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From IIoI stoiI's Reports.

FROM iot sloilS htpolS-
WASHINGTON, Thursday, March &c, lsIs
The Joint Resolutions of Congratulition TO
the French offered by Mr.. ALLEN, com az up in
IFS order, was read second time.
Mr.. B,LDwIN then moved that the resolution
be referred to the Committee on Foreign rela-
lions
Mr.. ALIEN spoke at some length on The sub
zee, of this motion. He considered the resolu-
ton an isolated proposition without detail, and
presenting a single question 10 the minds OF the
Senate; and il was therefore unnecessary 10 re-
fer il either 10 a Standing or Select Committee.
lie considered the present favorable opportu-
nty for rsyiviRg anu reviewing the elementary
principles Of liberty, and expressed his inten-
lion of going into the subject 10 a much great.
er extent, when the time for discussion should
arrive.
Mr.. HAITI WISH Sir, to offer AN amend
ment, and be- TO say few words in reference
TO IL. When were counselle1 by the Presi-
dent Of the United States, 10 establish mission
to Rome on account Of the occurrence Of ''re-
cent political events" there was good deal Of
disc usson as to what the Pope had done. An
honorable Senator from Mississippi, Mr.. toote
thought that the Pope had do e great deal,
while on the other hand, an honorable Senator
from North Carolina, Mr.. Badger thought that
his Holiness had as vet accomplished very lit
lie. In the case now before us think il must
be- admitted that something has been done. The
French Revelation has not been altogether
frnilless. IL presents something tangible. j
propose, Sir, that our Resolutions of congTatu-
atiou should have some meaning, and, there
fore, submit the following amenomentto the res.
olulions Of the Senator from Ohio:
Add in the sth line, after the word govern
ment, these words:
nj tp,uif.5sins- sha ssncaritx &c the;r NM
pose by distributing measures for the immediate
emancipation Of the slaves Of all the colonies
Of the Republic"
When we sc I'D such resolution as that, Sir,
the French people will be Informed of the object
of cur sympathy. IL will assure them that in
our Judgment they have indeed done something
tangible ia the cause of liberty and humanity,
On account of which, the heart Of the American
people is filed with JOY and gadnesi. The
French people have not made a mere empty
declaration of their attachment to the cause OF
liberty. They have not declared the people free
ind yet retained their fellow creatures in bond
age. They have thus done something which
deserves the congratulations of the whole world.
move that the amendment be printed for the
use Of the Senate, and that il be referred TO the
committee on Foreign Relations.
Mr.. DowSs Il 40 not perceive any necessity
for the reiereace of the Resolution, and as il is
obvious that there must be some debate, | think
that the better course will be to fix day for its
consideration.
Mr.. HlLE.--For myself should prefer the
course indicased by the Senator from Loaisiana,
but made the motion 10 refer in order TO meet
The views Of ny friend from Connecticut, Mr..
Baldwin.
The question was then taken by yeas and
nays, aud the motion TO refer was lost
~ i do = IA eli
st necessity for referring this resolution to the
Committee. and on that point | entirely concur
with the views Of the mover of il. The resolu-
ion i simple; il requires no examination of de-
ails, ana the Senate is Just competent TO
form an opinion Of its merits as any Committee
ian possibly be. | do not intend &c enter at
present into the great question presented ia the
resolution. TO act upon IT now would, in my
udgms Mt, be premature. The people Of France
nave done much. They have made mighty
revolution. They have cverthrown an old ana
powerful monarchy; and decreed the establish
nent of Republic. All this thew have ac-
,omplished ia a very short period, ami without
any extraordinary bloodshed OF confusion. An
his is calculated TO excite our wonder. and, so
ar Is the ann Of the French people extends, our
lively sympathy. Blu, the time has rot vet ar
-ivel for congratulation
Much re mains 10 be done. The real work 10
'e performed is vet before them. Trey have
iecreei a Republic, but it remains for them TO
establish a Republic. If the French people
hall succeed in that--if they shall prove them
selves TO be as wise in cOnstructing a proper con-
'titutiOn, az they have proved themselves 10 be
'kiliul in demolshing the old form of govern
neut--if they shall really form Constitution
which shall On one hand guard against violence
md anarchy, and on the other against oppres-
a. n of he anrlg tt-fil hau. in
iced, a great work. They wi then be entitled
10 the congratulations ACT only Of tbs country,
1ut of the whole civilized world. But ii they
all, what then What then Can there I've q
more important inquiry lf France fail. under
What form OF government will she find herself
suppose il will be out of the question 10 70
pack 10 a constitutional Monarchy. The Bour.
BON family, in all its branches, is | take IL, now
'dious TO the French people. They will hardly
hiuk Of reinstating the old imperial dynasty of
\ Napoleon. An aristocracy they cannot think
IF; and what then must be the result If they
all 10 establish Republic If IL comes TO con.
ests within, or wars without--if il shall be ne
,essary 10 resort TO force, 10 repress internal
iiscord. or overcome foreign assailanrs-quiLe a
possible case--France may find herself in the
embrace of military dcspotism. Such a re-
'ult would furnish no ground for congratulation
,ither on our part that of the civilized world.
This is indeed, a mighty movement. IL is
pregnant with mighty conseou ences, Whether
he result snail prove TO be Blessing or a curse
10 rance and the world, depeads upon W hat is
coming, rather than upon what has been already
lone. A revolution in itself is no great thing. |
The revolution accomplished by the French /
PEOPLE is indeed wonderful event--the most
striking in my opinion In history; but even that
5 perhaps pregnant with many and great evils. I
Il is therefore premature 20 offer oar congratu-
atoms merely upon revolution. We must
ooli TO the consequences and the end We must
await the termination of the movement. |
wish well to Frances sincerely do | wish her I
WELL There is no man that breahes who has
deeper or more profound love ofConstitutiOn- /
Il Government than ! have--not one Bot | 4
lave never known period when there is so 1
much to counsel wise, deliberate, cautious pro- !
'edare. Great events are before us. Their /
ives not the man who can say what another |
week may bring forth.
] offer no opinion ms TO the success or failure |
If the French people in this effort. l see tre- |
nendous difficulties in the way of successful |
lculties resulting from the social condition of |
rance and the composition of her people. | |
zee on the other hand good deal Of encourage
nent. The success Of the French peapls will, I
n my opinion, depend, at least in very high |
iegree. upon the fact whether she can prevent |
again depending upon two circum-
tances; enc, whether she may have the self |
control to abstain from improper interference
With surrounding countries: the other, whether |
hey may have the moderation and good sense |
o abstain from assailing France. Thus far the /
ealing power of Europe has certainly discover
ID great good sense and foresight. Greag Brit
lin has done as she ought TO have done; and |
rust that every power in Europe will stand and |
ook en-, giving France fair opportunity TO
'oDsummate the great work in which she has
.nraged. In is dine fo France IN the civilizad /