13.

Heard, November 19, 1868. 1869. Considered September 20. Claim for 50,000 dollars, viz.,

Antonio Julius Cipriani.

Additional documents presented and read July 21,
Award.

46,000 dollars for alleged damage to and loss on an estate, and for alleged unlawful imprisonment; and for 4,000 dollars, value of the sloop "John" illegally captured.

September 23, 1869. The Commissioners awarded the sum of 4,000 dollars.

14. L. L. Delgresse.

Heard, November 21, 1868. Considered, February 2, 1869. Disallowed.
Claim for 19,370 dollars for alleged illegal seizure of hides and tallow.
February 2, 1869. Claim disallowed by the Commissioners.

15. Cesarine Dumaine.

Heard, November 23, 1868. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Point decided by the Umpire, September, 22, 1869. Considered, September 24. Disallowed.

Claim for 53,410 dollars, viz., 7,200 dollars, the value of animals alleged to have beeu seized by the troops under General Sotillo in Uracoa, and for 46,210 dollars for damages and prejudices.

September 24, 1869. Claim disallowed by the Commission.

16. Ramon Infante.

Heard, November 23, 1868. Considered, September 20, 1869. Disallowed. Claim for the value of a canoe, and 40 dollars, value of merchandize sold to troops. September 20, 1869. Claim disallowed by the Commission.

17. Philip Williams.

Heard, November 28, 1868. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Point decided by the Umpire, September 15, 1869. Considered, September 15. Commissioners unable to agree. Submitted to the Umpire. Disallowed by the Umpire.

Claim for 5,935 dollars and 12 cents, for the value of a launch, merchandize, and animals, alleged to have been forcibly taken from him at Boca del Pao during the war of the Federation.

October 14, 1869. Claim disallowed by the Umpire.

18. Michael O'Callaghan.

Heard, November 30, 1868. Considered, April 13, 1869. Disallowed.

Claim for 15,000 dollars, for alleged wrongful imprisonment and consequent injury to his business.

April 13, 1869. Claim disallowed by the Commissioners.

19. Colin Campbell.

Heard, December 2, 1868. Considered, September 15, 1869. Disallowed.

Claim for 17,213 dollars and 83 cents, for cattle alleged to have been seized, and for damages and prejudices in consequence of an alleged burglary committed on his house. September 15, 1869. Claim disallowed by the Commissioners.

Heard, December 5, 1868.

the Venezuelan Government.

20. Dr. H. Segur.

Considered, September 25, 1869. Award. Note to

Claim for the detention of the ship "Marcello," laden with ores, by the Municipality of Carúpano for 24 hours.

September 25. The Commissioners awarded the sum of 101. sterling, and addressed a note to the Venezuelan Government, through the Minister of Foreign Relations, asking them to interpose their authority to prevent the recurrence of similar proceedings by the authorities of Carúpano.

21. José Trinidad del Castillo.

Heard, December 7, 1868. Considered, June 17, 1869.

Claim adjudicated upon by the Honourable R. Edwardes and the Venezuelan Government in 1865, but not to be considered final until the production of further proofs of nationality. No. further presented. The Commissioners consequently did not adjudicate upon this claim.

22. Woodberry Brothers.

Heard, December 15, 1868. Award.

Claim for 13,806 dollars, for the seizure of 531 head of cattle.

December 15, 1868. The Commissioners awarded the sum of 13,806 dollars.

23. H. G. Schimmel.

Heard, December 19, 1868. Additional documents presented and read, February 23, 1869. Considered, February 26. Further documents presented and read, June 4. Award.

Claim for 20,000 dollars for the alleged seizure of 500 head of cattle.
June 4, 1869. The Commissioners awarded the sum of 13,600 dollars.

24. Henrique Bresto.

Heard, December 23, 1868. Considered, April 10, 1869.

Claim for merchandize supplied to, and taken by, troops.

Award.

April 10, 1869. The Commissioners awarded the sum of 226 dollars and 75 cents.

25. F. V. Bonttur.

Heard, December 28, 1868. Considered, March 22, 1869. Award.

Claim for 90 dollars, value of two asses.

March 22, 1869. The Commissioners awarded the sum of 90 dollars.

