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casez, chests, boxes or other packages in which they were imported, except liquors in casks, coffee or cocoa in casks or other packages, or unrefined 'sugar which may be filled up out of others of the same importation, or put up into new casks or packages corresponding therewith, which must be marked and numbered as the originals, but no change or filling up to take place unless the casks or other pack- ages are unfit for exportation, and in no other case ; the whole to be performed under the inspection of a proper officer appointed for that purpose.
When articles are imported in bulk, the packages in which they are landed shall be deemed the packages of original importation, and must be exported in the same ; and all certificates for distilled spirits, wines or teas, must be given up, or no drawback, to be al- lowed.
SEC. 76.] Twenty-four hours notice to be given by lodging an entry therefore before shipping the goods, exeept distilled spirits, which require but six hours ; and goods shipped without a proper permit, forfeit the drawback.
Previously to any permit being given, proof must be made by the importer, of the importation and the paying or securing the duties thereon, and every other person through whose hands such merchandise may have passed, of the identity thereof.
SEC. 82.] If any goods, wares or merchandise, entered for ex- portation with intent to drawback the duties, shall be landed with- in the limits of the United States, the same is subject to seizure and forfeiture, together with the ship or vessel : and the vessels or boats used in landing the same, and all persons concerned there- in upon conviction, to suffer imprisonment not exceeding six months.
SEC. 77.] Merchandise may be transported coastways to such ports as vessels arriving from the Cape of Good Hope, or be- yond the same, are admitted to enter at, by making the follow- ing entry, and obtaining a certificate from the port of criginal im- portation.
SEC. 78.] The certificate accompanying such merchandise to be produced at the time of making entry, upon which a permit will be granted før unlading ; and if intended to be exported to a foreign port, the same proceedings to be had as if such merchan- dise had been originally imported into the district from whence they are to be exported.
SEC. 79.] Merchandise may Be transported across the state of New Jersey, by the following route to Philadelphia, and exported from thence to a foreign port and obtain drawback, viz. New- Brunswick, South Amboy, and Lamberton, Bordentown, or Bur- lington, by making an entry as if transported by water ; the said merchandise to be inspected and marked previous to the landing on board any packet with intention of transportation as aforesaid, and obtaining the certificate as in other cases ; and if merchan- dise is transported by any other route than expressed in the pass- port accompanying the same, or if the marks. fastenings or seals that may be placed thereon, by direction of any officer of the cus- toms, be broken or defaced, or unpacked, the merchandise in re- spect to which such omission or wrong doing shall happen, or the value thereof, shall be forfeited.
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SEC. 80.] If goods are exported from the district into which they were originally imported, the exporter shall receive from the collector of such district, a debenture or debentures for the amount of such drawback, payable at the exact time or times on which the duties on such goods shall become due. Provided, that if the duties on such merchandise shall have been paid prior to an entry for exportation, the debenture shall be made payable in fifteen days from the time of signing the bond ; and the deben- ture may be made payable to the original importer when the same shall be requested, in writing by the exporter and not other .. wise.
If merchandise having been imported coast-ways, accompanied with a certificate, shall be exported to a foreign port, the export- er to receive a certificate from the collector of the district from whence exported ; which is to be produced to the collector of the district of original importation ; and the drawback to be paid at such port, upon debenture or debentures being granted thereon, payable as aforesaid : but in no case is the drawback to be paid until the duties are first received.
INFORMATION GENERALLY.
SEC.] 43. The want of certificates of distilled spirits, wines, or teas, subject such articles to seizure and fifty dollars fine if such certificates are not delivered to the purchaser ; and if any cask, chest, vessel or case, containing such articles shall be found in the possession of any person, without being marked, and not be- ing accompanied with a certificate, thesame is liable to seizure.
SEC. 44.] On the scale of any cask, &c. which has been mark- ed, the marks to be defaced in presence of some officer of inspec- tion or customs; and the certificate of the same to be delivered up, under the penalty of one hundred dollars and costs of suit.
SEC. 50.] Goods from foreign ports, not to be unladen but be- tween sunrise and sunset, without special license, under a penal- ty of four hundred dollars on the master and every other person concerned, disability from holding any office under the govern- ment of the United States for seven years, and being advertised in the newspapers, with forfeiture of the goods; and if above four hundred dollars, value of vessel and apparel.
SEC. 51.] Goods removed before gauged and weighed ; and if wines, spirits or teas, before being marked, without permission, are forfeited.
