The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-04-02

the oaptol prayers journal OF yesterday petitions,
ports &c.
MIR. DIX presented memorial, signed by some 400
citizens Of Rochester praying that the Mount Vernon
Congress and appropriated TO the public service mi
ary asylum for the Wounded and disabled of the
and volunteers
THE FRENCH REvoLuTIoN.
Mr. ALLENs resolution congratulating the people o,
France their recent succsssd efforts at
liberty in the establishment of republican form of
vernment, together with the amendment Of MIR. Hale
congratulatipg the said people of France especially
the decree the abolition Of slavery in the colonies
the republic taken the question being upon the
appointment of day for the consideration Of the sub
Mr. BALDWIN was opposed to the appointment of day
for the discussion Of the resolutions and in favor
their reference to the Committee Foreign Relations
and spoke at considerable lepgt In opposition to the
action proposed upon the resolutions 1t not proper
Ehat the senate should take tue initave ~ TINS mAtt
it belonged more properly to tue executive depart
ment Our minister at Paris had already spoken in be-
half of tho French Republic as also hsd the America
citizens sojournng in the French capital They hs
spoken the congrs uatione OF the American people He
was prepared for the consideration Of these re-
solutions now, for Assigning day for their con
sideration, until the subject should be duly copsi
dersd and reported upon by committee OF the se-
voliton subjects like this so properly counectei
with and belonging to the functions OF the Executive
government, rs the initiative authority in all matter
affecting foreign relations Again the voice OF the
American people themselves was preferable TO an ex
preston OF congratulaon by Congress- in the name Of
American
Of the people then (r Baldwin said) he concurred
rsly in the views Of the Senator from South Carolina
(Mr Cslhoun) that the movement now was premature
the time has not yet when properly utter
the sentiment embodied in the resolution which pro
poses TO congratulate the people IF France their
cent successful efforts consolidated liberty in the
bodment Of Its principles in a republican constitution
because (Mr. B. contended they had not esa olshe 9
sush consttuton-they had only taken the iaitistory
steps, while the great work has yet to be DONE Of
tablisbipg their vast system Of republican reforms
Mr. Downs was sstonished to hear the gentle man fro N
our foreign relations after all that had heard and
in anticipation Of all that should have, during the
present session on the subject of executive usurpaton
The Senator from Connecticut that have
right to express opinions for constituents until
know what are their opinions.
Mr. BALDWIN explained that he had said it was best
In this instance to leave the opinions of tbs people
to the expression of the people themselves He syn
pathsed sincerely with the people Of France; but he
thought the resolutions proposed were premature.
Mr. Downs was srstifed 1t the explanation. He had
no doubt of bis shadow of m;sgving
the American people which could not be mistaken but
in the State OF Louisiana formed fully onehslf Of
French population. the same blood with the people
Of the republic in Europe-speaking the same Ian
gusge--many Of them born in France thousands OF
others bound to her in the synpathies Of fathers
there brothers. sisters and friends in Louisianawhat
other sentiment there be but the sentlo. NJ
Of joy and heartfelt congratulations He would
be wanting in duty II no doubted this of his constu
ents and also il he should hear and admit the
sion Of any opinions doubling the proprety of these
resolutions Lot US do duty to tie of repub
rrSnCe-an1
II decenty and houorably or not ct I'll Delays and
ferences in expressing doubts will defeat the object r
view For himself ne would prefer that the resolutions
be passed this week. and before the adjournment OF this
day.
While Mr. Downs yet speaking, MIR Ham egsn
to him. and whispered to HIM; wher eupon
gave way.
Mr. H1NNroAN then moved that the bill be laid aside
for the day and that the Senate proceed the conde
ration Of executive business (the for considers
ton being OF the correspondents of the New York
Herald and the mysterious publication Of the treaty IL
said paper The IN otion was agreed to.
And the Senate went into executive session.