26. H. G. Schimmel.

Heard, December 29, 1868. Considered, September 29, 1869. Disallowed.

Claim for 7,420 dollars and 50 cents, for damages alleged to have been done to a foundry at Puerto Cabello by the troops under General Bruzual.

September 29, 1869. Claim disallowed by the Commission.

27. John Giuseppi.

Heard, December 30, 1868. Considered, January 4 & 7, 1869. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Submitted to the Umpire. Conference between the Umpire and the Commissioners, March 23. Award by Umpire.

Claim for 24,375 dollars, the value of 556 horses seized during the war of the Federation.

September 2.-The Umpire awarded the sum of 24,375 dollars.

28. Oliver Romberg (No. 1).

Heard, January 8, 1869. Considered, January 12 and 14. Objected to by the Venezuelan Commissioner. Rights of the claimant reserved without prejudice

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Claim for 19,300 dollars, for horses alleged to have been seized during the war of the Federation.

September 18, 1869.-The Venezuelan Commissioner having objected to adjudicate upon this claim on the ground that the proofs were formalized posterior to the date of the Convention for the settlement of pending claims, the claim was withdrawn from the Commission without prejudice to the claimant."

29. Oliver Romberg (No. 2).

Heard, January 9, 1869. Considered, January 12. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Submitted to the Umpire January 16. Award by Umpire.

Claim for denial of justice.

March 15.-The Umpire awarded the sum of 2,750 dollars and interest from date.

30. Christian Christopher, J. Home, and William Thomas.

Heard, January 18, 1869. Venezuelan Commissioner declined to adjudicate upon the claim on the grounds that his brother, the President of the Supreme Court of Ciudad Bolivar, was one of the officials implicated in the allegations of the claimants. Claim for denial of justice.

November 5. This claim for the reasons set forth in the Record of the Proceedings of the Commissioners of the 18th January and of this date is to be considered as still pending.

31. C. W. Bailey.

Heard, January 19. Disallowed.

Claim against the Government of Venezuela for damages for want of punctuality in the payment of work done under contract.

January 19, 1869. Claim dismissed by the Commission for want of proof.

32. A. F. André.

Heard, January 19, 1869. Considered, January 20. Disallowed.

Claim for 280 dollars, for the value of eight head of cattle alleged to have been seized.

January 20.-Claim disallowed by the Commissioner.

33. J. Pierre.

pano.

Heard, January 20, 1869. Disallowed.

Claim for the value of a boat alleged to have been seized by the authorities of Carú

January 20, 1869. Claim disallowed by the Commission.

34. Gilbert, Kerr, and Co. (Nos. 2 and 3).

Heard, January 22, 1869. Considered, September 6. Disallowed.

Claim for 11,537 dollars 50 cents for money due under a contract to subsidize the steamer "Regas Ferreos."

September 6, 1869.-The Commissioners decided that they could not take cognizance of this claim, the claimants having, by the 17th Article of the contract under which they claim, agreed that all matters in dispute should be settled by the ordinary Tribunals of the country, and shall in no case, nor for any reason, become a matter for international reclamation.

35. Schooner "Grace," F. V. Bonttur, Owner.

Heard, January 23, 25, and 26, 1869. Disagreement of the Commissioners, January 27. Submitted to the Umpire. Award by Umpire.

Claim for 20,000 dollars, for alleged wrongful capture and condemnation of the "Grace" and cargo, and for damages and prejudices.

June 2, 1869.-The Umpire awarded the sum of 13,000 dollars.

36. Charles D. Dunlop.

Heard, February 2, 1869. Additional papers submitted and read, April 20. Further documents submitted and read, June 8. Award.

Claim for 800 dollars for the alleged seizure of twenty head of cattle.

June 10.-The Commissioners awarded the sum of 640 dollars.

37. J. P. K. Stevenson (No. 1).

Heard, February 5, 1869. Considered, February 6. Objected to by the Venezuelan Commissioner. Withdrawn without prejudice to the claimant.

Claim for 9,660 dollars, for the value of cattle and horses alleged to have been seized during the war of the Federation.

