Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-09-03

'N"S iVaii<Vu, iiidl III Was NOTORIOUS TINS
abominabie ira lie was silt continued, as
mrii under the flags OF States by which il
had been formally reuOuuced, as under
that of Portugal, the ortiz coantya in the
World boasilpg liberalization, by which the
traffic was still ayowedly carried ON. The
coast OF Africa, III consequence nj the
restoration Of the settlements OF the Sem
eSai and GOree To the crown of France,
was more than ever exposed TO iis de-
str"ctFe ihtiuence, and under circum-
stances aggravated by the very i!legaily
ct The traffic.
Tins assurance, however, so far from
releasing The Parliament of Grea, Britain
ana TINS country IN general, from making
further exeriionS 10 effect the termination
of the Slave Trade throughout the world
oniy Bound them the more firmly To
greater efforts and If their lordsLips
"oni look la the perseverance which was
required, even IN this country, TO induce
indyidualS TO forego ilie,r selfish inter
ests. and sacrifice then 10 the cause of
general humanity, they should not be
surprised that the same or still yre,,er
perseverance, were necessary with foreign
powers and other people; " hlIc from their
success m the former exeriions they must
derive the conviction, thar, If pursued
win equal earhestness Tor The future. their
perseverance, must be crowned win euual
Ha'ier'ng resulis.-The ONLY means Tx
Witch II was possible 10 terminate The
SiaVe trade on The Coast of Africa. would
oe 10 oisp!dy c0mmon ilag against the
TPnmon enemies "f mankind, and TO esiab.
tN" sum d system OF maritime police as
W"Uid give effects to the determination of
me pn"rrs OF Europe 10 suppress this
a
,'HSe foWerS II would be most advisable
~ associate with this cou~,ry for The n,
ta'nHrDi osthS object, il was impossible
n1i 10 choose those whose marine was in
the most efiicient condition.. and those
were France and the u. States of North
q meuca. France and America had not
IL her'o niered n'oany specific agreement
with n'conntry for carrying into effect The
laws pa Ssed by each for the prevention of
ne Save Trade, such as even Spain had
consented TO. OfilIe disposition of,hese
powers 10 suppress the traffic he could
%h'ef'ain no doubt, aitho with ,rpspect 10
france The trade was still carried on in
her colonies. In Senegal and Goree. with
snrh atrOcity, AS not only tended To re-
stor' The Slave Trade eilrctual!v in that
p'ri OF Ike world, but even 10 DESTROY
a ery species OF innocent tratfig. The
merciIanis and traders thro' hose ins,,u.
mentality an innocent and in every respect
iuablc trade had been carried on with
those countries, had been compelled 10
retire from The former scenes of their
negotiations, 10 avoid the danger they
incurred OF becoming victims 10 the re-
NlVed Slave Trade. Hecould not believe
,iiaI Government SO enlightened as that
oil france, could any longer endure this
siam upon the national character of that
country yet II was 10 be lamented thai
a. HE very moment when prorlamations
were issued for the suppression of the
fadr, the very ships that conveyed these
PFociandiions 10 the scenes of such afro
cues, shouiu, AT The same tl0le, convey
TIE means of their continuance. Conf
dent, however, as he felt in the good
disposition OF the Government of France.
iie WAS sill more sanguine III the hopes he
entertained OF the active concurrence of
Che United States. In many other WAYS
haze tie United States already evinced
tncIF Willingness 10 suppress this evil. I'm
ithr last session of Congress, an ac,
s,waS adHrt"d which was more eifi lent Than
HnE previously passed for preventing the
"poEtd'lon OF slaves, denuuncinp the
hedFitsl penalties not only agains; those
WI" received slaves so imported. but Ell.
gagged III such traffic. SO long. hovever
as any flag remained not liable to he
VISITED, SO long would person, puIsuing
ilH' trade find shelter for their crimes
naderi's protection. In seeking 10 obvi-
a tins e,il, he trusted that the United
Siales would not be deferred by slight
dh:lcuiiIes that may seem to oppose tli IN
-@sii'hcuIlies hirh might easily be re-
noFedOy JudIcious management. Ameri-
Ilca mad hitherto pursued this great
o1JeCt p'Ti pnssa with Great Britain. as il
had unhappily derived from This country
The use, or rather the abuse Of commerce,
So lIkealse did il derive from The same
source those enlightened principles Of
hunlaniiy-iiIat generous sentiment which
ever accompanied the possession Of
llber'y, by which the Legislature Of
A..erica. impelIed by public opinion, was
From us TOO did the United States derive
their marine, which was now arrived at so
considerable height, and which. be
hoped, would be called uDon TO a.; in
generous cOacert with the navy Of EYg.
land, 10 pat down practice revolving 10
our nainrc, AMI disgraceful 10 the civilized
portion OF The world. Sucn a task would
tie no lndIgnliy TO tie navy Of America,
al from sdCiI assistance oHly could the
means be derived OF efieciualIy terminal
Tag tie Slave Tradt.
Never could this object be completed,
uni! mankind ia general proclaimed war
against the enemies OF mankind, and
treated ihem on the footing of pirates. Is
such concurrence as lac now suggested
took place betweeH Great Britain, France
and America, no doubt the minor States
would soon submit but should Portugal
still continue, III defiance OF public lecl-
ing. TO purSHe IFS Own solitary advantage,
or crafty Tie avagice OF any portion of
her pe0glr, II would then be for the great
er Po"ers 10 consider, whether they would