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

Of the vessel and list Of the crew. or by other oich
documents, T. show that the men whom tney
claim belonged TO said crew. Upon such 70
exsction of any oath from the consus, the de-
eerters not being citizens Of the country where the
demand is made, either at the time Of their snip
ping or Of their arrival In the port, shall be gwen up
to them. All aid and protection shall be furnished
them for the pursuit. SEIZURE and arrest OF the de-
serters, who sha even be put and kept in the pri-
sons Of the country at the request and at
Of the consuls until these agents may md an OPP
portunity Of sending them away. II, however,
such opportunity should not present itself within
the space OF three months counting from the Gay OF
the arrest the deserters shall be set at nDery ana
shall not again be arrested for the same cause.
Art. 10. The respective consulsgeneral, conAis'
vice consuls, or consular agents shall receive the de-
clarations, protests and reports OF all captains OF
vessels of their nation in reference to injuries expe
rienced at sea; they shall examine and take note OF
the stowage; and when there are no s.pula'io.h W
the contrary between the owners freighters or M
surers they shall be charged with the repairs. II
apy phabitaLts of the country in which the consls
reside or citizens 0fa third nation, are interested IN
the matter, and the parties cannot agree, the COIL
petent local authority shall decide.
Art IL All proceedings relative to the salvage Of
American vessels wrecked upon the coasts OF France
and of French vessels wrecked upon the coasts q
the United States, shall be respectively directed
the consuls-general, consuls and vceconsus OF the
United States in France, and by the consuls genera,
cons,lls and vice-consuls Of France In the United
States and until their arrival, by the respective
consular agents wherever an agency exists. In the
places and ports where an agency does not exist.
the local authorities until the arrival Of the consul
in whose district the wreck may have occurred, and
who shall Immediately he informed OF the occur
renee shall take all necessary measures Tor the pro-
lection OF persons and the preservation OF property
The local authorities shall not otherwise interfere
than for the maintenance OF order, the protecuon OF
the interests of the savers If they do not belong no
the crews that have been wrecked and to carry into
effect the arrangements made ior tne en'ry ano
| expectation of the merchandise saved.
| It is understood that such merchandise shall moi
be subject to any custom house duty II 1t L. 10 DC
re exported and if it be entered for consumption,
diminution Of such duty shall be allowed IN conlor
nifty with the regulations Of the respective coun
tries.
Art. IL. The respective cOnsuls general consuls
vice consuls, OF consular agents, as well as tnen
consular pupils, chanceors. and secretaries, snau
enjoy in the two countries I'LL the other privileges
exemptions, and immunities which may, at any III
ture time be granted the agents OF the same RANK o.
the most favored nation.
Art 49, The present convention snali remain a9 ~, ~
force for the space Of ten years. from the day OF the
exchange of the notifications, which shall be made
in conformity with the respective constitutions OF the
two countries, and exchanged at Washington WITHIN
the period Of six months, or sooner II possible. ln
case neither party gives notice, twelve months De-
fore the expiration OF the said period OF ten years
Of its intention not to renew this convention it shall
remain in force year longer, and 50 on from year
to year, until the expiration OF year lrOu TIE uiy
on which one of the parties shall give such noucc.
In testimony whereof, the respective .plempoten
iaries have signed this convection, and hereunso al
| fixed their respective seals.
| Done at the city Of Washington the twentytairt
| day of February, Ammo Domino one thousand eigh
hundred and fifty three.
EDwAnD EVERETT, l.. 81
| And whereas the said convention, as amended, ha
been duly ratified both parts and the respective
notifications Of the same were exchanged at Washns
ton on the 18th instant, by William l.. Marcy, Secre
tary of State of tho United States and the Count ~
Sartiges, Commander OF the Imperial Order Of tn
Legion Of Honor, &C., &C., &C., and Envoy EXtrao
binary and Minister .Plenipotentiary OF his Majest.
1 the Emperor Of the French, near the government
the United States, on the part Of their respective
| governments. -,
Now, therefore, be it known, that !, Franklin
Pierce, President Of the United States OF America
have caused the said convention to be made public
! to the end that the same and every clause and al
! ticle thereof, may be observed and fulfilled VIII
good faith by the United States and the citizen
thereof
IL. SIN witness whereof, I have hereunto Sc
my hand and caused the seal OF the United States
be affixed. 49,, =
Done at the city of Washington, this twelfth da
| Of August, in the year of our Lord one thomsan
eight hundred and fifty-three, and % tho mdepel
dence Of the United States Of America tue seven'.
eighth. fK Ei $500.
! State