Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1859-01-22
miscellaneous SUMMARY.
CONGRESSIONAL.


Jan. l0.-Mr. Slidell of Louisiana, introduced
a bill making au appropriation to facilitate the ac'
quisi ion Of the Island Of Cuba, by negotiation.
The bill says that, Whereas, The Island Of Cuba,
in geography, possesses a commanding influence
over the large and annually increasing trade both
foreign and coastwise, of the Mississippi valley !
Whereas. The Island. in its Colonial condition.,
must continue n source Of injury and annoyance,
endangering the friendly relation between Spain
and the United States, by the aggressions OF its
local authority upon American and CIT
liens, for which tardy redress can only be bad by
circuitOus demands on Spain; and Whereas. IN
the opinion of Congress, and in accordance With
the views OF the President, as the last means OF
settling existing, and removing future difficulties,
it is expedient that negotiations for the purchase
of the Island should be renewed; and. therefore,,
that $50, O00, 600 be placed in the Presidents
hands for expenditures, either from the cash in
the Treasury, or be borrowed on Ave per cent;
bonds of a thousand dollars each, redeemable in
from twelve or twenty years.
Jan. 1.-THE Mexican and Central American
Colonization Association have added Arizona to
their plan of settlement. 1t is understood to be
supported by prominent Southerners and New
Workers. The Association have already pur'
chased certain grants, and are negotiating for
others in Arizonia. Gen. iienningsen, as chief
engineer, will probably, during the ensuing spring
and summer, take out a large body of men.
The first resolution reported in the Senate to-
day by Mr.. Mason, for the ommitte on Foreign
Affairs, reiterates that by reason of the distracted
and revolutionary condition of Mexico, in certain
of the States of Central America, and occasionally
OF those in South America, the lives and property
OF American citizens are subject to lawless vio'
lence or otherwise placed in poril; all redress in
the usual Diplomatic form being in vain, and ii be
ing the indisputable duty Of government 10 pro
tect the lives and property CT our citizens against
In Wless yiDlpnca ,yitbnnt tho lin,ita Of tho ITnited
States; therefore il is proposed to authorize the
President to use the military and naval forces and
l%nterpose in such cases when he may deem neces'
sary.
WASHINGTON, Jan. ID. The following are the
principal provisions Of Senator Stewards Slave
Trade bill, amending the existing lets: 1t au-
thorizes the Government to hire to, steamers to
be manned and equipped, and considered as yes.
sells OF the navy, to be employed to cruise on the
coasts OF the United States, Cuba. Africa, and
elsewhere, wherever the President may Judge an
attempt is being made to carry on the slave trade.
Any State may pass laws prohibiting the foreign
African slave trade to be carried on within its
limits. No ship shall sail fer the African coast,
without a clearance from the United States Dis.
trict Attorney, and the Secretary of the Treasury
shall designate the ports where an American Cou-
sui shall reside, and where only commerce can be
carried on; it repeats oil Incompatible acts, and
appropriates 81 100000 for expenses.
Jan l5-In the House Mr.. Giddings gave notice
of an amendment to abolish the traffic in slaves.
to which this country, in a treaty with Great Brit
tain in 1914, is committed. Will gentlemen coun.
tenance the trafi n human flesh and involve the
nation in the guilt of perjury?
Mr.. Smith, of Va.-What do you think Of the
coolie trade and French traffic in Africans?
Mr.. G;ddings-I think it as tad as the coast.
wise slave trade. If it was to sell the gentleman
and his wife and children, / should object.
Laughter
Mr.. Smith suggested whether it would not be as
we'll to comment on the interesting fact that So
vessels in the free States and only 5 in the south.
ern are engaged in the slave trade, before he I'm
dertakes to reform the morals of his neighbors.
Mr.. Giddings-I would as soon lay my hand on
the northern as the southern pirate. am not Sec
tional in my views. Laughter.
In tue course of his remarks, Mr.. Giddings said
that if he should be nominated for Governor Of
Ohio he wanted to make a stra 'ght.out issue with
the Democratic party. lie wished to know from
his colleague. Mr.. Cox whether the latter's party
was for or against the slave trade.
Mr.. Cox arose to pay his respects to his col.
league for a few moments A croud gathered
round him, lie said Mr.. Giddings knew that the
Democratic members of the former session voted
that it was inexpedient and unjust to restore the
African slave trade, and that the Democratic par.
ty, north and south was opposed to it.
VIZ. biuIllBo Itlud Z tuul uC uuu alluIeQ to
the cuas.wise slave trade.
Mr.. Cox resumed lie said that Mr.. Giddipes
had undertaken to place Democrats in n false no.
sitio2, and inculcate the idea that the Democrats
party was pro'slavery. when he knows it is neither
pro nor anti. slavery, but places itself on the doe
trine of leaving the people to regulate the matter
as they may think proper. lie hoped that his col.
league may be nominated for the GovernOrship OF
Ohio, and when the election is over. the latter
would be left to ponder over the result and ex,
claim with Aristidese Il yield to popular opinion
in every thing, even when the people drive me
into exile" Laughter. His colleague made
negro equality in his speech the other day, but
in his printed speech modified his language.
Mr.. Giddings remarked that his colleague mis-,
understood him,
Mr. Cox-Are you in favor Of the negroes in
Ohio voting?
Mr.. Gi6dings-I expressed no such opinion
Mr.. Cox-Would you permit them to vote
MIR. Giddings-l would whenever negroes excel
the democratic party in intellect and moral virtue.
Excessive laughter
Mr.. Cox-My colleague does no come up to his
doctrine. Is he, or not, in favor of African
equality and negro suffrage in Ohio?
MIR. Giddings i would put them aud the Dem
ocrats on the same footing. Laughter But |
will not interfere in the quarrel between them.
Mr.. x-T difference between my age and
that of my friend, if l may so call him, will not
allow me to pnt him to the torture, because he
cannot be elected Governor of Ohio, In rising,
all | wished to do was to put the Democratic party
right, and it is right. The gentleman can come
on with his forces, and we will meet him.
Mr.. Stanton wanted to ask Mr.. Cox a question,
Mi. Houston objected. The House had had
enough of this.
There was much confusion during these proceed.
lngs. Ever body was evidently interested in the
dialogue.
The Committee rose and the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IA caucus of Democrat,
&c senators was held on Saturday, on the Presi.
dents recommendation, in reference TO Cuba
debate OF three or four hours length ensued
involving the question whether any steps should
DO taken in reference to it, and if so, Of what
character, according to the best attaina5le infor.
nation. MIR. Mason made the opening speech,
ana was followed by Messrs. Hunter and