The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-17
CONGRESSIONAL.
REMARKS OF mE. roorH,

MISSISSIPPI
Delipered in he Senate Of he United States, Wednesdou
and Ihursday Dee ION and Nh, 1856 upon he Reso
lutioa introduced by Mr. Seward Of tceieome TO Kos
suih.
[REvsED BY HMsrLF1
Mr. PRrsIDEkT; | regret exceedingly 10 feel con-
strained TO say something more in defence OF myself
and In explanation OF the attitude which occupy in
connexon with this truly delicate and painful affair But
seseia ,s hnneIass senator from Alabama Mr s Q,
which compel me 10 throw my self again upon the ndul
gence OF the Senate for few minutes, whilst endeavor
10 shield my se against that reprehenslon to which il s
mos, apparent mus, stand exposed should remain 81
lent under the structures 10 which have been nnex.
pecledly and will add undeservedly subjected Sir.
il that am the author OF the resolution which
has been read in hearing this morning by the honora
be senator from Alabama, under the authority OF which
the illusirious champion OF Hungarian freedom and
Independence was invited TO our hosptable Shores and
made for the guest OF The nation Ii is equally
true that at the time OF the adoption OF this resolution
this renowned rsonage was prisoner in charge OF the
Turkish government aud that The main object which |
had in in urging the adoption OF the resolution
to procure the Liberation OF kossuih and his companions
in captivity. and to secure to them permanent asylum in
this country where the liberty OF which they had been
ELY despoed in their native hemisphere might be restored
10 Them II is also true, sir that this resolution
did all contemplate The least ndelicate intrusive
ntermeddlng The part OF the government of the Uni
ted States with the affairs OF continental Europe. II
never entered into my head Tor moment that this move
ment could in the least embaIass or compromise
our International relations, commit this republic TO the
multiplied hazards OF bloody and exhansling war with
the despo,ic powers of the Old World. expected Gov
eTnor kOssuh and his associates in imprisonment 10 be
brought in of national vessels the Allan
TIC and to be allowed TO become participants with our
selves in the multiplied blessings which bouneous
Providence has vouchsaed 10 the happy millions who
nhabit this fair land Our resolution did express sympa
thy for those in behalf Of whom i: was drawn up and
presented for the consideration OF the two houses OF Con-
gress but II did not express more sympathy am sure
Than felt by the whole body OF our citizens and
but family typical OF that extraordinary ouibuTst OF aHec
ona,e regard and admiration with which this remarka
hlo ia pSli red IN he in mart nf
our wide spread republic that may hereafter be hon
ored with his presence | have already stated once or
twice. and will again state, that did not originate the
resolution introduced by me in the beginning OF our pres
en session, and afterwards Withdrawn because OF the
vehement opposition which | saw ii was TO encounter
here, for the sake Of gaining e additional notorety,
or zen because had my self to the conclusion that
any particular form Of reception by Congress ndis
pensably necessary Indeed. should never have con-
neced myself with the affair al ALL but for the fact that
the gentleman who discharges with such marked ability
the duties of Secretary of State at the present lime did me
the honor OF calling my attention 10 the subject day or
two before the commencement OF session, and urged
upon the Eropriey OF bringing forward joint reso
luton providing Tor The reception OF Governor kossuh
by the two houses OF Congress SIR II is not as po
lical ally thai | refer to Mr.. Webster at present, and
ely in the spirit OF mere partisan opposition. The
occasion is one IN my Judgment far above all mere party
personal considerations But eensued and carped at as
l am in consequence OF the part which have thought
proper act, under monions from so high quarter
will say that who knows the Secretary OF State
and is familiar with The attributes which adorn his char
A. n public suppose possible that
could have counseed movement calculated in the least
degree 10 compromise our International relations When
first proposed to the Senate the resolution offered by
me- distinctly stated the fact that acted under the ad
vice OF the Secretary OF State, and that his name was
mentioned in connexion with this movement with the
knowledge and consent oi that gentleman himself Now
sir, this fitting time place for the delivery OF
personal eulogy upon the accomplished statesman, jurs
and orator, TO whose special promplngs have thought
not improper for me 10 yield, touching transaction, all
The bearings OF which, whether domestic or foreign,
could not doubt his capacity fairly TO appreciate esIe
cally did deem discreet to.coniorm my action TO his
counses upon this very delicate subject IN consideration
Of the fact that he discharging The functions oil
high Office under the government the incumbency oil
which necessarily enabled him to take more extended
view than any other OF all international rela
lions and qualified him, above all men living 10 deter
mi ne as 10 the precise mode in which the various depart
mems oil The government should receive ihe
guest OF the nation nj the nations capital S have said
that should deliver euogy Mir webster. lie needs
none at my hands His fame fills the civilized world and
his name has become TO yrants throughout Chris
tendon Indeed could not Perhaps declare all the ad
hi.a,on which feel Tor this gen,eman's high powers
and gracious qualities, without giving rise perchance to
supporter and advocate Of his claims TO higher official
honors than he has yet enjoyed Not being willing TO
incur the risk OF an imputaon which might embaffass
my existing relations with the members oil that great po
u,eaI party with which have long had the honor OF
holding firm and aneetIonale ADMINISTRATIONS, too
which no man conld value more highly Than do-and
not feeling authorized, a member OF the Union party
Of my ovn beloved State, at present absolutely 10 com
NIT myself in regard 10 The complex question Oh tho
sAoH h ,l,o,d President in 1884, shall without saying
more in praise uf New Engands gifted son myself bnng
forward witness his behalf whose eloq uent voice has
been often heard in this grand ball OF national consua.
ton and whose manly advocacy OF the constitution and
laws Of lhe Union during that fearful sroggle which,
hope is now drawing close, will command Tor his
winged words OF fervent energy more man paheni
hearing from those whom behold before me and around
me upoo this grave occasion. Mr. Chosle, the other
day In Faneu Hall spoke tbus Of Mr. Webser, IN con.
neron with the uncertain and tumuliuous condition OF
the general affairs OF the world at the presen, moment;
uH " nnseuled u that wodd-what clouds and dark
re fuufe OF The next four years-yon all APP
inc rights OF man. and the bo,rdedu revengcs and gref
OF centuries unshcathinR Tor conflict, IN which,
a. the apocsypc vison blood shall How 10 the brides
o The borses which the clock OF time shall be found
have struck anohcr hour n which ono age Of the race
shalt away oftYcr which society sefi 10 be tried
by he shd STEEL whether II be Ct Mature and OF God or
ln such a conflict have we nothing fear1 Has not
the whole erpanse ol the Atlantic, since Washington pat
forth his pfocamaton of neuusy-not hs least OF his
titles to pure well ~ bfau iamehas IL not contract
ed IL were, 70 bands breadth That sea-
that confluence Of all Winds and waye throngn which the
great pilot scarcely seeed the ship OF there
danger this, that Than this, will fi
Jennings snd read away sals, aud cary by
the board shall any eamanship but tie highest hold the
helm in such prosp"cti
New World may have 20 act 10 observe neutrality stead
fast and iupadial yet maintain rank and ulh
mission The successful repnbc, whose sound has gone
.ao al nations 10 keep In his war OF giants N such
teie shall be- yet light shine before all
men that s seeing with what felicity, with what glory
The people inay henselves, day be stimulated
the liberty t its radiant round encirces the
world 70 mee opt public sympathy IN time and measure
yet hold uubokeu ue OF the public code TO which
The repose or world Is inirusred-such hard 10
reconcile may be the tiias " The next four yrars,