§ 59. Conveying bribes prohibited. Every person who shall knowingly
bear or convey any such gift, gratuity or proposal, or shall in any
manner negotiate between any other persons for any act in violation of
the provisions of the two preceding sections shall, upon conviction, be
punished in like manner and to the same extent as the principal
offender, respectively, would be liable to be punished under the
provisions of this article.