SEC. 98.] Persons giving or offering a bribe, forfeit from two hundred to two thousand dollars-Inspectors and officers of reve- nue cutters may go on board, examine and search vessels, have free access to the cabin, and seal packages ; and after sunset se- cure hatches, &c .- Persons in charge of vessels, for breaking fas- tenings, but in presence of an officer, forfeit two hundred dollars.
Officers may seize within or without their districts-persons resisting or impeding them, forfeit four hundred dollars.
The master or commander of any vessel, that shall obstruct or hinder (or be the cause thereof) any officer of the revenue, in go- ing on board his ship or vessel, for the purpose of carrying into ef-
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fect any of the revenue laws of the United States, forfeit from fifty to five hundred dollars.
REGISTER ACT .- Every owner of a vessel, residing within the limits of the United States, to swear to the register within ninety days after its being granted, or it becomes void, and the vessel and cargo pays foreign tonnage and duty.
CONSULS AND VICE CONSULS.
By an act of Congress of the 28th of February, 1805, it is made the duty of every master of any vessel bound on a foreign voyage, before any clearance is granted, to deliver to the collector of the customs under oath or affirmation, a list containing the names, place of residence and a description of the persons composing the ship's company, as far as he can ascertain them, and the col- lector shall deliver him a certified copy thereof, for which the collector shall be entitled to twenty-five cents ; and the said mas- ter is to enter into bond with security, in the sum of four hundred dollars, to exhibit the aforesaid certified copy of the list to the first boarding officer, at the first port in the United States, at which he shall arrive on his return, and then and there produce the persons named therein. The bond not to be forfeited, on fail- ure of the master to produce any person contained in the list, who may be discharged in a foreign country with the consent of the consul, vice consul, commercial agent, or vice commercial agent there residing, signed in writing, under his hand and offi- cial seal, nor on account of any such person dying or absconding, or being forcibly impressed into other service.
SEC. 2. Makes it the duty of every master or commander of any ship or vessel belonging to the United States, on his arrival at a foreign port, to deposit his register, sea-letter and Mediterranean passport, with the consul, vice consul, commercial agent (if any there be at such port) and in case of refusal he forfeits five hun- dred dollars : and when the said master produces a clearance from the proper officer of the port, it is the duty of the said con- sul, vice consul or commercial agent, to return him all of his said papers.
SEC. 3. Whenever a ship or vessel of the United States shall be sold in a foreign country, and her company discharged. cr when an American seaman shall by his own consent be discharged in a foreign country, it is the duty of the master or commander to produce to the consul, vice consul, or commercial agent, a certi- fied hst of the ship's company, and to pay to such consul, &c. for every seaman so discharged, three months pay over and above the wages then due to such seaman, two thirds thereof to be paid, by such consul, to each scaman so discharged, and the other remaining third to be retained for the purpose of creating a fund for the maintenance of destitute American seamen in such foreign port.
S&c. 4. Makes it the duty of the consuls, vice consuls, commer- cial agents and vice commercial agents, to provide for the sea- men of the United States, who may be found in their districts re- spectively, sufficient subsistence and passages to some port in the
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United States, at the expense of the United States, subject to such instructions as the secretary of state shall give ; and it is made the duty of all masters and commanders of vessels of the United States, bound to a port of the same, to take such seamen on board of their ships or vessels, at the requests of said consuls, &c. (not more than two men to every hundred tons burthen of his ship or vessel) and to transport them to the port in the United States to which he is bound, in such terms as may be agreed on, not exceeding ten dollars for each person ; and if the captain or commander refuses to take such seamen on the request of the consul, &c. be forfeits one hundred dollars for each seaman so refused.
SEC. 6. Fixes the fee of the consuls, &c for a certificate of dis- charge of any seaman in a foreign: port at fifty cents; and allows them two and a half per cent. on all monies received and paid on account of such discharges.
SEC. 7. Subjects the consuls to a fine not exceeding ten thou- sand dollars, and imprisonment not exceeding three years, for knowingly giving a false certificate, stating that property of for- eigners belongs to citizens of the U. States.
SEC. 8. Subjects the consuls, &c. to a fine not exceeding one thou- sand dollars, for knowingly certifying that an alien is a citizen of the U. States.
SEC. 9. Provides that all powers of attorney executed in a fo- reign country, for the transfer of any stock of the United States, or for receiving interest thereon, shall be verified by the certifi- cate and seal of a consul, vice consul, commercial agent, or vice commercial agent, if any there be at the place where the same shall be executed, for which the said consul, &c. shall receive fif- ty cents.
