The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1850-01-25

'snot Russia equally culpablel There were re.
atoms existing between Austria and Hungary
hat did not exist between Russia and Hun
gary; therefore Russia's interference was
voluntary and uncalled for. Nay, more
Hungary would hare succeeded against Aus.
,ris, If Russia had not in,erfered; she had
succeeded, and Russia came and crushed her.
1.-THE principle on which this resolution is
carried out, why not try Russia by the same
rule Why not 20 father and exclude Spain
because she will not bear down the inquisi.
ton I The Senator from Michigan told US
he had ten years ago seen the young Sultan
Of Turkey surrounded by all the pagean,ry Of
lis fathers court. Will that Senator tell US
# be was allowed TO enter certain other por.
lions Of the Sulian's palace, where it is said
no vulgar foot ever trod the rich carpet -
Did be behold other portions Of the palace,
and behold the bright eyes and fair forms
there retainedl Laughter.]
Mr.. Cass said he did not hear the question
he would like il 10 be repeated.
Mr.. Clay. Did the Senator visit any 9th.
er portions Of the Sultan's palace where he
preserved the beauties which were not allow.
ed 10 be seen by common men
Mr.. Cass thought the Senator was more
likely TO know all abou, such things than
himself.
Mr. Clay. The reason Of the question
was. that i. was supposed if the Senator
had entered the palace, he would be more
likely able to answer another question. Does
the Senator know how many wives the pre-.
sent Sultan has
Mr.. Cas- again repeated tina, that was
subjec. more interesting TO the Senator than
to him, and he left that question also TO the
Senator to answer.
Mr.. Clay said that this matter was spoke
Of, because who could tell but what this very
course Of life by the Sultan might at some
future day be urged as reason TO break Oft
diplomatic intercourse. The policy OF our
Government was not to interfere with Euro.
had been recommended by Washington and
BY all Of his successors. IF we interfered
with one nation on account of her conduct,
why not with others! Why not Interfere in
behalf Of poor, unfortunate, suffering Ireland
Why not in behalf Of the galan, Romans,
who SO long and CALAMITY fought for their
Liberties
He had been charged with belonging to
the stand still party, and the Senator claimed
10 belong to The progressive party. Now,
the progress 50 advocated was no, an univer.
sal one. 1t did not extend to the improve.
ment Of our rivers and harbors. He was
AFRAID tae progress advocated by the Senator
consisted in waging foreign wars and foreign
conquests, and in q territorial sggrandize.
men'. He hoped that it would be long be.
fore the country would engage deeply in such
progress particularly at the expense Of peace.
The Senator says this is great country
II is. But we should exercise the power Of
greatness with which Providence has blessed
US, with jus. regard for the rights Of others
maintaining our own rights firmly and inva.
ding the rights of none. If The progress which
the Senator advocates be foreign wars, for.
eign conqussts, and territorial aggrandiz,.
ments, be thanked God that he belonged 10
the stand still school.
lie hoped that before the Senate would a.
dopt resolution tending to depart from the
policy so long pursued by our country from
IFS foundation 10 the present dav, from the
time OF Washington to the last Of his success.
sors, they would pause and consider well the
importance Of the step they were about 10
take.
Mr.. Foote obtained the floor, but gave
way 10 motion TO adjourn, which was car.
RED.