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:—­

“1st.  A systematic plan of cruising on the coast of Cuba by the vessels of Great Britain, Spain, and the United States.

“2d.  Laws of registration and inspection in the Island of Cuba, by which the employment of slaves, imported contrary to law, might be detected by the Spanish authorities.

“3d.  A plan of emigration from China, regulated by the agents of European nations, in conjunction with the Chinese authorities.”  President Buchanan refused to co-operate on this plan. House Exec.  Doc., 36 Cong. 2 sess.  IV.  No. 7, pp. 441-3, 446-8.

1860, Dec. 3.  President Buchanan’s Message.

“It is with great satisfaction I communicate the fact that since the date of my last annual message not a single slave has been imported into the United States in violation of the laws prohibiting the African slave trade.  This statement is founded upon a thorough examination and investigation of the subject.  Indeed, the spirit which prevailed some time since among a portion of our fellow-citizens in favor of this trade seems to have entirely subsided.” Senate Exec.  Doc., 36 Cong. 2 sess.  I. No. 1, p. 24.

1860, Dec. 12.  Congress (House):  Proposition to Amend Constitution.

Mr. John Cochrane’s resolution:—­

“The migration or importation of slaves into the United States or any of the Territories thereof, from any foreign country, is hereby prohibited.” House Journal, 36 Cong. 2 sess. pp. 61-2; Congressional Globe, 36 Cong. 2 sess. p. 77.

1860, Dec. 24.  Congress (Senate):  Bill on Slave-Trade.

“Mr. Wilson asked, and by unanimous consent obtained, leave to bring in a bill (Senate, No. 529) for the more effectual suppression of the slave trade.”  Read twice, and referred to Committee on the Judiciary; not mentioned again. Senate Journal, 36 Cong. 2 sess. p. 62; Congressional Globe, 36 Cong. 2 sess. p. 182.

1861, Jan. 7.  Congress (House):  Proposition to Amend Constitution.

Mr. Etheridge’s resolution:—­

Sec. 5.  “The migration or importation of persons held to service or labor for life, or a term of years, into any of the States, or the Territories belonging to the United States, is perpetually prohibited; and Congress shall pass all laws necessary to make said prohibition effective.” Congressional Globe, 36 Cong. 2 sess. p. 279.