The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-13


part only Of the cargo il shall be lawful for him to
do 40, paying duties such part only, and to pro
coed with the remainder TO any other Pous
Or, IL the master SO desire he may, within forty.
eight hours after the arrival OF the vessel but moi
later, decide to depart without breaking bulk; ia
which case he viii not be subject to pay tonnage OF
other duties or charges, until, on his arrival al
another port, he shall proceed 10 discharge cargo
when he will pay the duties on vessel and cargo,
cording TO law. And the tonnage duties shall be
held 10 be due after the expiration Of said oriyegh
hours.
AIR, xL The superintendent Of customs, in or
der to the collection Of the proper duties, win, on
application made to him through the consul, ap
point suitable officers, who shall proceed, in the
presence Of the captain, supercargo, or consignee
70 make just and fair examination of all goods in
the act Of being discharged for importation, or laden
Tor exportation board any merchant vessel OF the
United States. And il dispute occur in regard 10 the
value Of goods subject 10 ad-valorem duty, or IN
regard the amount of tare and the same cannot bs
satisfactorily arranged by the parties, the question
may, within twcnty-four hours, and not afterwards
Le referred to the said consul to adjust with the SUI
perintendent of customs. Ass ~ t,
ARr. XII. Sets Of standard balances, and also
weights and measures, duly prepared, stamped
and sealed according to the standard Of the custom
house at Canton, shall be delivered by the supern'
tendents Of customs TO the consuls at each OF the
W
sion in measures and weights Of merchandise.
Arr. KIN. The tonnage duty on vessels belonging
to citizens of the United States shall be paid on their
being admitted to entry. Duties Of import shall be
paid on the discharge Of The goods and duties Of ex
port on the lading Of the same When oil such du
ties shall have been paid, and not before, the
superintendent of customs shall give port clear
ancc, and the consul shall return the ships papers
SO that she may depart on her voyage. The duties
shall be paid 10 the shroffs authorized by the Chr
nese government TO receive the same in its behalf
Duties payable by merchants Of the United States
shah be received either in sycee silver in foreign
money, at the rate Of exchange as ascertained by
the regulations now in force. And imported goods
on their resale transit in any part OF the empire
shall be subject to the imposition of no other duty
than they are accustomed TO pay at the date OF this
treaty. ~ 3,,s ..s h
AR. xiv. No goods on board any merchant yes
sci of the United States in port to he transhpped
to another vessel unless there be particular occasion
therefor; in which case, the occasion shall be cer
fed by the consul to the superintendent of customs
who may appoint officers TO examine into the facts
and permit the transhipment. And if any goods b.
transhipped without such application, inquiry, and
permit, they shall be subject TO be forfeited 10 ths
Chinese government ~ bas.
Arr. XIV. The former Limitation Of the trade o.
foreign nations to certain persons appointed d
Canton by the government, and commonly called
Hong merchants, having been abolished, citizen,
Of the United States, engaged in the purchase Of
sale Of goods Of import or export, are admitted
to trade with any and all subjects Of China
without distinction; they shall not be subject Il
any new limitations, nor impcded in their bushes.
by monopolies or other injurious restrictions
Arr. XVI. The Chinese government will not hold
itself responsible for any debts which may happier
To be due from subjects of China to citizens Of tht
United States, or for frauds committed by them
,t~ If he
law; and on suitable representation being made 4
the Chinese local authorities, through The consul
they will cause due examination in ttf ptemises
aud take all proper steps to compel 8sfac,ion
But in the debtor be dead, or without property
or have absconded, the creditor cannot BE indemnt
fed, according 10 the old system Of the co-hong,
called. And If citizens Of the United States be in.
debted to subjects Of China, the latter may seek re-
dress in the same way, through the consul but with
out any responsibility for the debt on TIC part Of
the United States.
Arr. xvn. Citizens of the United States, resi-.
ding sojourning at any of the ports open to for
eign commerce, shall enjoy all proper nocommoda-
ton in obtaining houses and places of business, OF
in hiring sites from the Inhabitants on which TO con-
struct houses and places Of business and also hos
pais, churches, and cemeteries. The local au
thorities Of the two governments shall select iH
concert the sites for the foregoing objects, having
due regard TO the feelings OF the people in the oca
ton thereof; and the parties interested will fix the
rent by mutual agreement, the proprietors on the
one hand not demanding any exorbiiant price, MOI
the merchants the other unreasonaby insisting
on particular spots, but each conducting with justice
and moderation. And any desecration Of said Gene
teries by subjects of China shall be severely pun
ished, according to law
AT the places of anchorage OF the vessels Of the
United States, the citizens of the United States,
merchants, seamen, or others soiourning there
may pass and repass in the immediate neghbor-
hood; but they shall not, at their pleasure, make
excursions into the country among the villages al
large, nor shall they repair to public marta for the
purpose Of dsposing Of goods unlawft,lIy and in
fraud Of the revenue. M
And, in order to the preservation Of the public
peace the local officers of government AT each Of the
live ports shall, in with the consuls, define
the limits beyond which il shall not be lawful foI
citizens of the United States to go. sfH
Arr. xyn,. II shall be lawful for the officers 3,
citizens Of the United States to employ scholars and
people Of any part of China, without distinction o.
persons, to teach any Of the languages Of the EN-
pre- and to assist in literary abors and the persons
so employed shall not for that cause, be subject t.
any injury on the part either of the government OF
of Individuals and it shall in like manner he Lawful
for citizens Of the United States TO purchase al
manner of books in China.
ART. XIX. All citizens Of the United States II
China, peaceably attending 10 their affairs being
placed on a common footing of amty and good vii
with subjects Of China shall receive and enjoy, fol
themselves, and everything aPpertainng to them, III.
special protection Of the local authorities Of govern
ment, who shall defend them from all insult or in
jury Of any sort on the part of the Chinese. i
their dwellings or property be threatened or at
tackled by mobs, incendaries, or other violent Of
lawless persons the local officers, requisiiion
the consul, will Immediately despatch military
force to dispense the rioters and will apprehend hi
guilty individuals, and punish them with the ntmos
rigor Of the law. sE
Arr Xxx. Citizens Of the United States who may
have imported merchandise into any of the fire.,
ports Of China, and paid the duty thereon il they
desire to reexport the same in part in whole, L
any other Of the said ports shall be entitled to make
application, through their consul, to the superinten
dent of customs, who, in order to prevent frauds OF
the revenue shall cause examination to be made by
suitable officers, to that the duties paid sucl
goods as entered on The custom-house books cor
respond with the representation made, and tina
the goods remain with their original marks un
changed, and shall then make a memorandum il
the mort clearance of the goods and the arnoun