The daily union., 1856-11-05
From the N. O. Crescent, Oct 25.
TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND
kICARAgUA

The annexed is understood to be the substance of the
treaty of friendship commerce. and navigation between
the republics of Nicaragua and the United States concu
ded the month of June last and which has since been
the subject of communication between the two govern
mens 1t definitely ratified the 27th of last month
and exchange of rad6eatons will take place. II
they have not been already exchanged:
Art Sdpuiates perpetual amity between the two re-
publics and their citizens
Art There shall all territories of the Uni
ted States and the territories OF the republic OF Nicaragua
reciprocal freedom of commerce The citizens OF both 10
be allowed all ports with their ships where other
foreigners may enter and the merchants and traders OF each
nation respectively shall enjoy the most complete protec
zion aud security for their commerce. subject to the laws
and statutes of the countries respectively Shipsof
and mail packets also allowed the privileges OF the
ports This article shall not derogate from the privileges
granted TO the Accessory Transit Company.
Art The parties to treat each other the footing
Of the favored nation and grant TO each whatever
privileges in commerce and navigation may be granted TO
other nation.
Art a. Spulates same in regard to duties on i'm
ports and exports, respectively.
Art g. Spulates terms in regard to tonnage lights,
harbcr pilot dues, etc, local charges, salvage etc.
Art Extends the equality of duties to goods imported
in American and Nicaraguan bottoms.
Art l. Merchants, captains and citizens to be free to
trade and appoint their agents in each countryj and to
free the courts OF justice and to appoint their
own attorneys and agents.
Art g. Citizens of each republic to enjoy in the terrific
res of the other all the rights of in their
trade and the succession to personal estates by will or 9TH
and denomination, by SALE donation, exchange testament
or any other whatsoever also the administration
of Justice Retail of merchandise to be subject to local
laws wills legally authenticated to have due effect and
estates of ntestaes be administered by curators
pointed by the minister consul.
Art O. Citizens of either republic may hold and possess
in the other any real personal estate without changing
their national character shall be exempt from compulsory
military service but shall pay all lawful taxes their prop
ery not be taken without compensation and shall be
| allowed to 60 to any place without restriction.
Art TO- Provides for the appointment Of diplomatic
agents and consuls.
| Art H. Citizens allowed six months on the coast and
twelve in the interior to wind their business in case OF
war.
Art L. Treats of ships seeking refuge in the port be
| treated with humanity.
Art l3 Provides for the delivering up to justice of all
persons of either country who may seek asylum con-
ceament within the territories of the other charged with
the crime Of murder assault with intent to commit mur
der piracy, arson rape forgery the utter
of forged papers burglary or the fabrication OF
circulation of counterfeit money whether coin or paper
money or the embezzlement of public funds committed
within the jurisdiction of either party.
Art ID Citizens infringing this treaty to be held per
sonally responsible.
| Art Is. Treaty to remain in force twelve years
Art l6 Ratfcatious to be exchanged within eighteen
months from the goth June, 1855.