Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-09

the subjects OF his imperial majesty, shipped
from the ports Of Brazil for those of France, in
Brazilian or French ships, and despatched for
consumption, shall pay such duties as shall not
exceed those which are only imposed on French
vessels by the French tariff
! In consequence, his most christian majesty
suppreses in favor Of Brazilian commerce, the
additional over-assessment duty Of ten per cent,
established in France upon merchandise i'm
ported in foreign vessels. His most christian
majesty suppresses also, in favor of the cottons
of Brazil, the distinction existing in the
French tariff between long and short staple
cotton.
.:rticIe II. II is likewise agreed that the re-
spective consnls shall be permitted 10 make
representation, when it shall be proved to them
that any article comprised in the tariff, is ex-
cessively overrated, in order that these repre-
sensations may be considered with as little de-
lay as possible, without stopping on that &C
count the clearance of the goods.
| Article Is. His imperial Majesty grants 10
the subjects of his most Christian Majesty, he
privilege of being able to afiix their signatures
with the same conditions and sureties as Bra
lillian subjects in the custom houses; and on
the other hand it is agreed that the Brazilian
subjects shall enjoy the same privileges in the
custom houses of France, as far as The laws
| permit
| Article i9. All the produce and merchandise
exported directly from the territories of one Of
the high contracting parties tor the territories
Of the other, shall be accompanied by certifi-
Gates Of origin, signed by competent officers OF
| the custom houses in the ports Of embarkation
| the certificates of each vessel 10 be numbered
| progressively and Joined with the seal of the
! custom house to the manifest which must be
| certified by the respective consuls; the whole TO
| be presented at The custom house OF the port OF
entry. In such ports where there may be nel-
| Their custom houses nor consuls, the origin OF
the merchandise must be legaized and certified
| by the local authorities.
| Article 90 All the produce and merchandise
ofthe territories Of each of the high contracting
parties which shall be shipped from their re-
spective ports forre-exp ortation reshipments,
shall pay reciprocally in the said ports the same
duties which the subjects of the most favored
nations pay or may pay.
Article 81. If it should happen to one of the
| high contracting parties, to be at war with some
power, nation or state, the subjects the other
may continue their commerce and the naviga-
ton with those states, &c except with the CT
ties or ports which may be besieged or block
AIDED either by sea or land. But in no case will
it be permitted to carry on commerce In articles
contraband Of war which are as follows: can
non, mortars, guns, pistols, grenades, match
es, gun-carriaees, belts, powder, salt petre,
military caps, balls, pixies, swords, halberts,
saddles, cavary-accoutrement and other instru-
ments manufactured TO be used in war
Article % In order to protect more effectu
ally the commerce and navigation Of their re-
spective subjects, the two parties agree not to
protect pirates or those who infest seas with
hostile intentions, i'll any OF their ports, bays
or harbors, and TO enforce strictly their laws "a
gainst those who arc known to be pirates, or
persons residing in their territories who may be
convicted of correspondence or implication
with them. All the vessels or cargoes belong
ing to the sub jects Of the high contracting par
ties, tllat may be taken by pirates, or brought
into the ports of either shall be restored to
their owners, or 10 persons holding powers Of
attorney duly authorised, by proving the iden-
thy of the property; and the restitution will
even be made if the articles have been sold,
provided that it be proved that the purchaser
knew, or had it in his power TO know that the
said articles proceeded from piracy.
Article % Ifit happens that a vessel of war
or merchantmen belonging to either nation be
wrecked in port or on the coast of any of their
territories, the greatest possible assistance to
be rendered as we'll for the preservation Of per-
sons and effects, as for the safety and return of
things saved. Articles saved from ship-wreck
shall not be subject to duty except when they
shall be intended for consumption. l
| Article d. The high contracting parties a.
gree to employ packets to facilitate the rela-
| tons between the two countries; special con-
vention shall regulate this service.
Article IS. The stipulations of the present
treaty shall be perpetual; with the exception of
the l2uh, l4tn, 18th, 10th, 18th and Goth
tices, which shall be inforced during the space
of six years, to commence from the date of the
ratification.
Article o. The ratification of the present
treaty shall take place at Rio Janeiro, in the
space six months, or sooner if possible, count
ing from the day ofthe signature.
In consequence Of which, we the undersign-
ed Plenipoteniaries of his most Christian Ma
iesty and of his Imperial Majesty, in virtue Of
our respective powers, have signed the present
treaty with our hands, and have caused TO be
affixed to it the seals of our arms. Done at Rio
Janeiro on the eighth day of January, in the
wear of our Lord one thousand eight hundred