IV. I further swear, that if I do not strictly abide henceforth by the Bond dated 11th of February, 1843, and the above-mentioned conditions, all claim I may have on the kindness, friendship, and generosity of the British Government is rendered null; and consequently for any breach of truth or aggression on my part for the future, I render myself open to the severest retribution. Dated the 20th February, 1844. S. B. HAINES. SULTAN M'HASSAN FOUDTHEL. (12.)-TREATY with the Sultan Ali M'Hassan Foudthel, of Lahej (Aden). May 7, 1849. To secure commercial advantages, with friendly intercourse, goodwill, and lasting peace to both Powers, this Treaty is made, agreed to, sealed, and signed by those possessing full power and authority; viz., Sultan Ali Bin M'Hassan Foudthel, for himself, his heirs, and successors, also for the Azeibee and Selamee Tribes, and all other tribes and divisions of tribes under his government, authority, or control, and Stafford Bettesworth Haines, Esquire, Captain in the Indian Navy, and Political Agent at Aden, being invested with full power so to do from the right honourable the Governor-General of India; but it must be subject to the final ratification of the Government of India. Inasmuch as peace and commercial intercourse and prosperity is good and desirable among all nations, and particularly advantageous to the Powers above named, the Sultan Ali M'Hassan Foudthel of Lahej, in the name of himself, heirs, successors, and all tribes under his government, control, and authority, and Captain Stafford Bettesworth Haines on the part of the Right Honourable the Governor-General of India, make this agreement, that between the two Governments shall exist a firm and lasting friendship, and shall never be broken; and both parties agree to and ratify under seal and signature the following Articles: ART. I. In consideration of the respect due to the British Government, Sultan Ali M'Hassan Foudthel binds himself to secure to the rightful owners all ground, household, or other property, that may be within the limits of his territory belonging to the British subjects of Aden, and that their persons or agents shall be safe and respected should they proceed inland to look after and collect the rents of such property, or for any other correct purpose. II. Sultan Ali M'Hassan Foudthel engages to permit British subjects, and all inhabitants of Aden, to visit Lahej or any part of his territory, for either commercial purposes or pleasure excursions. He will insure them protection, and full toleration of religion, with the exception of burning the dead. III. Should any British subject become amenable to the law, he is to be made over for trial and punishment to the authorities at Aden. IV. British subjects may, with the permission of the Sultan of Lahej, hold in tenure land at Lahej or other towns or villages in his territory, subject to his law; and in like manner may the Ryuts of the Sultan of Lahej hold property in Aden, subject to British law and jurisdiction. V. The Bridge of Khore Muksa, and the plain between it and the Mountains of Aden, forming the Isthmus, is British property, and no further north. VI. Sultan Ali M'Hassan Foudthel binds himself to keep the roads leading to Aden clear of plundering parties, and protect all merchandize passing through his territory, punishing, if in his power, all who plunder, molest, or injure others. VII. Such articles as the Sultan of Lahej may personally require for his own household shall pass Aden free of all Customs' Duty, and in like manner all Government property shall pass the territories of the Sultan free from Transit Duty. The Sultan of Lahej binds himself to levy only the following Transit Duties within his territory upon all goods passing into Aden from the hills, viz., belonging to British subjects: Wheat, jowari, flour, ghee, grapes and fruits of all kinds, honey, foah, dholl, senna, gums, frankincense, warrus, coffee and khâat, 2 per cent. upon inland value; vegetables, wood, grass and kirby, free of duty, being the growth of the Abdali territory; and 2 per cent. upon all articles not enumerated. Articles passing out from Aden into his territory: Outub cotton, snuff, pepper, white and cotton cloths, iron and lead, hookas and dates, 2 per cent.; and 2 per cent. on all articles not enumerated. VIII. Sultan Ali M'Hassan Foudthel binds himself to encourage the growth of all kinds of European and native vegetables for Aden market. IX. Sultan Ali M'Hassan Foudthel most solemnly attests the religious sincerity of this agreement, and moreover declares that in all things relating to the peace, progress, and prosperity of Aden he will lend his utmost aid to support the interest of the British, and will listen to, and, if possible, attend to the advice of the British Government's Representative in all matters. X. Sultan Ali M'Hassan Foudthel further binds himself by oath, that should any breach of faith or trespass on the aforesaid bond, either as concerning himself, children, relatives, chiefs, or any other person or persons of his tribe, or those in authority under him, or in his pay, or by any means connected with his Government, or under his jurisdiction, or should one or any one of 12 the aforesaid persons be in any manner convicted of having been privy to, or accessory to such breach of faith or trespass on the Treaty, or of committing any act of plunder on the roads leading to Aden through his territory, to take the whole responsibility on himself, and to be answerable to the British Government; further, if he, or any other above-mentioned, either openly, or