CARTEL,war. An agreement between two belligerent powers for the
delivery of prisoners or deserters, and also a written challenge to a
duel.
2. Cartel ship, is a ship commissioned in time of war, to exchange
prisoners, or to carry any proposals between hostile powers; she must
carry no cargo, ammunitions, or implements of war, except a single gun
for signals. The conduct of ships of this description cannot be too
narrowly watched. The service on which they are sent is so highly
important to the interests of humanity, that it is peculiarly incumbent
on all parties to take care that it should be conducted in such a manner
as not to become a subject of jealousy and distrust between the two
nations. 4 Rob. R. 357. Vide Merl. Rep. b. t.; Dane's Ab. c. 40, a. 6,
7; Pet. C. C. R. 106; 3 C. Rob. 141 C. Rob. 336; 1 Dods. R. 60.
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