The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-01-29

yyland slaps STATE, The master obtained copy
OF the statutes Of Maryland used In judicial pro-
cecdngs in New York, and also oral testimony b,
show that. by the laws Of Maryland. slavery wa.
| recognised. But the New York judge was not
satisfied with this, but required Of him copy Of
the statutes of Maryland, authenticated under the
seal Of the State and by its executive officers. The
his proof, WINS obliged to abandon his property aud
the slave discharged. He was glad, also, TO
see that Maryland has determined that the ex-
penses shall not fall on the master thus wrongfully
when this bin came before the Senate for vote,
y was his intention to ofier certain amendments.
He intended. II the State officers refused 70 act
In this matter, that the duty should be reposed In
the federal officers But he acknowledged that
this was not sufficient; for If the northern people
would not listen to the voice Of reason and or the
Constitution, it would require half dozen officers,
stationed at the corners Of every road and street in
the country.
He also would propose that, in case any slave cap
turcd by his master, should be rescued and lost ;
or u captured, that the expenses incurred in his
recapture, and. If lost, his value should BIO drawn
from the national treasury. In this way, perhaps,
those who were continually speaking of the Union,
and Of their devotion 10 the Constitution, would be
brought 10 observe the provisions Of that Consttu-
.ion. In conclusion, he repeated that he saw but
little prospect that this bill could effect much good,
and he regretted that II SO; he regretted that
the people In tose sections Of the country, where it
about adherence and devotion and loyalty to the
Constitution. could not be induced to observe that
Constitution Mt least with dccency.
His mind was made up If this bill was not
passed, OF, IL passed, failed in securing its object,
be was determined to recommend to the State he
represented, AZ the only remedy left, 10 commence
reprisasi and, for every slave lost to citizen Of
Virginia. through the fundamentally Of the illegal
legislation Of the North, and the decisions of its
Judiciary. lac would recommend that property Of
that State, wherein the slave was lost, should be
taken and held as an equivalent
Mr.. FOOfE asked whose property would be Ia
keni
Mr.. MASON said, that II no property belon q
10 the State could be found within Virginia. then
property belonging 70 citizens Of the northern State
80 offending should be taken. In this manner,
only, could Virginia provide her citizens with the
mcans Of redress iom the outrages upon their pro-
perry and constitutional rights.
Mr.. SEWARD offered an amendment to the bill.
This amendment IL in the nature Of substitute. It
strikes out all after the enacting clause and pro-
yides In substance that instead Of the proceedings
in such cascs, as now pursued under the act Of
with being fugitive from labor he can traverse
the fact that upon such traverse the judge, justice,
other officer sha issue usaire and the issue to
be tried by jury; that counsel shall be awarded
the averscr that he be allowed bail; that the per-
son claiming him shall. before proceedings are in
stuted. give good security TO prosecute his suit,
and 10 pay all damages for false arrest and impri
comment; that in the trial Of the case each party
dict writ VI error shall be awarded IL applied for
that the slave may demand a writ of cutiorari to
remove the case; that he may have the writ Of Aa-
beas corpus from any United States judge or court
as writ Of right and any Judge refusing to award
it shall forfeit g., and hi. Office; and any OIL
Ger refusing TO execute the wri. shall forfeit g.,
and his office.
The VICE PRESIDENT said the amendment
was not now in order.
Mr.. 6EWARD moved that his amendments be
received, laid ON the table and printed.
MIR. FOOTE said he was not often opposed TO mo-
tions 10 print. but being much concerned for the
reputation OF the Senator from the Empire State,
and satisfied that tho printing Of these amendments
and their circulation throughout the country, would
operate greatly 10 the detriment Of the reputation
81 When ~ 's printing 2, ,Ge
character-a character based upon the important
displays Of his mind and his achievements a
statesman, and as representative of great State
as the Senator from New Iork-propoeed any thing
which calculated TO blast his hopes, or be pre-
judicial TO his aspirations for higher honors, Il was
but n friendly act 10 interpose between him and
ruin. He felt great sympathy ior the Senator from
New York, and in that Senator's future honors and
rewards. He did not like 10 him advancing
with his eyes open only the bright visions which
occupied his mind both at night and In the day
time lie wished 10 call the Senators attention W
the spectre that stood every now and then between
him and the object Of his hopes. That spectre was
this proposition, now proposed 10 be printed. The
Senator from New York has given the Senate ball
another subject. similar in all is prcvisions TO
that long since proposed by Senator from Illinois;
and the Albany Ecening Journal, the particular
gan of the Senator. IL filled with compliments Of IT,
But the Senator and his organ both forget 10 give
credit To the Senator from Illinois, from whose bill
the features have been taken. The bill WAS 10 pro-
vide home for the Hungarians In the West.
Mr.. r. then proceeded with great detail 10 repeat
the circumstances attending an interview between
the Senator from New York and Gov. Smith Of vir-
ginia, at Richmond, some years ago; and also q
conversation between them ON the subject Of free
negroes; and said that this conversation had been
published in the Union, andh never been contra
dicted either by the Senator any OF his friends
from Tburlow Weed down-not even by James
Watson Webb Of Austria. In that conversation
the Senator had expressed n wish that the free
negroes Of Virginia would be sent to New York
and ON Governor Smith inquiring whether he
sincere or not the Senator had replied, eyes; and
10 show that sincerity for every shipioa Of free
negroes you send 10 New York, we will send you
in return cargo OF Germans and Irish" Now,
this was the secret Of the Senator's Hungarian bill
The Senator did not wish 10 have any Hungsrians,
or other refugees from oppression, remain in New
York, but wished them sent into the wilds Of the
West. The Senator was but consistent. He wanted
the population Of New York 10 be increased by
persons OF that color for whom he had such heart
ielt sympathy. Mr.. r. said he would now with
draw his objections 10 the printing, IL the Senator
from New York still VAS determined 10 rush ON his
ruin.
The motion then put, and the amendments
were ordered 10 be printed
Mr.. SEWARD said that IL was the intention OF
the Senator from Ohio Mr.. CHAsE) TO speak on
the BILL but that Senator bad received intelligence
Of one Of the greatest domestic caiamities that
could bcfal man, and, therefore, had requested
him 10 20 lay the subject over till to- morrow.
MIR. DAYTON rose 20 speak on the bill but gave
way 20 a motion 10 proceed 20 the consideration Of
Executive business, and, after short session with
closed doors,
The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.
The SPEAKER laid before the House the memo
rial Of the convention assembled in Missouri, on the