The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-03


pEfUTArIoN FROM THE FOREIGN ANTI-sLAyERY go
GETTY TO HON. MIR. ADAMS.
from the London Times April IT.
Az two O'Clock yesterday afternoon his Excesncy G
I. Adams, United States Minister 10 this country 70
ceiyed depnta,ion Of the members Of the Committee o.
the British and Foreign AntiSayery Society his off,
cal residence, to receive address from tho committee
The depal alton consisted Of Mr.. Samuel Quincy NJ r.
Mr. John Iyatt Briscoe, NJ. p. the Hon A. Knnaird ~
p Mcssrs. Josiah Forster Henry serry, Robert Alsop
william Thomas sargant, Gerard Ralston, the Rev DR..
CaTs and L. A. Chameros cow.
Tho following Is the text Of tie address
10 His xcellency CHARLES FAN,Is ADAMS United States
Minister to the Court u 81. James,
SiIlhe Committee OF tho British and Foreign Anti
Slavery Society gratsd at being able to offer
dress OF cordial welcome TO Ambassador from the
United States Of America TO this country o cts pri-
cil les IN harm ny .gitA their
THIS important and elevated Office has been most ap-
proretsy conferred upon you cir, whose sentiments
the subject of slavery hare eer teen ~ sympathy lcis
those If he British s,Qon, and who may be- said 10 In
hertz them in direct descent from OF most Illus
trols Pres dents o. The American republic.
The committee rejoiced welcome yon The
representative Of the first government OF the United
States which has taken any acire oscdrds tie
moral II cey and they desire 70 pay it, through you
tribute OF confidence and respect For many years
they have watched with the deepest tho de
selopnaeni IN The Northern States Of public opinion
through Ill It's phases ana anticipated with
licitude the day when 4 performance OF sentiment
aEsnst the extension Of slavery should iraugurate
now and memorable era in the history OF Ia. country
The committee cesre to express their Unqual ned
satisfaction IL Tho aypwcd determination Of the Pras
dent and bis administrator TO put down The African slave
Is
indebted TO them f0 the decided oRnyde assumed
against al persons implicated 10 tho prosecution Of this
most infamous traihc. But, while the measures The
United states government Is adopting evidence 81
resolution which cannot be TOO highly commended, the
committee respectfully submit that others equally de
csiye a srotiees trsd TO prevent the abuse Of
the United States flag for slave trading purposes IS
notorious That the transatlantic African slave trade
carried o. almost exclusively under cover st that par
taular dag and tho committee would, therefore,
suggest that the uIed States government should,
without delay, concert with that CT Great Britain the
means OF preventing The abuse referred 10.
The committee feel il incumbent upon them 10 express
their extreme qualification At the several propositions
tending towards abolition recently introduced 10 tho
United states Legislature, more especially those Tor the
removal OF slavery from the District of Columbia, and
FOR according government aid TO any State DESTROYS OF
eluancipa,rg It's slaves. While these measures may in
deed when judged Of from the committee POINT OF WOW
FAT short y dctnaI ,igt TO he oppressed aud injured
sHre the committee rejoice in them, and hail them most
cordially full OF nroiss for the future and
experimenting 10 the absolute requirements of justice
ard humanity.
The committee view with profound sorrow tho uDhap.
py contest between the Northern and Southern sections
OF the rapnblic. in the presence Of appalling
siiiy they can Only give rterance to the fervent hope
that the rst.cda contes, will cease and peace be
restored to that land and that with the abolition Of the
true Of strife, ground Of union may be
cuna, .eld divided community be f8ain joined IN the
bonds OF brotherhood.
In conclusion. the committee would assure you, sir
0. their persoD and consideration, and Of their
very sincere dcse ior Tie welfare and prosperity of the
nation y ou represent
Mr.. ApAAS REPLY.
No. 2, NV FIsa,D SHEET, l.. G., April 4, 1852.
The a.aross having been read by M. Chamofoyzow
lis hacellency made tho following reply
GENTLEMEN TIE COMMITTEE receive your colninu
nraton in the spirit in which IL is made and with every
desire 10 Tecroeate the friendly sentiments i conveys
well 10 your country gelefay az TO yourselves -
particular.
ne dsre OF he rsope Of the United States crt.,,d
ne Jesgias De ootted nndsr fTce Institutions far
possible consis eIy nth IN. prerrGiioi Of .rery eisir
ot' Qatio Ia entire surface Of their territory Against
inc prosecution Of this policy appel y arms has been
taNeI 81 misguided forifh q tair ni1Lsr "a. Iii.
a1t. eet only u 10 accelerate The Sdme general result
fodsg cyeUasionces rendered aecliy diSt;ssas al
u is tie nest wish OF the 20, The
brought abcui a. e. avoid All Inc dcI0rabe
qnenCss that MI follow niiu and violent resistance.
rusi that those most deeply Interested the issue nay
avail themselves IN OF the left open fer
their restoration in safety, and that The ground
lOr may be. as you express H. the voluntary
removal OF tho TRIO md only Cause Of strife.
'hiuS a4sure you that the Presidents attention
Is closely liked upon the subject Of The African slave
l!a.e aid hat every effort viii be made by admin
strhtiCn ar il Is possible under present circuln
stances, 10 cooperate, with ler Naestys Govern
nsnt putting cid - tho abuses which yoa aiute.
ia 10 uos wi,ho.: h1lGs that effective means may
found g. prevent for the uue The decoration The
Tag By the pirates engaged ia the nef2rc.s
traiic.
pray yon IL rcceigemy thanks for the very u3 allu-
cordial Sympathy With YOU 10 the erdrous lgbpre ii
which you have been long and hSnorably engaged
The lion. a. Enlsrd Mr.. john Ii stt Lgscoe and Ar.
sh F,rster having addressed the Minister the sub
jsci u the rneincgisl, the deputation Withdrew.