New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-22
XXXVIrH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
SENATE. .wAsHrSoroS, May ~, 1860.

from the citizens OF Pennsy wanna Tor an alteration OF
the Revenue law. He said he should press this ques-
ton 30 that be might know who the friends Of
this measure
MIR SUMNER rep. Mass offered resolution that
the Committee on Commerce be instructed to inquire
whether action is not necessary provide for the
better safety Of passengers between Newly and san
Francisco.
Mr.. HALE (Rep., n. H. offered a joint resolution
that both Houses adjourn on Monday The 10th Of june
Laid over.
On motion of Mr.. GREEN Dem, No., the resolu-
tOn 10 alter the hour OF meeting OF the Senate TO III
O'Clock taken up and carried by Yeas 80 Nays IL
On motion of NJ. HALE, the Overland Mail bill
WAS made the special order for liz O'Clock Thursday.
On motion of Mr.. WILSON rep. Mass, the bill
for the more eectual suppression of the slavetrade
taken up.
After abiding to the loathesome and revolving as
pects of the African slave-trade, Alr. w. said that
IN this AGE, illunined by the lights Of Christian
civilization this abhorred traffic hourshes in de-
fant mOckery Of the laws, the sentiments, and
the opinions of the civilized world. To America,
lac continued, belongs the glory OF having led
the nations in their effort to suppress tins odous
and polluted traffic; but in tins work Of nhumanitr,
which stains and dishOnors the age American CIT
izens lustng for gold though II be soed by blood ana
tears are enacting guilty deeds which bring dishonor
and shame upon the American name. American ava
rice in defiance OF law, Is now revlymg with renewed
vlgor traffic which is reminding anew on the cDasts
Of Africa the ercencss Of savage warfare, ana addhg
new and feIcer passions to the contests OF Oafpa-
rens American ships chartered by American
citizens manned by American seamen, furnished
with g the instruments OF misery and torture,
rnanacles and fetters, forged by American
artisans, are lowering on the African waters Tor
human csrgOes, floating upon the seas trelghted
with "eArgoes of despair with anguish, suffering,
and death. The American nag Is prostituted to
cover this lOahsOme commerce by American citizens,
WHO should rather pour out their hearts blood 70 sVe
that fag from such pollution and dshOnor. American
Christians in shameless defiance OF the moral sense OF
mankind and the laws OF their country greedlly clutch
the surviving victims Of this lawless and pratical
traffic and doom them in this Christian land, TO per-
Teual bondage American juries, regardless alike OF
rhe laws Of the country ana their own sworn OOlga-
tons refuse TO indic convict the audacous pirate
and felon engaged in this work OF he'll, foul and
dark American jurists misc0nstrue misinierpret,
and peryert the statutes of the country, to save
the pirate from a iclons doom, 10 keep the vlctlm
Of his crimes IN perpetual servltude, and to shield
the guilty purchaser OF that victim from The just
retrib1tion of the violated laws Of his country.
American political economists claInOr Tor the re-
opening Of the slave traffic and American politicians
demand the modification or repeal OF the laws Wmch
brand the slaverade a. piracy; Tor these laws Wound
the refined and nice sensibtles OF chlvarlc gentle
men, whose ardent souls hunger and thirst for the revl-
val of traffic the contemplation Of winch nils thelr
heated magnaIions with dazzling dreams OF CONNER
oial grandeur, supremacy, and glory. American
d" commercial conventions are held, " African labor
associations organized " secret leagues formed, ana
fllibuster expeditions, IN violation OF neutrality
laws tie faith and honor Of the nation sent TO seize
regions where markets may be opened for the victims
OF this traffic American journals justify these deeds
Of piracy and blood these acts OF shameless VIOLATION
Of law justice, and honor, winch offend the moral
sense and defy the public opinion Of an enlightened
acp Mr. W. then proceeded 20 show that the history
OF America bears ample evidence that the people OF the
United States have always been hostile to the African
slave-trade: hut Ia spite Of their weknoWn ana OFT
rneafed sentiments and of various acts OF legislation,
sanctioned by the general voice o. the country er-
can merchants fit ont IN harbors save-sps Ameri-
can seamen navigate them American citizens openly
ruTcLase and hold IL perpetual bondage the surviving
victims Of the unhallOwed trade, and the American
flag the banner Of pride, IS made TO conceal ana
prSteet the wrong, violence and crime the theJ OF
living men; the fOuness and corruption ol the seaI-
ing slaye-deck. He referred 10 the change wrought
In the sentiments of at least portion OF Ihe
people of South Carolina and Georgia. grand
i1Uies refusing 10 ndlct the pirates ana leiOhS
If the SLAYER Echo. Other cases were mention
cd 10 show that the Federal authorities are set
AT defiance and the laws trampled under loot. H.
