Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-25

resolution 1t is very small affair; compliment which
be very highly appreciated in aspects TO
the reverend person who is named in that resolution But
sir in the little affairs human life whether social nation
al have found that courteses Kindness and small atten
those ola more substantial character We often appreciate
the picayunes than do the double eagles in the
rency of social and human life.
Perhaps sir il hardly necessary have presented
this resolution; but has been offered understand that
according the usage OF the Senate any member may intro
ducc into the lobby distinguished whom he thinks
proper introduce. had understood that TO be the rule
perhaps am misaken but, be that may, think sir
that that resolution is homage to humanity to phllan-
thropy; vrue that it is mered tribute TO man who
has achieved great social revoutiona revolution In which
there has been boodshed dsoaon inflicted no tears
Of widows and orphans exracted and of the greatest
which has been achieved by of the OF man.
kind Sir il is compliment due from the Senate small as
may be- and put in all seriousness in spirit OF the most
perfect Kindness the honorable member from Alabama
whether this pushing the of slavery in its collateral
and remote branches upon all possible occasions that may
arise during deliberations in this body is not mpoc
unwse and injurious the stability of the very institution
which have doubt the honorable member would uphold
Sir have something in the papers upon this sub
jec of Father Mathews having expressed some opinions
years ago. in Ireland upon the subject OF slavery have
the other hand when he TO this country and
and understanding Of the state OF
things he refused lend himself the of northern
abotonss and in consequence OF that REFUSAL incurred
their severest anmadvcrsons But whether that had
Cured not reference other and other motives
submit It to the candor of tho honorable Senator whether
is prudent right just and proper to refuse compliment
which, venture say the hearts Of all mankind accord 10
this distinguished foreigners compliment less due to
him for his great services in the cause OF humanity than is
due TO him Irish patriot.
Mr. SEWARD think, sir, that men often disagree in
regard 10 the merits of the living but seldom differ in the mer
its of the dead This Capitol its halls its chambers and Its
grounds filled with stauary memorials OF the iusous
beneactos of mankind of other nations az well as our own
and these memorials looked with pleasure ana sa-
sfacon by all the living. But horc is painful reflection
that when raise these monuments TO the
dead They convey encouragement to the bcncac-
the prosecution of the philahrope enterprises They
m linn mos pmnNf n
dures The resolution before the Senate presents very
different occasionan occasion in which we cam without
danger of error recognise public bcnefactoa heneacor
of nankind and in which the homage which Is offered is
alleged by the painful reflection that marble cannot hear and
cannot feel.
me that il is unnecessary establish any connexion be-
tween this ustrious benefacor Of the human and
country in order ente him TO the compliment which
is proposed offer him. because regard the interests OF
the American nation the interests of hunanity and who.
ever in any part of the globe has relieved the condition Of
any portion Of the human race look upon as entitled TO the
appreciation and the gratitude of the American nation
have said that there danger of error nation
race interesting from BY thou
sand tiesnds virtues increased and the condition OF It's
people ameliorated BY the a0ors Theobad Mathew
Where among the living do we find man waose WORKS Of
benevolence have spenddy and glorousy followed him
Mr. President should join in this homage-in this act oil
reyerence-as of to virtue alone no other
reason offered but must say with all freedom, ana
that the freedom will be conceded to me as concede II
10 Others that since objected that this respect shall
be allowed because OF the particular opinions OF the per-
who is the subject of it, in regard slavery must be
Senate viii ii so evidence By the unan with which they
pass this resolution, of this sentimcnwhich is almost
unanimous believe, amongst us-that saycrJ be an err
ror if il be crime II /; be- a, we depore 5 existence
among and deny the responsibility OF its introduction here
and therefore that we shall not withhold from virtue the
need which Is its due because happens TO be cchIcd in
the person of one who exhibits devotion TO virtue
Mr. DAVIS Of mississippi am glad to me senator
from New York put the question upon something like dis
inct groundsto advocate upon The ground of the opin
Of this individual in relation to slavery Yes sir am