CONSTITUTION
OF THE UNITED STATES.
The CONSTITUTION framed for the United States of America, by a Convention of Deputies from the States of New Hamp- shire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Caro- lina, South Carolina and Georgia, at a Session begun May 25, and ended September 17, 1737.
WE, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, pro- vide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to curselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.
ARTICLE I. SECTION I.
All legislative powers herein granted, shall be vested in a Con-
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gress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.
SECTION II.
I. The House of Representatives shall consist of members cho- sen every second year, by the people of the several states; and the electors in each state shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the state legislature.
II. No person shall be a Representative, who shall not have at- tained to the age of twenty-five years, and been seven years a ci- tizen of the United States; and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state in which he shall be chosen.
III. Representatives and, direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several states, which may be included within this union, according to their respective numbers, which shall be de- termined by adding to the whole number of free persons, in- cluding those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other persons. The actual enumeration shall be made within three years after the first meeting of the Congress of the United States ; and within every subsequent term of years, in such manner as they shall by law di- rect. The number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty thousand : but each state shall have at least one re- presentative : and, until such enumeration shall be made, the state of New Hampshire shall be entitled to choose three; Massachu- setts eight ; Rhode Island and Providence Plantations one ; Con- necticut five ; New York six; New Jersey four ; Pennsylvania eight ; Delaware one ; Maryland six; Virginia ten ; North Caro- lina five; South Carolina five ; and Georgia three.
IV. When vacancies happen in the representation from any state, the executive authority thereof shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies.
V. The House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker and other officers ; and shall have the sole power of impeachment.
SECTION III.
I. The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state, chosen by the legislature thereof, for six years: and each Senator shall have one vote.
II. Immediately after they shall be assembled, in consequence of the first election, they shall be divided as equally as may be, in- to three classes. The seats of the senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the second year ; of the second class, at the expiration of the fourth year ; and of the third class, at the expiration of the sixth year: so that one third may be chosen every second year. And if vacancies happen, by re-' signation or otherwise, during the recess of the legislature of any state, the executive thereof may make temporary appointments until the next meeting of the Legislature, which shall then fill such vacancies.
III. No person shall be a Senator, who shall not have attained to the age of thirty years, and been nine years a citizen of the U. States; and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state for which he shall be chosen ..
IV. The Vice-President of the United States shall be- Presi-
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dent of the Senate ; but shall have no vote unless they be equally divided.
V. The Senate shall choose their other officers, and also a Pre- sident pro-tempore, in the absence of the vice President, or when he shall exercise the office of the President of the United States. VI. The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeach- ments. When sitting for that purpose, they shall be on oath or affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief Justice shall preside : and no person shall be convicted, without the concurrence of two-thirds of the members present.
VII. Judgnient, in cases of impeachment, shall not extend fur- ther than to removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honour, trust or profit, under the United States. But the party convicted shall, nevertheless, be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment, and punishment according to la w.
SECTION IV.
I. The times, places, and manner of holding elections for Sena- tors and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each state by the Legislature thereof : but the Congress may, at any time, by law, make or alter such regulations, except as to the place of choosing Senators.
II. The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year ; and such meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, un- less they shall by law appoint a different day.
SECTION V.
I. Each House shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members; and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business : but a smaller number may ad- journ from day to day, and may be authorised to compel the at- tendance of absent members, in such manner, and under such pe- nalties as each House may provide.
II. Each House may determine the rules of its proceedings ; punish its members for disorderly behaviour ; and with the con- Currence of two-thirds, expel a member.
III. Each House shall keep a journal of its proceedings : and, from time to time, publish the same, excepting such parts as may in their judgment require secrecy ; and the yeas and nays, of the members of either House, on any question, shall, at the desire of one fifth of those present, be entered on the Journal.
IV. Neither House, during the session of Congress, shall, with- out the consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that in which the two Houses shall be sitting.
SECTION VI.
I. The Senators and Representatives shall receive a compen- sation for their services, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the treasury of the United States. They shall, in all cases ex- cept treason, felony and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest, during their attendance at the session of their respective Houses, and in going to, and returning from the same ; for any speech or debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other place
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II. No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office, under the authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the emoluments of which shall have been increased. during such time : and no person holding any office under the United States, shall be a member of either House, during his continuance in office.
SECTION VII.
I. All bills for raising a revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives : but the Senate shall propose or concur with amendments as on other bills.
