51. Maria Francisca Peñalva.

Heard, April 26 and 28, 1869. Considered, April 30. Disallowed.

Claim for 48,890 dollars for alleged damage to, and loss occasioned to, the estate of Los Aguacates.

April 30, 1869. Claim disallowed by the Commissioners.

52. Arthur Taylor.

Heard, May 3 and 6, 1869. Considered, May 8.

Considered, June 26. Disallowed claim for 20,000 dollars for alleged acts of injustice committed by the Judge of First Instance of Carácas.

June 26, 1869. Claim disallowed by the Commissioners.

53. Gerold and Urich.

Heard, May 10 and 11, 1869. Considered, May 13. Award.

Claim for 6,840 dollars for 223 head of cattle, 1 horse, and 2 mules, alleged to have been seized during the war of the Federation.

May 13, 1869. The Commissioners awarded the sum of 3,000 dollars.

54. Carolina Liborius.

Heard, May 15 to June 2, 1869. Considered, July 8 and 10. Disallowed claim for 51,000 dollars for denial of justice.

July 27, 1869. Claim disallowed by the Commissioners.

55. Felipe Desuse (No. 1).

Heard, June 12, 1869. Considered, June 15. Objected to by the Venezuelan Commissioner. Claim withdrawn without prejudice to the claimant.

Claim for 3,450 dollars for 115 herd of cattle alleged to have been seized by General Valle in Pilones in 1860.

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the proofs were formalized posterior to the date of the Convention for the Settlement of Pending Claims, the claim was withdrawn from the Commission without prejudice to the claimant.

56. Felipe Desuse (No. 2).

Heard, June 14, 1869. Considered, June 15. Objected to by the Venezuelan Commissioner. Claim withdrawn without prejudice to the claimant.

Claim for 10,250 dollars, for 410 head of cattle alleged to have been forcibly taken by the troops under General J. D. Morales, in Orituca.

September 18, 1869.-The Venezuelan Commissioner having objected to adjudicate upon this claim, on the grounds that the proofs were not formalized until after the date of the Convention for the Adjustment of Pending Claims, the claim was withdrawn without prejudice to the claimant.

57. Miss M. de N. Anna Mc Gregor.

Heard June 19, 1869. Joint note of the Commissioners to Venezuelan Government, September 20. Reply of Venezuelan Government.

Claim for arrears of pension assigned to her on account of the military services of her father, the late Sir Gregor McGregor, during the War of Independence.

September 20, 1869.-The Commissioners addressed a note to the Venezuelan

Government, recommending the payment of this claim.

58. George Every.

Heard, June 21, 1869. Additional papers asked for.

Claim for the alleged wrongful capture and confiscation of his sloop the "Elizabeth," by the authorities of the Island of Margarita.

September 30, 1869.-No additional documents having been presented in support of this claim, it was not adjudicated upon by the Commission.

59. James Campbell.

Heard, June 23, 1869. Considered, June 25. Disallowed.

Claim for alleged false imprisonment, and for the loss of services of a servant.
September 29, 1869.-Claim disallowed by the Commission for want of proof.

60. Frederick P. Derbyshire.

Heard, June 28, 1869. Considered June 29. Disallowed for want of proof.
Claim for alleged denial of justice.

June 29, 1869.-Claim disallowed by the Commissioners.

61. Peter Murdock.

Heard July 1, 1869. Considered July 6. Award.

Claim for 380 dollars, for cattle alleged to have been seized by the troops under General Rodriguez.

July 6, 1869.-The Commissioners awarded the sum of 380 dollars.

Heard, July 12 and 14, 1869. missioners. Point decided by the

62. Tomas Antiga.

Considered, July 16. Disagreement of the ComUmpire, September 17. Commissioners unable to agree. Submitted to the Umpire. Disallowed by the Umpire.

Claim for 9,700 dollars, the value of 400 head of cattle, horses, &c., alleged to have been seized at Boco del Pao during the War of the Federation. October 14, 1869.-Claim disallowed by the Umpire.