by secret machination, protect any offender, and do not render entire satisfaction to the British, and for any breach of the above Articles, he freely and solemnly swears to relinquish all claims to the salary (hereafter mentioned) granted by the right honourable the Governor General of Índia, and declares himself a perjured man. XI. Stafford Bettesworth Haines, Captain in the Indian Navy, and Political Agent at Aden, being duly authorized, does hereby solemnly promise, in the name of the right honourable the Governor General of India, to pay to Sultan Ali M'Hassan Foudthel, his heirs and successors, the sum of 541 German crowns per month, so long as he or they continue to act with sincerity, truth, and friendship towards the British, and in every respect strictly adhering to the terms of this Treaty. the This Treaty is concluded and agreed to this 7th day of May, in year of our Lord, 1849. [Ratified by the Governor-General, 30 October, 1849.] AFRICA. (West Coast.) TREATIES, &c., between Great Britain and the Native Princes and Chiefs of the West Coast of Africa; relating to Commerce, the Slave Trade, &c. 1849 to 1853. (1).—TREATY with the Chiefs of Abo-Den-Arfo. Porta Segoora (or Fish Town), January 27, 1852. I. THOMAS GEORGE FORBES, Esquire, Commander of Her Majesty's ship, "Philomel," on the part of Her Majesty the Queen of England, and the Chiefs of Abo-den-arfo, or Porto Segoora, and of the neighbourhood, on the part of themselves and of their country, have agreed upon the following Articles and Conditions: [Here follow Articles I to IX. See Treaty with Lagos, No. 27.] In faith of which we have hereunto set our hands and seals, at Porto Segoora, 27th January, 1852. (L.S.) THOS. GEO. FORBES. O-KIEN. AR-COU-TEE. (2.)-TREATY with the Chiefs of Adaffie. January 29, 1852. I, THOMAS GEORGE FORBES, Esquire, Commander of Her Majesty's ship "Philomel," on the part of Her Majesty the Queen of England, and the Chiefs of Adaffie and of the neighbourhood, on the part of themselves and of their country, have agreed upon the following Articles and Conditions: [Here follow Articles I to IX. See Treaty with Lagos, No. 27.] In faith of which we have hereunto set our hands and seals, at Adaffie, January 29, 1852. (L.S.) THOS. GEO. FORBES. So-Hoo, Chief of Aguinerweh. O-CROO Dovo, Chief of Adaffie. (3.)-TREATY with the Chiefs of Adinnar Cooma. Adinnar Cooma, January 29, 1852. I, THOMAS GEORGE FORBES, Esquire, Commander of Her Majesty's ship "Philomel," on the part of Her Majesty the Queen of England, and the Chiefs of Adinnar Cooma, (or Elmina Chica, or Little Elmina), and of the neighbourhood, on the part of themselves and of their country, have agreed upon the following Articles and Conditions: [Here follow Articles I to IX. See Treaty with Lagos, No. 27.] In faith of which we have hereunto set our hands and seals, at Elmina Chica, 29th January, 1852. (L.S.) THOS. GEO. FORBES. QUAS-SHEE Andre. (4.)—TREATY with the Chiefs of Afflowhoo. January 28, 1852. I, THOMAS GEORGE FORBES, Esquire, Commander of Her Majesty's ship" Philomel," on the part of Her Majesty the Queen of England, and the Chiefs of Afflowhoo and of the neighbourhood, on the part of themselves and of their country, have agreed upon the following Articles and Conditions: [Here follow Articles I to IX. See Treaty with Lagos, No. 27.] In faith of which we have hereunto set our hands and seals, at Afflowhoo, 28th January, 1852. (L.S.) THOS. GEO. FORBES. AC-CROO-MAR. (5.)-TREATY with the Chiefs of Aghwey. Aghwey, February 2, 1852. I, THOMAS GEORGE FORBES, Esquire, Commander of Her Majesty's ship" Philomel," on the part of Her Majesty the Queen of England, and the Chiefs of Aghwey and of the neighbourhood, on the part of themselves and of their country, have agreed upon the following Articles and Conditions: [Here follow Articles I to IX. See Treaty with Lagos, No. 27.] In faith of which we have hereunto set our hands and seals, at Aghwey, 2nd February, 1852. (L.S.) THOS. GEO. FORBES. JOHN EPHRAIM. AR-DOTAI ATOO-Foi. JOHN QUAVEE. English Cabooceer. ATTO CAT-TRI-YER, Portuguese Cabooceer. (6.)-TREATY with the King and Chiefs of Ambriz. December 15, 1849. THAT the subjects of Great Britian and all other nations engaged in lawful trade shall receive from the King and Chiefs of Ambriz full protection for life and property, and that every privilege that is granted to the subjects of one nation shall be granted to the subjects of all others. Signed at Ambriz, 15th December, 1849. JOHN TUDOR, Commander H.M.S. “Firefly." MAFUCCA JIM THOMPSON, Chief, authorized by the King. MANGOBO ANDRIZ, Chief. MAMBUCO AMIALLI, Chief. (7.)-TREATY with the Chiefs of Badagry. March 18, 1852. JAMES NEWBURGH STRANGE, Esquire, Commander of Her Majesty's ship "Archer," on the part of Her Majesty the Queen of England, and the Chiefs of Badagry and of the neighbourhood, on the part of themselves and of their country, have agreed upon the following Articles and Conditions : [Here follow Articles I to IX. See Treaty with Lagos, No. 27.] In faith of which we have hereunto set our hands and seals, at Badagry, 18th March, 1852. (L.S.) J. N. STRANGE. MEWU. ALAPA. (8.)-TREATY with the Chiefs, &c., of the River Benin. April 4, 1851. AT a Conference held this day, the 4th of April, 1851, on board Her Majesty's steamer "Jackal," present: John Beecroft, Esquire, Her Britannic Majesty's Consul for the Bights of Benin and Biafra; Lieutenant-Commander Bedingfeld, Her Majesty's steamer "Jackal;" Lieutenant Lambard and Lieutenant A. C. Steele, Royal Marine Artillery, of Her Majesty's steam-ship" Gladiator;" |