pour cent. sur la valeur de la marchandise, l'effet de la diminution de dix pour cent. est de réduire l'impôt de vingt à dix huit, et ainsi pour les autres cas en proportion. Et que sur les articles qui ne sont pas taxés ad valorem dans le tarif, la diminution de l'impôt sera proportionnelle, c'est-à-dire, on accordera la diminution de la dixième partie sur le montant de la somme payable. Le présent Article Séparé et Additionnel, aura la même force et valeur, que s'il avait été inséré, mot à mot, dans la Convention de ce jour.-Il sera ratifié, et les ratifications en seront échangées en même tems. En foi de quoi les Plénipotentiaires respectifs l'ont signé, et y out apposé le cachet de leurs armes. Fait à Londres, le 26 Septembre, 1816. Signé CASTLEREAGH, (L.S.) CASTELCICALA, (L.S.) cent. upon the value of the merchandize, the effect of the reduction of ten per cent. is to reduce the duty from twenty to eighteen; and so for other cases in proportion. And that for the articles which are not taxed ad valorem in the tarif, the reduction of the duty shall be proportionate; that is to say, a deduction of a tenth part upon the amount of the sum payable shall be granted. The present Separate and Additional Article shall have the same force and validity as if it had been inserted, word for word, in the Convention of this day-it shall be ratified, and the ratification thereof shall be exchanged at the same time. In witness whereof, the respective Plenipotentiaries have signed it, and have thereunto affixed the seal of their arms. Done at London, the 26th of September, 1816. Signed CASTLEREAGH, (L.S.) CASTELCICALA, (L.S.) SPAIN. TREATY OF PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP between Great Britain and Spain. Signed at Madrid, May, 1667.* (Translation from the Latin.) I. First, it is agreed and concluded, that from this day forward there shall be, between the Two Crowns of Great Britain and Spain, a general, good, sincere, true, firm, and perfect Amity, Confederation and Peace, which shall endure for ever, and be observed inviolably, as well by land as by sea, and fresh waters; and also between the lands, countries, Kingdoms, Dominions, and Territories belonging unto, or under the obedience of either of them. And that their subjects, people, and inhabitants respectively, of what condition, degree, or quality soever, from henceforth reciprocally, shall help, assist, and shew to one another all manner of love, good offices, and friendship. II. That neither of the said Kings, nor their respective people, subjects or inhabitants within their Dominions, upon any pretence, may, in public or secret, do, or procure to be done, any thing against the other, in any place, by sea or land, nor in the ports or rivers of the one or the other, but shall treat one another with all love and friendship; and may by water and by land, freely and securely pass into the confines, countries, lands, Kingdoms, Islands, Dominions, cities, towns, villages, walled or without wall, fortified or unfortified, their havens and ports (where hitherto Renewed by Article II of the Treaty of Versailles, 1783. trade and commerce hath been accustomed) and there trade, buy, and sell, as well of and to the inhabitants of the respective places, as those of their own nation, or any other nation that shall be or come there. III. That the said Kings of Great Britain and Spain shall take care that their respective people and subjects from henceforward do abstain from all force, violence, or wrong; and if any injury shall be done by either of the said Kings, or by the people or subjects of either of them, to the people or subjects of the other, against the Articles of this Alliance, or against common right, there shall not therefore be given letters of reprisal, marque, or counter-marque, by any of the Confederates, until such time as justice is sought and followed in the ordinary course of law. But if justice be denied or delayed, then the King, whose people or inhabitants have received harm, shall ask it of the other, by whom (as is said) the justice shall have been denied or delayed, or of the Commissioners that shall be by the one King or the other appointed to receive and hear such demands, to the end that all such differences may be compounded in friendship, or according to law. But if there should be yet a delay, or justice should not be done, nor satisfaction given within six months after having the same so demanded, then may be given letters of reprisal, marque or counter-marque. IV. That between the King of Great Britain, and the King of Spain, and their respective people, subjects and inhabitants, as well as upon sea, as upon land, and fresh waters, in all and every their Kingdoms, lands, countries, Dominions, confines, Territories, provinces, islands, plantations, cities, villages, towns, ports, rivers, creeks, bays, streights and currents, where hitherto trade and commerce hath been accustomed, there shall be free trade and commerce, in such way and manner, that without safe conduct, and without general or particular license, the people and subjects of each other may freely, as well by land as by sea, and fresh waters, navigate and go into their said countries, Kingdoms, Dominions, and all the cities, ports, currents, bays, districts, and other places thereof; and may enter into any port with their ships laden or empty, carriage or carriages wherein to bring their merchandize, and there buy and sell what and how much they please, and also at just and reasonable rates provide themselves with provisions and other necessary things for their subsistence and voyage; and also may repair their ships and carriages, and from thence again freely depart with their ships, carriages, goods, merchandize and estate, and return to their own countries, or to such other places as they shall think fit, without any molestation or impediment, so that they pay the duties and customs which shall be due, and saving to either side the laws and ordinances of their country. V. Item, It is likewise agreed, that for the merchandizes which the subjects of the King of Great Britain shall buy in Spain, or other the Kingdoms or Dominions of the King of Spain, and shall carry in their own ships, or in ships hired or lent unto them, no new customs, toll, tenths, subsidies, or other rights or duties whatsoever, shall be taken or increased, other than those which, in the like case, the natives themselves, and all other strangers are obliged to pay; and the subjects aforesaid, buying, selling, and contracting for their merchandizes, as well in respect of the prices, as of all duties to be paid, shall enjoy the same privileges which are allowed to the natural subjects of Spain; and may buy and lade their ships with such goods and merchandizes; which said ships being laden, and customs paid for the goods, shall not be detained in port upon any pretence whatsoever; nor shall the laders, merchants, or factors, who bought and loaded the goods aforesaid, be questioned after the departure of the said ships, for any matter or thing whatsoever concerning the same. VI. And to the end that the officers and ministers of all cities, towns, and villages belonging to either, may neither demand nor take from the respective merchants and people, greater taxes, duties, stipends, recompenses, gifts, or any other charges, than what ought to be taken by virtue of this Treaty; and that the said merchants and people may know and understand with certainty what is ordained in all things touching this; It is agreed and concluded, that tables and lists shall be put up at the doors of the custom-houses and registries of all the cities, villages, and towns of, or appertaining to one or the other King where such rights and excises or customs are usually paid; in which, how much, and of what quality, such rights, customs, subsidies, and payments, either to the Kings or any the aforesaid officers are |