Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-09-13
MORNING HERALD



The "Jsurnal Of Commerce" and several other
asolissn papers, are very busy trying to create ex
citeupent out OF the Amistad and captured Atr
cans The Rev David Hale, with hypocritica
captinx cast Of the eye-nst an honest, downright
ssuipt like mine-is publishing the correspondence
Of Lewis Tappan T. Co.. who intend, out of this
case, to revive the dying embers Of abolition in the
north.
II seems there is a treaty in existence between
Spain asd the United States, by clause Of which
the former claims the restoration Of the Amistad
and her cargo. and the latter government is bound
in good faith, to deliver it, with all its appurtenan
ees. The Rev. David Hale, and his correspondents,
hewevcr, close their eyes to the faith and obliga
tons Of this treaty, aud busy day and night in
stirring mp ths elements Of popular resistance 10 the
laws, under the form Of studied elaborate, and rd
sulous appeals to their passions and feelings.
We are credibiy informed, from authentic sources,
that the stories told by Lewis Tappan in the Jour-
nal, like those frst published in penny paper, are
sse half fabulous, and the other half exagge
In order 10 correct fables and exaggerations, we
have again despatched correspondent to New Ha-
ven to track the footsteps Of the abotionsts, and
to tell the whole country the truth of this singular
and extraordinary affair. We have already correct
ed many Of the outrageous fabrcations ofthe Jour
nal Of Commerce. and its exciting adjuncts, and we
presume shall have good months work on
hand TO correct the fabrcations they intend make
fer the next four weeks, for when men with long
black coats under the Of religion, begin lie
they don't stick at trifes-they beat the Father Of
Lies all 10 pieces.
The Abolition Society have also advertised for
contributions, in order to pay the expenses attending
their new movement, and we have no doubt. under
the naue Of religion and humanity, they will receive
large which will replcnsh the Treasury of the
Society-give fat jobs to their prnters-and pay
well for the insertion of their articles in the Jour
nal OF Commerce. and its colored associates. For
the that intend pursuing, counterfeit the
mischief which these incendiares intend to create
we ask no mOney-nc Price-nc black native do it
am0re. This day renew the publication Of our
correspondence from New Haven, and at the holding
Of the y. S. Court, beginning the 18th instant,
shall also have reporters in constant attend
Already this strange affair bids fair to excite
stronger feeling throughout the Union, than any
event that has happened in long time. Whatever
disposition be made Of these Africans the laws and
treaties between nations ought to govern its course
in exclusion Of those mschevous appeals to tho
passions of the mob Of picus rrofane loafers We
should not De surprised even, if the Amistad case
entered deeply into the next election. Every thing
abou, it looks black enough for a squall. Get out
ysur great coats and umbrellas-we know not the
moment the clouds will pour down, or the wind may
blow.
The Africans.
NEW HAVEN, Sept. IL, 1889.
Mn BEsrErr:-The Abolitionists and their CO.
adiutors here, are striving to embarrass the main
question, by pcrplex,ug and yexaious suggestions.
The Africans held IN prison for trial by order Of
the District Judge, and no right-minded man caa
wish % see the course Of the law obstructed or hi
assed The attempt, therefore, to forestsli public
opinion and produce excitement IN behalf OF these
miserable creatures, deserves the severest rePrehen
sion. The most profound legal talents have been
employed, and every effort will be made for them;
and the Is perfectly right. But IL : NOT right Ia
arouse the sympathies Of the humane, for men who
have been committed to prison By the proper and
cs0petent authority, charged with murder, by de
lusiyc representations of their conduct and charao-
ter The Aboliti0nists determined 10 battle the
DESIGNS of justice, and if possible, to procure the
lease Of the Africans, without even the ioraity Of
atrial
Their present plan Of operation is understood 10 be
follows rhey will move fortheir discharge, the
ground that they have committed offence against
laws, and, therefore, that the cosrt mas lurs-
dsction. Perhaps our municipal laws have not been
violated but piracy and murder have been generally
considered as otesces against the laws at nations
and AZ such, presume Judge Thompson will regard
them IN this The project has been preached,
Of getting out writ of habeas corpus, and bringing
the poor. Africans before Judge who IS known To
FAVOR the views Di Leafitt o. w., oil oD-
tanning their immediate liberty; but this is too high
handed measure TO receive the, sanction OF their
counsel, and will not he undertaken.
IL is impos sible to predict, with any degree Of GER
tainiy, what course will be taken with them. ID
formal demand - made on our government for the
slaves, do not what ground II is to be denied
oreyadcd II II comes to mere question of comfy,
policy would dictate their delivery. But then, the
President has decided in the OF DR. Holmes, &C
Vermont that the demand must be made the Tx.
ecufive Of the State; and heard an abotionist ex
utiagly remark to-day, that Gov. Ellsworth was
firm friend Of Freedom, and would not abandon the
poor negroes the tender mereies Of the siave-own
ers In any emergency. He does the Governor injus-
tice, however. can readily believe that his sy IN
pathies on the side of Cunee; but If called TO
act, he will be governed by the prudential sugges-
tons Of his relative the Chief Justice, al the
purest, soundesf, and discreetest IN the whole
country.
Many Of the abolitionists here, profess TO hope
that Judge Thompson, of the CircsIt Court will so
instruct the grand jury that bill will be found
against the blacks. asd then that they will II course
be discharged Immediately. The Judge, as is well
ksown, profound jurist, man OF great self reli-
ance, &C perfect independence and stern integrity
Ne will act undo rstandingy, uprghty and legally.
And if the matter is not taken out Of his hands by
the action Of the government, CuHee viii have JUS
tee done him
All the whining Of Leavitt * Co. about the " dis
tresssed aud suffering Africans, may be set down
the merest hypocritica cant IL is rhetorical -four