CHAPTER VIII.. The "amistad" Captives.

THE "AMISTAD" CAPTIVES.

The Spanish Slaver "Amistad" sails from Havana, Cuba, for Porto Principe.--Fifty-four Native Africans on Board.--Joseph Cinquez, the Son of an African Prince.--The "Amistad" captured and taken into New London, Conn.--Trial and Release of the Slaves.--Tour through the United States.--Return to their Native Country in Company with Missionaries.--The Anti-slavery Cause benefited by their Stay in the United States.--Their Appreciation of Christian Civilization 93