I renew the request that I made a little while ago to have the House bill No. 3288 considered. By unanimous consent. the Senate. as in Committee of the Whole. proceeded to consider the bill (H. R. No. 3288) for the relief of colored emigrants. It admits free of duty all clothing and other arti5 -~---.---------------------------------cles. being charitable contributions or the avails of charitable contributions. imported in good faith for the relief or aid of colored persons who may have emigrated from their homes to other States. and not for sale. and all such articles imported and now in bond. such articles are to be delivered only to State or municipal corporations. or to some society or institution established for charitable purposes. and the importers or consignees are to give snob security as the Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe for the payment of lawful duties on such articles. should any of them be sold. or used contrary to the provisions and intent of the act. which is to remain in force until February 1. 1881.
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