New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-12
ABOLISIIING THE SLAVE-TRADE-BRITIS
POLICE IN AFRICA, CUBA AND BRAZIL.

POLICE IN AFRICA, CUBA AND BRAZIL.
From The London Tinei May 25 -
II surely cannot be admitted that country IKE
England unable 20 suppress the African Slave Trade
No ne can urge that The strength OF the good cause
falls short as opposed To the evil The odds are all on
the side If humanity. On the side OF humanity Il the
fIt naval power in the world supported by the squc-
ton or aGquiescence Of every civilized State. Sue
cess too, has not been wanting to encourage further
ex.rtions PhiantbrOpsts can point to long hue OF
triuln1hs From the DAYS when Lord Mansfield, IN
the case of the negro Somerset declared that Slavery
was impossible within the limits of England, to the
present time the struggle has been proceeding, and
both lave-owDer and slave-trader though obstinate IN
their resistance have been forced 10 yield one position
after another. England aud France have 9TH abol-
ished Slavery within their domnions and States which
still continue to uphold Slavery have declared with more
or less of sincerity that it shall be limited IN extent by
prohibition Of the trade which fed it. The contest
hes therefore between England, backed by the moral
feeling of the whole world, and few desperate ad-
ventures who gain a PrecarOus income by carrying
on the traffic between Africa and the Spanish colonies
Cuba is now almost the only country which regularly
Imports large numbers Of negroes and 10 supply me
plantations of this island most Of the slaveis which
now pursue their OdiOus trade are fitted out. As the
Americans refuse to admit the right of search, the
Trade IL is said, is now almost wholly earned
on under thor flag Nay unless statements publicly
and repeatedly made be false the greater part OF the
savecaIrying crafts owned by American citizens
and fitted out at American ports; So indeed, it is de-
rlared in q resolution adopted by meeting held at
Kingston Jamaica, in February last. The feelings OF
the inhabitants were, no doubt, much moved by the
condition Of the blacks liberated from the SLAYER which
had hecp captured bv the British vessel Arab; and
this meeting which passed strong resolutions on the
subject Of Slavery and the Slave-lradc was the natu-
raj result.
We have no desire to echo any Proec,onist opinions
of the jamaican politicians yet, ought TO give
the slaye-owrers, both AnglO.American and Spanish
their DIRE il may be said that in the minds of great
numbers Of them this country, by its dependence ON
tropical productions and consequently slavelabor
has It's share in whatever sin there may be III Slavery
II Manchester buys more than half the cotton OF the
United States and we receive the sugar Of Cuba and
the coffee Of Brazil the fact is not without Its effect on
those who are on the lookout for arguments against
us and are willing enough to turn the discussion from
their own nhumdnity TO our inconsistency IN denounc
ing it, Ofthese arguments, there are numbers current
in the slave-owhing world-sOme plausible, some
absurd but all satisfactory TO people who want excuses
for their own misdeeds. " If you abolished Slavery 1t
"was with view TO foment Instruction In the South
"en States if YOU guarantee Free Soil Institutions 10
Ruatan. il is to revolutionize and subject Central
America. You keep squadron on the coast OF AZ
rca 10 be ready for action III any part OF the Atlantic
and YOU demand the night OF search to demonstrate
" your superiority over other maritime nations In
fact YOU do not wish TO see the Save-Irade abOl-
shed you would rather it should continue, since 1t
gives you opportunities of interference ana aggran-
" dZenent." Such is pretty much the reasoning on
the matter and it must be allowed that as long a we
profess oesire 10 suppress the traffic and hesitate to
ttke the best for doing so, the accusation OF
ipsncerty though unjust is likely TO fnd believers.
As matters at present stand we blockade the Afri-
can coast. which stretches for more than 2oOO miles
along the Atlantic. What chance there is OF suppress
ing the traffic by such means may be wei iinaglhea,
The squadron consists of vessels heavily Grned ana
man1 ed and able TO crush any SLAYER that they can
come near But the slavedeaers know very well that
in open sea they are not likely 10 be caught Ihey
build their vessels for speed; they have no heavy
guns; and they cram their cargo OF human flesh into
the smallest possible space, knowing by experience
that if they can bring into port half the number of ne
groes they embarked, they will make a handsome
profit Om only chance is TO surprise them at the
mouths of rivers in unrequented roadsteads of the
coast while they getting their cargOes on board;
even in Gu h they will stand out to sea- host
American colors and defy us As treaties with chiefs
and so-called Kings in the Blight of Benin they are,
of course simply useless. Where Spanish Captains
General and New-lo rk citizens make fortunes by the
trade, how ii be expected that King Tom or hing
Jumbo should refrain! 1t seems, therefore, most
ineffective policy to attempt to stop the trade at the
point of embsrkation The chief success that has yet
been ganed has been owing to the determination Of the
various American Governments to exercise strict con-
troll their ports and the vigilance OF our squadrons
has thus served to aid these States in their good n-
teutiors. But us long as the Cuban authorities wink
at the landing of slaves by the thousand, while are
steam ing 10 and fro on the African coast there is little
prospect ofimprovement. If, then England wishes to
make great effort TO put down the trade IN Its last
stronghold, it will do well TO turn its attentonto the
Cuban coast itself The Spanish Government is bound
by treaty do its best for the accomplishment of this
great object. This assistance might accordingly be
demanded, and in default, general blockade OF the
harbOIs of Cuba established by an English squadron.
IL is. firmly believe, in vain TO trust to the Span
ish Government for the immediate or even the event
ua prohibition of the trade but, under the pressure
OF the British Minister il might be induced to give
orders for the seizure Of whatever negroes were
brought into port and for the rendering of due assist
ance to the efforts of our commanders.
The total suppression of the Save-Trade seems not
only possible but easy, if such means were adopted.
1t Is no small thing that though more than one nation
is Interest," in the continuance of the traffic has
had the shame iessnesS To withhold It's Oio ial
demnatlon. On these grounds, and with SO high
moral position, it l. our duty to peIsevere. Nor are
the interests Of colonies 10 be put out OF the
question With the extinction of the trade in slaves
there might be better prospect fer free immgra-
ton. Talk 10 most people about bringing negroes
from Africa to Jau aiCa OF Trinidad under sys-
TEN Of apprenticeship or contract and they will prob
ably say that at Is only Save-Tfade under another
name, and that the adoption Of such scheme would
destroy ali the influence have acquired, aud carry
the world back TO the worst GaNs of iLhumani!y aud
recklessnes; but LET the real Slave Trade have
ceased forever ard not only the British colonies but
even those American States which have 10 their
credit abolished Slavery altogether will find it TO
their advantage 10 bring over Africans under some
wise and humane system which will benefit the regions
both sides Of the Atlantic.
From The London Times d Nay -.
Such policy Cuis with Brazil may be Just or not,
honorable or not necessary or not; but one thing Is
oertan--it is policy which must come to end, and
the longer il is persisted in the dangerous it
Surprising TO be the interest Of Brazil 70 import Guy
NUMBER 81 negroes, anG uipOsluS that e Oo'rrnieht
ard people Of that country wish TO import them, and
0ie only prevented by the fear Of cruisers our
cowts ard our arms then are at least running up
very loug and very deep grievance which time and
opportunity may ripen into serious quarrel. No
doubt, too, the relations of Brazil with the United
States, and their community of interest as Slave
fV"er'' are important elements in the calculation of
consequences. We feel ourselves bound TO look to
The inture whereas there are statesmen and always
have been, who feel more concerned 10 maintain
point Ci honor than to prevent future difficulties
and disasters. An exceptional policy must al