New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-04

h.,saf., he cpened, 10 the ships or subjec4y N
sny foreign nation, Brtsb ships and subjects sha DO
entitled 70 admission and to The enjoyment OF "a
equality Of advantages with tbose On the most favored
nation. avsys excepting the advantages accrung 70
the Dutch and Chinese from their extsting relations
with Japan. .s, -.
6. This convention shall be ratified and ratihes-
tons shall be exchanged at Sagasaki on behalf OF her
Majesty the Queen OF Great Britain, and on behso q
bis Hichness the Emperor Of Japan, within twelve
months from the preeent date. -,
:. When this convention shal De ra"hea no hign
officer coming 10 japan shall alter IT.
In witness whereof, we have signed the same, ant
have affixed our seals tberepDto, at Nsgasak, this
18th day OF October, 1854 ., a-,n,,,,o
NIB. The Japanese text vss sigued by the Jspaa-
zee Plenipotertiaries.
Eso,i,ioa sJ ne I,ti' Of t conse.tio. Sees.sli q, ~
b. tis.y E1eQrseies ns Rear Adz,rsl Cos@ssssSts'
CAsf saS as JsPsas'. ce~-i;s'o"e,. ~
al The ports of Nsgasaki ltissn) and Hako-
dadi lMatamei .hall be open TO British ships tor the
purro,es of eecting repas and obtaining fresh water,
PROVISIONS, and other supplies Of any sort they may
absolutely want for the use OF the shipe.
THE frst article of the Convention opens the porte
of Nsgssaki and Hskodadi 10 British ships Tor repairs
and supplies. IL opens the whole ana every Pas' ~
those ports but shpe must be guided IN enchonng oy
tb directions Of the local Government. saie and con-
yen;en, places will be assigned where ships may De
renamed. workmeD, materials, and suppies VIZ DO
provided BY the local Government, according 10 Z
tariff to be agreed upon, by which, also, zee
t;ons will hereafter when Japanese shall have time 70
earn English be made in that language. Bnteh
battle-ground shall be set apart on Medsnlne SmA'
fenced in By stone wall and properly pro'ectea.
"2 Nsgasaki shall be open for the pnrpores aiofe-
..ia from ard after the present date; and Hakodah
ron and after the end OF 50 days from the Adnras
departure from this port The rules ana ivguiauons
~ Zach of these ports are 10 be complied WITH
THE second article provides that at eacn OF the
ports of Nagasakki and Hakodsdi the port
-hsll be obeyedi but the japanese 1overnienl VIZ
hall he Of "A
embarrassment nor to contradict IN any other way tas
general tenor aud intent of the treaty the main oo'
,ect Of which is to promote friendly intercourse De-
tween Greet Britain and Japan.
80. Only ships in distress from weather, or unna-
aeeable, will lie permitted 10 enter other ports than
those specified in the foregoing srticee, whoui per-
mission from the Imperial Government
The third article declares that only ships IN distress
from weather manageable shall enter other ports
than Nsgasaki and Hakodadi without permission from
the Imperial Government; but ships OF war have
General right TO enter the ports Of friendly powers IN
The unavoidable performance Of public duties which
right can neither be waived nor restricted; but her
Maiestys ships will not enter any other than open
ports without necessity, nor without offering proper
explanation 10 the Imperial authorities.
~ British ships in japanese ports shall conform to
the Laws Of Japan. II high officers or commanders OF
rosfs being closed Shculd inferior persons break
tbcm they are 20 be delivered to the commanders
of their ships for punishment"
THE fourth article provides that British shipe and
subjects in Japanese ports shall conform TO the laws Of
Japan and that IL any subordinate British subjects
con init ofenses against the laws, they shall be handed
over to their own officers for punishment and that
high officers or commanders Of ships shall break the
laws il will lead TO the closing of the ports specified
All this is as il should be; but 4 Is not intended by
this article that any acts Of individuals, whether high
or low previously unauthorized subsequently disap-
proved BY her Majesty the Queen Of Great Britain,
can set aside the Convention entered into with hes
Majesty alone by his Imperial Highness the Emperor
| Of Japan. 49,,
IS. In tie ports of Japan, either now open which
may hereafter be opened, to the ships subjects Of
any foreign nation, British ships or subjects shall be
entitled TO Admission, and to the enjoyment OF go
equality of advantages with those OF the most favored
natiop always excepting the advantages accruing To
the Dutch and Chinese from their existing relatsons
| with Japan"
ITbe fh article secures in the fullest sense 10 British
slips and subjects in every port Of Japan, either now
open OF hereafter 10 be opened equality in point d
advantage and accommodation with the ships and sub
s Of foreign ssSncsSss To-
Chinese in the port Of Nagasaki; IT. therefore, any
Uth~r nutivu pour- DC hereafter permitted
appoint cousuk. to open trade or TO enjoy any 3D.
vantsges privilege whatever British ships and sub
ects shall Of right, enter upon the enjoyment Of the
same.
This Convention shar be ratified and the ratihca.
ton shall be exchanged at Nsgasaki on behalf OF Her
Majesty the Queen Of Great Britain, and on behalf Of
His Highness the Emperor Of Japan, within ~ monhs
from the present date.
when this Convention shah be ratified, 20 high
officer coming to Japan shall alter it,"
ARRANGEMENT REGARDING STAMPS.
An arrangement made subsequently TO the Conven-
ton requires that British ships Intending 10 visit Japan
shall be provided with document in proof Of their na-
tioDahty, and q check upon the conduct Of vessels
in Japanese porte and her Hajeetys Government has
directed form Of certificate Of registration 10 DO
adopted which has been accepted satisfactory by
the Japanese authorities and merchant chips arriving
in Japanese ports 10 submit their certificate Of reg
stration to tie officers be appointed by the Japan
authorities, and 10 permit them 10 make such ex-
tracts from II may seem good TO them before suok
ships be admitted 70 obtain repairs and supples
Her Msestys ship- Of vii not be provided with
| such documents; but the officers in command, upoa
proper application will afford all reasonable irforma
lion regarding their ships.
R.Sls,iens for he Port Of Scsa,ot eosasscfeJ 10 Rss
ltE,ral So jan" Stirling ~ no GoSsr'or u Nsea@sAs
sTASDIsG PORT REGULATIONS.
ARrIcLEl. Ships shen anchor within Two-siuas,
| and there await the Directions Of the Governor.
| ART. @ No firearms 10 be discharged.
| ART. g. No person TO land any Of the Islands.
ART. l. No souIdings TO be taken, nor boats 10 b
| pulling about.
| ART. 5. Should any communication be desired
boat Of the upper ofcers shall be called; but com
municaton shall be held with merchant boats and no
exchange Of articles take plsce trading Of any soh
| The above being according to the law OF Gres
Japan, ell commanders and other officers shall obey
the same and orders shall be given 10 the crew thai
! the aforesaid law shsll not be broken.
No regulations for the port Of Hakodsdi have yS
| been communicated.
The form Of register issued BrrSh ,Se cssG
House
| Mr.. ROBERT STEPHENSON on RAILWAYS
Mr.. r. Stephenson, VI. p, the President Of tbe In
sttuton Of Civil Engineers, on taking the char m