Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-05-31
Congressional F,cT:u.c-.
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NJ rTCB tNAN .r-'ie '.l received se,c,7l
memorials from the city az Pfnaclrlia orfhc same
character as those aii. - bad been presented b,
the Senoiar from South Carolina (Ir pRpsro,.)
llo bad intended 20 present .bcm this morning 10
the Senate, bu, was prevented fun doing 50 at
the proper moment by an accidental circumstance.
Il was also bis Intention 10 have accompanied thcrr
rrcsca,otion by some remarks These lie though,
it bcs, to oll,r noN, rather than 10 wan until To-
morrow morning, oud then become instrumental in
getting up another dehnte.
These memorials asked Congress 'to recognise
the Independence Of Texas, and Of srch time, ana
IN such manner a. may be deemed proper, TO inter.
pose TO terminate the conflict wJiCl now RACES in
that country"
In some remarks which he had submitted to the
Senate few days since and when, like all other
proceedings in this bod hn ! been much misreprc.
scented abroad be had INDUCED the feelings Of
man and an American citizen. What he then bad
uttered were the sentiments Of his heart IN relation
to the existing struggle IN Texas. Bot when be
was called upon ar Senator TO recognise lie IN.
dependence Of thst country, he thought It prudent
20 refer back TO the conduct Of onr ancestors when
placed in similar circumstances and to derive les
sons of wisdom from then example. II there wns
any one principle of our public policy which had
been well settled--one which had zen acted upon
by every Administration aud which had met the
approbotion not only Of this country but Of every
civilized Cove .nment with which we have inter
course-it was, that should never interfere in
tho domestic concerns of other nations Rccog-
nising in the reople Of every nation the absolute
right to adup; such form of government as they
thonp't proper we have always preserved the
stric,est neutrality between the parties IN every
country whist engaged m civil war. We have
left all na,ions perfesly fee, far con-
crrned to establish, TO maintain or 10 change their
forms of government. according TO their own sove-
! reign viii and pleasure.
! It would indeed be surprising, and, more than
! tbs it would be unnatural if the eymathes Of the
| American People should not be deeply earnestly
enlisted in favor % those who drew the sword for
! liberty throughout the World, matter where It
wns raised to strike. Beyond tins we Lad never
proceeded. The peaceful influence Of onr example
upon other nations is much greater. The cause OF
free government is thus iooro efficiently promoted
ttan if we should waste the blood and treasure Of
the People ofthe L. States IN foreign wars wagrd
even 10 maintain the sacrcd cause OF bery. Thrt
world must tc persuaded; II cannot be conqured
Hc.ile4 we can never. with ans proper regard tot
the welfare of orr constituents, devote their encr.
pies and their resources To the cause of planting
. and sustaining fee Institutions among the people
OF other nations.
Acting uprn those principles We have Away
/ recognised existing Cove nmca's or & 'vorDWrn'-
DE Gict0 ne her the were Constitutional or despo
tie. We have the am!cnh q relations with
Jospo,isms as with lrre Government, because No
base no night % quarrel with the people Of rms
nation nu ucconnt 81 the form Of government which
. they may THINK proper 10 adopt or 10 sanction. i
r.. their l'ir, no, ours. We would not tol"rn'e
such Interference from abroad ard ve ought t.
dcmeen ourselves towards foreign nations as wc
should require them 10 act towards ourselves.
4 very striking illustration Of lhis principle las
been presented, dariag the rrcscu, Administrative
n 'bc case Of Portugal. We recognized Dor
Mgao'. Goyornmcu, because be WAS ds G'ciO 30
possession Of the throne, apparently Win tHe con
seat Of tie Portuguese people. IL lbs recipe.
Mr. Z. believed NC stood alone. or nearly alone
among tie nations Of the esrlh. When be wa
cypol'ea from liat county, a1o tas frcs-.t Gu,e'
seerol TO lo ciai. '.i aiea i.c i.--.e.ac .a'
n1 difficulty, Isf-n.r 'ir t-'4'.'s"'t ..'.y." i'
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A emil urf. s....a.aa g. .a au. .,aa taH.. s.u
.a.ur 81. e.-,llu. raa a.s.-.e. -.anl Er.H,u,a,'
Administrations. I.t Sob ra...,-. r.-.a. D.
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'af5 aetrs'.ar- '.ar ..er's 1laa-, oppression
The feeling .fl.. tt.aacsa /! a...- sore .c,.iraI
enlisted ait..r 1a.sr. OR srarlt rI-.... aa. aa
-.lgc-s ..l t....- so. goes H.a4e- t'ff -u.i "a
tlrI. t.tr aa. t'.... ........ l.faa took u
other part 90 their csHrs SD ne r-.t,st3 them f
lsssraucc czocp, i.e a.JaHs u.ia. laiilsace eEe.1
ed over ,bu ~oill bj o-I ael-la1s tshn.e- aU
npolu.. Doe boo tAei- lstgr. W.gu li- ge reongn.z
lLcr iadepeDleu.-l N9t ui after iley ha
achieved u by ,leir arms; not un ile cuulc-t aa
. over and pcrcied upon tueif baIEers. nj nui
,as good o. hl bad been f'ggAi AID Wou. sc site
Jed Tie san .a acku0 A,ecang t4eir ttcps a4elr,
Bat un, they cFc1teal 10 isc'. ~e fetiste
every eiT5u and every eloquent appeal which ~a
made Ia their behalf 20 .u-uce 10 Depart 10.
The so,,led policy ~ the c"anlfy. WAen he fac
4 their scIBs independence AS established. y
ihea, aas MI iil! lheH. d.3 acknowledge j..