63. Paul Award.

Heard, July 17 and 19, 1869. Considered, July 20. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Point decided by the Umpire September 22. Considered, September 25. Objected to by the Venezuelan Commissioner. Claim withdrawn, without prejudice to the claimant.

Claim for 31,467 dollars, for cattle and horses alleged to have been taken during the War of the Federation.

September 25, 1869.-The Venezuelan Commissioner objected to adjudicate upon this claim, unless the additional proofs, taken subsequent to the date of the Convention for the Settlement of Pending Claims, were stricken out. The British Commissioner declined to adopt this course, and it was agreed that the claim should be withdrawn from the Commission, without prejudice to the rights of the claimant.

64. Mrs. Sarah Campbell.

Heard, July 26, 1869. Considered, August 5. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Submitted to the Umpire August 23. Award of Umpire.

Claim for 1,7081. 11s. 6d., and interest at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum, from the 1st of March, 1854, being 28 per cent., the proportion due by Venezuela of a debt of the old Republic of Columbia.

October 1, 1869.-The Umpire awarded the sum of 4,005 dollars 1 cent., with such interest from date as may be agreed upon.

65. William Ackers Cage.

Heard, August 2, 1869. Considered, August 5. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Submitted to the Umpire August 20. Award of Umpire.

Claim for the proportion due by the Republic of Venezuela, namely, 28 per cent. on eight bonds, amounting to 16,000 dollars, together with the interest accruing thereon. October 1.-The Umpire awarded the sum of 3,879 dollars 42 cents., with such interest from date as may be agreed upon.

66. Arthur Halle.

Heard, August 3. Considered, August 6 and 7. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Submitted to the Umpire August 26. Award by Umpire.

Claim for 45,305 dollars 75 cents, and interest on ordinary shares of the Bank of Venezuela, titles of the 75 and 40 per cent., and notes of February, 1862.

October 8, 1869.-The Umpire awarded the sum of 45,305 dollars 75 cents, together with interest at the rate of 1 per cent. per month from the date of the securities, as specified in his award, to the 30th of June, 1866.

67. Henry Court and H. Borde.

Heard, August 3. Considered, August 6 and 7. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Submitted to the Umpire August 26. Award by Umpire.

Claim for 11,250 dollars upon 45 ordinary shares of the Bank of Venezuela, and interest thereon.

October 1, 1869.-The Umpire awarded the sum of 6,058 dollars 87 cents, together with such interest from date as may hereafter be agreed upon.

68. J. A. S. Cipriani.

Heard, August 3, 1869. Considered, August 6 and 7. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Submitted to the Umpire August 26. Award of Umpire.

Claim for 7,000 dollars upon ordinary shares of the Bank of Venezuela.

October 8, 1869.-The Umpire awarded the sum of 7,000 dollars and interest at the rate of 1 per cent. per month from the 1st of November, 1861, to the 30th of June,

1866.

69. Luciano Agostini.

Heard, August 18, 1869. Considered, August 20 and 30. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Submitted to the Umpire September 1. Award of Umpire.

Claim for 1,465 dollars, and interest upon notes of August, 1860, and bonds of August, 1863.

October 8, 1869.-The Umpire awarded the sum of 1,465 dollars, and interest at the rate of 1 per cent. per month from and to the dates specified in his awards.

70. H. O'Callaghan.

Heard, August 18, 1869. Considered, August 20 and 30. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Submitted to the Umpire September 1. Award of Umpire.

Claim for 11,105 dollars, and interest upon notes of August, 1860.

October 8, 1869.-The Umpire awarded the sum of 11,105 dollars, with interest at the rate of 1 per cent. per month, from the 2nd of August, 1860, to the 30th of June,

1866.

71. M. A. Elizondo.

Heard, August 18, 1869. Considered, August 20 and 30. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Submitted to the Umpire September 1. Award of Umpire.

