The republic., 1850-12-31

II may instruct its own officers in the discharge of
their duties to itself 10 be called in question
der any pretext by foreign Power But even
II this were not Mr.. Hulsemann s in an error in
stating that the Austrian Government is called
"lron Rule" in MIR. Mann's instructions. That
phrase Is not found in the paper; and in respect To
the honorary epithet bestowed in Mr. Mann's in
structions on the late chief of the Revolutionary
Government OF Hungary Mr. Hulsemann will bear
III mind that the Government of the United States
cannot justly be expected, IN confidential com
munication 10 its own agent, 10 withhold from an
individual an epthet Of distinction of which great
part of the world thinks him worthy, merely ON
the ground that his Government regards
him as rebel. At early stage of the Ameri-
can Revolution, while Washington was coneid.
cred by the English Government as a rebel chief
he was regarded on the continent of Europe an
llustrious hero. But the undersigned will AXE the
liberty OF bringing the Cabinet of Vienna into the
presence OF Its own predecessors and of citing for
its consideration the conduct of the Imperial Gov
ernment itself. In the year l777 the war of the
American Revolution was raging all these
United States; England was prosecuting that war
with most resolutc determination, and by the ex-
ertion OF all her military means to the fullest
tent Germany was at that time at peace with
England; and yet agent of that Congress- which
was looked upon by England in no other light than
that OF a body in open rebellion, not only re-
ceved with great respect by the Ambassador the
Empress Queen at Paris, and by the Minister OF the
Grand Duke OF Tuscany, who afterwards mount
ell the imperial throne, bat resided in Vienna for
considerable time; not, indeed, officially
spect; and the Emperor suffered himself to be
persuaded by that agent exert himself to prevent
the German Powers from furnishing troops TO Eng
land to enable her TO suppress the rebellion in Ame
rlca- Neither Mr.. Husemann nor the Cabinet of
Vienna, it is presumed, will undertake to say that
any thing said or done by this Government in re-
gard to the recent war between Austria and Hun
gary Is not borne out, and much more than borne
out, by this example Of the Imperial Court Ii is
believed chat the Emperor Joseph the Second habit
ually spoke In terms OF respect and admiration of
the character OF Washington, he is known to
have done OF that OF franklin; and he deemed il no
lniraction OF neutrality 10 inform himself Of the
progress VI the revolutionary struggle in America,
nor to express his deep of merits and the
talents OF those lustrious men who then lead
ing their country to independence and renown.
The undersigned may add that in l7Sl the Courts
OF Russia and Austria proposed diplomatic Con-
gress OF the bclgerent Powers, TO which the Com
missoners of the United States should be admitted
Mr. Hulsemann thinks that in Mr. Mann's in
structons improper expressions introduced in
regard to Russia; but the undersigned has no rea
10 suppose that Russia herself is of that opinion
The only observation made in those instr uctons
about Russia Is, that she 'has chosen assume an
attitude of interference, and her immense prepara-
tons Tor invading and reducing the Hungaraus to
the rule Of Austria-from which they desire to be
reeased-gaye so serious character to the contest
as to awaken the most painful soiicitude in the
minds of Americana" The undersigned cannot
but consider the Austrian Cabinet unnecessarily
susceptible in looking upon language like this as a
"hostile demonstration If we remember that il
was addressed by the Governmsnt to its own agent
and has received publicity only through a com
municauon from one Department of the Anne
rlcan Government to another, the language quo
fed must be deemed moderate and inotfensive, 4,
The comfy of nations would hardly forbid its
being addressed To the two Imperial Powers
themselves. Ii is scarcely necessary for the un-
dersgned to say, that the relations of the United
States with Russia have always been oi the most
friendly kind, and have never been deemed by
either party TO require any compromise of their pc
culiar views upon subjects of domestic foreign
polity or the true origin of governments At any
rate, the fact that Austria, in her contest with
Hungary, had an intimate and faithful ally in Rus
sia cannot alter the real nature of the question be
tween Austria and Hungary, nor in any way affect
the neutral rights and duties of the Government of
the United States the justihable sympathies of
the American people. Ii is, indeed, easy TO con-
ceive that favor toward struggling Hungary would
not be diminished but increased, when it was
that the arm of Austria was siren ngtbened and up
held by power whose assistance threatened to be,
and which in the end proved TO be, overwhelming
ly destructive of all her hopes.
