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248 in the foregoing paragraph shall only be permitted to land with a passport of the general g'overnment, or with one granted or examined by any Mexican agent residing in a foreign country.

The foreigner to whom such permit is granted must within twenty-four hours after having, landed present himself to the civil authority of the port.

Any foreigner permitted to introduce himself into the republic as aforesaid shall, within one month thereafter, solicit of the supreme government a carta de seguridad (card of safety), to remain in, and pass through the same for the period of one year; in order to obtain which, a certificate will be required from the officially accredited agent of the applicant, stating that he is a subject or citizen of the nation he represents, as also his occupation or profession.

Every foreigner, whatever his passport may be, must present himself to the civil authority of the place where he may have resided more than eight days; and, also, whenever he may change his place of residence; non-compliance with this provision subjects the party to a fine of twenty dollars.