The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-03
Removal or gree Negroes I'm Georgia.


In the House Of Representatives of Georgia. the 23d
uA Mr.. IRWIN, Chairman of the Join. Committee, re-
ported q bill (as substitute for al others in both
branches OF the egslaure) providing for the removal
Tree nagroes 1t proviees that the tax now imposed
applied In Transporting this class of people volun
tay beyond the limits of ire United STATES and those
20 disposed may voluntarily rstura TO servitude.
Mr. TEaHusE osjsc ed to the bill offered substi-
tuic enbodying tne lsw Of Virgin on this subject
Mr. IRWIN replied that the bill confederation
bad received the unanimous approval Of every member
OF the J.int Committee II Was the best measure that
could be had upon the euoje:s, and offered sub
somethir done this quetion. This bill aimed
at coon zston the ultimate end. Ridcu had been
tate to say that colony woui compare atvan ageousy
with any established upon the globe In any
excepting State, though he would not say that
the African could reach the civilization Of the Caaoa
rhe substitute was not received.
Mr.. BoYBIN Of Scrven, offered amendment that the
funds thus rsed should also applied to defrsyng the
expenses Of those wishing to return TO Georgia and be
sold to kind masters.
Mr.. HARR,s raised the point whether the amendment
not constitutional The constitution of the United
States expressly prohi ted tine introduction Of slaves
Mr.. THORNTON repliec that the negro In Liberia
freeman, and had right to whittier and whsnce he
peaseo. He thought The amendment good provision
town TO LIBERIA who not only Wiling but most
arxious to to sorvtude Letters received
from them through every vessel comiBg from Liberia
treating their former TO them back into
sisvery-tbey and their children,
The srEAK1R (Col 6illedge) decided the amendment
constitutional.
DR.. PHILIPS also contendsd that the amendment was
clearly ap'agonsic t. the aim Of the bill This sought
to remove certain Glass; the amendment sought to 10
troduce that class
Messrs JosIs and THORNTON offered amendments re-
quirng these emgrants be shipped in Southern
ke and by Southern shippers. and prohibiting the dis
burement of any Of the funds to bs raised to the agents
or any member Of the Colonies lion Society.
Upon these amendments extremely interesting aud
perhaps the most eloquent debate Ct the session. was
had.
The gentlemen scored, with eenest nvecive the Colo
nizaop Scsiey and laid the lash with terrible force
upon tho myrmidons OF abolition. Its tendency was
aboion it boed the institutional slavery ingene
rated sicky sentiment upon This subject and WAS
from lis ncipsn cy instrument la the hands Of abo
tonsts snd intended arrive at gradual emancipation
Mr. lfTHUNE also supported these amendments, much
The speaking these gentlemen this subject was
never surpassed for stoned lofty and thrilling de-
clamation. II wouc make the blood course rapidly In
the veins of Southern heart sten to their eloquent
denunca,ion of wrongs, the happy pictures which
hirelirg States and the bold, high position they as
sUmed upon the question Of Sou :hern rights. wish
some of our Georgia Yankees had been present during
the discussion.
Messrs WARD, PHILLIPS, and IRWIN opposed the amend
ments
Dr. PHILLIPS said the amendn ens of the gentleman from
Musccges WAS indltect stab at the bill Of the
South had conpurs lively commercial marine, and
certainly no ships constructed with view to the trans
port CT emgrants. white black ould Southern
capital be invested that way long its investment
otherwise can be made profitable That tie North
be and doubtless is true to great extent but
charge that upon them 4 crime Of wrong2
Not at all We as matter of choice ABANDON the field,
and invite whomsoever will to enter and Be carriers.
But II is saiu the emigrant snIps ali belong abolition
sss and we are aaked We are willing to put money into
their pockets. l answer, first, tina. do not know
this assertion to be correct and will not admit the
assumption rus unless " il proved Towards that fA
natical portion Of the Northern people, who have
made and keep up ceaseless war against our
rights, / acknowledge the most deadly hostility.
would not as matter o. choice put money in their
poci but would rather put ano her metal else whore
Than in the pocket; bu. the Colonization Society of
Georgia not suspected OF aboitonsm they made
up of their hands the money "a to
gc-and am wiling TO oopfde to them what ships and
whose ships shall convey The free negroes of Georgia to
Liberia.
Mr.. WARD fad that if it proper and correct in
principle rest:t the transportation OF free persons
Of color vessels and south of Mason and Dxons
inc, should confne whole commerce to the
restrictions The South has comparatively no vessels,
and she would be able to carry but small portion Of
productions. The Colonization society have ships Of
their own and able carry ali emgrants to LIBERIA
The members Of that society among the most emf
nent distinguished Of country, and
trely free from the imputaion Of abohlonism shall
therefore oppose The amendment.
The amendments rejected. The bill WAS then put
on its passage and passed by large mai Drity.