The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-10

prohihory clause in the constitution should equally IN
nuence this day If not TO greater degree, rs the
institution has extended ana now involves millions Nhea
II formerly involved only thousands
Mr. COCHRAN spoke in favor OF the bill He appre-
hended depreciation either Of slaves their profits By
OF their numbers lie wanted enough brought
over 10 give TO every white man III the South, and
thereby insure his hdolity 10 the institution.
Mr. REYNOLDS made a few earnest remarks against tho
hill which he characterized as unwse, impoc and dele
ferrous 10 all classes OF our cA,zens.
Mr. PAINE should vote against the BILL and for two
he had for the constitution of his fathers,
and unwilling to change il in any respect, the second
he looked upon entering wedge to the impor
taon OF slaves into Georgia. which he regarded rs
being runous policy. He would vote against the bill,
even though Georgia were State out of the In on and
by herself.
Mr. TUCKER would have preferred that this bill had
been introduced; but il here, ana Senator's
had TO vote either for against IT, he willing to go
far as the next in defence OF slavery lie believed was
right, morally legally and politically. This BILL though,
was introduced Tor purpose or was en'rcy husa
II useless for tell him il intended to
erase blot from the constitution OF Georgia, IL the
South wished TO people the Western wlds Mexico Qua
temala and South America with slaves let them do IL and
be cared how But that not the question:
is whether il is the policy Of Georgia TO embark III the
work Of importing more slaves from Africa He had
hesitation this poin-he believed not and should
vote against the bill The provision IN the constitution
stain upon our cscutcheon. 1t had been qucs
ton in Georgia for twenty years whether she would al
low the importation Of from the other States OF the
Union she had twice punished the act OF their intro
ducion with heavy penalty how strong then becomes
the objection 10 the importation in midst OF savages
from Africa He considered the policy bad one, and be-
heving that the bill intended to inaugurate it, he
should oppose It's passage
Mr. lHoMAs-l some bold aboli.ionis or black rcpubl
had attempted graft the constitution their prn
cples the argument of the gentleman would have been
more TO the point The gentleman who introduced this
bill, in accepting the amendment TO day, has clearly
shown his intention OF re-opening the slave trade I'm
justified IN taking the position that the bill intends ,e
opening Of the slave trade II they can demonstrate that
the public good requires the introduction OF slaves,
should be satisfied. The gentleman from Dougherty con-
tends that the United States controls this thing and not
our constitution beg 70 Join issue with him. Inc con
OF the United States presupposes the right 70 a.
nit; If they can admit they also prohibit. am not
prepared 10 sanction the opinion that the Of
the United States controls this matter. The gentleman
arguments go show that is right TO reopen the slave
trade. and Notwithstanding the preamble, If the bill be
intended 10 have any effect must be this If we repeal
this have law Of prohibition, only the power Of the
general government t. prohibit; whereas have
both. Repeating 1t would be virtually encouraging those
who wish TO en- gage in the slave trade.
The hour for Adjournment had arrived. At3P VI.
Mr.. T. rcsumed-fhc people OF Georgia looked upon
this question settled Gentlemen say that the clause is
imperative If why strike it outr Why destroy what
is useless There must be inte ntion. and that
intention is the reopcning of the slave trade Gen
tenen say that there not statutory provisions which
carry into effect this clause of the constitution. Does
not give Congress the right and not that the obcc,
the clause The law Of lSoS recognizes the validity this
law At that time there provision in the constitu
tion carry Africans back The money the proceeds Of
the sale OF negroes under the law OF 1877 paid
into the treasury of the State II may be said, why
provided that they should be carried back to Africa
Tue humanity of the legislators made them enact this law
The only point is, Is expcdient right now 10 intro
dGce encourage the slave tradeg II right 10 put
this provision in the constitution, is right to keep il
there WHAT was the motive which actnated the men of
1882 They doubt thought they were acting for the
good Of the people, and in my mind they We're AT that
time many slaves were being brought into the country,
and they forcsaw how many would be brought. Sup
pose this clause not TO have been engrafted upon the
constitution, what would be The consequence Why,
by this time there would probably have been twice as
many slaves here as there now take the ground
that fathers considered that had of them
the necessities Of the country required 10 the
qurements trade the wants OF the country require
that should open this trader II would weaken
our property Slave labor now pays the owner but would
ray with double the number OF the present slave popu
lation We have always made about much cotton
needed the demand has rarely exceeded the supply
but suppose this production TO have been twice the
amount il j. probable that the price of this commodity
would have been much lower.
