The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-05-22

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE ON THE SLAVE TRADE.-The
message off the President to both houses of Congress
on the Africans of the Wildfre, created no little
excitement. He states that FIVE hundred of them
are now in the custody of the United States Mar
shall for Florida, and in the language of the Presi
dent 1.-The question which demands immediate
decision, is, what disposition shall be made of these
Africans 2" The President, after entering into
review as to his powers in the premises, and quot
ing from his annual message of 1885, refers to the
fact that S24 $50 80 remain of the SIS 900 appro-
praed to the Echo case and ntimates that this sum
may be now applied. He says that under the
mode adopted In regard to the Africans captured
on board the Echo, the expense will be large; but
this seems, to great extent, to be inevitable with
out violation of the laws of humanity The ex-
pendIture upon this scale for those captured on
board the Wildfire will not be less than one hun
dred thousand dollars, and may considerably ex-
coed that sum. Still it ought to be observed that
during the period when the Government itself
through Its own agents, undertook the task of
provldlng Tor captured negroes in Africa the cost
per head was much greater than that which he
agreed to pay the Colonization Society. The Pres
ident, however, does not want the appropriation
limited to the Wildtire, as it is probable, Judging
from the increased activity of the slave-trade and
the vigilance of our cruisers that several similar
captures may be made before the end of the wear
An appropriation ought, therefore, to be granted
large enough to cover such contingencies.
The period has arrived when it is INDISPENSABLE
to provide some specific legislation for the guild
ance of the Executive on this subject With
this view, the President would suggest that Con-
gress might authorize him to enter into a general
agreement with the Colonization Society, binding
them to receive the coast of Africa, from our
agent there, all the captured Africans which NAV
be delivered to him, and to maintain them for a
limited period, upon such terms and conditions
as may combine humanity towards these unfortu-
mates with a just economy. This would obviate the
necessity of making bargain with every
new capture, and would prevent delay and avoid
expense in the disposition of the captured. The
law might then provide that, in all cases where
this may be practicable, the captor should carry
the negroes directly to Africa, and deliver them to
the American agent there, afterwards bringing the
captured vessel to the United States for adiudca-
ton. The cost of keeping them at Key West thus
far is 81, 5O0 and the aggregate expenses for Nav
will be $4,000. But this is far from being the
worst evil. Within few weeks the yellow fever
wi most probably prevail at Key Vest and hence
the Marshal urges their removal from their pres.
ent quarters at an early day, which must be done
IN any event as soon as practicable. For these
reasons (says the Presidency l earnestly commend
TINS sabJect to the immediate attention ofCongress
In conclusion, he says that it is truly lamentabe
that Great Britain and the United States should be
obliged to expend such a vast amount of blood and
treasure for the suppression of the African slave
trade; and this when the only portions of the civ
ilized woIl where it is tolerated and encouraged
are the Spanish Islands of Cuba and Porto Rico.
The JAPANESE IN PHILADELPHIA.-The citizens of
Philadelphia are making preparations to receive
the Japanese Embassy with becoming honors when
they visit that city. The Ledger of Yesterday saws:
The Joint Committee of Councils on the reception
ana entertainment OF the Japanese Embassy, met
on Saturday, and appointed sub committees to make
the necessary arrangements. 1t was stated that
the Commission would give the committee fl We DAYS
notice OF precise time of visit. With respect the
route by which the strangers will come to this city,
sub committee was appointed to confer with the
Commission on the bject. A preference was ex-
pressed for the route by railroad to Wilmington,
and by steamboat, up the Delaware, to the NAVY
\ ard, the Embassy to land there resolution
was adopted, requesting General Patterson to call
out the First Division of Volunteers on the occa
sion of the reception of the guests. Communica-
lions were received from the heads of several large
manufacturing and other establishments extending
invitations to the Embassy to visit their factories
and shops, which were referred to the appropriate
subcommittee. The subject of parade of the
firemen, as well as the military, was referred to a
subcommittee. If it should be agreed upon, the
trial OF the steam engines will probably take place
at Ninth and Chestnut streets.
DISORDER IN WAsHINGroN-OUrRAGE ON A REpUB-
LlCAN MEETING The National mtelligencer of YES
terday morning says: On Saturday night last
band OF music was engaged by some of the friends
OF the Chicago nominees to serenade the Hon. Mr.
Hamiin at his boarding house on Third street.
After this was over the party proceeded to the res
idence of Mr.. Senator Trumbull, on Eighth street
near +, from whose porch some remarks were ad-
dressed to them by Mr.. Trumbull himself, and also
by the Hon. Mr.. Washburne, of Illinois, on the
general political topics of the day, and particularly
as to the character and qualifications of the nomi-
nees. Whilst the latter gentleman was speak
ing a number of evi-disposed persons MANY
OF whom were young men, forgetful alike of
the order and honor of the city, and of the
equal rights of all citizens to the free expression
oil their political views and preferences
undertook to disturb the proceedings bv hootings
and uDseemly noises, and not only So but to throw
stones at the party, to break up the assem-
blage. The outrage is universally condemned by
intelligent citizens.
The Washington correspondent of the New Work
Herald gives the following account of the affair:
Hon. Elhu Washburne, of Illinois was next in.
troduced to the meeting, and in bold, clear strong
voice was entering upon euogiStie sketch of the
life and character, public and private of Mr. Lin
coln when few stray brickbats and stones fell in
among his audience, from the direction of the
Patent Office, when instantly there was a general
stampede IN the opposite direction, the musicians
OF the band being among the first to take to their
heels The steadtast Republicans Immediately
about the doorstep stood their ground, and pres
emily some of Mayor Berrett's police came up and
9G1da the spesksE to 60 for that the meeting
maintained his stand upon the stoop, and in a few
minutes, comparative order being restored he re-
sumed his speech, saying that when the time had
come that public meeting public officers could
not be held in the federal capitol without riotous
disturbance, it WAS time for a sweeping reform
which would drive these awless parasites from the
footstool of power. Mr.. Washburne concluded
with high eulogium of Mr. Hamiin, when the
meeting, after round or two of cheers, quietly
dispersed To the present efficient Democratic
Mayor of the city, and his admirable police system,
the meeting was perhaps indebted for its escape
from bloody row, for the antirepublican out
siders were very bosterous, and evidently bent on
mischief. 1t is said that the band led off in the
flight because they had received their money du-
ring the speech of Mr.. Trumbull and seized the
pretext of the flying stones and brickbats to close
up their engagement by running off,
PHILADELPHIA OFFICIALS CONVICTED AND SENT TO
PRISoN.-On Saturday last Alderman Robert L.
Curry, who was convicted two weeks ago, with
John Alexander, of conspiracy to defraud certain
tavern keepers, was sentenced six months conne-
mentin the County Prison. Alexander who was the
party sent out to bring in the liquor sellers was
sentenced to three months Imprisonment. Consta-
bles Hummel and Mckinney of the eighteenth ward,
who were convicted of misdemeanor, in collecting
from tavern keepers, under color of authority of
the District Attorney, were sentenced yesterday
The former to two months, and the latter to four
months in the County Prison. In the opinion of
many citizens there are couple more Aldermen,
and batch more constables, that should be sent
to share the extradition of Curry & Company
Philadelphia North American.
The taverns of New York were nearly all closed
on Sunday last. The police seem determined to
enforce the law.
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