The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-22

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IMPORTANT CONSULAR CONTENTION.
States OF America.
Whereas a Consular Convention bet ween the
United States of America and his Majesty the En-
peror of the French was concluded and signed, IN
this city, by their respective Ptenipotentiaries, on
the twenty third day OF February last; which Con
vention, as amended by the Senate OF the United
States, and being in the English and French lau'
gusges. 1--WE copy the English only,l is, word for
CONSULAR CONVENTION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA AND HIS MAJESTY THE EMPEROR OF
THE FRENCH.
The President OF the United states OF America ana
his Majesty the Emperor of the French, being equal
y DESTROYS to strengthen the bonds OF friendship
between the two nations, and to give new ana
more ample development to their commercial inter-
course deem it expedent, for the accompaniment Oh
that purpose, to conclude special convention, which
shall determine, in precise and reciprocal manner,
Tie rights privileges and duties OF the two countries
Accordingly, they have named the e preside a o.
tary Of State Of the United States his Majesty the
Emperor of the French; the Count de Sartiges,
Commander Of the Imperial Order OF the Legion oil
Honor &c, his Envoy Extraordlnary ana Mlois.er
Penipotentiary ut Washington, who, after commu-
picatDg to each other their full powers, found In
good and due form, have agreed upon the following
articles =
cousuls or consular agents Of the United States and
France shall be reciprocally received and recognized,
on the presentation of their commissions, in the form
established in their respective countries The neces-
sary exequatur for the exercise OF their functons
shall be furnished to them without charge; and on
the exhibition of this exequatur they shall be admit
ted st once and without difficulty by the terr1t 9rai
authorities, federal or State judicial or executive, Q!
the ports cities and places Of their residence and
district to the enjoyment of the prerogaveS recipro
cally granted. The government that furnishes tue
exeauatur reserves the right to withdraw It, on
statement OF the reasons Tor winch IL was thouSns
proper to do so.
Art g The consuls gem raj, consus, vice-consuis,
or consular agents Of the United States and France
shall enjoy in the two countries the privileges usually
accorded to their offices, such as personal immunity
except in the case OF crime; exemption from mitary
betings from service in the militia or the national
guard and other duties of the same nature; and
from all direct and personal taxation, whether fede-
raj State or municipal. Ii, however, the said con-
suls general consus, vceconsus, or consular agents
are citizens Of the country in which they reside-H
they are to become owners OF property there, or
engage in commerce, they shall be subject to the
same taxes and imposts and with the reservation OF
the treatment granted to commercial agents, to the
same jurisdiction as other citizens OF the country
who are owners of property or merchants.
They may place on the outer door OF their Offices,
or Of their dwelling houses the arms OF their natlon
with an inscription in these words: CONSUL OF the
United States" Of" Consul Of France and they
shall be allowed to hoist the flag Ct their country
thereon.
They shall never be compelled to appear as wit
nesses before the courts. When any declaration for
JUDICIAL purposes deposition is to be received from
them in the administration Of Justice they shall be
invited in writing TO appear in court; and. unable
to do their testimony shall he requested III writing,
or be taken orally at their dwellings,
Consular pupils shall enjoy the same personal PR
vleges ard immulites as coLrulS general, consuS,
vice consuls, or consular agents.
In case OF death, indsposition, OF absence OF the
latter the chanceors, secretaries, and consular pl-
pills attached to their Offices shall be entitled % dis
charge adnterm the duties Of their respective posts
and shall enjoy, whilst thus acting the preroSatNes
! granted to the incumbeDts.
Art 3. The consular offices and dwellings shall be
| nyioable. The local authorities shall not invade
them under any pretext In no case shall they ex.
anime or seize the papers there deposited. In nc
Gaze shall those Offices Of dwellings be used as places
Of asylum.
CONSULAR agents of both countries shall have the right
toconplan to the authorities otthe respective govern
ments whether federal or local judicial or executive
throughout the extent of their consular district OF any
nraction Of the treaties or conventions existing be
tween the United States and France, or for the pur
pose Of protecting informally the rights and interests
Of their couutrymen, especially in cases OF absence
Should there be diplomatic agent OF their nation
they shall be authorized in Of need, to have re
course to the general or federal government OF the
country in which they exercise their functions
Art 5. the respe tive consuls- general and consuls
|
trice as they may see fit vice consuls or consula
agents, who may he taken Unfortunately from
among Americans of the United States, Frenchmen
or citizens Of other countries These agents. who's
domination, Il is understood, aha be submitted :
the aI,roval Of the respective governments IL con-
r-!lded with certificate given to the"hose orders
SUI BY whom they are named 60 consul. vice con mi,
Art. 6. Tho - enaIl have the right Of taking at
n. oiees or bureaus, at the domicil of the parties
/ conce nec or on board ship, the declarations of
captains, crews, passengers, merchants or citizens
OF their country, and OF executing there all requisite
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The respective consuls generals consuls, vice con.
sus or consular agents shall have the right also to
receive at their Offices or bureaus conformaby to
the laws and regulations OF their country all acts of
agrcment executed between the citizens of their
own country and citizens or inhabitants of the coun
Try IN which they reside, and even all such acts
between the latter provided that these acts relate to
property situated TO business to be transacted in
the territory or the nation to which the consul or
agent before whom they are executed may belong
CopN5 OF such papers, duly authenticated BY the
coDsuis- general, vice. consus, or consular agents,
and sealed with the official seal Of their consulate or
consular agency, shall be admitted in coarts Of JUS
tlee lhrorgnout the United States and France in like
manner as the originals.
AT. T. In all the States Of the Union whose ey-
hting laws permit H. so long and to tie same extent
az the said laws shall remain in force, Frenchmt
properly; BY the same title and in the same manner
as the citizens of the United States They shall be
free to dispose OF 1t as they may please either gra
fuitousfy or for value received by donation, tesla
ment or otherwise, just those citizens themselves
and IN no case shall they be subjected to taxes on
transfer inheritance, or any Others different from
those paid by the latter or TO taxes which shall not
be equally imposed.
As 10 the States Of the Union by whose existing
laws Aliens are net permitted to hold real estate the
fIescent engages TO recommend to them tho passage
OF such laws as may be necessary for the purpose OF
comforting this right.
In IKE manner, but with the reservation OF the
Interior right OF establishing reciprocity in regard to
pos es,on and inheritance the government OF France
accords TO the citizens Of the United States the same
rights within its territory with respect to real and
pt rsonal property and TO inheritance as are enjoyed
there BY its own citizens.
Ar. .. The respective consul5 GER rsl, consuls
consuls or consular agents shall have exclusive
charge OF the internal order Of the merchant vessels
q their pstoD, and shall alone take cognizance OF
dififIGnrpE which ari nifhna "A In,