however, the American people wouG manifest lllgir
sincerity now questioned; if they would vndlcate the
national character from the imputation OF connyance
~ the violations Of their acts for the suppression Of The
siaye-trde they must not only enforce existing laws
but enact such statutes as the exgences OF the
occasion demand. To carry more fully INTO ehect ex-
isting laws against the save-tade 10 fulfill our treaty
stipulatons; TO check the traffic now prosecuted, by
our ymen with renewed YlgOr ana 10 Nlhdcale
the tarnighed honor Of the country ne had Introduced
Tins bin for the more efectual suppression OF the slave
trade He then proceeded 10 explain the provisions
Of his bill, with such proofs as were necessary 10
sustain them. The first section directs the See
Rotary of the Navy 10 cause 10 be constructed hVe
steam screw sloops-o-war, Tor service ON the Coast
of Africa in suppresslng the elaye-trade' Inc
vessels sent 10 tie African waters, IN compbahce
with the aipulations of the Webster shburton
treatv being by common consent, III adapted 70
accomplish the eXtirpation OF The slave trahc.I
The second section Of this bill increases the bounty
authorized bv the third section OF the act 81 loiS' 70
~ raid 10 officers and seamen OF any commissioner
vessel of the United States for each African s'ipuep
40 daIivcred ~ any United States Marshal from 80
~ 400 The object Of this increase Of bounty is 70
80 the officers and crews Of American ships 70 III
creased efforts for the capture OF Africah siavers.
The third section Of this bill provides hil tie bounty
az so now uaid to any person Tor lodging information
III he ofcers Of the United States That any African
bes beep imported in violation OF law, shai DC IN
ased 10 SIOO and that il shall be the duty OF any
District Attorney TO and Obtain from any auuge a.
Commissioner of the United States warrant ~ Vi
cring the Marshal 10 bring before the Judge or Com
missioner such negro, together with the person ~
,bose cugtOdy he NAV be; and the Judge or ColilS :,
siouer elall examine summaFy the ease, ana y IL si,ii
be ascertaned that such person Of color has Ove %
in contrary 70 law. the Judge OF Cohiis'ioie nm "
rec. Tho Marshal 10 take such person INTO se hoSs'
,, IN be order Of the President; and II snall luI-
tley be the duty Of the Judge or COMMISSIONER Oh any
,rhshle cause to commit into custody the person III
Whose custody such African was found Ior ulal a..
eordinp 10 law. The object Of TINS section Is ~ w
the zeal Of persons mtru7ted IL le g. irfrn1a
slave traffic by increasing the bounty PAD loi hiora-
ron furnished 10 the Government 0ncAls ana 10 en-
Iar lie oyers and dute Of the officers OF Inc Ohileu
Srd5es In view of the utter failure 10 recagtlfe any
Of the hundreds Of Africans imported ia te ',
now ouenlv held ar slaves III VIOLATION ol I'd" So
further legislation Is deihdiiueu' 80, - ~ mar
ZION uroy des that all persons couEc1'u VI pa
ticpation directly or indirectly, III 'he SiaN -
tIer A. officers or sarnen board vessels egageu ~
the traoe or who may fit out or be III any way le
Ia fitting sailing any ship tor Iiie pa PJ % b
caring In that trade. shall be adudged guIty VI ~
~ niracv and ttughed therefor by III prison.