The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-18

agdln 10 De dlegraSed Dy eucn Vdciilauou as NOS
marked our action with respect to Nicaragua. Our
foreign policy is yust beginning to prove an impor
tant partr-and very important part-of our solicit
tudes. Never since the commencement OF our
history have circumstances SO imperatively de-
manded watchful anxiety upon our part, lest, by
neglect and want of foresight, we should lose the
advantages which sure to arise from an earnest
desire to check the tendency of events which
fast generating, to interfere with hopes for
proud future.
The Colonization OF Liberia-The Slave
Trade between Brazil and Africa.
Our columns furnish many important facts with
respect to The republic of Liberia and to the opera
tons Of the slave Traders between Brazil and Africa.
The time has arrived when the entire suppression
of the slave trade shou be accomplished, and
when some large and comprehensive plan should
be carried out tor transporting our idle African
population TO the country from which they origin
ally sprung Mr. Clay, on Wednesda last, ad-
dressed the Senate of the United States on these
subjects, and it is now desirable that some more
decided action should characterize our govern
mt at, than that which has long been anticipated
in vain.
Some months ago we had good reason for CON-
planning against certain British aggressions in
Brazil and while we, at that time, censured the
burning, by the steamer Sharpshooter, of several
Brazilian vessels, we expressed our sense of the
difficulties surrounding the action of all engaged
in the suppression Of the slave trade and declared
our fears that the zeal OF he agents of the British
government might be earned beyond prudent limits.
II will be remembered that the British boarded a
Brazilian government vessel, the San Sebastiano,
also, 10 which act werook exception in very de-
cided terms Of reprobation. All this, however,
does not the less dissuade US from avowing that
the continuation of the slave trade between Brazil
and Africa requires prompt action in order that the
traffic may be terminated. The facts contained in
the communications of our Minister Penipoten-
tary, Mr.. Tod, to the government, are significant
and important II appears that American vessels
and American citizens are often engaged in the
unhaowed business of Transporting slaves from
Africa, and that very great difficulty has existed
in putting an end to such practices. Mr. Tod,
and many other agents Of the government, have
recommended the entire abolition of any trade be-
tween Brazil and Africa in American vessels, in or.
der TO exterminate the evil, and there seems to be
strong reasons for the adoption of such W, though
almost any other government measure would
be less arbitrary in its principle. Unquestionably,
rs made the cloak for the blacker trade In human
flesh; but the Introduction of an honest carrying
trade, between the two countnes, would be tyran.
meal in Its character, and certainly the very last
regulation to which any liberal government should
resort Still, al present, such a Law might prove
very ehectusl, and not injurious TO any honest
citizen, because, SO far as we ascertain, there
is inducement for vessels 10 run between Africa
axA RE-. al. k.rl., !. m
men deplore, and would cheefully cooperate in
termln4ilng.
The facts TO be found in our columns are such
as will ,nest public attention. The letter of Mr..
Gorham Parks, formerly Con sui at Rio de Janeiro,
Is based upon statistics now before the Senate of the
United States; and satisfied tina, they present
grounts Tor the interference OF the government.
We have strong repugnance TO the importation
Of any slave upon this continent not u, feelings
Of humanity alone, but in view of the great political,
social, and moral evils which must spring from
such business. While philanthropy and the best
feelings towards the African race are aroused to
make bold attempts TO transport our free colored
population TO Libera-that rapidly growing repub-
hc-it Is in vain that We hope fer any real benefit
from our lahore, II The Impo taiion OF slaves con.
tinues. The whole country, therefore, is inter.
esed 20 stay the progress Of the slave trade ia the
bret place, and, secondly, TO throw the whole
weight OF its persuasion towards our colored popu.
lsnon, to induce them 10 ENJOY the liberal in
stut ons and social advantages prepared for The IN
in Liberia.
No one can read The record Of facts made b. the
Rev Mr. Gurley, and now tlaced our columns
without being ssti, fed thatthe Arican has an in
iependent home, where he can enjoy any measure
d liberty and honorable position to which HE Ia.
ente aud industry NAV lead his ambition. There
all be some plan adopted, at no very distant day.
which will give the American negro a homestead
upon the soil Of bis fathers where climate resoG-ces
q the soil, and the conditions OF social hspq.
ness, will be found a. favorable Tor ~ a. can be
desired even by himfei % HE best trends. The
colony Of Liberia has arsea since lsl3, from a
poor, sickly, and unrromising wilderness tato free
republic where The arts 20 peace, and the rewards
Dfindustry, give society charm, aad lead tie An.
,an 70 hcpe for better day CT HE race rha
ambition OF the African s not The s 4lic i charac.
eiisiic ~ his insure Ltthis Re directed Il Yards
he sell a bic fl.hrts--'o lie political nron ses /
leld cut BY The prgft ~ ItOn OF Lihssls, aud We
- not &c any iur a single doubt a. t. the
Iovanc, msni that rep1bhc, ~ that Of the rare,
"a very honorable and gfatiyiog position o. /
.ur rti thc African cannot hope otnjoy one 1.-THE /
Z the blessiups 10 store fof hin ia Liberia There
great cult httweea bin aai the AaQl9- Saxon I
acti End i cen never BE- ducd up. Il will ead1re
~ ;tc End - time The cnpidty 81 maahnd, II
~ y dsfknsss, ofC,d the African rom b,a oVa
Line, sud n, resale of ths wicked th4fs afc now
4, y e,cry par II fociety Even tha Af,can
'utf'i ffrdy rtushes n irs- ccud ton o. oar
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