The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-21

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the Omitted states End 70 their citzs property tho
right Of transit between the Atlantic end fscnc oceans
as w. Ssss o. a sspv1S On any route
water, Which, may or hereafter exist be construct
Cd under Ae authority Of Nicaragua, to be used
republics and their respective ctizens she republic Of
Nicaragua, however reserving la rights Of sovereignty
AT he United States hereby agree 70 extend their
ecion TO all such routes Of on aSere-
the same they aro agree to employ their inSuencs With
other nations TO induce them 70 guarantee such neutrality
Ard the republic Of Nicaragua, on ss part undertake
tosbbhb ore Zee port 1t each extremity Of OF the
s'oefaid routes Of communication between the Ananh
Duties fhal be imposed levied by the government OF
Nicaragua the vessels Of the United States or on any
the United States or upon tho vessels or eects Of any
ether country intended, bona fde, for transit the
said so,,ss Of and 20, for consumption
also be ct liberty giving notice TO the
authorities OF Nicaragua to carry troops and munitions OF
free ports ard eha be entitled to convey ance be-
tween them without obstruction by said government
corts without charges or tolls whatever for their
sporson either Of said routes provided said roore
snd munitions Of war are not intended to be employed
against Central American nations friendly TO Ncaragua
the transit and property citizens
or subjects Of the United States Of any other country
across the said routes Of communication than may
he imposed on the persons and property of citizens OF
Nicaragua.
Postmaster General OF the uOed States
tracts with any individuals companies Transport the
mails Of the United States along the said
mnncscn aeng any other routes the isthmus
In It's discretion, in closed bags the contents OF which
may not be intended for distribution within the
public, free from the imposition OF all taxes duties by
the Of Nicaragua but this liberty not TO be
construed IA to permit such individuals companies
by virtue Of this right to transport the mails, to carry also
parser gers freight.
Art 10-Tbe republic Of Nicaragua agrees that should
IL become necessary at any time to employ military forces
Def ard
psssrg over any Of The routes Aforesaid, will employ
n' ne, SsqS ,o force 70, that but upon failure 70
The government, Nicaragua the Minister thereof at
warrington or OF the competent legally appointed local
ard isI one, purpOss when tho opinion Of the
shall be Immediately withdrawn
In the exceptions case however, of unforeseen or i'm
United States, the forces said republic are authorized
10 act Tor their protection without such consent having
been previously obtained.
The United States agree to use all legal means and rea
sorabe vigilance to prevent the formation within their
territories Of hostile expeditions destined for those the
Art. TT is understood, however, that the United
States in according protection TO such routes Of commun
cation and guaranteeing their neutrality and security al
ways intend that the protection and guarantee granted
conoitoraly, and may be withdrawn the United States
osem 0s ne or or
concerning the traffic thereupon contrary to the
spirit and intention Of this treaty either by making unfair
or countries over the commerce OF any other
country or Countries, or by imposing oppressive
sepRers, vessels goOcs, wares merchandise, or other
articles The aorefah protection and guarantee shall
first giving six months notice to the republic Of Mica
regina.
Art Sand is further agreed and understood that
in any grants contracts which may hereafter be made
or entered into by the government Of Nicaragua having
reference to the inter oceanic routes above referred or
either Ct hem the rights and privileges granted by this
convention to the government and citizens OF the United
States eha be fully protected aud reserved And any
such grants or contracts row exist OF valid character
further understood that the guarantee and protection
Of the United States, stipulated in article ID Of this treaty.
shall be held imperative and void until the holders OF
such grants and contracts shall recognize the con-
cessions made in this treaty 10 the government aud
c'izers Of the United States with respect to such inter
serve and be governed by these concessions fully
nbey bad been embraced In their original grants or con-
guarantee and protection shall be in full force provided
that nothing herein contained shall be construed either 10
affirm or to deny the validity Of the said contracts.
Art 19-Arter ten years from the,comple,iou OF rail
road other route or communication through the
territory of Nicaragua from the Atlantic TO the Pacific
company which may have constructed or be- in
possession Of the same sha ever divide, directly In
directly by the ssue Of new stock, the payment OF div
dents or Otherwise more than fifteen per centper annum
Mt that rate TO is stockholders from tolls collected
,hereuron but whenever the tolls shall be found yield
larger profit than this. they sha DO reduced to the
standard Of Af.een per cent per annum.
Art 2oIt understood that nothing contained In this
treaty tha be construed TO Affect the claim of the govern
meni ctizeEs Of the republic Of Costa Rica 10 free
passage by the San Juan their persons and pro-
perry TO and from the ocean.
Art 2l.-Tbe two high contracting parties desiring to
make this treaty durable possible agree that this
treaty shall remain in full force for the term OF twenty
years from the day Of the exchange Of the Publications.
and either party shall have the right notify the other
Of IFS intention TO terminate alter reform this treaty at
least twelve months before the expiration OF the twenty
years. no such notice be given, then this treaty shall
continue binding beyond the said tne until twelve
months shall have elapsed from the day which one of
the parties shall notify the other Of M intention TO alter
reform abrogate this treaty.
Art 22-The present treaty shall be ratified and the
Publications exchanged at Washington city, within the
space Of one year. or sooner IL possible.
In witness whereof the above named Minister Resident
and Secretary OF Foreign relations have signed the same
and sf1xed thereto their respective seals
Done at the city Of Managpa, this sixteenth day OF
March, 10 the year OF Lord thousand eight hun.
cred and fifty -nne MfRABEAU B, LAMAR.
PEDRO ZELEDON.
THIRTY-sIxTH CONGRESS.
EIRST SESSION.