The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-05-22
SaIRTY-sIXTa C0N0Rnss.
1rn9f SESSION.
Senate.
WASHINGTON, May Il, 1850

| WASHINGTON, May Il, 1850
MI CAMERON, (rep) OF Pa, presented petition from
the citizens Of Pennsylvana for alteration of the Re
venue law. He said he should press this question, SC
that be might know who were the friends OF this mea
sure.
TIE PASSENGER TRAFFIC BETWEEN NEW AND SAN FRAN
CISCO.
Mr. SUMNER, (rep of Mass offered . resolution tina,
the Committee on Commerce be instructed 10 inquire
whether not necessary 70 provide for he
better safety OF passengers between New York and San
Mr. HAZE, (rcp OF N II offered Join, resolution,
Laii over.
FINAL ADJOURNMENT
On motion OF Mr.. GRKEy, (dem OF No. the resolution
TO alter tie hour Of meeting Of Senate eleven O'Clock
On o. % a1 yea
O'Clock thursday
. On motion OF M WILSON, Qep Of Mas, the bill for
The more efectua suppression Of the slave trade
Mr. %nsos sa:s sep o onossS to the o.,1
some and revoluu Dects Of the African slave trade,
remmked'-Yet ih>u9 ege, illumined BY the lights OF
de1srt mOcsery OF the laws, the sentiments, and the
opinions Of the civilized world. 10 America, he CON
their effort 10 suppress t6s odous and polluted traffic but
IN this work Of Humanity which nov staios and dis
hopors he age American citizens, ustug for gold thsugh
II be foed py blood and tears, cnacting guty deeds
which bring dishonor and shame upon the American
name American avarice, In defiance OF law, re-
tie the coasts OF Africa the neroeness ef saw
age Safefsre, and adding new and hercer pAseons
the contests q barbuians" American ships chartered
furnished with the I" instruments OF misery and tr.
ture, rHsces and letters" forged BY American
artisans, are lowering on the Artisan waters for
with "cMgoes OF despair" with anguixh, suffering
AID death The American fss Is prostitu.ed to this
rather pour their hearts blood 10 rave that flag from
such pollution and dishonor. American Christians, 10
laws o, their country, greedy clutch the Surviving VIC
tins OF this lawkss and pifati al rsc anf doom them
n ths Christian land, :, Psspesual bouasse American
their own sworn obligations, refuse TO ndct convict
the audacous pirate and feon engaged In this "work Of
interpret and pervert the statutes OF the country 70
the pirate from felou doom. keep the victim Of h
purchaser Of hat victim nom the jas rssrsu,on or The
violated laws Of hh country. American political
:s clam. .ss s ss ss
the mobilization or repeal Of the laws which
s " for s',s Nv. wound
uemen whose ardent souls hunger for the rev
val q . trshe the contemplation Of which ais their
heated maeinatone with dazzling dreams OF commercial
grandeur, supremacy and glory. American CONNER.
cia conventions" are held, Atican labor relations
pedOns, In VOCATION Of neutrality laws the fa,b and
honor OF the ration sent TO seize regions where markets
De opened Tor the victims OF thH
journals Justify these deeds Of piracy and boodthese
acts Of shameless violation OF lav iustce and honor
which offend the moral ana defy the public opinion
OF an enllght ned see Mr.. Wilson then proceeded 10
sbo~ that the history o, bear ample evidence
that the people Of the uned states have n-sys been
hostile TO the African slave trade but IN spite OF their
well known and OF repeated ses,imen. and Of various
acts Of legislation sanctioned BY the general voice OF the
courtry American merchants al out IN our hsbors slave
sbirs; American Scsmen navigate them; American cit
xers openly purchase and bold perpetual bondage The
surviving victims Of The unball ,wed usie an the kueri
rng Qf ourn A. saa
protect The wrong, violence and me theft Of living
men the fculuess and corruption Of the stesins slave
mens OF least portion Of the people Of South Gao.
Ina and Georgia grand juries refusing 70 inf't the
mentioned 10 show that The federal authorities are se,
ct defiance, and the laws trampled under foot II, how.
ever NE american pcple would manifest their sincerity
70 -er from the impuistion Of connvanoe n the viola
tons Of their acts tor the suppression Of the slave trade
they mum not Only enforce existing laws but enact such
statutes the exsences OF the occasion demand. 70
carry more fully INTO effect existing laws against the
ssser ss r. ao Sr pur cc,,r ,o
men with renewed viEor, and 70 vindicsie the tar.
nsted hou1r Of tie country, he had introduce s<hs bill
He thsn Irr needed explain the provisions Of his
bill with such proofs necessary 70 sustain them.
70 be constructed ve s,esn screw scops Of war 70, ser
VIC on me coast Of africa, m supprenne the ssve trade
vs ~ ssnt 70 The Afr'css wsiers compliance
osng by common couss Mt IN adapted 10 accomplish The
,b,. s, we slave traffic Inc second section o.
VIZ rlh Increases the BOUNTY, a1thorzed by the third
sccuon oi tne 6 OF 1919, 10 be psii 10 officers and
men Of sny commissioned vesse Of The tinted states for
escn African captured and delivered 10 any United states
Narsha rom e2s 70 500 The cheS Of this increase Of
bounty Is 70 ncte The officers ana crews Of Amer,c,u
ships 70 increased efforts fcr the capture Il African ssver
The third section Of this bill provides TIA, the bounty o,
$50. now raid 10 sny person locrne information WITH
the oncers Of The United states that any African has
been imported In violation Of law, shall ~ increased
70 siCo; and that shall be the duty Of Any District
Commssoper Of the uclted ssa,ee, warrant cvectus
the karshal 10 brig before the judge Comr.r
such negro tbcr sh The person In whose custody be
nav be; and the ledge or Commissioner shall cxsmise
'ummniy the case, and II y shall Be ascertsined ihst
,ueh persop Of color hAs been brought In contrary
TIE Jodee Comm ssioner shall direct the Marshal "