The New York herald., 1864-11-09

mentioned in the circular alluded TO- must be
derstood, 5
ina, the 6ssel shall no. ,. obliged to ,e,ve port
within the period OF twenty-fcur hours n she has not
been able to effect such preparations absolutely
necessary TO put TO sea without risk danger OF being
lost.
The same rule will apply In case OF bad weather.
Aud finally, In the vessel ,s pursued by the
enemy.
Governors Presidents the provinces
determine in view of the circumstances, tho tme at
which the vessel should sail
The p7ivaeers, always being understood that the
conduct no prizes, shall not be admitted the poyts
OF the empire for moro than hours, except
in case OF compulsory arrival (Saro de arrtbadd
1orcqda.)
Prizes to which the crcuAr OF the LIST OF August refers
are vessels captured by the begercnts by the prva
teers 80 that the penalty imposed those who may
conduct prizes shall not be applicable to those who may
only be found carrying objects from prizes but in
case VIII such objects be allowed to be disposed Of.
In conformity with the above mentioned circular bel.
gerent vessels cannot receive in the ports the empire
anything except such food aud naval they may
absolutely need or TO take any other for the
continuation OF their voyage This disposition presup-
poses that tho vessel is destined for given point,
and that only and OF necessity she
enter port OF the empire.
This provision Of tue circular will not be carried out,
however, il the same vessel shall frequently port
or w. a ter being provisoDed 10 port she snail msne
diatey enter another similar pretences, except
doubted cases OF superior force
S'ch frequency of risiLs, W.tom sufficient Jus
tGyt, must duttorse suspicion fnt The pess as
ldrfW uoydQe, bM that she is cruising in the adjacent
1oat.rs Of The empire 10 capture hostile vesSes
The aid and assistance which,, in such case given
to one Of the beeererts must be qualified favor
given against the other and therefore, uiodton Of
| dec N r1I
Consequently II is declared that vessel which has
once entered one OF ports shall bo received
same port or In another shortly attor having entered the
first to receive food naval sores for any other pur
pose except in ddy proved OF superior force, un
less after reasonable space OF time, by which it might
be made to appear that the had left the coasts Of
the empire and that she only returned after completing
the voyage she had undertaken.
For the motives herein expressed it will
not be permitted in any Of the ports OF this empire
vessels shall receive goods imported directly
tho beigerepts do not seek TO ports their
voyages and in cases Of necessity unforeseen but with
tho view OF remaining in proximity to the OF the
empire taking in advance the precautions necessary
the prosecution Of their enterprises The federation OF
such abuse would be equivalent to permitting the ports
OF the empire to be used by the begerens base OF
operations.
The principles OF the circular Of the st Of August being
thus explained. IL follows that the ports, bays
bors OF the eIprc VIII be open to the bellgerents the
following conditions
Ships WAR admitted into port or harbor must
observe the most perfect tranquility and complete peace
with all vessels that may be in port whether they be
vessels or ships owned as such by their enemies
2 they shall not be permitted to increase their crew
employ sailors OF nationality whatever, their
countrymen included.
g. They shall be permitted to Increase the number
the cahbre of their artillery nor under any circum-
stances to purchase or embark portable arms or NUM-
tions OF
A. They shall not make Of ne ports harbors Of
n: cIpes on territorial seas of the empire 10 Wah for
niicoI pesses that enter sail from poS pro-
Information respecting those that may erp are
about to SAIL nor shat hsybe permitted 10 male sail in
chase of any encmys reset that may be IN sight sig
matted
They shall not sail Immediately after departure
OF vessel belonging nimca or neutral nation II
the vessel which sails first well that which proposes
10 follow be both sailing vessels dr steamers twenty
hours shall be allowed 10 eapse bet the denar ure
o. the one and the otbcr but the vessel that sails first
be sailing ship and the other steamer the latter shall
not leave until seventy y-tw6 hours afterwards
g. During their stay in port the begerents shall not
attempt, by force or strage TO retake prisoners made
OF their fellow citizens who may be found in the Same
asylum, or to liberste prisoners OF their nation.
I. They shall not be allowed into neutral port to sell
dispose Of prizes made from their enemy until tho law
tribunals.
III be understood that the nfracton OF either o
these conditions will constitute violation of tho
neutrality Of the empire subectipg those who nfrac
to the penalties therein declared.
And to make neutrality elective, preventing anl
repressing those abuses which being practsed hs
| following means should be employed
10 0soie n her 40 asya 5 the cha q
the empire that may bc decided whether the vessel
shall BE- allowed % oncr or remain and for this purpose
Q TO the anchorage where the may be-
under the immediate surveillance OF tho police, and
watch for suspicious circumstances and places.
3. TO keep proper guard from tho entrance TO the
sailing OF the belgercpt the Of the
se and 10 ascertain the character Of all the articles that
may bo embarked.
ma To direct the police not TO allow the asdng for sale
or any goods taken from prizes.
6. To prevent them from making prizes 10 the terrific
rial OF the empire using force If necessary aud
any prizes be aKcn n these imperial waters they will
be reaken by the forces OF the restored
TO their lawful owners sale OF such goods be
considered legitimate.
g. No belligerent will be admitted into ports which
| has violated the laws OF neutrality.
To compel every vessel that attempts to violate
tralty 10 leave the territorial waters OF the empire
Instantly.
s. Finally, to force, and In default Of sufciency
thereto TO protest soemny and energeticay against the
beilgeront, who being informed and warned, does not
violation OF neutrality, ordering the forts
vessels TO fire the begeront who attacks his
enemy territory, and tho armed vessel which
attempts to sail before The time defined alter the sailing
OF q vessel belonging to the other bcligcrent
And iDasnuch as the aedraer Aldt1m1 cf the Confede.
N1tes, has openly roidd tie n.rdiy OF empire
fnfrngrg the dispositions Ct circuLdr Of Ms 1st OF
da.st 1861 making e Island of Rita the base Of her
operations for the prDose Of carrying prizes hore, and
sailing ece n,aks Others ichich she has euuscd ID
burned after epino heni days in he anchorage Of the
said ISLAND his MAJESTY the Emperor has ordained that
said steamer shall again be received into any
port OF the empire.
renew to your Exceeucy the assurances OF my great
est esteem and high consideration.
The MARQUIS OF AB1ANTE.S,