II. Every bill, which shall have passed the House of Repre- sentatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a law, be pre- sented to the President of the United States. If he approve, he shall sign it : but if not, he shall return it, with his objections to that House in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the objections at large on their journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If, after such reconsideration two-thirds of that House shall agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, together with the objec- tions, to the other House, by which it shall likewise be reconsi- dered : and, if approved by two thirds of that House, it shall be- come a law. But, in all such cases, the votes of both Houses shall be determined by yeas and nays : and the names of the persons voting for and against the bill shall be entered on the Journal of each House respectively. If any bill shall not be returned by the President within ten days (Sundays excepted ) after it shall have been presented to him, the same shall be a law, in like manner as if he had signed it, unless the Congress, by their adjournment, prevent its return ; in which case it shall not be a law.
III. Every order, resolution or vote, to which the concurrence of the Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary (except on a question of adjournment) shall be presented to the President of the United States ; and, before the same shall take effect, be approved by him : or, being disapproved by him, shall be repassed by two-thirds of both Houses, according to the rules and limitations prescribed in the case of a bill.
SECTION VIII.
The Congress shall have-power -.
I. Tolay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the conimon defence and general welfare of the United States : but all duties, imposts, and ex- cises, shall be uniform throughout the United States.
II. To borrow money on the credit of the United States.
III. To regulate commerce among foreign nations, and among the several states, and within the Indian tribes.
IV. To establish a uniform rule of naturalization ; and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies, throughout the United States.
V. To coin money ; to regulate the value thereof, and of fo- reign coin ; and fix the standard of weights and measures.
VI. To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securi- ties and current coin of the United States.
VII. To establish post offices and post roads.
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VIII. To promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times, to authors and inventors, the ex- clusive right to their respective writings and discoveries.
IX. To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court.
X. To define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high seas, and offences against the law of nations.
XI. To declare war ; grant letters of marque and reprisal ; and make rules concerning captures on land and water.
XII. To raise and support armies. But no appropriation of money for that use shall be for a longer term than two years.
XIII. To provide and maintain a navy.
XIV. To make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces.
XV. To provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the union, suppress insurrections, and repel invasions.
XVI. To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining the militia, and for governing such part of them as may be employed in the service of the United States; reserving to the states re- spectively the appointment of the officers, and the authority of training the militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress.
XVII. To exercise exclusive legislation, in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the acceptance of Congress, be- come the seat of the government of the United States ; and to ex- ercise like authority over all places purchased by the consent of the legislature of the state in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dock yards, and other needful buildings ; and
XVIII. To make all the laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the United States, or any department or officer thereof.
SECTION IX.
I. The migration or importation of such persons, as any of the states now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be pro- hibited by the Congress, prior to the year one thousand eight hun- dred and eight: but a tax may be imposed on such importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each person.
II. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be sus- pended, unless when, in cases of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it.
III. No bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed.
IV. No capitation or direct tax shall be laid, unless in propor- tion to the census or enumeration herein before directed to be taken.
V. No tax or duty shall be laid on articles exported from any state. No preference shall be given, by any regulation of com- merce or revenue, to the ports of one state over those of anotlier : nor shall vessels, bound to or from one state, be obliged to enter, clear, or pay duties in another.
VI. No money shall be drawn from the treasury, but in conse- quence of appropriations made by law ; and a regular statement
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and account of the receipts and expenditures of all public money shall be published from time to time.
VII. No title of nobility shall be granted by the U. States: And no person, holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the consent of Congress, accept of any present, emolu- ment, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince or foreign state.
SECTION X.
I. No state shall enter into any treaty, alliance or confedera- tion ; grant letters of marque and reprisal ; coin money ; emit bills of credit ; make any thing but gold and silver coin a tender in pay- ment of debts ; pass any bill of attainder, ex post facto law, or law impairing the obligation of contracts, or grant any title of nobility.
II. No state shall, without the consent of Congress, lay any im- posts or duties on imports or exports, except what may be abso- lutely necessary for executing its inspection laws; and the net produce of all duties and imposts laid by any state on imports or exports, shall be for the use of the treasury of the United States ; and all such laws shall be subject to the revision and controul of Congress. No state shall, without the consent of Congress, lay any duty on tonnage, keep troops or ships of war, in time of peace, enter into any agreement or compact with another state, or with a foreign power, or engage in war, unless actually in- vaded, or in such imminent danger as will not admit of delay.
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