408) for the more effectual suppression of the slave trade." Bill read twice, and ordered to lie on the table; May 21, referred to Committee on the Judiciary, and printed. Senate Journal, 36 Cong. 1 sess. pp. 394, 485; Congressional Globe, 36 Cong. 1 sess. pp. 1721, 2207–11.
1860, May 21. Congress (House): Buyers of Imported Negroes.
"Mr. Wells submitted the following resolution, and debate arising thereon, it lies over under the rule, viz:
"Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to report forthwith a bill providing that any person purchasing any negro or other person imported into this country in violation of the laws for suppressing the slave trade, shall not by reason of said purchase acquire any title to said negro or person; and where such purchase is made with a knowledge that such negro or other person has been so imported, shall forfeit not less than one thousand dollars, and be punished by imprisonment for a term not less than six months." House Journal, 36 Cong. 1 sess. II. 880.
1860, May 26. United States Statute: Appropriation.
To carry out the Act of March 3, 1819, and subsequent acts, $40,000. Statutes at Large, XII. 21.
1860, June 16. United States Statute: Additional Act to Act of 1819.
"An Act to amend an Act entitled 'An Act in addition to the Acts Prohibiting the Slave Trade.'" Ibid., XII. 40–1; Senate Journal, 36 Cong. 1 sess., Senate Bill No. 464.
1860, July 11. Great Britain: Proposed Co-operation.
Lord John Russell suggested for the suppression of the trade:—