Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-04-08

resolutions he bad lnenucu 10 oncf W this uvuy
Resolved The Senate and House Of Representatives q The
United States of aai6a an Congress assembed That IN
the political revolution N France resulting ~ inc sue
cessiu overthrow OF monarchy and the adoption OF we'll
ordered Government, preparatory TO the esab
shment of free institutions they hnd ample cause
10 reo ce with friends Of republican through
Out the world and especially with the patriotic people of
France whom hereby tendered the ympahies and con-
graulatoas Of the People and Government OF the United
states. RI .3,ssft ~ Ia $3.50 tsa.sM
Resoed That the liberation and forbeaanoe, the gene
rosty magnsy the desire maintain order and 10 pre-
Which characterized the citizens OF Paris on the
three memorable days Of the revolution he 3d. 2sd and
cath OF February last afford wellgrounded hope that the
consummated the honor and welfare oil the French nation
in the establishment Of Tree govern
ment embodying the great principles Of constitutional ana
Resolved That the President Of the United States be
qaestd copy Of the foregoing resolutions 70 be
present the Provisional Governmental
France. ss iii9 ifhl
These resolutions he had endeavored draw up
dousy avoid any commitment OF the United states OF Of
this Congress any Of the which yet might How out
of this great political movement in france. He satisfied
they would with the general appreciation OF the HOUSE
He thought the time had come that was already here when
without hesitation-promply, became themthey should
make some manifestation Of the feeling Of this Congress in
reference the great political movement IN France In the
hour Of Distress when we were endeavonng to throw on
Of our shoulders the burden OF end oppression France
did stand cody by and fold her arms and look to see
what would the result but she flew aid in the midst
of the glorious Struggle and the ebood Of Frenchmen was
poured out in behalf Of American independence He saw
much IN the Of France TO enlist sympashes and
call for congratulations ct this moment This movement
in France assmaed itself to other which had hitherto
marked the history of that nation characterized BY
none of those wild by Of that fearful violence
and bloodhed which had been exhibited previous occa
sons 1t had been regular peaceful and, near could
be- boodess revolution. The blood Of French citizens had
flown in the Of Paris but the blood of the peo
pie who endeavong to establish for themselves true
constitutional weguaied republican government and not
Of the rulers they endeavong reject In the conduct
of Lamarne, Of Aago Of the great leading spirits OF this
movement, we nothing but what afforded high proof
of patriotism and of honest desire to exert their influence for
the best ends The French people did themselves at first
perceive the extent of the great movement Their first efforts
TO do away with their odous minister's rot to overurn
the entire Government and establish republic but the sp
rit Of the people up could not be suppressed and
what intended only partial revolution had rpened
almost into the full fruion Of constitutional liberty We had
the leaders, the great political Of this revolution
standing in the face of the people of France queing mob
putting down their movements endeavong prevent blood
she'd and bring them accomplish their purposes peaceaby
consuIionay In this had reason to rejoice, and in the
conduct of the great and patriotic who had led this
ment we saw much to sympathze with
lie was sorry that had been thought proper BY any gen.
teman especially by gentleman this side OF the House,
to introduce amendment calculated defeat the very OBJ
ect which they had in view in proposing express the sym
Pathes of Congress and of the American people in all sections
OF the Union with France What did the people of the South
whether France abolished slavery in her colonies not
As Southern man, he stood ready rejoice with France in
tne ESTABLISHMENT OF regular WecOnstiuteu
liberty. She might abolish slavery if she proper twas
matter with which had nothing to do But the intro
ducon of the amendment calculated to awaken unpea
SAINT feelings the breasts Of Southern men, and to force them
to vote against measure if the amendment Incorporated
which they would otherwise cordially support The peo
pie OF the South did complain the balance OF the world
saw fit to abolish slavery within their Jurisdictions As
Southern stakeholder he could stand by and cheer
fully see Kentucky abolish slavery within her limits What
the South complained of was, that other people
deavorng to ameliorate their condition, abolish slavery
they h but Of the unnecessary interference of other peo
pie with them. Had they reproached Massachusetts,
New Jersey any of the other free States because they in
their wisdom had m to abolish slavery within their
bounds No, the South had nothing to say to the balance
of the world Of the States Of the South had any thing
TO do with any OF their sster States in reference to this
on any than their sister States had do with their
terna affairs.
He was getting sick and tired Of this continual thrung
the subject Of slavery this chamber upon every OCCASION
whether Il properly and fairly to be brought before the
House not and he believed before God that if there
any men here who doing than others to stop the
progress OF freedom, to nure this Government ITSELF which
was its and bud already 10 flower whose fragrance
dused around the earth, and stimulating the nations to
exert themselves to enjoy its Sweets and 10 establish among
themselves the principles Of beryf there any
who were nfictng stab upon those principles and hinder
ing their advance these who continually In
Producing this subject of avea subject calculated TO pro-
duce dsunon in this hall and among the different sections Of
the country and put this light of freedom towards which
with hope turned the eyes Of the downodden world. Is
for the purpose of advancing their interests you imagine
you willing to do that which in all probability would dis
solve those bonds which bind this people together The in
PRODUCTION Of this amendment (he sadly could have prac
teal purpose its effect could only be penicious.
He desired to this House to this question with
dignity He desired them united in hearty cordial con-
gatulatons with France in the great political movement in
which she progressing II looked all over the
world we had for congauaon upon the advancement
OF the principles OF human liberty Il had been well remark
ed by the gentleman from Alabama (M HrLLARD that the
days OF had gone. The divine right Of kings
longer acknowledged The kingdoms Of Europe-not only Of
France but Of Prussia Germany and the minor kingdoms al
most without exception upheavng beneath the throb
OF liberty which animang the bosoms Of their people
II from this country that they had caught the fame. II
was by looking and seeing advancing in and
harmony, developing resources accommodating wealth, and
enjoying all the benign effects Of civil and religious beyit
was this view Of condition which animated and inspired
the nations Of the world He should always therefore, wit
with extreme regret when mission elevated,
SO lofty gentlemen disturbing harmony and mpanng the
influence Of example by the Introduction Of propositions
totally foreign to the subjects under consideration, and cacu
lated instead Of making example the world to
der us distracted, divided, unhappy people.
Under other he would have preferred that
this subject should be referred all STOOD and
il remained before the House, he could perceive that
nual amendments would be offered the object Of which would
be TO defeat the resolutions he should favor the motion TO
refer.
Mr. J. r. INGERS0LL said he should exceedingly regret
that any action should be taken the part Of this House, in
regard to the very important circumstances which were now
under consideration, without additional element 10 those
contained Of the propositions hitherto presented by