Towards the conclusion of his note Mr.. Hulse-
mann remarks that, eff the Government of the
United States were to think it proper TO take in
direct part in the political movements of Europe,
American policy would be exposed to acts of retail
alton, and to certain Inconvenience which would
not fail 10 affect the commerce and industry of the
two hemispheres." As TO this possible fortune,
this Hypothetical retaliation, the Government and
people OF the United States quite willing to take
their chances and abide their destiny. Taking
neither direct nor indirect part in the domes.
tic or intestine movements of Europe, they have no
fear of events of the nature alluded by Mr. Hulsc
mann. 1t would be idle now to discuss with Mr.
Hulsemaun those acts Of retaliation which ne i'm
agines may possibly take place at some indef-
mite time hereafter. Those questions will be
discussed when they arise, and Mr.. Hulsemann
and he Cabinet at Vienna may rest assured that,
in the meantime, while performing with strict aud
exact fidelity all their neutral duties, nothing will
deter either the Government or the people Of the
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erection, the rights belonging TO them indie
pendent nation, and of forming and expressing
their own opinions, freely and at all times, upon
the great political events which may transpire
among the civilized nations Of the earth. Their
own institutions stand upon the br0adest princi
plies Of civil liberty; and believing those principles
and the fundamental laws in which they EN-
bodied 20 bc eminenty favorable 10 the prosperity
of statesto be- in fact, the only principles of gov
ernmcnt which meet the demands OF the present
enlightened agc-the President has perceived with
great satisfaction that, in the Constitution recently
introduced into the Austrian empire, many OF these
great principles recognised and applied, and
be cberishcs n sincere wish that they may produce
the same happy effects throughout his Austrian
Majesty's extensive domnions that they have
done IN the United States.
The undersigned has the honor 10 repeat 10 Mr.
Hulsemsnn the assurance Of his high consideration.
DANIEL WEBSTER.
Mr.. CASs said that there much in that cor
rcspondence which could have been well used in a
matte relations with Austria. He moved tho
ference Of the correspondence 10 the COMMITTEES on
Foreign Relations, and that IL be printed.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD said that there much In
that correspondence which would have made a cap
itai speech in favor of the substitute he had pro.
posed for the resolution Of the Senator from Mohi.
gan His substitute the effect that this
try sympsthizod deeply in every effort made in
any quarter Of the globe for liberty and liberal prin-
ciples- but while sympathy OF the deepest charac-
ter expressed in doing 30 care should be taken
20 avoid any encroachment upon the rights Of
others, or upon our duties 20 others. He
joced To hear the sentiments expressed by the Sec
retary Of State, and 90 truly did he think the Sec
retary expressed the sentiments and principles Of
the American nation that he would be glad 10 have
some extra numbers of the correspondence printed
Mr.. CASs said that the resolution Of the Senator
from Kentucky, moved as a substitute for his,
good one and very proper; but Il was wholly bar
and unproduotve Of good effect.
The motion was then put, and the correspond
ence was referred 20 the Committee on Foreign
Relations, and ordered 10 be printed.
Mr.. RUSK moved that five thousand extra copies
Of the same be printed, and, at the suggestion Of
Mr.. MAseUM, modified his motion 20 provide
for the printing Of ten thousand extra copies
Messrs. MANGUM and RUSK advocated the
motion, and Mcssrs. WALKER, DAVIS Of Missis
.ippi, and CLAY. opposed IL.
The question being taken the motion not
agreed TO, ne follovs:
YEAS-Messrs. Baldwin Bell, Cass Clemens