whatever description whom they may think proper; and they shall enjoy in this respect the same rights and privileges therein as native citizens.
Article IX.
In whatever relates to the succession to personal estates, by will or otherwise, and the disposal of personal property of every sort and denomination, by sale, donation, exchange, or testament, or in any other manner whatsoever, as also the administration of justice, the subjects and citizens of the two contracting parties shall enjoy, in their respective dominions and territories, the same privileges, liberties, and rights, as native subjects; and shall not be charged, in any of these respects, with any higher imposts or duties than those which are paid, or may be paid, by the native subjects or citizens of the power in whose dominions or territories they may be resident.
Article X.
In all that relates to the police of the ports, the lading and unlading of ships, the safety of merchandize goods, and effects, the