Mr. ATKINSON thought the gentleman getting Oh of the
subject. The preamble says without expressing any
opinion, &c
Mr.. TT intended TO argue the question, sir. The gen
teman from Dougherty took the position and argued the
benefits result from opening OF the slave trade
Mr.. SLAt GLITTER rose t. explain
Mr.. WARD, of Butts, made remark
Mr. moMAs- am always particular TO try and keep my
debate in order. going on to demonstrate that
increase in slavs would necessarily increase productions
my argument that the value OF slaves Is ia proper
ton number of the slaves. OF course when you
crease the humber YOU decrease the value and thus
weaken the institution. Here, Mr. President is the
point II the bl u intended 70 effect anything this Is
what II is intended 10 do The Senator from Morgan
sdcred this clause affecting the title % property
think, the contrary that guarantee, because the
property would decrease IN value II more should be
brought in Mr. T. read the portion in relation 10
cipaton the wording OF which proved the object OF the
trainers had been the protection az our property.
Mr. CoHRASE. Of Wilkinson-Ii understand this bill,
proposes repeal that portion OF the constitution which
pronbis the introduction Of slaves think that Il ought
10 be stricken As 10 title by common statutory
law believe all agree that We hold our property
mon Law principles. | know, sir, that the bill does
contemplate tie reopcnng Of the slave trade but not
tender looted uron that ground. We cant do IT, hut
far as policy concerned believe II would be right Ii
900 600 10 5000 600 Of slaves almost control the
merce Of the world. II had a greater number say
600 100, ask senators they think the result would
be deetcrous should be glad the clause stricken
out, AMI should welcome them (saves) to our cotton
fields Who. il the price reduced, would bc benefit
tedy The poor sir and Their synpa'hc- would be
enlisted the cause and ghis portion cf popula
ton who will cvcIiually have T. protect our insttuons
let this matter BE- regulated by the general government
10, Georgia. Look at the vast amount OF land IN south
Georgia which cannot he reclaimed tor want Of
them think would he better of had We four b.
Mr. REYNOLDS, OF scwton--l regret The position IN
which placed but the bill Is before the Senate for
acton tie ultraism auatcsm 81 the North cannot de
ter me from dong my duty Gentlemen on the other
sidc dscla any intention open the slave trade and
believe them be honest IN Their assertions But i
well known that convictions have bee lcd againg thss
question. We m agree that slavery is rgt before God
au6 man We I've il age 81 iana'icsn. ami are
fearing "A dissolution u tho mos' glorious fabric
erected uudor tie sun Il-Gpd fcfblt should beia LEI
net - tie g. bring " about have always been
law.ahtrg people let us not now h. THO aggressors
Nj H. alluded g. the AshDurton treaty anu from L.
Would not - better . gai ~ another treaty than at
tempt e. lcgisate upon this sutiesr Would y not p m
dersOod hy ihusc u g. opoung TIE slave trade
should repeal this clause that This The object ~
Ieorgag Without know ng anything about Ia y presume
Il SLAYER wcrn captured and brought into Georgia. she
could ne seized hy the United states Marshal Dor sixty
years have Avei under this constitution and o. -
Il r time no ono has complained. Ihe purcst men who
hvc lived have been this Legislature from that
o. tbs they mower shed altered. ant ft not
g1- 10 oo any good can certainly be 10 harm T. Tee
remain ! bcicye would be unwsc aud dceierops q
III rsyr ~ Tctair was opposed 10 al alterations Of
Tie constitution. Tie -Dutsnan from cam 'c Lad sad
imply question ~ property With III Difference