whether bound to the Russian parts of the Black sea, or returning from them, whether laden or ii ballast, upon the same condition as those stipulated for the vessels under the Russian flag

 The United States being power at peace with tine Sublime Porte7 their merchant vessels were by this treaty to be allowed free passage to and from the Black Sea; but some arrangements for the exercise of generalallowanee became necessary, and we are glad to find have been completed. In regard to national vessels, we believe it is ne oessary for them all to obtain firmans to pass any of the Turkish fortFcsses.