The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-09-22


do depart attitude of neutrality violate no
principle of government nor commit ourselves to any
line of policy for the future, ia relation to that nation All
that be said is land who will glory In that, IN
mighty struggle the prnc OF liberty and those
of oppression take sides with the former against the
latter II me- therefore, that the approximations OF
the honorable founded just view of tho
question which these resolutions present to the ScnAts
In relation to the Of resolutions which pow
under consideration shall feel my duty prefer
those which were reported by tho COMMITTEES on For
eign Relations. The objection which has been made
the phaseoogy of the frat resolution of the Senator from
Ohio, MIR ALLEN, has no influence upon my mind.
allude particularly to the words consolidate liberty" To
such verbal criticism pay respect than that
which is due the literary taste of gentlemen who NAV
think proper indulge in this But there
seton of fact this resolution Of the Senator from Ohio
which should be pleased modified and it this
The congratulations Of the American people are hereby
rendered people of France upon their success" in
their efforts consolidate liberty, &c. prefer the
phraseology Of the resolution of the Committee Foreign
Relations because strictly in conformity with the
stDg things In that congratulate the people Of
France their thus far Now it is that pro-
vsona has been organized that has deceed
republican form of government and ordered convention
delegates of the people to assemble to that decree
execution This provisional government has been Is-
cognsed by the United States and other powers But tho
great work of framing constitutions and setting the pol-
cal machinery motion, yet to be DONE s therefore,
more strictly correct to say that France mas thus r sue
ceeded than that she has actually succeeded in establishing
republican form of government But while prefer the
resolutions Of the committee, yet can very cheeuly vote
for those of the Senator from Ohio il the motion pend
ing to substitute former for the latter should
the of the Senate think DUE however to the de-
liberation which should chaac,erze the action Of the Senate
of the United States that caution should be used
poy which conveys more than strictly consistent
with facts they cxist.
1t is sad that if we congratulate may afford pretext
for Russia Prussia and Austria abuse and discourage,
and perhaps oppose. But will they not do this in any
event. they may believe their interests or tho
cause of desposm require ~ W they DC restrained oy
upon the heavDgs Of great political volcano, whose throcs
may subvert every throne in Europe No. sir whenever
they shall feel themselves danger by the conviction that
France likely to succeed their murmurings will be stirred
and shall be agrceaby disappointed if all Europe be
not involved in bloody revolutions Under these cncum-
Stances feel that France will gain infinitely more by
congratulations than by silence will encourage the
hearts of her people, and make them feel that while sur
rounding monarchies secretly desire their failure the
model republic of the GLOBE sympshizein their every effort,
and rejoice in every step of their progress.
The fear has been expressed by gentlemen that the
opinion has been entertained that France might either
pass under the yoke of military despousm, or relapse
again into the embraces of monarchy is certainly posi-
HE that the other Of these results may occur We
penetrate the veil of the FUTURE and predict the fate OF
the people of France But sir, whether success defea
awaits hem for one am prepared to express our symPa
thy and congratulations Them for the very
effort which they have made. II noble cfortnobe IN
the feelings in which originated, and noble in the end
which seeks accomplish 1t is prompted by the love OF
iberty-dcvoon to the principles Of freedom II seeks the
formation of republican government on the ruins OF fallen
monarchy aims the elevation OF the masses from the
degradation of vassas, TO the dignity of frcemen.
But SIR there are many features in the aterevoluon cal
culated inspire with sangune hope of its ultimate sue
cess The which the revolution had It's origin is
highly encouraging 1t did spring from the machina-
TONS ambitious leaders, seeking their
dzemen by appeals the preudices and OF tho
popuace 1t is the offspring of Infatuated and lawless
faction But the spontaneous movement of the people
angry surges of the which dashed
pieces by the fury the element that puts them In notion
but rather the mighty ground swell whose hssvns pillows
imen irresistible and sublime in their motion,
bearing before them all opposition. is the people, strug
Cling for the rights OF the peoples and, sir, where 10 inc
power earth that bring successful resistance thirty
six millions of recmcn animated and fired ny the invlnc6'e
resolve to shake off the letters Of oppression Monarchs
may growl and snarlRussia Prussia, and Austria may
look with fearful impotence upon the and old England
her heart may contemplate with but sir this
movement in France will awaken such sensation in the
popular all Europe that these powers will be bosy
employed in bacing their thrones against tho convu
sons of this political earthquake.
But sir there another remarkable feature in this
luton which inspires with strong hope of s ultimate
that is the spirit with which has, thus far been
conducted. Where else, in the history of the world can
you find solitary example of a revolution carried with
The rapdy with which this has been accomplished which
has been attended with little boodshed so little violence,
little rapne, little plumber, 80 little robbery, so little in
subordnaon Looking alone to the great and noble end
viewhcr emancipation from the hradom Of royal OPP
pressonhe French people, in the utmost fury OF their ex
element had scrupuons regard to the rights Of property
the claims of helpless innocence and the obligations Of hui
many. Are people mad, who governed by spirit like
this Shall they be called an Infatuated mob, blinded by
rage? Sir if they mad there method in their
madness and high unity design in all their actions,
which exhibit the inspiration that fired their bosoms in the
cause of liberty
will call the of the Senate to striking fact,
illustrative at Of the origin and operation of the spirit
to which referred 1t has also been alluded to by the
Senator from louisiana Mr. DowNs is the fact that,
amidst the intense excitement Of the people, they were
not fogeul Of the claims of religion of the Difference
due to ministers. hold in my hand authentic
count published Baltimore Sun Of the Sd instant of
the received by priest when was necessary for
him make his way along the crowded streets OF Paris
proves the presence of power, which though invisible
exercising potential and sautary influence upon the minds
of the people. But the statement speaks for ITSELF and
beg leave TO read it the Senate:
RELIGION DURING REvoLyroN.-The following in
teresting letter appears in the Universe;
"SR My conscience will not permit me TO leave the fol-
o'clock in the morning. LETT in the of eccles
astic quarter of the MADELEINE, to which had been
called discharge of my duty hoped return to my
dwelling the Rue Pot de Fer by the Place do Concorde,
crowds OF people who occupied that place. aud the
discharge of firearms the time, obliged me to
90 the Rue de Rivol passed along the Rue dc Rohan,
Place du Paais Royal Rue do Vaois, and twenty
other Streets as far the quartcr Saint Martini ofced 10
to the right and TO the left, and frequently to reh
back by the way had clear htty barricades
At The of the Rue u Re poso Place des VICTORIES
addressed myself with condolences the men OF tne poo
pie who guarded the barricades One ol tneIh ioP.e,
Fear not Monsieur PAbbe, you IRE IN saety Ia 'o
OF u.s. Then, conducting me TO the W
his comrades, loud voice. Honor 70 foB'on
the priests Allow this good citizen 70 pass, ~
him. accompanied the next Da'oaio ~" Soeu
monies of respect and words Of announcement ihcse
brave worknen took me by the hand or gave inc 'he'i arm
m conduc me in -aety repeating. Respect tor religion
ou, this GOOD m an Ia, pass Frequently stopped by
,,act masses and surrounded by MHed men, l manKtd
mem Tor th.ir Il <sald 10 them) nat you
~ ,he tre friends of religonl have confidence in your
- ~. know priests n