Claim for 3,773 dollars 50 cents., and interest upon titles of the 75 and 40 per cent. upon notes of August, 1860, and January, 1861, and upon notes of the Bank of Venezuela.

October 8, 1869.-The Umpire awarded the sum of 3,773 dollars 50 cents., with interest at the rate of 1 per cent. per month from and to the dates specified in the award.

72. Robert Syers.

Heard, August 18, 1869. Considered, August 20 and 30. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Submitted to the Umpire September 1. Award of Umpire. Claim for 4,620 dollars, and interest on notes of August, 1860, January, 1861, and February, 1862.

October 8, 1869.-The Umpire awarded the sum of 4,620 dollars, with interest at the rate of 1 per cent. per month from and to the dates specified in the award.

73. B. Daly.

Heard, August 18, 1869. Considered, August 20 and 30. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Submitted to the Umpire September 1. Award by the Umpire. Claim for 1,000 dollars, and interest on notes of the Bank of Venezuela.

October 8, 1869.-The Umpire awarded the sum of 1,000 dollars, and interest at the rate of 1 per cent. per month from the 1st of March, 1862, to the 30th of June, 1866.

74. Gilbert, Kerr, and Co. (No. 1).

Heard, September 2, 1869. Considered, September 8. Award.

Claim for 9,275 dollars and interest thereon, making together 14,775 dollars 76 cents. upon a charter of the steam-ship "Regas Ferreos," to the Venezuelan Government.

September 8.-The Commissioners awarded the sum of 7,525 dollars, with interest at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum from the 13th day of December, 1864, on condition that Messrs. Gilbert, Kerr, and Co. shall deliver a more formal assignment to them by Peter Clark and Arthur Clark, their heirs, executors, or assignees, and by José Maria Larrazabal, his heirs, executors, or assignees, of any interest they may have had in the charter of the steamer "Regas Ferreos" to the Venezuelan Government for a voyage to Ciudad Bolivar, October 31, 1864, than now exists amongst the papers forming their claim.

75. Felix Labaday.

Heard, September 9 and 10. Disagreement of the Commissioners. Point submitted for decision by the Umpire September 22. Considered, September 24. Award. Claim for 8,148 dollars 15 cents. for horses, cattle, and merchandize seized during the war of the Federation.

September 24, 1869.-The Commissioners awarded the sum of 6,555 dollars.

76. The International Financial Society (Limited).

Heard, September 11, 1869. Considered, September 14. Disallowed
Claim for 42,9001. sterling for an alleged breach of contract.
September 14, 1869. Claim disallowed for want of proof.

77. Gilbert, Kerr, and Co. (No. 4).

Heard and considered, September 29, 1869. Disallowed.

Claim for 4,500 sterling for estimated profits on contracts for charter of the steamer

"Regas Ferreos" for ten years.

September 29.-Claim disallowed by the Commission.

78. John Giuseppi (No. 2).

Heard, September 23. Objected to by the Venezuelan Commissioner. Note of the Commissioners to the Attorney of Claimant, September 27. Reply, September 29. Commissioners resolve not to adjudicate upon the claim.

Claim for 512,413 dollars upon certificates of liquidation to bearer of shares of the Bank of Venezuela.

September 30, 1869.-The Commissioners resolved for the reasons set forth in the minutes of this day's proceedings not to adjudicate upon this claim.

79. Edward Brandt (No. 3).

Heard and considered September 1869. Objected to by Venezuelan Commissioner. Objection not admitted by British Commissioner. Reconsidered September 30. Award.

Claim for 5,850 dollars for cattle, horses, and mules seized by Government troops.
September 30, 1869.-Claim allowed by the Commission for 3,780 dollars.

The foregoing docket contains a correct Report of awards and judgments made on claims of British subjects against the Venezuelan Government after a full and patient examination thereof; and we hereby place our signatures to the same to be applied thereto in the same manner, and as fully as if severally affixed to each of said awards and judgments.

(Signed)

LEWIS JOEL, British Commissioner.

JUAN DE D. MENDEZ, Venezuelan Commissioner.