September 18, 1869.-The Venezuelan Commissioner having objected to adjudicate upon this claim on the grounds that the proofs were formalized posterior to the date of the Convention for the Settlement of Pending Claims, the claim was withdrawn from the Commission without prejudice to the claimant.

38. M. L. O'Callaghan.

Heard, February 11 and 12, 1869. Withdrawn.
Claim for the value of arms seized by the authorities.
Claim withdrawn.

39. Schooner "Norman," G. P. C. Richardson, Owner.

Heard, February 13, 1869. Original documents submitted, February 16. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Submitted to the Umpire, July 28. Disallowed by the Umpire.

Claim for 1,449 dollars for four months' and eight days' detention of the "Norman " by the authorities of Carúpano.

September 29, 1869.-Claim disallowed by the Umpire.

40. Lorenzo Ellul.

Heard, February 15, 1869. Further papers submitted and read, February 25. Award.

Claim for 2,190 dollars for the seizure of seventy-three head of cattle.
September 25, 1869.-The Commissioners awarded the sum of 2,190 dollars.

41. Mrs. Laura Stopford.

Heard, February 17, 1869. Joint note of the Commissioners to the Venezuelan Government September 20. Reply of Venezuelan Government.

Claim for 9,044 dollars 44 cents for arrears of pension due to he late husband. September 20, 1869. The Commissioners addressed a note to the Venezuelan Government recommending the payment of this claim.

42. G. K. Smily, Executor of the late General D'Evereux.

Heard February 18, 1869. Joint note of the Commissioners to the Venezuelan Government, September 20. Reply of the Venezuelan Government.

Claim for arrears of pension due to the late General D'Evereux.

September 20, 1869. The Commissioners addressed a note to the Venezuelan Government recommending the payment of this claim.

43. W. H. L. Syers.

Heard, February 20, 1869. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Point submitted for the decision of the Umpire, September 16. Considered, September 30. Award. Claim for 70,000 dollars for damages to, and loss by, the estate of San Blas. September 30. The Commissioners awarded the sum of 2,000 dollars.

44. H. F. Fawens.

Heard, February 25, 1869. Disallowed for want of proof.

Claim for 300 hard dollars for coal alleged to have been seized by the Venezuelan Government in Puerto Cabello.

February 25, 1869. The claim disallowed by the Commissioners for want of proof.

45. J. P. K. Stevenson (No. 2).

Heard, February 27, 1869. Objected to by the Venezuelan Commissioner. Withdrawn without prejudice to the claimant.

Claim for 85,245 dollars for 2,449 head of cattle, and 192 horses and mules seized during the war of the Federation.

September 18, 1869. The Venezuelan Commissioner having objected to adjudicate upon this claim on the grounds that the proofs were formalized posterior to the date of the Convention for the Settlement of Pending Claims, the claim was withdrawn from the Commission without prejudice to the claimant.

Heard, March 3, 1869.

46. Joseph Jelleret (No. 1).

Considered, July 23. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Submitted to the Umpire. Award by the Umpire.

Claim for 66,333 dollars for the seizure of 580 head of cattle by the authorities of the Province of Maturin.

September 15, 1869. The Umpire awarded the sum of 61,651 dollars 69 cents, with interest from date of award.

47. Joseph Jelleret (No. 2).

Heard, March 3, 1869. Claim withdrawn for the presentation of further proof. Not returned to the Commission.

Claim for 25,000 dollars upon an order of the Supreme Chief on the Custom-house of Maturin. Withdrawn from the Commission for the presentation of further proof, and not returned.

48. George Treviranus.

Heard, March 9 and 12, 1869. Considered, March 15. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Submitted to the Umpire. Claim disallowed by the Umpire. Claim for 6,000 dollars for alleged denial of justice. September 15, 1869. Claim disallowed by the Umpire.

49. British Boat off Patos, Jean François De Couteau, Owner.

Heard, April 4, 1869. Disallowed. Claim for 94 dollars 40 cents, and for damages and prejudices for an outrage alleged to have been committed by an armed Venezuelan boat.

April 4, 1869. Claim disallowed for want of proof.

50. Caroline Perouze.

Heard, April 15, 1869. Award. Claim for alleged wrongful detention by the Police authorities of Güiria.

April 15, 1869. The Commissioners awarded 50 dollars as compensation.