elther OF the said parties) who have COM
ihissions from any power or state in epmity
"i'n eitner nation, oarrr their ships in the
ports or either ofthe said parties, nor to sell
what they nave taken, nor i'm any other man
ner to exchange the same, nor shall they
be allowed to purchase more provisions
ehan snail be necessary for their going TO
she nearest port of that prince or state f:om
whom they obtained their commissions
ARTICLE XIX.
II snail be lawful for the ships of war and
prlvateers, belonging TO the said parties
! respectively, to carry whithersoeyer they
please the ships and goods taken from their
enemies, without being obliged to nav any
| Ices TO the officers of the admiralty, or to
any Judges whatever, nor shall the said pri-
go "hen they arrive al and enter the ports
| oil the SAID parties, be detained or seized:
not snail the searchers or other officers Of
NOSE places visit such prizes, Except for
the purpose of preventing the CARRYING of
any part or the cargo thereof on shore i'm
any manner contrary to the established
laws OF vevenue, navigation, or commerce)
nor soaii such officers take cognazance of
the validity OF such prizes but they shall
DC at ioerty to hoist sail, and depart as spec
any as may be, and carry their said prizes
10 tic places mentioned in their commiss,-
ons or patents, which the commanders of
the said ships ofwar or privateers shall he
obliged to shew.
no shelter or refuge shall be given in
'heir ports to such as have made prize
upon the subjects or citizens of either Of the
SAID parties; but if forced by stress of wea-
'her OF inc dangers OF the sea to enter them,
iartiCuiar care shall he taken TO hasten
their departure, and TO cause them to re-
tire as soon rs possible Nothing in this
treaty contained shall however be constru
ca 60 operate contrary to the former and
i existing pubic treaties with other sove-
reigns OF states But the two parties agree
that while they continue in amity. neither
~ them VIII IN future make any treaty that
sha'l be inconsistent with this or the prece-
ding article.
Neither Of the said parties shall permit
the ships or goods belonging to the subjects
OF ciuzcns OF the other TO be taken within
cannon shot of the coast nor within the ;u-
rIsdiction described III Article XII, so long
rs inc provisions of the said article shall
De III force, by ships of war or others hav-
'hS commissions from any prince. republ;c.
or state whatever. But in case il sh5uId co
n ppcr, the party, whose territorial rights
snail thus have been violated, shah use his
utmost endeavors TO obtain from the Offend
ing party iuii and ample satisfaction for the
Vessei or vessels 50 take d, whether the same
ne vessels OF war, or merchant vessels.
ARTICLE Xxx
Al AT ar .in1s rupture yhcnld take place
(Which God forbid) Between his majesty and
the U ). the merchants and others of each
on the two nations, residing in the domini-
ons OF the other shall have the privilege of
remaining and continuing their trade, 40
long 3 they do it peaceably, and commit
no on nee against the laws and in case
the'r conduct should render them suspect
co. ana the respective governments should
thihS proper to order them to remove, the
term or twelve months, from the DubIicati
on Of the order shall be allowed hem for
Shat purpose, to remove with their fami-
mes, ELECTS and property but this favor
snail not lie extended To those who shall act
contrary TO the established laws and for
&re'.,cr certainty, il is declared that such
rupture shall not he deemed TO exist. while
negotiations for accommodating differences
shall be depending, nor until the respective
ambassadors or ministers, if such there
snail be, shall he recalled, or sent home on
account oil personal misconduct, according
TO the nature and degree of which, both par !
ties retain their rights, either to request
the recall, or Immediately 10 send home the I
ambassador or minister of the other, and |
that without prejudice to their mutual
friendship and good understanding.
ARTICLE XXI.
IL ls further agreed that his majesty and !
the u D. ~ mutual acquisitions by them !
respectively, OF by their respective minis !
tcrs, or officers, authorised TO make the |
same, will deliver mp 10 justice all persons,
who being shsrged with murder or forgery,
committed WI hin he jurisdiction of either, !
snail seek an asylum vi hin any of he coun,
ries Of he oher, provided that this shall
only be done on such evidence Of criminali.
~, as, according O he laws Of the place,
where the fugi i've or person so charged shall
be found, would justify his apprehension and
commltmen. for trial. if he offtnce had
here been committed. The expense of
such apprehension and delivery Shall be
borne and betrayed by hose who make the
requisition, and receive the fugitive.
ARTICLE XII.
In the event of ship wreck happening
! IN place belonging o ong or n her of the