they, therefore, with the approbation of their High Mightinesses, hereby make known to all and every the inhabitants of this Slate, or its allies and friends, who may be disposed to take up and cultivate lands there, and to make use for that purpose of the harbors of these countries, that they may henceforth convey thither in the company's ships, such cattle merchandise and property as they shall deem advisable ; and receive the returns, they, or their agents may obtain therefor in those parts ; on condition that all the goods shall first be brought to the Company's store, so as to be put on shipboard all at once, in the best manner, on payment of the following duties and freights ; and the Directors will take care that they shall be sent thither by the safest conveyance ; --

On all merchandises going thither, there shall be paid to the company here [an export dxfij) a duty of ten per cent, in money, proportionably to their value ; and on those coming thence hither [an import duty) fifteen per cent, there, in kind or money, at the choice of the Company or its Agent; eighty-five remaining for the owner. And if any one happen to commit an error, in the valuation of his goods, the Company shall be at liberty to take such goods, paying onesixth more than they are entered at ; but all concealed and smuggled goods, either in this country or that, which may be discovered to have been brought on board the Company's ships, by secret plans or other cunning contrivances, shall be immediately forfeited and confiscated to the profit of the said Company, without any right of action accruing thereby." And after specifying rules for freight charges, it continues thus ; --