The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-30

THE NEWS FROM HONDURAS.
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British Negotiations with Honduras-The
Conventions OF 1856 and 1859.
We subon the text Of the recent convention signed be-
tween the plenpotentres OF Great Britain and Honduras
in the city of Comayagua the 2sth Of November last
This IGNITION takes the plac, OF two others which
signed in london The 9th of August 1866, and which
the government Of Honduras refused to rafy II will be
that the concessions of the convention OF 1859
much greater In favor of Honduras than those Of 1855
Great Britain has treaty of aity, commerce and nay
CATION with Honduras, with supplementary article qua
rantccing the proposed Honduras railway The present
convention Designed 70 the questions of territorial
rights which long existed between the two countries
in which the United States has taken deep interest
THE CONVENTION OF 1859.
TREATY BETWEEN HER MAJESTY AND THE REPUBLIC
OF HONDURAS.
Her Majesty the Queen Of the United Kingdom Of Great
Britain Ireland and tho Republic of Honduras being
aesrSas TO settle in friendly manner certain questions
conclude treaty for that purpose and have named
their Plenpotcntaries that Is 10 say his Exceleacy the
President Of the Republic of Honduras Don Francisco
Cruz, Political Chief Of the Department Of Comayagua
and her Majesty the Queen OF the United Kingdom Of
Companion OF the Most honorable Order OF the BATH
her britannia Maestys Envoy Extraordinary and Mais
ter pleaposentaIy on special mission to the Republics
each other their respective iu powers found good and
due orm have agreed upon and concluded the following
articles 11A21 lFa ef taei
Article Talking into consideration the peculiar geo.
graphical position OF Honduras and in order
neutrality Of the islands adjacent thereto with reference
any railway other line Of communica-
ton which may be constructed the territory of
agrees to recognize the islands OF Rua uanaja Elena
Title Barberete and Morat known the Bay Islands,"
and situated in the bay OF Honduras as part OF the repab
The inhabitants Of the said islands shall disturbed
in the enjoyment OF any property which they may have
igous belief and worship, public and private but remin
ing in all other respects subject to the laws Of the repuo
ic If any Of them should wish to Withdraw from the
islands they shall be at full liberty do So to dispose
of their Fixed or other property az they think m and
to take with them the proceeds thereof.
The republic Of Honduras engages not TO code said
sands or any OF Them or the right of sovereignty
sSsn Islands or any Of hsm Or any part Of such sove
Art 2. Her Britannia Majesty engages, subject To the
conditions and engagements specified in the
tween the republics of Honduras and Nicaragua rcco
mise as belonging to and under theoveregny of the
sessed BY the Mosquito Indians within the frontier Of that
republic whatever that frontier may be- @ $3.50 49,
The Biss a protecSrase Of that part o. the Mosac
her Maestys government give the necessary nsruc
Art g. The Mosquito Indians in the district recognized
by article second of this treaty as belonging 70 aud
under the sovereignty Of the republic Of Honduras shall
be at full liberty 70 remove with their property from the
territory Of the republic to proceed whhersoever
they may desire; such Of the Mosquito Indians
remain within the said district shall not be disturbed
in the possession OF any lands or other property which
sy may ho o. , sha ae ENJOY natives o.
ed generally by the natives Of the republic The repub
lie Of Honduras, being DESTROYS Of educating the Mosquito
Indians. and improving their social condition In the dis
trct occupied by them, will grant annual Of
Eve thousand dollars, IN gold or silver, for the next ten
said district, the payment Of such annual being qua
ranteed to them by mortgage on all woods and other
natural prcdnsSlons wna;evsr they may be- Of the
These payments shall be made In half yearly install
ments Of two thousand 1--WE hundred dollars each the first
Of which shall be made six months aiter the
exchange of the Publications OF the present treaty
Art 4 Whereas British subjects have by grant, lease
otherwise heretofore obtained from the Mosquito In
dams interes,sin various ands situated within the dis
trct mentioned in toe preceding article, the republic Of
Honduras engages TO respect and maintain su'h interests
Republic shall within twelve months after the exchange
of the Publications OF the present treaty, appoint two
investigate the claims Of British subjects arising of
such grants leases otherwise, and all British subjects
well founded and valid shall be Quoted in The posseesou
of their respective interests in the said lands. 7s
Art s. 1t is further agreed between the contracting
parties that the commissioners mentioned in the proceed
ing article shall also examine and decide upon any Br
fish claims upon the government Of Honduras that may
be submitted TO them other than those specified in that
article and not already train Of settlement; and the
republic Of Honduras agrees 70 carry into effect any
made but not yet carried into effect
Art g. The com missioners mentioned In the preceding
articles shall meet IN the city q Guaeala at the earliest
and subscribe solemn declaration that they will
mpartiay and carefully examine and decide TO the best
Of their judgment, and according to Justice and equity
without fear favor or affection 70 thciown country, all
the matters referred to them for their decision and such
declaration shall be entered on the record Of their
ceedings. M seea rG act
The commissioners shall then and before proceeding
any other business third person oct
arbitrator umpire in any case cases. in which they
may themselves differ in opinion. gEn
they ehould not be able to agree upon the selection Of
such person, the commissioner either side shall
person and In each and every case in which the
they ought 70 give shall Be determined by lot which *
the two persons so named shall be arbitrator umpire
in that particular case sts f A
The person or persons 20 70 be chosen shall before pro-
ceeding TO act, mako and subscribe solemn declaration
in form similar TO that which shall already have been
shall aso be entered the record OF the proceed
ings In the erent Of the DEATH absence incapaciy Of
such person or persons or Of his or their emitting
declining or ceasng 70 act such arbitrator or umpire
another person persons shall be named aforesaid
act ~ arbitrator or umpire 10 his or their place or stead
said " - :
Her Britannia Majesty and the republic Of Hondu-
missioners conjointy OF the arbitrator Umpire,
the final and conclusive on the matters 70
fcrth r,sait to give fun ereci to the same
Art l. The commissioners and the arbitrator or UNI
pire shah keep accurate record ard correct minutes
notes Of all their proceedings with the dates thereof,
and shall appoint and employ clerk other person 70
Assist them in the busness which may come before them
The salaries Of the commissioners shall be paid by hcG
respective governments tho contingent expenses Of the
commission including the salary u the arbitrator or
prc, and Of the clerk Clerks shall be betrayed equal
halves BY the two governments.
Ar Q. Tho present treaty shall Ike ratified, aud the
shall be exchanged at Comayagua as soon IS
possible within six months from this date isf a
In witness whereof the respective plenipoientaes have
seals. W ~ 81 $1,000 ~ s--lI |'e. /.
Done at Conayagua the twenty eighth day ofNovebar
IN the year Of our lord thousand eight hppdred and
fifty nine t8ser rg. G. LENNON WYKE,
.... FRANCISCO CRUZ
THE CONVENTIONS OF 1850.
CONVENTION BETwKEN GREAT BRITAIN AtD uoSpr-
f,s, RAs RRLATTvE TO THE BAY ISLANDS. it#
Her Hainsfy Queen OF the United EnQdnkn cscaf