Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-02-20


1t is said tha: the latest advices from Central
America are that the Clss Yrissari treaty, between
this government and Nicaragua, has been ratified
by their legislature The treaty originally draw n
contains twenty-five articles, Of which the following
are the most import ant:
Art. IA. The Republic of Nicaragua hereby grants
to the United States, and to their citizens pro-
perty, the right Of transit between the Atlantic and
Pacific through the territories of the Repub-
lie any route of communication, natural srli-
fetal, whether by land or water, which may now or
hereafter exist or be constructed under the auhoTi-
ty of Nicaragua, be used and enjoyed in the same
manner and upon equal terms by both Republics
and their respective citizens; the Republic of Nj
csragua however, reseIYing lis right Of sovereignty
over the same
Art 10. The United States hereby agree TO OK
tend their protection 10 all such routes Of commu-
nicatcn as aforesaid and TO guarantee the neutral
ity OF the same. They also agree to employ their
influence with other nations 10 induce them to guar
tee such neutrality and pFotC ctiOn.
And The republic Of Nicaragua on its part under
takes 10 establish two free ports, at each of the
extremities Of the communications aforesaid the
Atlantic and Pacific At these ports no tom
mage or other duties shall be imposed or levied by
The government OF Nicaragua on The vessels Of the
United States or on any Effects merchandise be-
longing to citizens or subjects of the United Sta'es
or upon the vessels or eff cts of any other country
intended iona de for transit the said routes of
communication and not for consumption within the
republic of Nicaragua. The United States shall also
be liberty to carry troops and munitions of war,
in their own vessels or otherwise, TO either of the
said free ports and shell be entitled to their convey
ance between them without obstruction by the autho-
rites of Nicaragua, and without any charges or tolls
Whatever for their transportation either of said
routes Of communication. And no higher or other
charges or tolls shall be imposed the conveyance
transit of persons and property of citizens sub
scs oflhe United States or any ohercOuntry across
the said routes of communication than are or may
be imposed upon the PEI sons and property Of citi-
zens of Nicaragua. Aud The repUb ic of Nicaragua
recognize The right Of the Postm of the
UGi;ed States to enter into contracts with any ind
viiUals companies to transport the mails Of the
United Stat along the said routes across the 18th
mus, in its discretion in closed sgs the contents of
which may not be intended for distribution within
the said republic, free from the imposition of all
taxes or duties By the government of Nicaragua but
this liberty is MOTTO be construed to permit such
individuals companies, by vrture of this right to
transport the mails, to carry also passengers or
freight.
Art IG. The republic of Nicaragua agrees that
shouldit become necessary at any time to employ
military force for the security aud protection of per-
sons and property passing over any Of the routes
aforesaid it will employ the requisite force for that
purposes but upon failure to do this, for any cause
Whatever, the government Of Nicaragua or Minister
thsreofin the United States employ such force for
this and other purpose and Whsa the necessity
ceases, such force shall be Immediately Withdrawn.