The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1809-08-30
RUSSIA.
UKAsE TO THE SENATE.

UKASE TO THE SENATE.
. 1t is known to the whole world, with what
frmness the trade of ncutrals, has been pro-
tccted by Russia, when the powers of Eu-
rope were at war; 1t is known with what val
our she has guarded tie interest Of trading
nations, III the time of peace, against the e.
vents OF war. Following mp this invariabe
principle, also during the present rupture
with Britain, we entertained the fullest hopes
that the trade with friendly powers would not
be carried on by forbidden means but as ex-
pcrience, during last season, has proved to
us, that the enemy has found it practicable,
by means Of neutral vessels TO supply him
with such produce as he stood in need of and
to gain strength by exchanging his own pro-
duce, we have been compelled TO order two
vessels to be seized. For these reasons, and TO
prevent various subterfuges and articles, we
have deemed it necessary to establish some
rules and hereby order y. fg36
l. That all masters of neutral vessels arriving at
our ports, to prove the property being neutral,
by the following documents of the ship, viz. pass,
chips register, muster-rol logbook, cocket, mani
fest OF the cargo, the charter party, bills of ng.
certificates Of origin, whether the cargo, part Of
the same belongs 10 the captain, and by the nvocss
OF such vessels come from sAmcric: the insies,
or are bound there. In case, however, the master
is not provided with any of tie documents, the
ship is to be OF potts. and not to be per-
miltcd TO discharge. 1tst t,ttiits'tes sttt' w.
I 9. In case of neutral Ships being partly loaded
with merchandise, which can be proved to be Of the
manufacture or produce of the enemy, the same TO
be stopped the goods to be seized, and sold BY pub
lick auction, for the benefit of Cover amen. but if
more than half of the cargo consists of such goods;
then, not only the cargo but also the ship is 10 be
seized. s.....s. ~. IA
5. Apass granted the ship, by neutral, friendly,
or allied power, is not to be considered legal as soon
appears that the master has acted contrary to
the same fthe ship Is named in the pass differ.
emily to what she is in the rest of her documents
unless the alteration made is proved by documents
attested by legal authority, at the place from which
, the vessel departed, and produced before The Ma
gisracy # said place in this instance the master Is
not to be considered gailtys}f ~ ff4f
A. pass Is not to be considered sald If IL should
appear that the vessel to which it is granted wac
not, at the very time it is dated, at one Of the ports
Of the power by which il has been given.
S. 1t the SupercSrgo or Master, or more than ono
third Of the of neutral vessel, should be SUBJ
jects ofpowers at with or If such vessel is
not provided with rcll Of the crew, duly at
tested by the Magisracy of such neutral ports from
which the same departed, then both ship and cargo
are to seized, but the crew to be set at liberty.
( 8. II IT should appear that the pass produced BY
the Master has been counterfeted or altered, ship
and cargo are to be seized for the benefit of Governs
ment and the Master TO be brought to trial, and to
be dealt with pres crbed by the laws for those
who make false documents the crew 10 be set at
T liberty. - -P
z Ifit should appear that vessel is provided
with double Documents with different ,les,natina-
tons, such vessel and her cargo to be seized for
the benefit Of Government In case the Master wishes
to justify himself by having lost has documents and
cannot produce any proofs, his vessel to be detained
granting him time for procuring the same, proper.
Tomato to the distance, if he wishes il else, If rc
Master cannot wait so long, ship and cargo are inr.
medately TO be sent of but at the expiration Of
the period f1ed, the Master docs net prodsce the
needful proofs, ship and cargo to be seized for
.he benefit Of Government. .et'.'t.l ~ loog 0d.
g. Noshp built by the enemy is to be considered
neutral unless, among other documents, duly az
tested document found, proving the sale or transfer
to have takcn place, before The declaration Of the
vs else ship and cargo 20 be seized for the bcnc.
fit Of Government ,aot ~ s. T14i tts,stt.
3. Iftbe Owner or Commander Of neutral vessel
happen 10 DO native OF nation at war with as and
is provided with passes of neutral power, in such
c4se the pass IS not TO a clearance as long
as he cannot prove having become Subject and re-.
sdent OF such power, previous 10 The deciassion
ofwar else he is 10 be sent off, with his SHIP not al.
loving him 10 take in return cargo.
s.. Peferstury, .Ifry 2, 1909