glad hear that avowed have seen this country
torn by dssenion for years past with its doors open to the
British embassy who here 10 disturb the fraternity OF
the United States There was me sir when there vas an
American feeling in this country and every man who was
worthy be descended from the sres of the revolution turn
ed with oathng and scon from the foreign emssaFy VINO
cams here TO distract our nation Its The degenerate and m
worthy of those from whom inherit our institutions
that thus take with foreign preudces and foreign nerfcr
ence Sir, this contest the morris of him who
leads in the great cause OF temperance There Is no efcc
ton upon tho great labor he has performed The hsnecen
character Of which reaches the heart OF every man. We APP
prove all he has done in the of temperance The
ZION is whether the United States Senate sun having upon
its floor those who represent slavehodng constituency
extraordinary compliments TO one known as the
ally Conne and in whose expressed opinions he openly
concded IT. the from Kentucky says there has
been change his sentiments he has refused thai
change although declaration of thai change was sought
from him. as stated by The Senator from Alabama Why was
il not made? Why If he cne here as guest 10 share our
hospitality and disturb the peace of the country did
he not say that our domestic affairs own and thai he
did not come here 70 disanprcpe OF any portion OF hem
that express opinions in relation to slave
ryl He comes coyerty, wolf in sleeps clothing; and
hold the Senator from New York be the very bes autor
ty upon that subject
distinctly understood that yield all homage TO the services
of Father Matthew in Ireland and to ahnan not al
lied with O'Connell and aboltonsm feel all that do for
brother; but OConne and his band and all the horde
of abotioniss foreign and domestic had the power to
exclude them all from this chamber would not hesitate
moment TO do it,
Mr. CASS Mr.. President, Join in the regret well ex
pressed by the distinguished senator FROM kentucky, Mr.
CLAY haany opposition has been made TO The adoption OF
this resolution and particularly regret with him the reasons
which have led to il. know nothing Of the opinions OF
Father Mathew the subject of slavery nor do seek to
know them have recollection, though not very dis
one that the reverend gentleman was iuscrrogated in
Boston by person with extreme views upon this ques
ton in order TO draw from him his sentiments respecting it,
He declined intermeddng with the subject and gave much
offence by this prudent and proper course And certainly if
the declaration of the senator from. new Hampshire MI
HALE whose opinions pretty well known through the
country that the views of Father Mathew were not accepta
BILE him. is enough redeem this distinguished stranger
the charge of Interfering with our domestic
But sir deprecae the introduction of this topic on the pre-
sent occasion. II and be met and must be dis
cussed and adjusted But sufficient unto the day Is the
evil thereof Nothing Is gained by It's premature ntroduc
ton here least of all should be made test by which
questions foreign interest be tried and determined
Already the public mind is in high of excitement
this subjects and there who loves his country who
can regard its danger without deep socltude But certainly
II meet step OF he session. spirit VIII be
reused utterly Incompatible with calm delberation or salts
factory Adjustment.
This is bu, complimentary notice to distinguished man
just arrived among us and well does he merit IT, He
stranger personally; but he has won WIDE re-
nown. He comes among upon mission OF benevoience
NOT unlike Howard whose and deeds rank high IN
the annals of philanthropy and who sought TO carry nope
and comfort into the darkest cells and alleviate the moral
and physical condition of their unhappy tenants dc comes
to break he bonds the captive and to set the prisoner e
redeem the lost to confirm The wayorng and 10 AID in
Il is noble mission and well is he fulfilling it, need not
stop the evils which the great onemy he Ia con-
tending with has inflicted upon the worldevis which are
the source of large portion of the vice and misery that ha
man nature has to But the nundaton is stayed
Hiaher motives nober aspiraons the influence Of religion
hopes o coming to the sa
here 10 the successful warrior returning from the conqests Of
refuse :, better ow n1sso7s, OGe
without the loss of blood life and whose trophies are equal
" dear TO tho patriot and the Christian ,,..,o
Mr.. DAVIS. May interrupt the senator from Micheah
Mr.. CASS. Certainly.
Mr. DAVIS believe we do mol grant seats specially or TO
rule to admit those who have received the thanks Of Con-
eress. This is the first proposition of the kind
M CASS Officers arc provided with seats here In con-