Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-06-30
CoNsrANrINopLK, Feb. fe

n ucdtH Oh peace, COnCl1deu with
England, has just been published it
is in the following terms;
I; In the name Of the most merciful
,(iod, the object ofthis faithful and au-
shentic instrument is as follows:
Notwithstanding the appearance of
misunderstanding, i, CONSEQUENCE of
s1he events of the times, between the
Sublime Porte and the Court of Lon
don, these two powers, equally ANNA
ted by a sincere desire to establish the
ancient friendship which subsis,ed be-
tween them, have named, for this par-
pose, their respective plenipotentiaries,
viz.
His majesty the very powerful and
very magnificent sultan, Mahmoundan
the Cd, emperor OF the Ottomans, has
named for his plenipotentiary Seyd
,Mehmid Emin Vahad Effendi, direc-
tor and inspector Of the department
called Meneauset, and bearing the rank
OF nechandi of the imperial divan, and
his Very august aud very honored ma
j sty George the Sd of the kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland, having APP
pointed his minister plenipotentiary
Mr.. X. Adair, member Of the imperi.
al parliament of G.. Britain, who, hav-
ing reciprocaIly communicated their
full powers, have, after several conf.
FENCES and discussions, concluded a
peace equally desired by both powers,
according TO The following articles:
Art. 1. From the moment of the
signature of the present treaty all acts
,,oi hostilities shall cease between Eng
land & Turkey, & the prisoners on both
sides, in consequence of this happy
peace shall be at liberty in 81 days af-
ler the signature Of the treaty, OF 500
ner ifpossible.
ART. ?. IF there should be any pla-
ces bel nging to The Sublime Porte in
possession OF Great Britain, they are
To be restored and given up TO the
Sublime Porte, with all their cannon,
ammunition and other effects, in the
same condition in which they were
found when occupied by the English /;
and this restitution must take place
within 81 days after the signature OF
this treaty.
Art. 8. If there shall be any effects
or property apPertaining to English
merchants, or seduestrred under the
jurisdiction .of.the Sublime Porte, that
shall be all returned and restored TO
the proprietors I; and in like manner If
there shall be effects, property or YES.
sells aPpcrtaining to the merchants and
subjects Of the Sublime Porte, unde
seqeestration at Malta, or in the other
isles and states Of his Britannia males
~ they shall in like manner be entirely
returned and restored TO the proDrie-
tors.
Art. 4. The articles of the treaty
stipulated in the Turkish year 1856. ii,
;he moon Djunaziut Akber, as also the
act relative TO the commerce of the
BLACK Sea, and the other PRIVILEGES
Imidjinzals) equally established by the
acts 81 subseq aent periods, shall be OBJ
served aUd maintained as heretofore,
and as il they had not Suffered any In.
serruption.
Art. 5. In consequence Of the good
treatment and favor granted BIT the
Sublime Porte 10 the English mer-
chants with respect to their nierchan-
gre and property, and every thing OF
which they may stand in need and 10
ike hammer with regard to all objects
tending to facilitate their commerce,
England shall reciprocally grant entire
favor, and an am ,ble treatment to q e
hagss subjects, and merchants of the
Sublime Porte, who shall hereafter fire.
qGent the states Of his Britannia ms-
Jesiy "a exercise commerce.
Art. 6. The tariff of the customs
which was lately fixed at Constantine
lle, ~ the rate Of per cent. aud esbe.
oiAliy this article, which respects inter
hJ commerce, shall be constantly OBJ.
'frged as they have been regulated. -
Iothis England promises to conform.
Art Z. The ambassador of his ma.
jesty he king Of Great Britain shaI
i1.il ENJOY the hcnors enjoyed by o.