An Exposition of the African Slave Trade, From the Year 1840, to 1850, Inclusive
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Sexias. On arriving at Cabenda, " it appears that the Cacique might imme- diately have embarked 1000 slaves, which were ready in .the barracoons ; but M. Sexias would not be satisfied with less than his full number of 1500, and the vessel was ordered to stand out to sea for ten days, until they could be got ready, for which purpose he landed." * * * " The Americans are all agreed, that at least two other steamers were fitting in the United States, to be employed as the ' Cacique' was, the same ...owners being concerned, and the same agent, Mr. Gardner, employed in getting them ready. If this system is to be permitted, and American citizens are at liberty to drop the very slight veil, which has hitherto covered their proceedings in the Slave traffic of this coast, it will, of necessity, entail heavy additional expense on the British gov- ernment, to provide an adequate remedy." — Ibid, p. 288, Between the 1st of the fourth month, 1845, and the 31st of third month, 1846, there were six vessels sent to the United States for adjudication, one of which was the barque " Pons," respecting which, Commander, Charles H.
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